Practical Nurse Diploma

Practical Nursing Diploma Program: Train to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Start your journey toward a rewarding healthcare career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Practical Nursing Diploma Program provides you with the clinical skills, professional knowledge, and ethical foundation needed to deliver high-quality, hands-on care to patients across the lifespan. As a valued member of the healthcare team, you'll support individuals and families in diverse settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, community clinics, doctor’s offices, and home care environments.

Why Choose the Practical Nursing Diploma Program?

What You’ll Learn in the Practical Nursing Program

1. Core Nursing Knowledge and Practical Skills

Build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, nursing theory, and medical-surgical care tailored specifically for the Licensed Practical Nurse role.

2. Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment

Develop the ability to make informed, real-time decisions in clinical settings. Strengthen your ability to assess patient needs and respond with appropriate care interventions.

3. Hands-On Lab Training and Simulation

Gain experience in simulated healthcare environments using modern lab equipment and realistic patient scenarios to enhance your clinical confidence.

4. Supervised Clinical Placements

Apply your skills in real-world settings such as:

Work under the guidance of experienced instructors and clinical preceptors to gain direct patient care experience.

Career Opportunities for Practical Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Practical Nursing Diploma Program are eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) and apply for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Career paths include roles in:

Build a Compassionate Career in Nursing

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you’ll play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes, promoting health, and delivering person-centered care. This program equips you with the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12 with a minimum of 60% in English, Mathematics, and Biology.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: Overall score of 7.0, with 7.0 in each section. PTE: Score of 64, plus completion of an additional exam that includes a speaking component. Duolingo: Minimum score of 120. TOEFL iBT: Total score of 92, with at least 23 in each individual section.
Refund Policy

We understand that sometimes plans change. Here’s a simple breakdown of how refunds work at Medicine Hat College if you decide to cancel your enrollment.

1. After You Sign the Contract – 4-Day Cooling-Off Period

Once you sign your Alberta Student Enrolment Contract, you get 4 business days to change your mind.
If you cancel within this period, you will get a full refund of all fees, including any registration fee.

2. Before Your Program Starts

You will get a full refund of your registration fee if:

  • You cancel during the 4-day cooling-off period

  • The college cancels your contract before your program starts

  • The program is delayed and you choose to cancel your contract

3. After Your Program Starts

If you cancel after your program begins, your refund depends on how much of the program you’ve completed.

✅ If you have already paid all your tuition:

  • Less than 10% completed: You’ll get at least 75% of your tuition back.

  • Between 10% and 50% completed: You’ll get at least 40% of your tuition back.

  • More than 50% completed: No refund is required.

❌ If you haven’t paid all your tuition yet:

  • Less than 10% completed: The college can keep up to 25% of total tuition.

  • Between 10% and 50% completed: The college can keep up to 60% of total tuition.

  • More than 50% completed: The college can keep 100% of total tuition.

Special Agreements

You and the college can agree to a different refund policy, but it must follow the minimum rules above. If you’ve paid more than required, the college must return the extra amount.

For more information click on the below link of government of Alberta website.
https://www.alberta.ca/tuition-refunds

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $125
  • LOA Deposit: $5,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $23,657
  • Total Tuition Fee: $43,490
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September
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Checklist
  •     Copy of passport
  •     All academic transcripts
  •     All academic certificates
  •     IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
  •     Student Email ID:
  •     Student Contact No:
  •     Student Address:
  •     Admit Card

NOTE: Medicine Hat college will request transcripts from the previous Education Institute. The student can send the transcripts directly to the college from their issuing institute.

IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  •     Stamped copy of visa
  •     LOI
  •     Study permit
  •     Canadian Address:
  •     Canadian Contact No:

 

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