Program Overview 

Important note: 

The Registered Nurse Diagnosing and Prescribing program will be delivered via two modules and simulation experience that includes a mixed synchronous and asynchronous delivery mode and an in-person lab. Onsite labs are scheduled by the Program Advisor (Evenings). A full-time clinical placement completes the program. 

Program Description 

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 will walk learners through the theory of prescribing certain medications as set out by the CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario), types of patient assessments and follow ups. 

After successful completion of the theory courses, students will move to the clinical placement. This will consist of 150 hours (6 – 12 weeks). 

Application Process 

Registration in this program is restricted to CNO registered nurses. All applicants must provide documentation as outlined below. Successful candidates will be offered admission into the program through the program advisor. 

The June 2024 program is now open to applicants.     Apply Here

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.

Documentation Requirements 

• Current Resume  

• CNO Entitled to Practice Confirmation 

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.

Academic Partnership with Canadian Nurses Association 

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. 

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.

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.