Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Exam (CNPLE) Preparation Course
Starting July 15th!
This online, self-paced course will prepare participants to be successful in writing the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Exam (CNPLE).
In December 2023, the Canadian Council of Registered Nurse Regulators (CCRNR) endorsed new entry level competencies for Nurse Practitioner’s as the basis of a new single entry-level national Nurse Practitioner licensure exam. By 2026 all NPs in Canada – except Quebec and neonatal NPs – will be educated and licensed for practice across the life span and practice settings – all ages, all settings. The new regulatory exam (CNPLE) is expected to launch in 2026 (Date TBD in each Province or Territory).
This preparatory course encompasses studying approaches, exam taking strategies, overview of the exam blueprint & logistics, and content review addressing the new entry to practice competencies (click here).
Topics include the NP professional role and responsibilities as clinician, leader, advocate, educator and scholar, as well as comprehensive reviews by clinician experts focusing on etiology, diagnostic approach, advanced assessment, and therapeutic management for a wide range of health conditions across settings & the life span. Content review follows a body systems approach and will cover the NP role in management of acute, chronic and emergent/urgent needs, along with health promotion & illness/injury prevention.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the examination framework for the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Exam (CNPLE) including structural & contextual variables.
- Articulate strategies for studying for & approaching case-based and independent multiple-choice questions in a high-stake examination.
- Identify NP practice domains & body systems content areas that require further in-depth study prior to writing the CNPLE exam.
Audience
Canadian nurse practitioner students and internationally educated Nurse Practitioners who plan to write or rewrite the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Exam (CNPLE).
ANCC‑Accredited NCPD Provider
CPD is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for meeting the highest standards in Nursing Continuing Professional Development. Our courses support nurses in building skills, advancing practice, and improving patient care.
Online (Self-Paced) Course Content
Additional options include: a mobile audio or video format for learning ‘on the go’, LIVE webinar Q&A sessions, and more to come. Course content is primarily delivered using Quercus, our learning management system. We anticipate this course will 30 to 40 hrs to complete. Your access to the course and resources will begin approximately 5 business days after you register and will end 3 months from the day you receive access.
Instructors
Shahnawaz Ali, NP
Shahnawaz is a Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of experience specializing in psychiatry, addiction care, and men’s health across diverse clinical settings.
Beth Cowper- Fung NP-PHC, MN
Beth is a recently retired Clinic Director and Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive leadership experience on provincial health committees and professional associations.
Julie Hutton MScN, PHCNP
Julie is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner with a passion for holistic, lifespan-focused care who currently practices at the Centre for Family Medicine in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Kirsty Nixon, MN, NP
Kirsty is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner working in the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Program at St. Michael’s Hospital, where she also serves as a clinical mentor and adjunct faculty member.
Kathy Popovski, NP
Kathy has over 40 years of nursing experience, including more than 20 years specializing as a Nurse Practitioner in pediatric, acute, and chronic pain management.
Laura Pratt, NP
Laura is a cardiac surgery Nurse Practitioner at St. Michael’s Hospital and an adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto who previously worked as a whitewater expedition guide.
Swanee Tobin, MN, NP
Swanee is an oncology and palliative care Nurse Practitioner who recently transitioned her practice to BC Cancer and was honored with the 2025 NPAC NP Award of Excellence for British Columbia.
Margaret Verkuyl, MN, NP
Marg is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, nursing professor, and textbook editor who is an award-winning leader in developing virtual simulations for health assessment education.
Marnee Wilson, MScN, NP
Marnee is an Assistant Professor and Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of cardiovascular care experience who has served as the President and Board Chair of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario.
Registration Information
Regular Fee |
Add-on Options:**If online self-paced course purchased |
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$750 + HST |
$100 +HST each |
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Purchase Stand-Alone Items:
More options for those who want to augment their own studying without taking the full course.
Varies $50 – 250 +HST each
Planned future expansion of delivery modes: On-line LIVE 3-day Course Option; 1-hr Q&A with Course Instructors LIVE via Webcast Series, and a Podcast Series.
Please Note:
Course Cancellation Policy– The Centre for Professional Development reserves the right to cancel courses due to circumstances. The decision to cancel a course is normally made 15 days prior to the course. If you are enrolled in a course which is subsequently cancelled, you may apply your fee to another course, or receive a full refund. The Centre is not responsible for any travel or other expenses incurred by you.
Applicable taxes (13% HST) will be added to the registration fees.
Refund Policy – To withdraw from the online course and receive a refund, your written request must be emailed to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca within 24 hours of registering for the course. No refunds will be given after this time limit. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of $100 + tax.
Exam Pass Guarantee – We will provide access to all course materials for an additional 6 months if you are not successful in passing your exam the first attempt. Participants are required to send an e-mail and upload an image of their exam decision notice letter to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca to request extended access.