Regulated Members

Alberta’s Health Professions Act provides the CLPNA with the authority to approve practical nurse education programs for the purposes of registration requirements. In addition, the Licensed Practical Nurse Profession Regulation requires the CLPNA to approve advanced training for the purposes...

The CLPNA’s LPN Practice Decision Making Tool can help determine if it is appropriate for an individual LPN to perform a specific nursing activity. Along with the Code of Ethics, standards of practice, policies, practice guidelines, and info sheets, the...

In 2025, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) will share information on topics related to professional responsibility and accountability. This article introduces key concepts and documents. As regulated professionals, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are accountable for their...

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

The Alberta Licensed Practical Nurse Competency Profile has been archived. The CLPNA will continue to support LPNs in understanding their scope of practice.

A new version of the Code of Ethics for Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs) is available on the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) website. See the Knowledge Hub listing for more information about the changes to the Code....

LPNs should start using other documents when determining scope of practice. There are many resources available that promote critical thinking and support LPNs in understanding and working to their optimal scope of practice.

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...