| In today's competitive job market, employers are | | | | - English proficiency will be considered in the |
| seeking to hire graduates that are highly specialized | | | | admissions process |
| and well trained. You can't afford to waste your | | | | - Science requirement must have been achieved |
| time with an education that won't help you get the | | | | within seven years of the program start date |
| job you want. At Centennial College, all our | | | | Requirements Prior to Registration |
| programs are geared for success. | | | | - Official transcripts of upgraded courses (if required) |
| As part of your program, you will not only learn how | | | | must be submitted |
| to use the latest cutting edge tools, but you will also | | | | - Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition |
| learn how to apply the latest principles from business | | | | (PLAR), where applicable, must be completed to |
| professionals. To compliment your classroom learning, | | | | deadline as published in Calendar of Important Dates |
| you will also get hands-on experience in the labs. | | | | - Before undertaking this program, applicants should |
| Centennial's staff not only believes in providing | | | | be aware that under the provisions of the Regulated |
| students with the best possible teaching experience, | | | | Health Profession and Nursing Acts, to qualify to |
| but also offers the best guidance and career advice. | | | | write the RPN registration exams, they must: |
| Program Overview | | | | - Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of |
| A recent study commissioned by the Canadian | | | | Canada or be authorized under the Immigration Act |
| Nurses Association predicts that by the year 2011, | | | | (Canada) |
| there will be a severe shortage of nurses. This | | | | - Not have any criminal convictions including those |
| shortage could mean that from 59,000 to 113,000 | | | | under the Narcotic Control or Food and Drugs Acts |
| nurses will be needed. | | | | - Not have been the subject of proceedings, with |
| This program focuses on the newest skills in Practical | | | | respect to professional misconduct, incompetence or |
| Nursing. You will have access to a range of | | | | incapacity in another health profession in Ontario, or in |
| knowledgeable, highly-regarded faculty members, | | | | nursing in another jurisdiction |
| well-equipped labs, including interactive simulation lab, | | | | - Not be suffering from a mental or physical disorder |
| academic and personal counselling, on-campus | | | | which makes it desirable in the public interest that |
| activities and free tutoring. | | | | they not practice |
| Admission Requirements | | | | Program/ Field Placement Requirements |
| Centennial College expects students applying for | | | | - Certifications must be valid for the entire clinical |
| admission to certificate or diploma programs to | | | | placement. |
| present at minimum an Ontario Secondary School | | | | - Annual clear vulnerable police check prior to clinical |
| Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age | | | | placement. |
| or older. Possession of minimum admission | | | | - A completed Immunization Review Form (a |
| requirements does not guarantee admission to the | | | | standard form will be issued to student after receipt |
| program. | | | | of your application) |
| Academic Requirements | | | | - Successful completion of a current recognized |
| - Compulsory English 12C or U or equivalent | | | | course in CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider |
| - Math 11M or U, or 12C or U, or equivalent | | | | & Standard First Aid. (courses available at the |
| - Biology 11C, or U, or 12C, or U, or equivalent | | | | College at an additional cost) |
| - One of the following sciences: chemistry or physics | | | | - Mask fit testing will be done at Centennial College |
| 11U, or 12C, or U, or equivalent | | | | - In certain circumstances, applicants may be required |
| Non-academic Requirements | | | | to submit letters of reference. |