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The Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module will test your understanding of the laws, regulations, bylaws, and practice standards that govern the LPN profession in Alberta.
This interactive module was developed by the CLHA. Successful completion of the Jurisprudence module is a registration requirement for select applicants.
Current Alberta LPNs are NOT required to complete the Jurisprudence module, but the CLHA encourages registrants to take the module as part of their own Continuing Competence Program learning.
How Do You Access the Module?
As part of the registration process, applicants who are assessed to complete the Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module will have access to the module through their MyCLHA account. Follow the below instructions:
- Click on MyCLHA (also on the top right corner of this screen).
- Type in your email address and password.
- Click on Learning Modules in the menu on the left and click through to access modules.
- Click on the Alberta PN Jurisprudence module and enrol.
CLHA registrants with a current Active or Provisional registration practice permit may take the Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module at any time. Follow the below instructions:
- Click on MyCLHA (also on the top right corner of this screen).
- Type in your email address and password.
- Click on Learning Modules in the menu on the left and click through to access modules.
- Click on the Alberta PN Jurisprudence module and enrol.
Access the module through the Knowledge Hub
The Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module is a free and interactive online learning module. Complete module at your own pace.
Log in to access:
A printable certificate of completion is available upon passing the module’s final exam.
For an overview of how to log into the learning management system, see: How to Access the CLHA’s Learning Modules
Learning Objectives
- To facilitate an understanding of the basic frameworks of provincial legislation directly impacting an LPN’s practice.
- To increase professional understanding while adapting and integrating into new healthcare settings.
Topics
- Self-Regulation
- Function of the CLHA
- CLHA Bylaws
- Health Professions Act and the Licensed Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Profession Regulation
- Standards of practice and Code of Ethics
- Continuing competence
- Conduct process
- Registration
- Scope of practice
- Restricted activities
- Supervision & delegation
- Professional accountability and responsibility
- Other Relevant Legislation
- Health Information Act
- Protection for Persons in Care Act
- Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act
We are currently experiencing high call volumes. While we will strive to meet our service standard timelines, there may be some unavoidable delays.
Applicants and registrants can expect these standards when interacting with the Registration Department at the CLHA.
- Phone calls will be returned within two business days.
- Emails will be returned within three business days.
- New applications received with payment will be reviewed within five business days.
- Completed applications will be processed with a decision letter within ten business days.
- Invoices for approved applications will be made available when the decision letter is issued.
- A practice permit will be issued immediately upon receipt of the final invoice payment.
- Annual renewal submissions that are complete will be processed within two business days.
The Registration Service Standards policy outlines registration service standards at the CLHA.