Program Overview 

The Registered Nurse Diagnosing and Prescribing certificate program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their knowledge and practice in diagnosing and prescription writing. This certification guides learners through the theory of prescribing certain medications as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), types of patient assessments and follow ups. 

Upon successful completion of the theory courses, students will proceed to the clinical placement, which consists of 150 hours over 6 to 12 weeks.

Academic Partnership 

As of December 2023, the new Registered Nurse Diagnosing & Prescribing at Humber College is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). RNs who successfully complete Council approved RN-prescribing education will have information added to their registrant profile on CNO’s public Register, Find a Nurse, to communicate their authority to prescribe medications and communicate diagnoses for the purpose of prescribing specified in regulation. 

Admission Requirements 

1. Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) – CNO number and active unrestricted status is required.
2. Recent employment in a healthcare setting, with a total of 1000 hours calculated. Essential that RN conducts assessment and nursing intervention during these hours.
3. Letter of intent of placement location or evidence of secured placement, supervised by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Placement can be completed within the RN's current workplace, excluding acute care settings. Applicants with a secured placement will be given admission priority. The following information must be included in the evidence of secured placement document: 

• Placement address
• Name, phone number and email address of Preceptor (i,e., Nurse Practitioner or Physician) 

Documentation Requirements 

• Current Resume  

• CNO Entitled to Practice Confirmation 

• Letter of intent of placement or evidence of secured placement 

Fees

The Registered Nurse Diagnosing and Prescribing Certificate has a bundled tuition fee of $1000 for the three courses. If the government bursary becomes available during the term, eligible students will receive tuition reimbursement.

Students in the RNDP certificate are expected to complete all courses within one semester. If a student withdraws from the program one week after the start date, the total program fees will be withheld. Students requesting a refund due to exceptional circumstances must apply in writing and provide supporting documentation for review.

How to Apply 

To apply to this certificate program, please select Next Steps below

Courses

Compulsory

• RNDP 101: RN Prescribing in Ontario: Accountabilities, Standards, and Competencies
• RNDP 102: Integration of Evidence: Health Assessment, Pharmacology, and Client Education
• RNDP 103: Field Clinical Nursing Practice

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.

Contact Information

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

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person. On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.