Category: Practice

Restricted activities are high risk health services listed in section 1.3 of the Health Professions Act. They require additional education, skills, and direct, indirect, or indirect remote supervision. An LPN is authorized to perform restricted activities outlined in Health Professions Restricted Activities Regulation and in accordance with requirements in standards of practice. However, the LPN…

Long COVID describes any signs and symptoms that continue or develop after an acute COVID 19 infection. As a relatively new chronic condition, healthcare professionals are continuing to learn more about its treatment. This video will assist LPNs in being aware of the latest information to support patient care in the treatment of Long COVID….

The Standards of Practice on Boundary Violations: Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct have been updated. These updates align with the recent amendment to the Health Professions (Protecting Women and Girls) Amendment Act, 2022 that strengthened provincial laws banning female genital mutilation in Alberta. Definitions have also been added to the document to…

Licensed Practical Nurses: when providing immunization services, it is important to be aware of your legal responsibilities and the education required to perform this activity. This webinar: 1) Reviews LPN Scope of Practice regarding administering immunizations2) Discusses your options for education and training3) Outlines reporting requirements For more information please review: Related – Immunization Reporting…

The accurate, complete, and timely documentation of nursing care is an essential part of the duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). A complete record of care is required for communication and legal purposes. The updated Practice Policy: Documentation lays out the CLPNA’s expectations of LPNs. It is comprehensive enough to meet LPN professional Standards of…

The purpose of regulation is to ensure that regulated healthcare providers, such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), practice in a safe, competent, and ethical manner. The way LPNs connect their regulatory responsibilities to their nursing practice is of utmost importance. Professionalism requires that LPNs demonstrate professional standards when providing nursing care and collaborating with patients,…

This video discusses specific strategies to facilitate communication with people who have dementia. It focuses on Alzheimer’s dementia, covering topics related to memory and communication, including hearing loss, with examples of practical evidence-based techniques that LPNs can put into immediate practice.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have a professional and ethical responsibility to practice within the relevant laws governing privacy and confidentiality of patient information. This means all LPNs have the duty to safeguard a patient’s personal and health information as well as respect a patient’s right to privacy. LPNs are ultimately responsible for determining and understanding…

Long COVID describes any signs and symptoms that continue or develop after an acute COVID 19 infection. As a relatively new chronic condition, healthcare professionals are continuing to learn more about its treatment. This webinar will assist LPNs in being aware of the latest information to support patient care in the treatment of Long COVID….

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) encounter varied situations in their practice. These situations may involve the professional and legal duty to report information to certain authorities or designated persons as part of the healthcare team. An LPN’s legal duty to report may be required by legislation, professional expectations, or employer requirements. Some example types of information…