Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Perinatal - Perioperative Option) Advanced Certificate (Flex Learning) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Program Description

BCIT's highly unique Perinatal Nursing Specialty program (perinatal-perioperative option) has been designed exclusively for the family birthing (FB) unit. Skilled perinatal nurses are sponsored through this program to gain expertise in providing perioperative care for patients and their families undergoing cesarean section births and recoveries. Based on the needs of the regional family birthing (FB) units, this program is usually offered once per year. Are you interested and do you meet the requirements for this program? Talk to your employer about professional development opportunities. Part-time theory program with a full-time clinical that takes 2 terms (approximately 6-8 months) to complete Distance and online theory learning format gives you flexibility to continue working as you study One clinical experience in a BC health authority. This program is for experienced perinatal registered nurses, who: Have 6 or more months of relevant work experience in perinatal nursing Have completed the BCIT Perinatal Nursing Advanced Certificate program or similar perinatal education Have an industry sponsor in place in the Fraser Health Authority or an FB unit site Are currently providing perioperative care for patients undergoing cesarean section birth and recovery This program requires sponsorship in order to enrol. Online: This program is delivered fully online. Total Credits: 26.0

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