Professional Development

Scope of practice is individual and different for each LPN. Several factors go into determining LPN scope of practice and it can change regularly in response to the needs of the healthcare system. An LPN’s scope of practice often expands...

The new module from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) explores how Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) can effectively communicate with clients, families, and other members of the healthcare team. The module, Communication in Nursing, supports LPNs in...

Scope of practice is an important concept for registrants to understand, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Scope of practice is different for every registrant. This means that only an individual LPN can determine whether something...

The CLPNA’s newest learning module is Communication in Nursing. This module will assist learners in evaluating their communication skills within the context of nursing practice and applying those skills effectively in the therapeutic nurse-client relationship. Throughout the learning module, you...

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)...