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New Online Long-Term Care Certificate Launches this Winter
Certificate in Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership in Long-Term Care
Delivery Format: Online
This certificate has been designed to provide point-of-care/front-line nurses (RNs & RPNs) working in Long-Term Care facilities and similar practice environments with the foundational knowledge and skills required by Point-of-Care clinical leaders.
The three courses are:
Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions for Nurse Practitioners
Delivery Format: Online
The Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions for Nurse Practitioners builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired through entry to practice education and the acquisition of entry-to-practice competencies.
The four courses are:
| Mental Health 1 for Nurse Practitioners | Sept 11 – Nov 5, 2023 |
| Mental Health 2 for Nurse Practitioners | Jan 8 – Mar 3, 2024 |
| Mental Health 3 for Nurse Practitioners | Apr 1 – May 26, 2024 |
| Mental Health 4 for Nurse Practitioners | Sept 25 – Nov 19, 2023 |
Certificate in Hospital & Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners
Delivery Format: Online
The Certificate in Hospital & Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners will equip Nurse Practitioners with the knowledge and tools to confidently assess and develop a treatment plan for the acutely ill adult patient.
The four courses are:
| Care of the Hospitalized Adult 1 | Jan 15 – Mar 10, 2024 |
| Care of the Hospitalized Adult 2 | Sept 26 – Nov 20, 2023 |
| Care of the Hospitalized Adult 3 | Apr 1 – May 26, 2024 |
| Care of the Hospitalized Adult 4 | Sept 26 – Nov 20, 2023 |
Certificate in Leadership and Management
Delivery Format: Online
The Certificate in Leadership and Management program is an online program specifically designed to meet the needs of those starting their career in or aspiring towards leadership positions in health care. The Certificate is comprised of four 6-week on-line courses to be successfully completed over a two-year period. All course content is relevant for working in healthcare systems around the world.
The four courses are:
| Leadership & Management 1: Role, Competencies, and Context | Oct 16 – Nov 26, 2023 |
| Leadership & Management 2: Managing People | Jan 22 – Mar 3, 2024 |
| Leadership & Management 3: Managing Business | Oct 16 – Nov 26, 2024 |
| Leadership & Management 4: Managing Practice, Quality Care & Operational Performance | May 6 – June 16, 2024 |
Certificate in Palliative Care for Nurse Practitioners: Core Competencies for NP Practice
Delivery Format: Online
The certificate is for NPs, who, as part of their routine practice, may be responsible for the care of adult clients with progressive and life-limiting illnesses. The practice setting may include acute care, long-term care, community or private practice. The “Certificate in Palliative Care for Nurse Practitioners: Core Competencies for NP Practice” is comprised of three 6-week online courses to be successfully completed over a two-year period. Learners may take individual courses without completing the full certificate requirements.
The three courses are:
| Palliative Care 1: Approach to Care and Essential Communication Skills | Oct 16 – Nov 26, 2023 |
| Palliative Care 2: Complex Symptom Management | Jan 22 – Mar 3, 2024 |
| Palliative Care 3: End of Life Care Management for Nurse Practitioners | May 6 – June 16, 2024 |
Certificate in Nursing Education for the Practice Setting
Delivery Format: Online
This certificate program has been developed to provide aspiring &/or practicing nursing educators & practice leaders with advanced level education, tools, and skills, to enhance their knowledge and expertise in the provision of clinical education that supports excellence in professional practice. The “Certificate in Nursing Education for the Practice Setting” is comprised of three 10-week on-line courses to be successfully completed over a two-year period. Learners may also take individual courses without completing the full certificate requirements.
The three courses are:
| Nursing Education 1: Theoretical Perspectives and Context | Sept 18 – Nov 26, 2023 |
| Nursing Education 2: Design, Development & Delivery | Jan 8 – Mar 24, 2024 |
| Nursing Education 3: Assessment and Evaluation | April 15 – June 23, 2024 |
Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning in Primary Health Care: A Review for Nurse Practitioners
7 week course
Date to be Determined
Delivery Format: Online
This online course for Nurse Practitioners and/or nurse practitioner students is a review of advanced health assessment in primary health care. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical reasoning and decision-making skills required to accurately assess and diagnose clients typically seen in a primary health care setting across the lifespan.
Next Generation NCLEX-RN Exam Prep Course (Self Paced) – Designed for Canadian Writers
Self Paced (Available now)
Delivery Format: Online
This online, self-paced Next Generation NCLEX-RN™ preparation course is designed to build confidence, review relevant content, and provide strategies to prepare candidates for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN exam.
NP-Primary Health Care: Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep Course
Self Paced (Available now)
Delivery Format: Online
This online, self paced review course will prepare participants to be successful in writing the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Examination (CNPE) Specialty Certificate: Primary Health Care (Family All Ages) exam.
Controlled Drugs and Substances: Essential Management and Prescribing Practices
Self Paced (Available now)
Delivery Format: Online
This course is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario in meeting the educational requirements for prescribing controlled drugs and substances. It is designed to provide nurse practitioners with the knowledge and skills required for safe, high quality assessment and management of clients who may require the prescription of a Controlled Drug or Substance (CDS). This is an online, fully self-paced course that you may start at any time.
Excelling in the Care of the Older Adult: A Course for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses
Date to be determined
5 week course
Delivery Format: Online
Expert knowledge and the provision of skillful care for older adults have become essential components of practice in both acute and primary care. Designed by nurse practitioners specialized in the field of geriatric care, this course will increase your confidence and improve the depth and breadth of your knowledge in geriatric care.
Chronic Disease and Symptom Optimization in the Care of the Older Adult: A Course for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses
Date to be determined
6 week course
Delivery Format: Online
This 6 week online course, designed by nurse practitioners specialized in the field of geriatric care, is a companion course to Excelling in the Care of the Older Adult. You will further enhance your skill and knowledge in geriatric care, through an in depth focus on special topics such as end of life care deprescribing, and controlled drug and substance use.
Advanced Ostomy Care and Management
Date to be determined
10 week course
Delivery Format: Online
This is a 10 week self-directed online course for healthcare professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge and skill in the application of best practices for ostomy and peristomal skin care. It is applicable to individuals working in acute, long-term care & community settings. This comprehensive course will assist you to critically analyze complex ostomy care problems and apply unique management techniques required to provide quality care and support to people and families who are living with ostomies.