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2023 REGISTRATION RENEWAL
- Registration Renewal Fees
- Preparing for Renewal
- Practice Hour Requirements
- Login Instructions
- Support
- Practicing without a Permit
- Registration Types
October 1 – December 1, 2022
Registration Renewal starts annually on October 1 for registrants with an Active Practice Permit who wish to practice as an LPN in the following calendar year. Registrants are asked to renew by December 1. Active Practice Permits expire on December 31.
CLPNA registrants must successfully complete the annual Registration Renewal process in order to:
- work in Alberta as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2023
- OR cancel a practice permit and notify the CLPNA you are not renewing for 2023
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To complete your registration renewal in-person, please contact the CLPNA registration team about the availability of in-person appointments. All in-person appointments will follow the CLPNA’s protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Any individuals with COVID-19 symptoms or feeling unwell are asked to reschedule their registration appointment.
Contact 780-484-8886 or Email the Registration Department for more details on the 2023 Registration Renewal.
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PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Before going online, please have the following items ready:
- UserID (email address) and password to login to myCLPNA.com.
- Current practice hours – Locate your most recent paystub(s) from all employers and determine the number of practice hours you have worked in the current year. Add the number of hours you expect to work until December 31 of this year.
For more guidance, see the Policy: Actively Engaged Requirements for Registration and the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) and the Nursing Practice Self-Assessment Tool (or use the Online Tool). The Nursing Practice Self-Assessment Tool helps users determine whether their role is providing nursing services according to the Health Professions Act and the CLPNA’s policy. - Current employer information.
- Payment information – If paying fees by VISA or Mastercard, have the card number ready. The CLPNA accepts cash or debit at the office.
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To complete your registration renewal in-person, please contact the CLPNA registration team about the availability of in-person appointments. All in-person appointments will follow the CLPNA’s protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Any individuals with COVID-19 symptoms or feeling unwell are asked to reschedule their registration appointment.
Contact 780-484-8886 or Email the Registration Department for more details on the 2023 Registration Renewal.
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REMINDER! 1000 Practice Hours Required for 2023 Renewal
In 2023, all Licensed Practical Nurses are required to have provided nursing services for a minimum of 1000 hours within the previous four-year period (2019 – 2022) to be eligible for a 2023 practice permit.
All LPNs must fulfill the actively engaged requirements as described in the Policy: Actively Engaged Requirements for Registration and the Continuing Competence Program (CCP).
DOWNLOAD Policy: Actively Engaged Requirements for Registration and the CCP
This practice hours requirement will not apply to recent graduates who have been registered for fewer than four years.
Registration Renewal Fees
2023 Registration Fee for Active Practice Permit
$350 If paid October 1 – December 1
$550 If paid December 2 – 31
$780 After December 31, Reinstatement required ($100 Application, $350 Practice Permit, $300 Registration Levy, $30 Criminal Record Check).
If the applicant worked without a valid practice permit, a $500 Complaints fee is added, for a total of $1280.
PAYMENT METHODS:
- Credit card (VISA and MasterCard)
- Pre-Authorized Debit Plan (PAD)
- Debit or Cash (at the CLPNA office)
Not able to use the above payment methods? Contact CLPNA during business hours to make alternate arrangements before starting the online Registration Renewal Application.
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To complete your registration renewal in-person, please contact the CLPNA registration team about the availability of in-person appointments. All in-person appointments will follow the CLPNA’s protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Any individuals with COVID-19 symptoms or feeling unwell are asked to reschedule their registration appointment.
Contact 780-484-8886 or Email the Registration Department for more details on the 2023 Registration Renewal.
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All fees will change at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Mountain Time (MT) on the dates listed.
CLPNA Payment Policy: Registration Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
All fees are in Canadian dollars.
Paying 2024 Registration Fees in Advance
To pay for 2024 in advance by 10-monthly installments, see the Pre-Authorized Debit Plan (PAD).
Please note that upcoming registration year changes for 2024 will affect 2023 PAD monthly fees.
Note: New subscribers cannot sign up for PAD during Registration Renewal October 1 – December 31.
Renewing Registration (Dec 2 – 31)
The Registration Renewal fee is $550 for those renewing between December 2-31. Please renew before December 1. Support is only available during the CLPNA’s office hours. The CLPNA will be closed on holidays. (Office hours are subject to change.)
