Professional Development

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have a professional and ethical responsibility to practice within the relevant laws governing the privacy and confidentiality of patient information. This means all LPNs have a duty to safeguard patients’ personal and health information as well...

Restricted Activities are high risk health services listed in section 1.3 of the Health Professions Act. LPNs are authorized to perform restricted activities outlined in Health Professions Restricted Activities Regulation and in accordance with requirements in standards of practice. The...

LPNs: you will be required to complete the CLPNA module, Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct, prior to renewing your registration for 2026. If you have not completed this module before the November 30, 2025, deadline, you may...

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has released a new micro-module, Understanding the Difference: Regulator, Association, Union, and Employer. The Health Professions Act (HPA) requires a clear separation between a profession’s regulator and other organizations with functions...

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Alberta can access more than 25 free learning modules through their MyCLPNA accounts. These modules, hosted on our Learning Management System (LMS), help to build LPN competencies. They are suitable for meeting the requirements of...

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has released a new LMS module, Understanding the Standards of Practice for Restricted Activities, Advanced Practice, and Supervision. This module explores restricted activities as they relate to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)...

This article provides general advice regarding privacy legislation and LPN practice. It is not a substitute for legal consultation. In 2023, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) received 19 complaints related to breaches of privacy and confidentiality....

The NEW Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module will help Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and LPN applicants gain awareness of their legal obligations. This module will build your understanding of the laws, regulations, bylaws, and practice standards that govern the LPN...