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Operating Room Nursing - RN

Certificate of Achievement


Program Code: RND1

Important note:

Operating Room Nursing – RN courses have been revised to reflect the current Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses. 

The Operating Room - RN certificate program will include four theory and lab based courses over a total of eight weeks followed by a clinical placement of six additional weeks. As this is a competitive program, please note that an application process will be required (see details below). 

Program Description

The Operating Room Nursing - RN certificate program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their practice in perioperative nursing. This certificate is based on the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) competencies for perioperative nurses, current research, and adheres to the current Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses.

After successful completion of the theory courses, students will move to the clinical placement. This will consist of 240 hours (6 weeks full time). The clinical placements are arranged with Humber College’s partner institutions across the Greater Toronto Area and are completed on a full-time basis without exception. Completion of the certificate includes the clinical placement where scrub skills are demonstrated at the novice level. This program academically prepares successful students for the Perioperative Certification Exam. 

Application Process

Registration in this program is restricted to CNO registered nurses with Acute Care work experience or prior operating room nurse work experience (international). All applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from an employer along with their updated resume. Successful candidates will be offered admission into the program through the program advisor.

The application process for Winter 2022 will open in September.

Admission Requirements

  • Registered nurse (RN)
  • Canadian Citizenship or PR status

Documentation Requirements

  • Resume indicating acute care experience
  • Verification of employment
  • Letter of recommendation from an employer

Start your application process by completing this Application Form

Fees

The entire program, including the clinical placement, can be completed in 14 weeks.

The total cost is approximately $2,721.00 and includes the following:

  • $2,022.00 due upon acceptance
  • $699 for the clinical due before the start of the placement
  • students are responsible to purchase all textbooks and are not included in these fees

As this is a highly competitive program, students in the Operating Room RN certificate are expected to complete all four courses within one semester. If a student is unable to continue in the program, 25% of the total program fees will be withheld. Students who are requesting a refund based on exceptional circumstances will need to apply in writing and provide supporting documentation for review.

Courses

No courses available

How to Register

You are required to register for each individual course included in a CE program. You can register for a course by selecting it and following the instructions in the “How to Register” box.

Fees

Each CE program is comprised of a series of courses which may all have different fees. You are required to register for each course individually and pay the associated fees. Once you select the course, the fee is displayed in the “How to Register” box.

Program Specific Questions

Humber Continuous Professional Learning Health Sciences & Wellness
416.675.6622 ext. 4554
cplhealthsciences@humber.ca

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Print/Download Date: March 29, 2024