Nursing Diploma Programs in Canada

Nursing diploma programs in Canada are available at the undergraduate and certificate levels. Here, we look at diploma programs offered at various Canadian colleges.

In addition, there these programs are available in various provinces in Canada. A variety of campus and colleges offer bachelors, masters and a doctorate (PHD) programs in nursing. There is a high demand for trained nurses at various levels. If you are compassionate, caring, and concerned about the physical and mental health of patients and clients, a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse may be the ideal profession for you. As the field of health care continues to expand in Canada, nursing professionals should continue to find great employment opportunities.

Nursing Diploma Programs in Canada

• CDI College of Business, Technology and Health Care
• Reeves College
• Vancouver Career College

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CDI College of Business, Technology and Health Care

CDI College has twelve locations in Canada. Each of their Canadian colleges offer programs in Business, Health Care and/or Technology. CDI campuses are located in:

• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Quebec

1. 40 Years training Canadians for Business, Technology and Health Care related careers.
2. Accelerated, market driven programs to train students in a matter of months enter a competitive job market.
3. Hands-on training helps develop the skills graduates will use in the workforce.
4. Instructors are also industry-experienced practitioners in the fields they teach
5. Personalized experience because of small class sizes. Students have more interaction with instructors.
6. Career and Employment Services available to assist students during program and after they graduate to search and secure a job in their preferred career field.

• Diploma Practical Nursing Generic - Offered at the Surrey, Richmond and Vancouver campus locations
• Programs Offered: Diploma Nursing Assistant
• The CDI College Nursing Assistant program is offered at the Laval, Montreal and Québec City campus locations.

Health and Nursing Diploma Programs in Canada

• Addictions and Community Services Worker (ACSW)
• Advanced Massage Therapy (AMT)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Early Childhood Education - Advanced (ECEA)
• Intra-Oral Dental Assistant (IODA)
• Expanded Training in Orthodontics / Scaling (IODA II)
• Massage Therapy (MT)
• Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
• Medical Office Administration
• Nursing Assistant
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• Pharmacy Technician (PT)
• Pharmacy Technician - Retail (PTR)
• Rehabilitation Assistant (RTA)
• Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Career College is dedicated to providing students with the highest standard of education and training. The curriculum meets the educational standards outlined by the provincial government of British Columbia and other industry organizations. There are seven Vancouver Career College campuses to choose from. Each of these Canadian colleges is centrally located near shops, business districts, cafes and entertainment and are easily accessible by public transportation.

• Vancouver
• Burnaby
• Surrey
• Abbotsford
• Coquitlam
• Kelowna

Vancouver Career College career-training programs are designed to help students develop the skills needed to start successful careers in the fields of business, education, health care, hospitality, technology and trades. The curriculum is developed in consultation with business and health care communities to ensure that graduates meet industry demands. Each program is designed to train you to use most-current applications, software and techniques in your chosen fields of study. Vancouver Career College is part of the Canadian colleges that is fully accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of British Columbia and the 2007 winner of the 'Consumer's Choice Award', as voted by you. As one of the Canadian colleges, it is also a member of the Canadian Association of Private Language Schools (CAPLS).

• Programs Offered: Diploma Practical Nursing Generic

Nursing Diploma Programs and Other Health Care Programs

• Addictions and Community Services Worker (ACSW)
• Community Health Care (CHC)
• Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler and Special Needs (ECEPB)
• Medical and Dental Office Assistant (MDOA)
• Medical Office Assistant (MOA)
• Medical Pharmacy Assistant (MPA)
• Medical Records Clerk (MRC)
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Practical Nursing Generic (PN)
• Health Care Assistant”
• Spa Therapy (SPA)
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• Veterinary Office Management (VOM)

Since 1961, Reeves College has provided training and education to students. Over the years, these Canadian colleges have earned a reputation for nurturing highly-skilled business professionals. The career diploma programs assist students with the skill development needed to start business and health care careers. Reeves College has several locations:

• Lloydmister
• Downtown Edmonton
• Edmonton South
• Downtown Calgary
• Lethbridge

Medical Diploma Programs - Department of Health Care

• Acupuncture (ACU)
• Medical Office Assistant (MOA)

Nursing Diploma Canada - UCW Academy of Health - British Columbia

• Diploma Practical Nursing Generic - Offered at the Victoria campus location

Nursing Education Programs

Nursing programs include a required set of classes that include the following. These may vary by program level and specific college.

• Concepts of Nursing Theory
• Contemporary Issues and Health Policy
• Community Nursing Practice
• Nursing Administration
• Health and Disease Management
• Health Assessment
• Introduction to Professional Nursing
• Models of Health Behavior
• Nursing Leadership and Management in Health Care

Specific campus and online nursing programs may include:

• LPN to RN Transition Programs
• LPN to BSN Degree Online
• Online RN to BSN
• RN to MSN Bridge Program
• Online MS in Nursing Degrees
• Nurse Practitioner Degrees
• Nurse Educator Programs
• Legal Nurse Consulting
• Forensic Nursing
  
• Case Management Nursing
• Online Public Health Degrees
• MBA / Healthcare Administration

Nursing Careers in Canada

As a licensed practical or vocational nurse, you would work under the supervision or direction of a physician or an RN. Your primary role would be to care for ill, sick, disabled, or injured patients.
Nursing graduates work in various settings including pediatrics, emergency rooms, intensive care units, psychiatric nursing, doctor offices, insurance companies, traveling nursing agencies, non-profit organizations, and public health organizations to mention a few areas.

Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

Canada continues to experience a shortage. Hence, Canadian nursing colleges have increased student recruiting, to in turn serve the health care system. Some estimates indicate that nursing schools in Canada have been recruiting about 8000 to 9000 annually but the goal is to recruit 12000 students a year.
To help deal with the demand, programs such as the post-basic baccalaureate nursing programs (RN to BSN), online nursing degrees, and accelerated nursing programs have been implemented in various colleges. All these online Canadian nursing schools are accredited to offer programs that include RN to BSN, RN to MSN (Master of Science in Nursing), and other graduate level programs.

The expected average hourly wages for registered nurses in Canada ranges from range between $21.5-$32.5 CDN an hour. This varies depending on one's specialization, shift work, experience and geographic location and level of academic qualifications.

Provinces in Canada offering Nursing Diploma Programs

The country has a strong reputation for the high quality education at its colleges and universities. There are quite a few Canadian colleges and universities, many of which offer online can campus program in 115 towns and 13 provinces and territories.

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan

The Canadian system of higher education is province and territory based. Each has its own provincial and territorial legislature having constitutional responsibility for the Canadian colleges and universities.

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