Overview

Practical Nursing Sask Polytechnic Diploma

Practical Nurses are in high demand! If you want to help people and have a career with many opportunities, consider becoming a Practical Nurse!

Study anatomy, physiology, the foundations of health, pharmacology, health assessment, long-term, rehabilitative, medical and surgical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, addictions and more. Standard First Aid/CPR Healthcare Provider ‘C’ AED, TLR and WHMIS along with clinical practice and practicums are included.

When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nursing Registration Exam and be able to pursue one of the numerous opportunities available in acute-care, rehab-care, long-term care, homecare and medical centres.

This program is approximately 76 weeks long, offered over two years.

Admission Requirements

You’ll need Grade 12 with a min. avg. of 65% in ELA A30, ELA B30, FDN MATH 30 or PRE CALC 30 or W&A MATH 30; one of BIO 30, CHEM 30 or PHYS 30; and one of SOC STU 30, HIS 30 or NS 30 and English Language Requirement. - specific to Practical Nursing (IELTS).

You’ll be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check, a Vulnerable Sector Search, N95 respirator mask testing and immunization records to meet program requirements.

Fees

Application FEE Price Other Total
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50.00 CAD

The following is an estimate and is subject to change without notice:

Total Tuition and Fees for the Practical Nursing Diploma Program are approximately $15, 6333.

(Books and Supplies are extra.)

Locations, Dates and Apply

LOCATION Dates and Times Session Notes Status
WATROUS Starts March 2025  (Applications are now closed.)
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INPROGRESS
WATROUS Next Intake:  March 2027  (Application Deadline:  April 30, 2026)
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OPEN Apply

Land Acknowledgement

Carlton Trail College serves the communities of east-central Saskatchewan. We respectfully acknowledge that we do so within Treaty 4 and 6 territories, traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota and Métis Nations.

We honour and respect these Treaties and are committed to working in partnership with all Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.