Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs

Program Overview

This certificate program prepares you with the knowledge and skills for an exciting and specialized career in orthopaedics. The program consists of two courses and a clinical practicum (300 hours). You will further your understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to orthopaedics and orthopaedic radiology, assessment, and trauma. The curriculum includes specialized orthopaedic procedures including casting.

Please see Continuing Education for LPNs for additional courses.

Delivery Methods

A combination of:

• Self-paced study
• Tutorial help from an instructor
• Five-day full-time workshop
• Preceptored full-time 300-hour clinical practice (possibly completed in your own community.)

Career Potential

• Emergency department
• Cast room
• Orthopaedic patient care area

Admission Requirements

• Active registration with a college for licensed practical nurses
• Successful completion of ADVO 1101 Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology for Orthopaedics
• Current experience in an acute care setting, with a minimum of 1600 hours completed
• Informal interview with course instructor

Clinical Requirements for ADVO 1002 and ADVO 1103*

• WHMIS certificate
• CPR - Basic Life Support for Health-Care Providers certificate (Level C)
• Current immunizations including hepatitis B
• Negative TB test/chest X-ray
• Clear criminal record check; must include vulnerable sector check (Health-care agencies require students doing clinical practice to submit a criminal record check.) Note: Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check.
• Physically able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs/23 kg

*Note: The admission requirements listed above may be satisfied by submitting a letter from the employer stating that the above requirements have been met and are up to date.

Progression

Students must attain 80% in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs certificate and an orthopaedic pin.

Tuition and Fees

2010–11 Tuition and Fees (pdf)

2010-11 Program and Supplies Fee & Textbook Rental Fee (pdf)

Funding Your Education

Alberta students in this prougram may be eligible for funding through the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. See the CLPNA website for information.

Program Outline(2010/11)

** The courses ADVO 1002 and ADVO 1103 must be taken together.

Last updated: April 29, 2008