Emergency Nursing Specialty (Standard Option) Advanced Certificate (Flex Learning) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Program Description

This highly niched program prepares you to work in the fast-paced, dynamic emergency care environment. No two shifts are the same, with patients who change constantly and have many different reasons for needing emergency care. Emergency nurses take on leadership, support, and decision-making roles to provide the best patient care possible. Online: This program is delivered fully online. The only of its kind in British Columbia, BCIT’s Advanced Certificate in Emergency Nursing program educates registered nurses (RNs) from all over the world in emergency nursing. Our hands-on learning, clinical experiences, and expert faculty give you the skills employers seek. Part-time, advanced certificate program that takes an average of 2.5 years to complete Distance and online learning gives you flexibility to learn at your own pace Two clinical experiences in an emergency room setting (approximately 125 hours each) This program is for individuals who: Are RNs looking for emergency certification or are completing their specialty BSN in emergency Are undergraduate nursing students currently completing an accredited BSN program (may take our first two required courses) Have six or more months of relevant work experience in an acute care setting Nurses practicing in BC may be eligible for sponsorship through local health authorities, governing bodies, and other professional associations. Talk to your employer about career and educational opportunities. Total Credits: 24.0

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