不良研究所

2 Years - 4 Semesters
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie
Start Dates: Jan 2026
Program Code: 3049

Overview

The first intake of this program will begin in January 2026.


This two-year graduate certificate program is for experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor`s degree in nursing, who wish to practice in Canada. The program will support you in acquiring essential nursing knowledge and skills required to practice within the Canadian healthcare system. You will learn from experienced nursing faculty in active learning environments such as state of the art nursing laboratories and immersive simulation suites. Emphasis is placed on development of professional practices including nursing assessment, intervention, care planning, and critical inquiry and evidence-informed decision making. The program is developed based on the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards and entry to practice competencies for Registered Nurses. Learning of Canadian nursing practices will occur through a variety of theoretical and practical evaluation methodologies. You will apply theory to practice during field placement in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care and acute care. This program provides you with extensive hands-on clinical experience, including over 400 placement hours.

Requirements & Program Information

Bachelor`s degree in nursing or equivalent and registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicant`s country of nursing education. Applicants must have practiced within the nursing profession for at least 1 year within the last two years and submit proof with a letter of employment. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.


不良研究所 accepts the TOEFL iBT, or IELTS, or equivalent test to satisfy our English admission requirements.


Minimum test scores required for:

  • TOEFL iBT is 94
  • IELTS overall band of 7

Educational Paths

Graduates of nursing Bachelor programs will complete this program to gain valuable experience through
the field placements, getting better prepared to write the College of Nurses examination for their entry to
practice.

After program completion and based on their prior education, graduates might be eligible to continue

with specialized graduate level studies.

Clinical/Lab and Field Placement Requirements

In order for students to be eligible to complete clinical placement, which is a mandatory component of education, specific clinical requirements must be satisfied, and documentation submitted by the due date identified for the program.

The absence of documentation for any requirements or failure to submit the requirements by the expected due date will result in the student being withdrawn from the course in which clinical placement is an element.   Tuition will not be refunded if access to clinical placement is denied.

CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • STANDARD FIRST AID (on entrance into program)
  • CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) Level with AED, must be for Health Care Providers (annually) - no online or blended courses are permitted
  • WHMIS training certificate valid within 1 year, upon entry into the program
  • N95 MASK FIT TESTING CARD (every 2 years), requires a clean-shaven face for appropriate fitting
  • CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND VULNERABLE SECTOR SEARCH (CRC &  VSS) with Negative results or equivalent (annually) - should be obtained/renewed as close to the start of the academic year as possible. If a Criminal Record is confirmed, contact  Jennifer.Williamson@saultcollege.ca

  • IMMUNIZATIONS
     - Complete required immunizations prior to the first semester of the program and submit official records, along with the College Health Form, to the 不良研究所 Health Centre -Anne.Erechook@saultcollege.ca  

    Health & Community Services 不良研究所 Immunization and Health Record Form will be available on LMS and in welcome email, to be submitted with the following:

    1.    2 Step TB Skin Test or TB blood test, OR clear Chest X-ray on entrance to program

    2.    1 Step TB Skin Test annually OR as needed

    3.    Measles/Mumps/Rubella Series

    4.    Tetanus every 10 years

    5.    Varicella OR MMRV OR documented blood test/titre

    6.    Hepatitis B series

    7.    Influenza - October/November annually

    8.    Covid-19; 2 doses

    * The Covid-19 pandemic remains a global concern. We encourage you to speak to your healthcare provider regarding the decision to be vaccinated. Please note clinical placement agencies may require evidence of vaccination prior to entry to placement. Further, they may refuse a student entry who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19.  

Clinical Placement Requirements are due as indicated:

  • Internationally Educated Nurses - Nursing in Canada (3049) - Due Date - 4th week of first semester

College Contact for Clinical Requirements: Jennifer.Williamson@saultcollege.ca

Please Note:

All original placement documentation must be submitted to the appropriate college contact by the program mandated deadlines. It is the responsibility of the student to keep up-to-date placement requirement documentation (and copies) to present to faculty and/or placement agencies as required.  The College does not retain copies of any placement requirements.

