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To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

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To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To work as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

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To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a specialist in clinical and laboratory medicine, you must complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

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To practice as a specialist in surgery, you must complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

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To work as a dietitian in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an approved program and successfully completing an examination.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a physical therapist in B.C., you must register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an approved post-secondary program, successful writing of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination, and a clinical assessment.

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To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a clinical specialist in B.C., you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

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To practice as a specialist in surgery in B.C., you must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through enrolment in the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Managers in health care

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To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Employment as a nursing co-ordinator or supervisor requires related work experience.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors

Registered nurses

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To practice as a nurse practitioner in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing practitioner program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

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To work as a nurse practitioner in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Nurse practitioners

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research, and clinical nursing.

Registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other

Nursing Advanced Certificates

Managers in health care plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.

Nursing coordinators and supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and in nursing agencies.

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, community agencies, companies, private homes and public and private organizations or they may be self-employed.

Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional education, advanced knowledge and nursing experience, and a specialty of practice. They provide a range of health services to patients and deliver preventive and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. Nurse practitioners work in conjunction with physicians and collaboratively with other nursing colleagues and health-care providers, or they may work independently. They are employed in community health centres, hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centres. Nurse practitioners may specialize in primary healthcare or acute care.

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To work as a cardiopulmonary technologist in B.C., you may choose to be certified through the Canadian Association of Cardio-pulmonary Technologists. Eligibility is achieved by completing a Bachelor of Science degree, or by being a Registered Nurse, or holding a recognized Medical Technologies Registration, in addition to a minimum of 1800 hours in the field of pulmonary technology at a recognized institution.

Cardiopulmonary technologists

Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Bachelor's Degrees

Nursing Bachelor's Degrees

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To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives. Eligibility is achieved by completing a recognized practical nursing education program and successfully writing the Rex-PN regulatory exam.

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To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Licensed practical nurses

Practical Nursing Diplomas

The  Critical Care Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate prepares registered nurses (RNs) with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to work in all levels of intensive care units (from community/rural to tertiary and quaternary), coronary care and cardiac surgery intensive care units, and post anesthetic care units. Application of new knowledge is supported by use of practice-based narrative cases, interactive learning activities, high fidelity simulation and extensive clinical practice experiences. These experiences enable nurses to develop clinical decision-making processes necessary for the provision of effective nursing care for critically ill patients and families. The curriculum focuses on pathophysiology and comprehensive assessment of the patients’ needs through analyzing oxygen supply and demand imbalances. Once you graduate, you'll be prepared to begin practice in a community or rural intensive care unit as well as the emergency department.

Critical Care Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate - Part-time

The Emergency Nursing Advanced Certificate offers multiple options for registered nurses working in emergency and critical care environments. You’ll develop knowledge and skills in adult and pediatric emergency care, including hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, life support, and dysrhythmia management. The curriculum combines course work with clinical placements in diverse settings such as emergency departments, trauma centres, rural hospitals, and intensive care units. Depending on the option you choose—general, pediatric, or critical care—you’ll gain specialized experience that prepares you for roles in areas like cardiac care, surgical units, military trauma, or even cruise ship nursing. The program is designed for practicing RNs, including those in community or remote settings, and supports progression into more complex care roles.

Emergency Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate - Part-Time

The High Acuity Advanced Certificate has been designed for RNs practicing in acute care who are ready to expand their practice to high acuity nursing. You will learn how to explore the patient’s experience of an acute illness while applying theoretical frameworks (i.e. oxygen supply & demand, comprehensive assessment and ethical clinical decision making) while exploring complex, acute, and often co-existing chronic illnesses such as: myocardial ischemia, heart failure (chronic and acute), hemodynamic instability in the AAA surgical patient, COPD, diabetes, renal insufficiency, alterations in cerebral oxygen supply and demand, and systemic inflammatory response syndrome and the septic continuum within the high acuity environment. Upon completion of the program, you'll be able to work in general high acuity care or specialize in high acuity units such as cardiac, respiratory, or trauma.

High Acuity Nursing Specialty Advanced Specialty Certificate - Part-Time

The Neonatal Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate equips practicing nurses and nurses in training to care for infants who are in the first month of their lives and need hospitalization in neonatal nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The program trains you in the technical and emotional skills to effectively support infants and their families during this challenging time.

Neonatal Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate - Part-time

The Nephrology Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate prepares registered and practical nurses to practice in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplant, home hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease management, advance renal anatomy and pathophysiology, renal nursing assessment, and self-care management. The courses and workshops in our program have been designed and created in collaboration, partnership and consultation with British Columbia Provincial Renal Agency, Health Authorities throughout the province of British Columbia, Canadian Nurses Association, Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologist, and other important internal and external stakeholders, as well as alumni, currently practising nephrology nurses, renal care administrators, nephrology nursing educators, and  nephrology nursing faculty. Thus, our curriculum and course matrix is evidence informed and reflects the perspectives of learners, practitioners and educators.

Nephrology Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate - Part-Time

The Pediatric Emergency Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate is for you if you are a current practicing, registered nurse (RN) wanting an advanced pediatric emergency nursing certification, or to complete their specialty Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in specialty nursing, enjoy working directly with children and their families, and have strong interpersonal and creative thinking skills.

Pediatric Emergency Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate - Part-time

The Pediatric Nursing Specialty program at BCIT includes Standard, Critical Care, and Anesthesia Care options, each focused on the care of patients from infancy through adolescence. These programs address the unique developmental and medical needs of children, requiring nurses to develop specialized knowledge in pediatric growth, illness, and injury. The Anesthesia Care option is the only program of its kind in Canada and prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in pediatric anesthesia settings. Graduates of any option are eligible to write the Pediatric Nursing exam through the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification Program, which validates competence in specialized nursing practice. Up to 1,000 hours of credit may be applied toward initial CNA certification.

Pediatric Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate - Part-Time

The Perinatal Nursing Specialty Advanced Certificate, 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. This program may be for you if you're a registered nurse who has at least 6 months of relevant work experience and have an industry sponsor in place in the Fraser Health Authority.

Perinatal Nursing Specialty: Perinatal - Perioperative Option Advanced Certificate - Part-Time

Perinatal RNs work in partnership with childbearing women and their families, providing education and support to empower their patients with skills to care for their families. In a dynamic work environment, perinatal nursing requires technical expertise, sensitivity, and excellent communication skills to effectively support the women they care for.

Perinatal Nursing Specialty: Standard Option Advanced Certificate - Part-time

The Perioperative Nursing Advanced Certificate prepares you to practice a as novice in a variety of Perioperative settings if you are already a Registered Nurse. You will explore factors influencing Perioperative Nursing in today's changing health care environment. Completion of the full Advanced Certificate is not available to independent students; you must be sponsored by industry to fully complete the program and preceptorships.

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