Operating Room Nursing - RPN

Important Note:

The Operating Room - RPN certificate program includes three intensive online theory and lab based courses over a total of six weeks. The courses are asynchronous. Weekly onsite labs are scheduled by the Program Advisor (Saturday or Sunday). A full-time clinical placement of six weeks completes the program.

Program Description

The Operating Room Nursing certificate program is designed for registered practical nurses (RPNs) 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. Completion of the certificate includes a clinical placement where scrub skills are demonstrated at the novice level.

Application Process

Registration in this program is for CNO registered practical nurses entitled to practice without restrictions. It is advisable to have either acute care hospital nursing work experience or prior operating room nurse work (international) however this is not required. New grads are welcome to apply. Self-apply, employer-recommended, and sponsored nurses may apply. Successful candidates will be offered admission into the program through the program advisor.

Applications for the September 2026 intake will open on April 13, 2026, and close on June 1, 2026.

We encourage all interested candidates to apply promptly as spots fill up quickly, and applications will be reviewed on a first come basis. Admission decisions will be communicated by June 15th, 2026.

SOME NURSES MAY CHOOSE TO OBTAIN A CLINICAL PLACEMENT INDEPENDENTLY. PLEASE NOTE ANY CLINICAL PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION.

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