Regulated Members

Learn More About Renewal Requirements
Learn More About Renewal Requirements

Between October 10 and December 31, 2023, approximately 20,000 LPNs will renew their practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). Setting the requirements for registration renewal is part of the CLPNA’s mandate of public protection....

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Understanding Fitness to Practice
Understanding Fitness to Practice

Assessing, maintaining, and reporting on fitness to practice is a professional responsibility for LPNs. What Makes Someone Fit to Practice? Being fit to practice means that an LPN has the physical, mental, and emotional health to practice safely, competently, and...

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New Self-Study Module: Health Assessment
New Self-Study Module: Health Assessment

A new online self-study Health Assessment module from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) highlights how performing assessments are important to client safety and outcomes. Performing an accurate and thorough health assessment is a fundamental skill required...

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Now Launched: New CLPNA Website
Now Launched: New CLPNA Website

Our redesigned website has now launched. Registrants and stakeholders can expect the following from the new site: Easy navigation to the pages that you use the most. A Knowledge Hub where you can find policies, standards, codes, and related learning...

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New Self-Study Micro-Module: Privacy Legislation
New Self-Study Micro-Module: Privacy Legislation

Complete this informative micro-module in less than one hour! 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. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have a...

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What is a Restricted Activity?
What is a Restricted Activity?

A restricted activity is a high-risk health service that can only be performed by an authorized healthcare professional. The Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation lists the restricted activities that LPNs are authorized to perform. It’s important to know that, even...

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Apply to Serve on the CLPNA’s Council
October 12, 2023|Council, Regulated Members
Apply to Serve on the CLPNA’s Council

Are you an Alberta Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) that is interested in being a part of the Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)? We are asking LPN leaders committed to public safety to submit applications...

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Registration Renewal Is Going to Look a Little Different This Year
Registration Renewal Is Going to Look a Little Different This Year

The CLPNA has implemented several changes for the upcoming renewal period. On September 6th, LPNs received an email listing these changes, which are explained below.

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