Registered Nurse - First Assistant Certificate (921)

Program Overview: Program Code: 921 Level of Completion: Ontario College Graduate Certificate Delivery Method: Online Graduation Requirement: 5 courses Overview: Enhance your nursing skills! Learn the advanced technical requirements to function effectively as a RN First Assistant throughout a patient?s surgical experience. Designed for experienced perioperative RN nurses, this program is comprised of part-time online learning, a full-time independent learning component and a clinical internship. RNFA's can perform duties during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care stages. You do not need to apply to begin this program, simply ensure you meet the admission requirements (listed on the Admission & Registration tab) and then you may register for any available courses. NOTE: The laboratory practice component will be held in Hamilton. Visit the Additional Information tab for more details. COURSE SCHEDULE: NRSG10039: RNFA Theory 1 (Fall) NRSG10040: RNFA Theory 2 (Winter) NRSG10041: RNFA Laboratory Practice (Spring) CLIN10046: RNFA Independent Internship (Spring) CLIN10042: RNFA Surgeon Mentored Internship (Spring) PROGRAM OF STUDIES: A selection of courses is available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future - check back frequently. Mandatory Courses: NRSG10039: RNFA Theory 1 NRSG10040: RNFA Theory 2 CLIN10042: RNFA Surgeon Mentored Internship CLIN10046: RNFA Independent Internship NRSG10041: RNFA Laboratory Practice Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.