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Sheridan's four-term Practical Nursing diploma program holds Category 1 approval from Ontario's College of Nurses (CNO). Graduates qualify to take the Regulatory Exam-Practical Nurse (REx-PN), and upon passing, receive licensure to work as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.
Throughout this program, you'll develop skills to:
Assist patients with daily needs including nutrition, mobility, medication, hygiene, and safety. Document patient progress and evaluate their health status.
Provide wound care, administer medications, and change dressings. Offer health education and support wellness initiatives.
Deliver comprehensive care across all disease stages, including end-of-life support
After earning your Practical Nursing diploma at Sheridan, you'll be prepared to join healthcare teams in diverse clinical environments.
Potential workplaces include: Hospitals, Clinics, Community Health Centers, Family Health Teams, Private practices
Long-term care facilities, Medical supply companies
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus
One Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) with a minimum of 70%
Biology, Grade 11 (C or U)
Chemistry, Grade 12 (C or U) or Chemistry, Grade 11 (U) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.