The CLPNA program review team conducts reviews of any proposed new programs and presents their findings to the Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC). ESAC reviews the findings from the program review team and makes a recommendation for program approval to CLPNA’s Council via the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The purpose of this policy is to explain the requirements and process for establishing a new Practical Nurse (PN) program. This policy outlines the processes, phases, timelines, and outcomes of establishing a new program.

Last Revision

November 2024 – Updated deadline dates for submission of Notice of Intent.

June 2024 – Initial review section revised for clarity.

May 2024 – This policy has been updated to reflect a new scoring methodology and minimum score programs must achieve to be recommended for full approval.