BCIT's in-depth, industry tailored Specialty Nursing - Perioperative program combines innovative e-Learning with the high, quality, hands-on learning for which British Columbia Institute of Technology is known.
Specialty Nursing - Perioperative, B.Sc.
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 48 monthsDuration
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Overview
If you are a registered nurse with an industry sponsor and want to advance your skills in perioperative nursing, our program is for you. The Specialty Nursing - Perioperative program offered by British Columbia Institute of Technology prepares registered nurses to work in this highly specialized area of patient care.
Working in operating rooms, perioperative nurses provide safe and compassionate care for patients undergoing surgery. In the pre-, intra-, and immediate post-operative periods, perioperative nurses are a main source of information and support for patients and their families.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Good news: You can apply for this programme anytime before its start date.
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- Application processing - Ongoing throughout the year.
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 48 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Credits 60 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Perioperative Theory : Developing Perioperative Partnerships
- Perioperative Theory : The Nurse in the Scrub Role
- Perioperative Clinical : Implementing the Scrub Nurse Role
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
90The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
- English: Two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (73%) or, ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing (73%) or, 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution
- Applicants to Specialty Nursing Certificate courses should have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience in an acute care setting. Exceptions may be granted for undergraduate students taking entry level theory courses
- All students participating in clinical courses must have current Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level C or Level Health Care Provider (HCP)
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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