Health
Welcome to Professional Studies Health
We offer a variety of RN/LPN nursing refresher education
Courses offered include:
RN or LPN:
- Competency Assessment & Enhancement for Nurses (CAEN) (PNCA 9000)*
- Health & Physical Assessment (PNUR 9109)*
- Professional Communication (PNUR 9120)*
- Psychomotor Skills Review (PNUR 9111)*
- Gerontology In Nursing (PNUR 9031)*
- Fit Testing (PNUR 9001)*
- Nurse Ready (PNUR 9030)*
- Community Health Nursing in Canada - Theory (PNUR 9037)*
- Nursing Leadership & Management (PNUR 9038)*
RN only:
- Introduction to the Canadian Health Care System and Nursing in Canada - For RNs (PNUR 9101)*
- Canadian Nursing Theory and Practice - For RNs (formerly Medical Surgical Review) (PNUR 9112)*
- Pharmacology (PNUR 9100)*
- Consolidated Clinical Course (250 hours) (PNUR 9130)*
- Specialized Clinical Course (400 hours) (PNUR 9020)*
LPN only:
- Pharmacology for LPNs (PNUR 9032)*
- LPN Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice (PNUR 9033)*
- Introduction to the Canadian Health Care System and Nursing in Canada – For LPNs (PNUR 9035)*
- LPN Consolidated Clinical Course (PNUR 9034)*
We can also offer customized training for your worksite. For more information, please contact fohps@kpu.ca.
News & Events
July 25, 2024 - The Future Skills Grant is back for fall 2024 courses, please see their webpage for details StrongerBC future skills grant webpage. The list of eligible courses/programs is here, https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant. Please note that the application for the grant starts on August 6th through the BC Services Card login portal. Any questions specific to using the grant at KPU please email CPS@kpu.ca
July 25, 2024 - Eligible students can continue to use the BC Health Match bursary program to potentially cover the cost of KPU Professional Studies courses. Details can be found here https://www.nursingjobsbc.ca/financial-support/#ien
July 22, 2024 - If you have not yet relocated to British Columbia and are still deciding on which community to move to, there are financial incentives for RNs who choose to relocate to rural and remote communities within Vancouver Coastal Health. In addition to financial incentives, smaller communities offer a strong sense of community, opportunities for career advancement, and excellent outdoor recreation. If you are interested in moving to a coastal community which includes Powell River, Sechelt, Pemberton, Bella Bella and Bella Coola, please contact Barbara Sutherland, Director, Acute Services for Vancouver Coastal Health at Barbara.sutherland@vch.ca to discuss available incentives and supports. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-coastal-health-powell-river-jobs.
Upcoming Courses
Please note: if demand warrants, new sessions for PNUR 9030, 9109 and 9111 may be added as a semester progresses. These additional sections may occur prior to sessions already scheduled and open for registration. Transfers to the newly added sections will not be possible in these instances should a student have already purchased a seat in a different section.
Date | Time | Place | Cost | |
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REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED ON ELEVATE | ||||
Instructions on using Elevate can be found HERE | ||||
FALL 2024 Schedule - Registration open | ||||
CAEN Assessments Self Paid - PNCA 9000 - by appointment online - Registration closes November 15 | Sep 03 - Dec 11, 2024 | online | online | $918.75 |
CAEN Assessments Sponsored - PNCA 9000 - by appointment online - Registration closes November 15 | Sep 03 - Dec 11, 2024 | online | online | $1260.00 |
Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice - PNUR 9112 - Session 3 closes for registration Nov 01; Session 4 closes for registration Dec 02 | Nov 01, 2024 - Jan 24, 2025 Dec 2, 2024 - Feb 24, 2025 | online | $577.50 | |
Pharmacology RNs - PNUR 9100 - Session 3 closes for registration Nov 29 | Nov 1 - Jan 24, 2024 | online | $577.50 | |
Introduction to the Canadian Health Care & Nursing in Canada - PNUR 9101 - Registration for section 3 closes Nov 29 | Nov 1 - Jan 24, 2024 | online | $577.50 | |
Consolidated Clinical Course - see PNUR 9130 website for more details on registration | based on placement | various | offsite | $2100.00 |
Psychomotor Skills Review - PNUR 9111 - Registration closes Nov 11 | Nov 20 - 23, 2024 | Nov 20-21 1400-2000 Nov 22-23 0800-1400 | in person KPU Langley lab S1804 | $945.00 |
Health & Physical Assessment - PNUR 9109 Registration closes Nov 11 | Nov 1-16, 2024 | Nov 15-16 0800-1630 | Online Asynchronized Nov 1-14, 2024 (self paced) prep then In person KPU Langley lab S1804 Nov 15-16, 2024 | $630.00 |
