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Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room Nursing Certificate

Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Number: 155

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program, designed in accordance with Standards of Practice of Operating Room Nurses of Canada, is intended to prepare Registered Practical Nurses to function effectively in the operating room. The need for specialized perioperative nursing education reflects the increasing complexity of operating room nursing knowledge, judgement and skills.
Offered in new blended format combining classroom delivery with distance learning.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Complete application form and interview with the Program Manager required prior to registration.  Application forms are available from Alma Janke at 905-540-4247 ext. 26258.
  2. Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a registered practical nurse.
  3. Permission from Program Manager, medical clearance and mask fit testing are required for the program.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

To receive the Certificate, you must successfully complete the following seven courses. Introduction to Operating Room Nursing (NRSG10030) is a prerequisite to all other courses.

Course Number Course Name Course Hours Tentative Schedule*
Fall Winter Spring

Mandatory Courses:
NRSG10058 RN/RPN Introduction to Operating Room Nursing        
HSCI10081 Operating Room Laboratory Experience        
NRSG10032 Operating Room Principles and Practice 1 Theory        
NRSG10033 Operating Room Principles and Practice 2 Theory        
HSCINSC87 Anaesthesia, Assessment & Critical Care        
CLIN10051 RN/RPN Clinical 1A        
CLIN10052 RN/RPN Clinical 1B        
* Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings