Programs Choose from certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and full degrees to launch your career. View individual courses or the Academic Calendar. Filter programs add Department Academic Upgrading Animal Sciences Business & Office Administration Construction Trades Continuing Education Education Emergency Services Fine Arts Humanities & Social Sciences Kinesiology & Health Sciences Nursing & Health Studies Practical Nurse & Health Care Aide Science Transportation Trades Length Length 1st, 2nd, 3rd Periods (8 Weeks)1 Year1 Year Maximum12 Weeks15 Weeks1st Period (8 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (8 Weeks) 3rd Periods (10 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (8 Weeks), 3rd, 4th Periods (10 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (8 Weeks), 3rd, 4th Periods (6 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (9 Weeks) 3rd, 4th Periods (8 Weeks)1st, 2nd, 3rd Periods (8 Weeks)1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Periods (8 Weeks)1st, 3rd Periods (6 Weeks) 2nd Period (8 Weeks)2 Years2 Years Maximum2nd, 3rd, 4th Periods (8 Weeks)4 Weeks4 YearsVaries Certification Degree University Transfer Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship Diploma Post-Diploma Certificate Certificate Pre-employment Certificate Micro-credential Certificate of Achievement Campus Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre O000000002 Fairview Campus Grande Prairie Campus Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Delivery Asynchronous Distance On-Campus Synchronous Availability Accepting applications International Open to international students Sort by By Department A-Z Programs Choose from certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and full degrees to launch your career. View individual courses or the Academic Calendar. Sort by By Department A-Z 3 results Nursing & Health StudiesXPractical Nurse & Health Care AideX Nursing & Health Studies We are prescribing future healthcare professionals with the compassion, empathy, and know-how to meet patient care and comfort needs. Department Page Nursing Degree check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Pursue a rewarding career in nursing. Learn how to coordinate care, operate medical equipment, administer medicine, check vital signs and assess patient healthcare needs. Careers Registered nurses typically find employment opportunities with regional health authorities, clinics, primary care settings, and nursing homes. Department Nursing Education & Health Studies Timing 4 years Fall Semester Start Location Grande Prairie Regional Hospital More Program Information Practical Nurse & Health Care Aide Prescribing future health care professionals with the vital skills to pursue caring careers. Department Page Health Care Aide Certificate check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Tend to your future as a caregiver in the community, hospital or a long-term care facility. Use your compassionate nature and learn how to provide daily living support to patients, clients and residents. Careers Care, assistance and support in continuing care facilities, hospitals, private home care, acute care hospitals, retirement and group home settings Department Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Timing 1 Year Fall, Winter & Spring Start Location Fairview Campus Grande Prairie Campus More Program Information Practical Nurse Diploma check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Registration Choose a caring career path with the power to heal, comfort, and inspire. Develop critical thinking skills as you evaluate patient progress, interact with other professionals and deliver nursing care to clients and their families. Careers Graduates of this program are eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE) and work in several areas of healthcare, including acute care hospitals, continuing care facilities, primary care clinics and physician's offices. Department Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Timing 2 Years Fall (FV) and, Winter (GP) Semester Start Location Fairview Campus Grande Prairie Regional Hospital More Program Information