Length of Study
Up to 3 years
Study Options
Distance
Credential Granted
MacEwan Certificate of Achievement
Intake(s)
Fall term (September)
Winter term (January)
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to expand your skills in a challenging new direction? The Perioperative Licensed Practical Nurse functions in a number of diverse roles in the surgical environment including scrubbing, circulating, management of patient care and conducting research.
The Program
The Perioperative Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses program is approved by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. It is designed for LPNs who are interested in pursuing a career in surgical nursing. Nurses in the perioperative field provide care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery. LPNs are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room, monitoring the patient during surgery and providing care throughout the process.
Distance Delivery
Online distance delivery and in-person labs, provide LPNs with the hands-on skills required to work alongside surgeons and other health care professionals in a challenging, fast-paced and team-oriented environment – the operating room.
