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Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing Print E-mail
Academic Calendar 2010-11

Program Overview

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Are you a Registered Nurse who would like to work in the operating room? Our Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing program will give you a comprehensive, practical introduction to providing patient care in surgical intervention facilities.

You’ll further develop your understanding of the professional and clinical standards of Perioperative nursing, the scrub role and the circulating role through self-study. We make sure you balance this understanding with a face-to-face experience in a clinical setting followed by a practicum.

At the end of the program, you’ll have a Credential of Academic Achievement in Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing, and you’ll be prepared to offer the best in Perioperative care to your patients.

Contact Us

Program Office: 403.320.3211 • This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Chair of Nursing Programs: Shannon Spencely 403.320.3424 • This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Office of the Dean: Jane Friesen 403.320.3464

Career Opportunities

Perioperative Nurses will be able to work in health care facilities that provide surgical areas, including recovery, day surgery and day procedures.

Admissions

The following must be completed prior to start of the program:

  • Proof of Active License to practice as a Registered Nurse in Alberta as granted by CARNA
  • Valid CPR certification required during all clinical activities

Practicum Experience Requirements
There is a required practicum component to this program. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience. Failure by the student to accept by way of legal contract and abide by these terms and conditions will result in non-completion of the program.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Please direct your inquiries to the Program Chair.

Your Investment

Fees vary from program to program. To view fee information for your selected program, see the Academic Year Cost Sheet and Fees and Financial Information.

Curriculum

For full course description information, please click here.

Year I
NSG 390 Professional and Clinical Standards of Perioperative Nursing 5 DL
NSG 395 Standards of the Scrub
and Circulating Role		 2 DL
NSG 396 Competencies of the Scrub
and Circulating Role		 2
NSG 393 Implementation of Standards and Competencies (Clinical) 6
NSG 394 Perioperative Practicum (144 hours) 3

DL indicates courses available through Distributed Learning.

Important Dates

Lab experiences are set for September and/or April. Clinical experiences are set for September-October and/or April-May. Clinical and lab experiences have an enrollment minimum of six and maximum of eight to be offered.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Credential of Academic Achievement in Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing.