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Cont. Ed. : Postbasic Gerontology Program for Registered Nurses

This program is designed to enable registered nurses to acquire the necessary knowledge and practice expertise to care for older persons in all health care settings.

• Anatomy and Physiology (optional)
• Health Assessment "bridging module" (or an approved course in Health Assessment)
• Health Promotion/ Teaching Learning

Program Fees

• Tuition includes all costs associated with the program including cost of textbooks, modules, additional readings and clinical experience

Program Completion

Learners who have successfully completed the program are awarded a certificate of completion from the Centre for Nursing Studies.

This program has been approved by the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) as a service to learners who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience.

Learners can complete the program at their own pace but must complete the program within one year.

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Registration Form

This program will be offered every alternate month beginning in September with the exception of the summer months of June, July, and August.  For further information and registration materials, contact: