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The Atlantic College of Applied Health and Sciences has teamed up once again with Planet Hatch to launch the Planet Hatch Bursary with a value of $7,000
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The Atlantic College of Applied Health and Sciences has teamed up once again with Planet Hatch to launch the Planet Hatch Bursary with a value of $7,000
Apply for Bursary HereThe ANFC program is designed for nurses (LPN’s, RPN’s, RN’s, & NP’s) who are new to foot care or who wish to update their knowledge and skills. In order to enrol in this program, the nurse must have a current license in good standing with the province or territory they are taking the course in.
Tuition is $2,700 and includes the following:
This is the theoretical component of the program. It is delivered online and the student may complete the program at their own pace. The student will have up to 6 months to complete this 110 hour program.
The course follows a comprehensive, advanced and diabetic nursing foot care curriculum. This curriculum is based on current best practice guidelines and evidence-based practice, including the CAFCN’s National Competencies for Advanced Nursing Foot Care in Canada.
Students are expected to complete online testing and view pre-recorded presentations from their computer.
Part 2 is the clinical component of the program. Students must be successful with Part 1 before moving into the clinical component. In addition, the student must have at least $2 million in personal protective insurance prior to participating in the practicum.
The practicum is 43 hours. 3 hours are online study/testing followed by five, 8 hour days of hands’ on foot care. The student will have 6 months to complete the practicum.
Tuition assistance is available through the Labour Force Training (LFT) program. Under the LFT program, nurses may be eligible for 75% of their tuition to be paid in full (not a loan). Click here for more info.
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TAKE A TEST DRIVE HERETuition is $5,000 and includes all costs and learning resources, except a computer. If you currently work for a facility that employs PSWs, we will partner with them and Postsecondary Education Training and Labour (PETL) to ensure your tuition is 100% paid on your behalf.
If you do not work with a facility that employs PSWs, then consider applying for a government student loan or pay by installments.
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