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The LPN Competency Profile outlines the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes required by an LPN in Alberta as required by the Health Professions Act LPN Regulation 2003 and the CLPNA Standards of Practice. The Profile defines the LPN Scope of Practice and is a valuable tool to assist managers and educators in advancing job descriptions and nursing policies, and sets the basis for the LPN Continuing Competency Program.

The Profile defines basic and advanced competencies of the profession. The basic competencies act as a curriculum guide for all practical nurse programs in Alberta and define the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills for entry-level practitioners. The advanced and specialty competencies define areas of advancement that may be attained by LPNs through on the job training and certification, post-basic certifications, and specialty education.

The LPN Competency Profile is a “living document”; it evolves and changes as nursing education, practice, and the LPN roles grows throughout the province.

The second edition of the Competency Profile for LPNs was updated using the new terminology of the Health Professions Act, the new LPN Standards of Practice, restricted activity authorization information, and many changes in practice since the original printing in 1998. The competencies with the most changes are E-Nursing Practice, K-Maternal/Newborn Care, M-Mental Health, N-Emergency, R-Community Health, U-Medication Administration, V-Infusion Therapy, W-Professionalism, and X-Leadership.

For more info or help understanding the Competency Profile for LPNs, contact the CLPNA Practice Consultants at practice@clpna.com or 780-484-8886.

Competency Profile: Download & Print

The Competency Profile for LPNs and its individual sections are now available as a downloadable and printable PDF file. See the Introduction and Table of Contents for details regarding the contents of every section.

Competency Profile for LPNs – 2nd Edition (1.1MB, 349 pages)
Introduction and Table of Contents

A	Nursing Knowledge	R	Community Health
B	Nursing Process	S	Clinic Based Nursing
C	Safety	T	Occupation Health and Safety
D	Communication and Interpersonal Skills	U	Medication Administration
E	Nursing Practice	V	Infusion Therapy
F	Respiratory Care	W	Professionalism
G	Surgical Nursing	X	Licensed Practical Nurse Leadership Role
H	Orthopedic Nursing	Y	Orthopedic Specialty
I	Neurological / Neurovascular Nursing	Z	Perioperative Nursing Specialty
J	Cardiovascular Nursing	AA	Dialysis Nursing Specialty
K	Maternal / Newborn Care	BB	Additional Education in Neonatal Resuscitation
L	Pediatrics	CC	Additional Education in Foot Care
M	Mental Health Nursing	DD	Additional Education in Phlebotomy Techniques
N	Emergency Nursing	EE	Licensed Practical Nurse Educator Role
O	Gerontology Nursing	FF	Ophthalmic Nursing
P	Palliative Care	GG	Immunization Specialty
Q	Rehabilitation Nursing

 

UPDATES:
Change in Scope of Practice – Medications by Intravenous Push - pdf (posted January 21, 2009)
Change in Scope of Practice – Intravenous Initiation - pdf (posted January 21, 2009)
 

Competency Profile: Order a Copy

CLPNA Member (LPN) Fees (No GST)

CLPNA Members (LPN) can order a copy of the Competency Profile by calling CLPNA at 780-484-8886 during office hours.

Competency Profile Only **Plastic wrapped	$20.00
Continuing Competency Binder **Includes Competency Profile, Self-Assessment Tool, Guidelines, and Record of Professional Activities	$30.00

 

Non-Member Fees (No GST)

Non-Members of CLPNA can order a copy of the Competency Profile using the Continuing Competency Employer Order Form or calling 780-484-8886 during office hours.

Competency Profile Only **Plastic wrapped	$30.00 (add $5 for shipping outside Alberta)
Continuing Competency Binder **Includes Competency Profile, Self-Assessment Tool, Guidelines and Record of Professional Activities	$35.00 (add $5 for shipping outside Alberta)