Resources

Quicklinks:


Health Professions Act

Health Professions Act (link to Alberta Queen's Printers)

Employers Handbook: Alberta's Health Professions Act (link to Alberta Health & Wellness)
 

Alberta Regulations for LPNs - 2003

Alberta Regulations for LPNs - 2003 - pdf

 

Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice

Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice - June 18, 2008 - pdf

 

Competency Profile for LPNs - 2nd Edition

Click here for the Competency Profile for LPNs - 2nd Edition webpage

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)

Annual Reports 

2010 ANNUAL REPORT


(Apr 6/11) - Our enhanced 2010 Annual Report features more information than ever about the work of the College. Catch the triple-sized Provincial, National and International Initiatives starting on page 8. Or read all the details from the Executive Director, President, Regulatory Services, Conduct, Education, Continuing Competency Program, Practice and Communications. Highlights are shared at the CLPNA's Annual General Meeting on April 6 at 6:30pm in Calgary. For a printed copy, please contact info@clpna.com, 1-800-661-5788 (toll free in Alberta) or 780-484-8886.

CARE Magazine (formerly 'News & Views') 

Jump to the CARE Magazine webpage...

Practice Statements 

  1. Professional Responsibility & Accountability
  2. UPDATED Temporary Registration (approved 15-Sep-11)
  3. Accepting, Transcribing & Processing Physicians' Orders
  4. Actively Engaged in Practice
  5. Fitness to Practice
  6. Therapeutic Nurse - Client Relationship
  7. Specialized Practice
  8. Self-Reporting of Criminal Offences
  9. Confidentiality
  10. Documentation
  11. Footcare
  12. Preceptor Role
  13. Abandonment of Care
  14. Pandemic Preparedness
  15. Immunization

Policy Statements

  1. Conditional Registration - Out of Province (New Graduates) applicants
  2. Conditional Registration - United States applicants

Position Statements

  1. LPN Role in Triage: Specific Settings (Approved by Council - December 11, 2009. Revised March 4, 2010)


Research

        Nursing Team Dynamics: Communication, Culture, Collaboration by Teresa Bateman, LPN, MA
 

      Knowledge and Education Project (KEP) Report:

        Knowledge and Education Project (KEP) - Executive Summary  (February 2010)
        Knowledge and Education Project (KEP) - Report (February 2010)

 

Highlighting LPN Practice 

Highlighting LPN Practice - pdf
 

Occupational Health & Safety

Healthcare Resources 

Decision Making Standards for Supervisors 

Decision-Making Standards for Nurses in the Supervision of Health Care Aides (Updated June 2010)
 

Joint Statement on Family Violence 

Joint Statement on Family Violence - pdf
 

Primary Health Care - Emerging Roles for LPNs - April 2005

Primary Health Care - Emerging Roles for LPNs - April 2005 - pdf 
 

PHAA Discussion Papers Regarding LPNs 

PHAA Discussion Papers Regarding LPNs - pdf
 

LPNs & IVs 

LPNs & IVs - pdf

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) 

Understanding LPN Practice & Restricted Activity Authorizations

Understanding LPN Practice & Restricted Activity Authorizations - pdf


Pandemic

Pandemic Learning Resource - October 2009


CLPNA and AUPE Roles

CLPNA and AUPE: There is a Difference


Alberta Health Act

CLPNA Submission re: Alberta Health Act - 09-Jul-10

REFERENCE: Acts and Legislation

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety: OHS Answers

Child and Youth Enhancement Act: Alberta

Health Information Act - Guidelines and Practices Manual

Occupational Health & Safety: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Biological Hazards
 


Personal Directives Act (Alberta)

 

 

 
  

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