Professional Communication - PNUR 9120 - Registration closes Nov 27 | Dec 3-5, 2024 | 0830-1630 | In person KPU TBD | $682.50 |
Fit Testing - PNUR 9001 - by appointment contact office after purchase - PNUR 9001 - Registration closes Dec 11 | Oct - Dec 19, 2024 | various | KPU Surrey, Cloverdale, Langley by appointment | $52.50 |
SPRING 2025 Schedule - Registration opens Nov 4 | ||||
CAEN Assessments Self Paid - PNCA 9000 - by appointment online - Registration closes April 02 | Jan 07 - Apr 30, 2025 | varies | online | $918.75 |
CAEN Assessments Sponsored - PNCA 9000 - by appointment online - Registration closes April 02 | Jan 07 - Apr 30, 2025 | varies | online | $1260.00 |
Pharmacology RNs - PNUR 9100 - Registration for section 1 closes Feb 03; section 2 closes Mar 03; Section 3 closes Mar 31; Section 4 closes Apr 29 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 Feb 3 - Apr 28, 2025 Mar 03 - May 26, 2025 Apr 01 - June 24, 2025
| self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Pharmacology LPNs - PNUR 9032 - Registration closes Feb 3 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice - PNUR 9112 - Registration for section 1 closes Jan 06; section 2 closes Feb 03; Section 3 closes Mar 03; Section 4 closes Apr 01 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 Feb 3 - Apr 28, 2025 Mar 03 - May 26, 2025 Apr 01 - June 24, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice for LPNs - PNUR 9033 - Registration closes Jan 06 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Introduction to the Canadian Health Care & Nursing in Canada - PNUR 9101 - Registration for section 1 closes Feb 03; section 2 closes Mar 03; Section 3 closes Mar 31; Section 4 closes Apr 29 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 Feb 3 - Apr 28, 2025 Mar 03 - May 26, 2025 Apr 01 - June 24, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Introduction to the Canadian Health Care & Nursing in Canada for LPNs - PNUR 9035 - Registration closes Feb 3 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Consolidated Clinical Course - see PNUR 9130 website for more details on registration | based on placement | 24 hr | offsite | $2310.00 |
Specialized Clinical Course - PNUR 9020 - Registration closes Jan 30 | based on placement | 24 hr | offsite | $3150.00 |
LPN Consolidated Clinical Course - PNUR 9034 - Registration closes Jan 30 | based on placement | 24 hr | offsite | $2310.00 |
Psychomotor Skills Review - PNUR 9111 - Registration closes Feb 12 | Feb 26-March 01, 2025 | Feb 26 & 27 1400-2000 Feb 28 0800-1400 Mar 01 0800-1600 | in person KPU Langley lab S1804 | $1039.50 |
Health & Physical Assessment - PNUR 9109 Registration closes Jan 31 | Feb 7-22, 2025 | Feb 21 & 22 only 0800-1630 | Online Asynchronized Feb 7-20, 2025 (self paced) prep then In person KPU Langley lab S1804 Feb 21 & 22, 2025 | $693.00 |
Professional Communication - PNUR 9120 | contact the office for details | $750.75 | ||
Community Health Nursing in Canada - Theory - PNUR 9037 - Registration closes Jan 13 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Nursing Leadership & Management - PNUR 9038 - Registration closes Jan 13 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Gerontology - PNUR 9031 - Registration closes Jan 13 | Jan 06 - March 31, 2025 | self-paced | online | $577.50 |
Nurse Ready JAN #1 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Nov 25 | Dec 21 - Jan 23, 2025 | Jan 7-23, 2025 Tues, Wed, Thurs 0930-1430 | Dec 21 - Jan 06 online asynchronized to complete prep then Jan 07-23 online synchronized every Tues, Wed, Thurs 0930-1430 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready JAN #2 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Nov 25 | Dec 21 - Jan 24, 2025 | Jan 8-24, 2025 Wed, Thurs, Fri 0930-1430 | Dec 21 - Jan 07 online asynchronized to complete prep then Jan 08-24 online synchronized every Wed, Thurs, Fri 0930-1430 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready JAN #3 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Nov 25 | Dec 21 - Jan 24, 2025 | Jan 8-24, 2025 Wed, Thurs, Fri 0830-1330 | Dec 21 - Jan 07 online asynchronized to complete prep then Jan 08-24 online synchronized every Wed, Thurs, Fri 0830-1330 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready FEB #1 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Dec 09 | Jan 23 - Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 06-22, 2025 Thurs 1700-2200 Fri/Sat 0930-1430 | Jan 23 - Feb 05 online asynchronized to complete prep then Feb 06-22 online synchronized every Thurs 1700-2200, Fri/ Sat 0930-1430 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready FEB #2 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Dec 20 | Jan 22 - Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 05-21, 2025