Students are responsible for the full cost of obtaining placement requirements. Tuition is not refunded if access to clinical placement is denied or if proof of requirements is not submitted within the required timeframes.

Notice to International Students:

The necessary immunizations for your program can be obtained from your home country and you will need to submit those immunization records along with the College Health Form to the 不良研究所 Health Centre.

All other requirements (Standard First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, N95 Mask Fit, Police Vulnerable Sector Check) must be obtained and completed after your arrival in Ontario.

As per Canadian Immigration policy, all International students completing a program with a practicum (field/clinical placement) component must obtain a Coop/Work Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada stating that they are permitted to attend practicum as an integral part of their studies. International students will not be able to attend placement without obtaining this permit.


Clinical Requirement Specifics:

Students should endeavor to have all of their requirements completed prior to their program start date.  If unable to obtain all requirements prior to the program start date, a list of available resources in the community can be provided.  不良研究所 cannot guarantee that appointment dates or course times will be available prior to identified program deadlines.


Standard First Aid, CPR - BLS, and the N95 Mask Fit Test
 - are offered through 不良研究所`s Continuing Education Department. You may also access these courses through other providers as long as they meet the clinical/placement requirement specifications.


WHMIS 
- The WHMIS course is available to registered students free of charge on LMS (Learning Management System). Registration takes place after mid-August and mid-December when tuition has been paid.


Two Step TB Skin Test or Blood Test
 - Please be advised that the Step Two TB Skin Test is available locally through Algoma Public Health, however, testing is limited. It is our suggestion that you schedule this test early so that you complete the requirements by the deadlines listed on this page for your applicable program. Algoma Public Health contact information is (705) 541-7085. In the event that Algoma Public Health is not offering TB skin testing, please contact your health care provider and watch for information regarding clinics on LMS.


Police Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS):

For your program, a Police Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) is required.

The laws, rules and regulations regarding the acquisition of a criminal record check and the 不良研究所 Criminal Record Check Policy shall be enforced and applied in accordance a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 and all other applicable statutes or regulations.


Why is a Police Vulnerable Sector Check necessary?

不良研究所 placements are bound by this policy and the policies of placement providers. Given this, the purpose of a police vulnerable sector check includes but is not limited to the following:

  1. The protection of vulnerable persons;
  2. The protection of the interests of students;
  3. The protection of the interests of the placement agencies; and
  4. The protection of the interests of the College and its employees.


Students will be advised of the process to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check during the first month of the first semester or when field placements are confirmed.

Individuals who have charges, pending charges or a criminal conviction for which record suspension has not been granted, must contact the College Contact listed above for their program. A meeting will be scheduled with the Dean to discuss their ability to participate in experiential learning in order to complete all program graduation requirements. If a student fails to disclose this information, their academic status will be adversely affective. Prospective students should know that if a criminal record exists, the student鈥檚 ability to complete the academic requirements and graduate from their program may be in jeopardy.


Student questions about the Police Vulnerable Sector Search and the submission of these documents may be made to the College Contact listed above for their program.

Please visit the 不良研究所 Criminal Record Check Policy and procedural information located on the Student Portal. On the Student Portal, select Support Services, then select Forms and Policies.


Students must also sign a Statement of Confidentiality.

Career Path

Graduates, who have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to join
the College of Nurses of Ontario, may gain employment as a Registered Nurse (2016 NOC 3012 and 2021
NOC 31301).

Registered Nurses provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide

consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing. Nurses 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.


As efforts are being made to expand home and community care and enhance inter-professional primary
care organizations, job opportunities for this occupation in community care settings will rise. The
demand for healthcare is expected to grow as the proportion of seniors in Ontario is projected to increase.

Contact

Program Coordinator: Barbara Blair, (705) 759-2554 ext 2608, barbara.blair@saultcollege.ca.


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