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Algonquin College · Ottawa, Canada

Practical Nursing

Vocational · Medicine

Practical Nursing

Algonquin College · Ottawa, Canada

About this programme

Contribute to a healthcare team and support excellence in patient care. The two-year Practical Nursing Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for work in healthcare with the necessary knowledge, skills and judgement to contribute to a healthcare team and support excellence in patient-centred care. This includes the processes of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating required to provide nursing care to individuals, families and populations. Through classroom, lab and simulation, you build your nursing knowledge, skills, and judgement before working with patients in clinical placements. Our on-campus simulation labs allow you to experience realistic simulated patient care in a wide range of scenarios. You develop your nursing expertise within health care settings such as hospitals, long term care facilities, community agenci

Level
Vocational
Field
Medicine
Duration
2 years
Tuition
C$43,250 total
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
September

Visa

Visa required
Study Permit
Application fee
CAD 150
Proof of funds
CAD 22,895
Processing time
16 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

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