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LPN Continuing Studies

These courses are specifically designed for LPN's working in British Columbia or those who are new to Province and who require upgrading to meet licensing requirements. Many courses are available by distance for students living outside of GVRD. We encourage you to select from these offerings or to contact us for courses we may offer to best meet your professional competency requirements.

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Program Description

Elective Courses:

Most of the courses are available by distance education format.




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.



Register for Courses in this Program

Contact Information:

Program Assistant: 604.443.8635

    Fax     In Person
Download and complete the (PDF) registration form and fax to 604.443.8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
CPNRE Prep for LPNs HLTH 1360 elective
Distance IV Therapy for LPN HLTH 1315 elective
IV Therapy Theory HLTH 1185 elective
Immunization Skills Lab HLTH 1377 elective
Pharmacology Review HLTH 1295 elective
Take the Lead HLTH 1368 elective
Transcribing Orders HLTH 1138 elective


Note:

* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include GST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.


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