Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology Ontario

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Postsecondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Additional Admission Requirements

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets), web search engines and e-mail systems. Students may assess whether or not they meet the computer proficiency expectations for this program by taking the free online assessment at http://northernc.on.ca/assessmenttool
• Physician’s medical report as per guide supplied by the College.
• Proof of current immunization*, including Hepatitis B; 2-step Mantoux (with follow-up chest x-ray if the Mantoux test is positive), flu vaccine, tetanus diphteria.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (C.P.R. – C with HCP content) Standard First Aid Certificate (or equivalent).
• WHMIS Certificate (may be obtained at a minimal cost through the College).
• A recent criminal reference/vulnerable sector check - (within 3 months) is required prior to the start of Semester II (3 originals).***
• AODA certificate (may complete via link on Northern College's main web site).

* Note: Students who do not comply with the immunization requirements will not be allowed into the practice settings and as such will not be able to complete the Practicum required for graduation from the program.
**Note: CPR re-certification, criminal reference checks and immunization updates are required annually and must be completed prior to the start of classes each fall for students to be able to participate in required clinical placements.
***Note: To be eligible for participation in clinical practice, students must not have been convicted of any criminal offence for which that person has not been pardoned. An unpardoned criminal record will result in inability to participate in clinical practice courses and will prevent the student from graduating.
**** Note: Any costs for these tests/certifications will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Students are responsible for the cost of appropriate uniforms and equipment (e.g. stethoscope, watch, pen, etc.) required for the clinical area as well as transportation to practicum placements. Mask fit testing will be provided by the College prior to clinical practice. Upon successful completion of all courses outlined in the program of study (including a minimum of 65% in core Nursing courses), the student is eligible to write the examination for Registered Practical Nurse credentialing as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Students will be informed of the cost of this examination and it is their responsibility to pay this fee by the designated dates. Beginning in 2009, a pre-registration exam predictor test will be administered to fourth-semester students two months prior to graduation. The cost of the predictor test will be the responsibility of the student.

As of January 1, 2005, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) requires all applicants for registration or reinstatement from within Canada to provide a recent Canadian Police Information Centre Criminal Record Synopsis (CPIC check) as part of the registration process. The CPIC check registration requirement enhances public protection by allowing CNO to identify those who have criminal records that could affect their suitability to practice nursing.

Note: A criminal record may impede your ability to write the National Registration Exams required for nursing employment in Canada.