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Advanced Education in Orthopedics for LPN

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Advanced Education in Orthopedics for LPN

Advance your nursing career with specialized training in orthopedics. This post-diploma program is designed for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who want to deepen their expertise and step into more specialized roles. You'll learn to apply evidence-based practice for working with orthopedic patients of all ages. Build the expertise you need to open new doors in your nursing career. 

Updated and expanded 

We’ve made a few exciting updates to enhance your learning experience. You’ll find a reorganized course structure and a new course designed to build your pediatric-focused orthopedic nursing skills.

What to expect from the program

As the only program of its kind in Alberta—and one of just two across Canada—this self-paced study offers LPNs a unique opportunity to advance their professional skills through specialized study in orthopedic nursing. 

Through four theory courses, one lab, and an in-depth clinical practicum, you’ll deepen your understanding of anatomy and physiology as they relate to orthopedics, orthopedic radiology, assessment, and interventions across both adult and pediatric populations, including specialized procedures like casting, bracing, and traction. 

You will graduate ready to apply enhanced clinical judgment and evidence-informed practice in orthopedic settings. 

Graduate with experience

NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity. 

Clinical placements 

You’ll graduate from this program with 300 hours of work experience through one clinical practicum made up of two placements: 220 hours in a cast clinic and 80 hours in an emergency room. 

Your practicum may be in your community or close by. Your schedule may include day, evening, or night shifts on any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. You will work full-time during the practicum and provide your own transportation to the facility. 

Your delivery option

To support your learning experience, this program is offered in the following format:

Online w/ in-person labs

Classes may be blended online real-time and online anytime, with in-person labs at scheduled locations.

Career opportunities

Upon successful completion of this program, you will have the advanced knowledge and skills to work in specialized roles in variety of health care settings including:

  • Emergency departments
  • Outpatient cast clinics
  • Pediatric emergency and cast clinics
  • Specialized orthopedic units

Important information for international students

We appreciate your interest in this program. However, this program is not available to international students at this time. For a full list of programs available to international students, please visit the programs and courses page.

If you're not sure which program is perfect for you, NorQuest's International Student Recruiters can help. Contact  international.recruitment@norquest.ca or  book a meeting.

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