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Diploma of Practical Nursing
- St. Paul, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma preparing students to become licensed practical nurses.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Practical Nursing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year full-time diploma delivered over five semesters
- With classroom instruction. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Medical clinics
- Community health organizations
Curriculum
- Two-year full-time diploma delivered over five semesters
- With classroom instruction
- Nursing lab practice
- About 15 weeks of clinical and practicum experience and a final preceptorship. Fully accredited by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses
- Graduates are eligible to write the CPNRE.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Alberta Grade 12 courses or equivalent: ELA 30-1 at 60% or ELA 30-2 at 70% for Addictions and Community Social Work (plus reference letters and record checks)
- ELA 30-2 plus Math 30-2 for Business
- Computer Programming
- Environmental Technologist and Kinesiology (also Biology 30 for Kinesiology).
Accepted academic background
Alberta high school (Grade 12) courses or equivalent, Minimum age 18 before first practicum, Immunization record, Police information check and vulnerable sector search, Year 1 start Aug 30, 2027.
Language tests
- IELTS Academic Listening 7.5
- TOEFL iBT Reading 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Practical Nursing. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,386 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $160 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,300 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | St. Paul Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health and Wellness |
| Department | Practical Nurse |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 87 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Portage College scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,386 CAD per year. The application fee is $160 CAD. The deposit is $1,300 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic Listening 7.5, TOEFL iBT Reading 6.5.