Practical Nursing (Ontario College Diploma)
Confederation College’s Practical Nursing program is a two-year program with an emphasis on providing nursing care to stable, predictable patients.
Courses in the Practical Nursing program cover a wide variety of topics including nursing theory, human relationships, technical concepts in health care, anatomy, physiology, health assessment, and pharmacology. You’ll develop the nursing skills needed to help people at various stages of life and health.
You may also want to consider our Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing four-year degree program, a joint program with Lakehead University. The collaborative BScN program offers more comprehensive learning and the advantage of two institutions with a rich history in nursing education. It also provides you with more career opportunities.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 5
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Confederation College's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas is a foundational step towards health science programs in Ontario. Designed for those seeking to enter health sciences college programs, it covers essential pre-health and pre-science courses. Graduates can pursue a diploma in health science in Canada or transition into specialized health science programs, including pre-med undergraduate programs in Ontario.
This pathway provides versatility for future careers in health sectors, with opportunities ranging from diplomas of health science pathways to various health-related roles.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A high school/senior secondary diploma with a grade 12 math, biology, and chemistry credits
- Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable.
- English Proficiency
- Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band lower than 6.0 with the speaking band at 6.5
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
37826 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 95 CAD
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