Humber College’s Practical Nursing diploma program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a registered practical nurse (RPN).
- Unknown (University site)Application Deadline
- 24 monthsDuration
- Unknown (University site)Tuition Fee15874 CAD/yearTuition Fee5925 CAD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
Humber is the only English speaking college in Ontario with access to an on-campus cadaver lab for nursing students. Combine that with small class sizes, leading-edge simulation labs, bioscience and anatomy labs, and extensive clinical work placement opportunities -- Humber students have the competitive edge.
Career
Graduates of the Humber College ’s Practical Nursing diploma program will be able to work in various health-care settings including:
- acute-care hospitals
- clinics and public health units
- community nursing agencies and services
- homes for the aging and long-term care facilities
- private practices
- psychiatry
- rehabilitation services
- schools and child-care centres
Many of our graduates go on to complete postgraduate advanced-skills education used in specialty disciplines such as surgery, dialysis, cardiology and emergency.
Humber is your partner for career learning. Our Continuing Education department offers many RPN postgraduate learning opportunities including certificates and individual courses.
Detailed Programme Facts
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Deadline for equal consideration in the admission process: February 1. Post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Basic Human Anatomy
- Practical Nursing Practice
- Practical Nursing Theory
- Practical Nursing Health Assessment
- Writing Skills for Health Professions
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
80The 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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6The 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.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
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53PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.
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General Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
Tuition Fee
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15874 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15874 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
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5925 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5925 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Toronto
- 1502 - 2570 CAD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
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