0930-1400
| Jan 22 - Feb 04 online asynchronized to complete prep then Feb 05-21 online synchronized every Wed, Thurs, Fri 0930-1400 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready FEB #3 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Nov 25 | Jan 22 - Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 05-21, 2025 Wed, Thurs, Fri 0830-1330
| Jan 22 - Feb 04 online asynchronized to complete prep then Feb 05-21 online synchronized every Wed, Thurs, Fri 0830-1330 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready MAR #1 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Jan 17 | Feb 17 - Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 3-19, 2025 Mon 1700-22 Tues/Wed 0930-1430
| Feb 17-Mar 02 online asynchronized to complete prep then Mar 03-19 online synchronized every Mon 1700-2200 and Tues/Wed 0930-1430 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready APR #1 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Jan 20 | Mar 18 - Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 1-17, 2025 Tues, Wed, Thurs 0930-1400
| Mar 18-31 online asynchronized to complete prep then Apr 01-17 online synchronized every Tues, Wed, Thurs, 0930-1400 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready APR #2 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Feb 25 | Mar 25- Apr 24, 2025 | Apr 08-24, 2025 Tues 1700-2200 Wed/Thurs 0930-1430
| Mar 25- Apr 07 online asynchronized to complete prep then Apr 08-24 online synchronized every Tues 1700-2200, Wed/ Thurs 0930-1430 | $1905.75 |
Nurse Ready APR #3 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Mar 17 | Apr 16-May 16, 2025 | Apr 30-May 16, 2025 Wed, Thurs, Fri 0930-1430
| Apr 16-29 online asynchronized to complete prep then Apr 30 - May 16 online synchronized every Wed, Thurs, Fri 0930-1430 | $1905.75 |
Fit Testing - PNUR 9001 - by appointment contact office after purchase - PNUR 9001 - Registration closes April 21 | See elevate for dates and locations | various | KPU Surrey or Langley by appointment see Elevate | $52.50 |
How to register
Registration for Professional Studies Courses in the Faculty of Health is done via Elevate unless Learners are sponsored by a third party. Instructions on Elevate can be found here
Learners with sponsorship letters can contact our office for details on how to register. Details on sponsorship letters and current templates can be found on the CPS website here
As information on Elevate can be limited, it is important to review each specific course website noted above to ensure eligibility prior to purchasing a seat as there are no refunds. Learners are responsible to check for any last minute changes or updates.
Please be sure to also email our office your BCCNM decision letter, if applicable, and the signed policy form noted below.
The Continuing and Professional Studies office at KPU (CPS) manages Elevate on behalf of Faculty of Health. Registration issues with Elevate can be directed to CPS in the event our office is unavailable via email at CPS@kpu.ca. Help Desk can provide technical assistance at 604-599-2116 for issues with KPU log in and Elevate.
CAEN Registration
Learners registering for a Competency Assessment & Enhancement for Nurses (CAEN), can purchase a seat via Elevate for the appropriate month. Sponsored learners will require a sponsorship letter from the sponsor (employer/union) that includes the name of the learner, to whom the report should be sent and authority to invoice the third party with their name and address to send the invoice. A sample letter can be found on the CPS website here https://www.kpu.ca/cps/upcomingcourses
Whether sponsoring or paying personally, the course to search on Elevate is PNCA 9000. There are two options; one for self-paid and one for sponsored, please select the appropriate course. As sponsored seats are invoiced to a third party, the rates on Elevate may appear as $0 as the candidate is not responsible for the fees. If sponsored options do not appear on Elevate, please contact our office. In all cases, once a seat is purchased, please email our office to book the appointment. Any issues with trying to purchase a seat, please contact our office. In the email, please include the BCCNM file number, the signed policy form outlined (see “Policy Form” below) and indicate the preferred appointment date. Please note: for learners who are sponsored to attend the CAEN, the CAEN results are sent directly to the third party. Please sign and send our office this CAEN waiver consenting release of the report KPU Privacy&Consent_2021.pdf. CAEN appointments typically occur on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. For more information on the CAEN, please access the course website.
