Registered Nurse - First Assistant - 921

Overview
This program is currently under review. At this time, we are not accepting new students. Email cehealth [at] mohawkcollege.ca for more information.
Enhance your nursing skills!
Learn the advanced technical requirements to function effectively as a RN First Assistant throughout a patient’s surgical experience.
Designed for experienced perioperative RN nurses, this program is comprised of part-time online learning, a full-time independent learning component and a clinical internship.
RNFA’s can perform duties during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care stages.
You do not need to apply to begin this program, simply ensure you meet the admission requirements (listed on the Admission & Registration tab) and then you may register for any available courses.
NOTE: The laboratory practice component will be held in Hamilton. Visit the Field Placement/Clinical tab for more information.
Admission & Registration
We are no longer accepting students into this program.
Program of Studies
The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the current academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Health and Nursing .
Click on the Course number or Course title for more information on each course.
Visit the Mohawk College Bookstore Textbook Search (opens in new window) for information on textbooks.
A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.
NOTE: YOU MUST register for HLTH10223 to complete required health clearances prior to registration in CLIN10042, CLIN10046 and NRSG10041.
Mandatory Courses
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N/A | NRSG10039 | RNFA Theory 1 | 49.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | NRSG10040 | RNFA Theory 2 | 49.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | CLIN10042 | RNFA Surgeon Mentored Internship | 175.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | CLIN10046 | RNFA Independent Internship | 50.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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N/A | NRSG10041 | RNFA Laboratory Practice | 60.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Course Schedule
The list of scheduled course offerings for this program is below. Please note that all offerings are subject to change. Not every course is offered every semester, so please consider this schedule when planning your academic path.
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NRSG10039 | RNFA Theory 1 |
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NRSG10040 | RNFA Theory 2 |
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NRSG10041 | RNFA Laboratory Practice |
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CLIN10046 | RNFA Independent Internship |
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CLIN10042 | RNFA Surgeon Mentored Internship |
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Getting Started
Visit CE Get Started, your go-to online resource for getting started. You’ll find information on online tools and the wide range of student services available to you to support your success as a Mohawk College student and to help you achieve your future goals!
Login to MyMohawk
MyMohawk is the college portal used to access your student account information, email, grades and more. Your username and password can be found on the Continuing Education Acknowledgement of Registration & Student Account form that was sent to you after you registered for your course. Visit the Getting Started - MyMohawk Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Access Mohawk Email
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to Mohawk email. Visit the Getting Started – Mohawk Email Guide to learn how to set up your account on your devices.
Access MyCanvas
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to MyCanvas, Mohawk College’s Learning Management System. Visit the Getting Started - MyCanvas Guide for step-by-step instructions. Please note your course will not appear in MyCanvas until the scheduled start date.
Find your Textbook
Use the Mohawk College Textbook Search to find your course materials.
Explore Contacts and Services
Online Learning
Online learning courses provide you with the opportunity to learn online, anywhere, at your convenience! You can study at home or at work - wherever you like, whenever you like, within a predetermined time frame.
Courses are delivered over a set time period and are led by instructors. Most courses do not require that you be online at a certain time of day or night, but that you are active in the course during the schedule. There are scheduled start and end dates and you cannot start courses late nor finish early.
Visit the MyCanvas Course page for registration information and a step-by-step guide to get started. Please note your course will not appear in MyCanvas until the scheduled start date.
Field Placement / Clinical
Preclinical / Clinical Information
Students preparing for clinical placement should visit our Preclinical / Clinical webpage and our Clinical FAQ for details and information on the process.
The didactic component / laboratory practice will be held in Hamilton (60 hours total). Accommodations are the responsibility of the student.
The Surgeon Mentored Internship will require a surgeon sponsor for the hospital of your choice. The clinical time will include intraoperative time with the surgeon.
The Independent Internship will include time where you will attend clinics, pathology, radiology, infection control and patient hospital visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opportunities
Academic Opportunities
Mohawk Pathways
Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: Students that graduate from any of the following Degree programs are eligible to enroll into the Registered Nurse - First Assistant program:
View the pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.