Program Overview

Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Overview

The Perioperative Post-Diploma Certificate is designed to provide Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses the theoretical and technical knowledge required to provide safe competent care across all phases of the perioperative process.

Credential

• Post-Diploma Certificate

Program Length

• 22 Weeks

Area

• Health & Wellness

School

• School of Health and Wellness

Post-Graduation Work Permit

• Yes

About

The 18-credit program is offered in a blended format with theory courses delivered asynchronously online, while skills labs and clinical practicums are delivered in person. Laboratory components will be delivered once a week during the duration of the perioperative nursing skills lab which will be delivered over 8 weeks.

Work Integrated Learning

The perioperative nursing preceptorship will occur over a duration of 8 weeks, which could be subject to change based on the availability of preceptorship placements. Preceptorship placements may be outside the City of Calgary as well as any area within Calgary. The start date of the preceptorship placement can vary and is dependent on the availability of the preceptorship site (i.e., operating room facility).

If a student declines an assigned preceptorship placement, they will need to meet with an Associate Dean and Program Chair to determine if another preceptorship placement will be granted.

Students will only have one year to complete the NURS3999 Perioperative Nursing Preceptorship course. The one-year period will start immediately after grades are entered for the NURS3304 course.

Students should prepare for the possibility of daytime, evening, night, or weekend shifts for the duration of the preceptorship experience. Knowledge and experience gained through learning theory, skills labs, and work integrated learning provides the student with the required knowledge and skills to work in a perioperative environment.

Students are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation that may be required for a preceptorship placement.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be actively registered in Alberta as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Applicants must provide proof of College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) registration or College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) licensure.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to have 1 year of recent acute care experience.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

Academic Upgrading

Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.

Available Intakes

• September 2025
  • Domestic: Closed
  • International: Not Offered
• January 2026
  • Domestic: Not Offered
  • International: Not Offered

Tuition and Fees

Domestic Students

International Students

*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

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