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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…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta’s 2022 Annual Report is available now. The Annual Report includes updates on our strategic initiatives, workforce data, and financial reporting. You can watch our Year in Review video and hear from members of CLPNA’s leadership about our 2022 activities and statistics. Note that the CLPNA will no…

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.

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has launched a series of eight videos explaining different aspects of its complaints process. These videos provide information for members of the public as well as LPNs and other stakeholders. They explore the process by which a complaint against an LPN is received, investigated, and resolved…

On December 9, 2020, the Alberta legislature enacted Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2), commonly called “Bill 46”. Bill 46 included a large number of amendments to the Health Professions Act (the “HPA”), but these amendments did not come into force at that time. Most of the amendments to the HPA under Bill 46…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses (CLPNA) is pleased to announce an update to its English Language Proficiency Policy that will support more nurses in becoming registered as Alberta LPNs. The CLPNA has added more options for applicants to provide proof of English language proficiency. Effective March 16, 2023, applicants can demonstrate proficiency through completion…

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is requesting proposals for high-quality scholarly research on the Practical Nurse profession. The Advancing Regulatory Knowledge Research Grant is a funding opportunity to support research that aligns with the CLPNA’s regulatory mandate to serve and protect the public. The grant intends to build and expand on…

An update has been made to the Standards of Practice on Boundary Violations: Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct. This update aligns 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. Moreover, there were editorial changes and…

In early 2023, the College of Licensed Registered Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) and College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), in partnership with regulators in British Columbia and New Brunswick, will pilot a new application process for internationally educated nurses (IENs) aimed at reducing time for the application journey. In Alberta, the streamlined process will…

On January 1, 2023, Registration Renewal at the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta’s will close. LPNs who have not renewed for 2023 will have their practice permit suspended. HOW TO REINSTATE FOR 2023 Those still wishing to register should review the instructions on “Previously Licensed in Alberta“. Those with suspended permits will be…