
Certificate of Accomplishment
Program Code: RNDP1
The Registered Nurse Diagnosing and Prescribing certificate program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their knowledge and scope of practice in patient diagnostics and prescription writing. This certification guides learners through the theory of prescribing specific certain medications, patient assessments and follow-ups as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). From December 2025 through the end of March 2026, this program is fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and at no cost to learners.
Upon successful completion of the two theoretical courses, students will proceed to the 8-hour, instructor-led In-Person Simulation.
Academic Partnership
As of December 2023, the new Registered Nurse Diagnosing & Prescribing at Humber Polytechnic is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). RNs who successfully complete Council approved RN-prescribing education will have this information added to their registrant profile on CNO’s public Registration, Find a Nurse, to communicate their authority to prescribe medications and communicate diagnoses for the purpose of prescribing specified in the RN Prescribing Drug List.

Admission Requirements
Documentation Requirements
Fees
How to Apply
To apply to this certificate program, please select Next Steps below:
How to Register
Once your application is Approved, please select the Register button below:
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.
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.
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Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.
Print/Download Date: December 15, 2025