Clinical Registration
Learners registering for any of our Clinical courses (PNUR 9130, PNUR 9020 and PNUR 9034), should read the information as outlined under the respective Clinical course website links before registering for the course. Clinical registration can only occur if learners have permission from the Faculty of Health Professional Studies office and have all their prerequisites ready including having mastered any and all education as identified by their assessment report (CAEN, Inspire (formerly NCAS), etc.) Do not purchase a seat for Clinical until all the prerequisites are complete and all other education is mastered as there are no refunds. All prerequisites must remain current for the duration of the applicable semester. If any of the prerequisites expire during the applicable semester, with the exception of IELTS or CELBAN, these must be renewed prior to purchasing a seat.
All learners registering for any of our Clinical courses must demonstrate English Language proficiency. Please open the individual Clinical course websites above for further details.
Fit Testing
Learners registering for Fit Testing (PNUR 9001), can find the instructions for fit testing on the fit testing webpage, registration is completed through Elevate.
Policy form
In addition to accessing the online Elevate registration system, all learners (except those only being fit tested) must submit a signed copy of the Policy Form FOHPS PolicyAcknForm_2021.docx once learners have read and understood the relevant policies as indicated in the form. This form is required at the time of registration and can be emailed to FOHPS@kpu.ca
The policies can be found at www.kpu.ca/policies and Student Rights & Responsibilities. In the event a learner requires further clarification on the policies, please contact the Professional Studies office prior to signing and submitting the acknowledgement form.
Course requirements
Learners interested in pursuing courses through KPU's Faculty of Health, Professional Studies Department should make themselves familiar with all course requirements. Please review course websites for any additional costs associated with course resources. Course resources, such as textbooks (e-text or hard copy) &/or additional learning resources bear an additional cost and may be necessary to complete the course. Please contact our office if you are unclear about the course requirements prior to registration, as there are no refunds or transfers. To review course requirements, please open the individual course websites listed above.
For those learners repeating a course, please ensure you have submitted the course permission form from the course Moodle site to FOHPS@kpu.ca prior to re-registering for any 2nd attempt. Third attempts are not permitted. When repeating a course, any registration submitted and fees paid without permission will be forfeited.
Learners with a disability, who may require program or clinical (preceptorship) accommodations, should contact our office at FOHPS@kpu.ca to discuss required skills and competencies, as well as an Accessibility Advisor at 604.599.2148 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged prior to registering for Professional Studies courses. Due to time constraints, accommodations cannot be considered after a learner has registered for a course.
Course Certificates
Students can show proof of successful course completion by ordering an official KPU transcript here https://www.kpu.ca/records/transcripts
If a student has successfully mastered Professional Studies courses their transcript will indicate MAS (Mastery) in the GRD column. Credit Hours (CR HRS) and Grade Points (GRD PTS) will be zero (0) as these are non-academic courses and are not transferable. If a student is unsuccessful in a course the transcript will indicate NCG (No Credit Granted) in the GRD column.
Students are permitted a total of two (2) attempts in Professional Studies courses. If unsuccessful after two (2) attempts, students are referred back to their regulatory body for next steps.
Course Schedules
Current schedules will be available on Elevate once registration opens. If a course does not appear on Elevate, please email our office at FOHPS@kpu.ca
Refunds*
All Faculty of Health, Professional Studies course fees are non-refundable/non-transferrable.
How to reach us
The Faculty of Health, Professional Studies Office has staff at both the KPU Cloverdale campus and KPU Langley campus. Student meetings by appointment or via Microsoft Teams, please email or call to book.
Preferred contact is via email
Office phone number is 604-599-2232
Open lab practice sessions
Learners registered in any of our Professional Studies courses, with the exception of PNUR 9001-Fit Testing and PNCA 9000-CAEN, are eligible to attend the open practice simulation sessions hosted at KPU's Langley nursing labs throughout the semester. Please email our Office for more details Learners registered for only the PNCA 9000-CAEN Assessment or PNUR 9001-Fit Testing are not eligible to attend open lab practice. These open lab sessions are designed to provide learners with additional practice times in the simulation lab so they can improve their skills. New skills are not taught during this open practice, therefore, learners would practice only the skills they have reviewed in advance. Current registration, KPU student ID, uniform, name tag and lab kits are required to attend these sessions. Please use your Lab kits provided from class, kits are not supplied.
Helpful links
For student email, visit one.kpu.ca and it will show on your Student Gateway
Forgot your password? Details on setting up your password can be found here https://www.kpu.ca/self-service-password-management
You can reset your password once you set up Student SSPR Registration open https://one.kpu.ca and search for the Student SSPR Registration tile
To access the course website once registered, sign in via https://continue.moodle.kpu.ca