Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing

Operate your future

You’re a registered nurse who wants to extend your skills and knowledge to be a key component in the operating room. We can help with the Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing program. Our one-year credential will get you on the fast track to an exciting career working in the core of the action, healing the sick and saving lives. You’ll receive a comprehensive grounding on providing patient care in surgical facilities, using the perfect mixture of theory and practical learning. You’ll be ready to mark your entry in this crucial field before you know it.

Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursingis right for you if you have:

  • an active licence from the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) to practise as a registered nurse in Alberta
  • excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • good motor co-ordination and manual dexterity
  • an ability to work under pressure and pay close attention to details
  • good organizational, communication and teamwork skills

Accept the challenge

You’ll also understand the fundamentals to being a perioperative professional, gaining knowledge in clinical standards and more. We’ll give you the opportunity to test your skills with training in a clinical environment followed by a practicum. Medical facilities across the country need you. Do you have what it takes?

Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing: At-a-Glance
Up to one year
September and January
Credential of Academic Achievement in Perioperative Post-Diploma Nursing
For detailed information please see the official Academic Calendar
Perioperative Nursing - Cost Overview
TuitionFeesBooks & Supplies
Year 1$4,662$255$200*
Year 2Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot Applicable
* International students pay a differential tuition fee but all other costs are the same as those charged domestic students, see detailed costs.
* Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.

Contact Us

Program Office: Morgan Kooiker • 403.320.3310
Office of the Dean: Jane Friesen • 
 403.320.3464

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