Operating Room Nursing - RN
Description
Program Overview
Important note:
Operating Room Nursing – RN courses have been revised to reflect the current Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses.
The Operating Room - RN certificate program includes four intensive online theory and lab based courses over a total of eight weeks. The courses are asynchronous. Weekly onsite labs are scheduled by the Program Advisor (Saturday or Sunday). A fulltime clinical placement of six weeks completes the program.
Program Description
The Operating Room Nursing - RN certificate program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) 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.
After successful completion of the theory courses, students will move to the clinical placement. This will consist of 240 hours (6 weeks full time). The clinical placements are arranged with Humber College’s partner institutions across the Greater Toronto Area and are completed on a full-time basis without exception. Completion of the certificate includes the clinical placement where scrub skills are demonstrated at the novice level. This program academically prepares successful students for the Perioperative Certification Exam.
Application Process
Registration in this program is restricted to CNO registered nurses with Acute Care work experience or prior operating room nurse work experience (international). All applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from an employer along with their updated resume. Successful candidates will be offered admission into the program through the program advisor.
The next cohorts will be offered in May, September, and October.
Admission Requirements
- Registered nurse (RN)
- Canadian Citizenship or PR status
- Documentation Requirements
- Resume indicating acute care experience
- Verification of employment
- Letter of recommendation from an employer
- CNO Entitled to Practice Confirmation
- Start your application process by completing this Application Form.
Fees
The entire program, including the clinical placement, can be completed in 14 weeks.
The total cost is approximately $2727.84 and includes the following:
- $2,027.04 due upon acceptance
- $700.80 for the clinical due before the start of the placement
- students are responsible to purchase all textbooks and are not included in these fees
As this is a highly competitive program, students in the Operating Room RN certificate are expected to complete all four courses within one semester. If a student is unable to continue in the program, 25% of the total program fees will be withheld. Students who are requesting a refund based on exceptional circumstances will need to apply in writing and provide supporting documentation for review.
Curriculum
Compulsory Courses
- OPER 511 Operating Room Foundations
- OPER 512 Operating Room Surgical Procedures
- OPER 513 Operating Room Laparoscopic Procedures
- OPER 514 Operating Room - RN Circulating
- OPER 516 Operating Room RN - Clinical Component
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Humber College
- Program type: Certificate of Achievement
- Language: English
- Program Code: RND1
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.