Reinstating Registration (After Dec 31, 2022)
On January 1, 2023, the Registration Renewal system will close and anyone who has not renewed will have their practice permit suspended. Those still wishing to register should see “Previously Licensed in Alberta“. Please note that those with suspended permits will be charged additional fees (see above) if registering in January. Permits not reinstated by January 31, 2023 will be cancelled.
Questions? Email the CLPNA’s Registration Department, or call 1-800-661-5877 or 780-484-8886.
LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
1. CLICK on “myCLPNA LOGIN” (also on the top right corner of this screen).
2. TYPE in your User ID (Email address) and Password.
3. (if applicable) CHANGE your Password to something you can remember.
4. Two options will appear on the screen. SELECT the option you want for 2023 – Active or Cancelled.
myCLPNA Security:
- SECURITY TIME OUT: After logging in, users have approximately 40 minutes to complete the online Registration Renewal Application before system security will time out and ask that you login again. When this happens, the information you have already submitted will be saved.
NOTIFICATIONS
Registration Renewal notices are sent by email to eligible registrants starting in September.
The CLPNA strongly recommends all registrants renew as early as possible.
Registrants NOT currently receiving emails are asked to:
- Update your CLPNA Profile at www.myCLPNA.com to make sure it has your correct email address, and/or
- Sign up for the weekly newsletter
If you’ve completed these steps, and you are still not receiving CLPNA emails, check your Spam or Junk folders, and ensure that you have added registration@clpna.com to your safe senders’ list.
If the problem persists, email the CLPNA’s Registration Department, or call 780-484-8886 or 1-800-661-5877 (toll-free in Alberta).
HELP & SUPPORT
Email the Registration Department.
780-484-8886, or 1-800-661-5877 (toll-free in Alberta). The CLPNA’s office remains closed to visitors except by appointment.
Nursing Practice Self-Assessment Tool
The Nursing Practice Self-Assessment Tool helps users determine whether their role provides “nursing services” in Alberta according to the Health Professions Act and CLPNA policy. Download the document for your records or try the convenient online tool.
DOWNLOAD Nursing Practice Self-Assessment Tool
LAUNCH Online Nursing Practice Self-Assessment Tool
Other Registration Types
REGISTRANTS NOT RENEWING
Registrants who, for any reason:
- do not plan to practice as an LPN in Alberta
- and do not plan to return to practice in the future
should notify CLPNA of their change in status on their account. This serves as:
- formal notification to CLPNA of non-renewal,
- record of registrant practice hours, and
- record of completion of Continuing Competence Learning Plan
If a Registration Renewal Application is not completed, further reminders and suspension/cancellation notifications will be sent to the registrant as required by the Health Professions Act.
Practicing Without a Valid Practice Permit is Illegal
Individuals without a valid (registration type Active/Limited/Provisional) Practice Permit are not authorized to use the title “LPN” or work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Alberta, as per Section 43 of the Health Professions Act.
RELATED – Public Registry of LPNs
Working as an LPN without a valid Practice Permit constitutes unprofessional conduct and violation will subject the individual to disciplinary action including fines of $500 or more.
Practice Permits
Most registrants will receive access to their Practice Permit on their myCLPNA.com dashboard.
Exceptions:
- If a registrant does not have access to their permit immediately, it may mean that either the application needs to be reviewed by the registration staff and the registrant will be contacted within 5 business days to discuss next steps, and/or;
- For those who have subscribed to the Pre-Authorized Debit Plan (PAD) and who complete the online Registration Renewal Application in October, they will receive access to their Practice Permit after their final payment is processed in mid-November.
Registrants can see and print their Practice Permit and Tax Receipt on their myCLPNA.com dashboard. Registrants will not receive a Practice Permit in the mail from CLPNA.
Proof of Registration on Public Registry of LPNs
Registrants and employers requiring proof of LPN registration status should access the CLPNA’s Public Registry of LPNs. The Public Registry shows the current and future registration status, advanced authorizations and conditions.
Online Security
The security of your personal information is a top priority with the CLPNA. Whether you’re paying for your Registration Renewal, or updating your personal information, you can be sure your valuable information is private and secure.
QUESTIONS?
For more information, please contact:
Email the CLPNA’s Registration Department
Ask CLPNA or call 1-800-661-5877 (toll-free in Alberta), or 780-484-8886.
Updated July 25, 2022
