Department of Practical Nursing & Health Care Aide
Pursue a Fulfilling Career
With multiple pathways towards a career in health care, the Department of Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide can prescribe you a Health Care Aide certificate or Practical Nurse diploma. With exciting program expansion, students in the region can complete their studies in either Fairview or Grande Prairie.
Our tight-knit faculty comprises dedicated health care professionals with extensive real-world experience. They have the passion and knowledge to mentor and guide students toward a fulfilling profession that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Programs We Offer
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Madison Lovsin: Careful Opportunities
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | By Karlee Kapler
It was in the eleventh grade that Madison Lovsin knew that she wanted to pursue a career in health care. A family member had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and along with other members of her family, Lovsin assisted with their care. Read more about Madison.
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Health Education Centre
Situated within the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, the Centre is a leading-edge teaching and research environment that provides future health care professionals with the know-how to meet patient care and comfort needs.
With a focus on research, The Evaskevich Centre for Health Research and Innovation is dedicated to research surrounding rural, northern, and Indigenous health.
Student Handbooks & Documents
Student handbooks contain important information and specific details related to your program of study. Please read them carefully.
Practical Nurse Student Handbook LPN Requisite Skills Health Care Aide Student HandbookHealth & Safety Requirements
Protection of Privacy
The personal information that you provide is collected in accordance with Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) and will be used to determine and verify program requirements to secure practicum placements. The information you provide will be disclosed through HSP Net in accordance with your HSP Net consent form for Use and Disclosure of Student Information. Collected personal information is protected from unauthorized access, collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with the FOIP Act and can be reviewed upon request subject to the provisions under the Act. Questions regarding the collection of personal information may be directed to FOIP@nwpolytech.ca
Contact Us
For more information about the department and the programs we offer, please contact:
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Office: HEC320 Phone: 780-539-2750 Web: Visit Homepage |