Welcome to Professional Studies Health
We offer a variety of RN/LPN nursing refresher education
Courses offered include:
RN or LPN:
- Competency Assessment & Enhancement for Nurses (CAEN) (PNCA 9000)*
- Health & Physical Assessment (PNUR 9109)*
- Professional Communication (PNUR 9120)*
- Psychomotor Skills Review (PNUR 9111)*
- Gerontology In Nursing (PNUR 9031)*
- Fit Testing (PNUR 9001)*
- Nurse Ready (PNUR 9030)*
- Community Health Nursing in Canada - Theory (PNUR 9037)*
- Nursing Leadership & Management (PNUR 9038)*
RN only:
- Introduction to the Canadian Health Care System and Nursing in Canada - For RNs (PNUR 9101)*
- Canadian Nursing Theory and Practice - For RNs (formerly Medical Surgical Review) (PNUR 9112)*
- Pharmacology (PNUR 9100)*
- Consolidated Clinical Course (250 hours) (PNUR 9130)*
- Specialized Clinical Course (400 hours) (PNUR 9020)*
- NCLEX Bootcamp (PNUR 9199)
LPN only:
- Pharmacology for LPNs (PNUR 9032)*
- LPN Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice (PNUR 9033)*
- Introduction to the Canadian Health Care System and Nursing in Canada – For LPNs (PNUR 9035)*
- LPN Consolidated Clinical Course (PNUR 9034)*
We can also offer customized training for your worksite. For more information, please contact fohps@kpu.ca.
News & Events
October 31, 2023 - Spring registration will launch November 20th. Schedule is noted below. Some Nurse Ready options will be Tuesday-Thursday rather than Wednesday-Friday for the synchronized portions.
June 8, 2022 - Upcoming Career Paths Information Sessions
Upcoming Courses
| Date | Time | Place | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED ON ELEVATE | ||||
| Instructions on using Elevate can be found HERE | ||||
| FALL 2023 Schedule - Registration is open | ||||
| CAEN Assessments Self Paid - PNCA 9000 - Wednesdays by appointment online - Registration closes Dec 06 | Sep 06-Dec 20, 2023 | online | online | $787.50 |
| CAEN Assessments Sponsored - PNCA 9000 - Tuesdays by appointment online - Registration closes Dec 06 | Sep 05-Dec 06, 2023 | online | online | $1050.00 |
| Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice - PNUR 9112 - Session 4 closes for registration Dec 06 |
Dec 06 -Feb 28, 2023 |
online | $525.00 | |
| Fit Testing - PNUR 9001 - by appointment contact office after purchase - registration closes Dec 18 | Sep 06-Dec 22, 2023 | various | KPU Surrey, Cloverdale, Langley by appointment | $31.50 |
| SPRING 2024 Schedule - Registration opens November 20th | ||||
| CAEN Assessments Self Paid - PNCA 9000 - Wednesdays by appointment online - Registration closes April 03 | Jan 17 - Apr 17, 2024 | online | online | $787.50 |
| CAEN Assessments Sponsored - PNCA 9000 - Tuesdays by appointment online - Registration closes April 03 | Jan 17 - Apr 17, 2024 | online | online | $1050.00 |
| Pharmacology RNs - PNUR 9100 - Registration for session 1 closes Feb 14. Registration for section 2 closes March 28 |
Jan 03 - Mar 27, 2024 Feb 15 - May 09, 2024 |
online | $525.00 | |
| Pharmacology LPNs - PNUR 9032 - Registration closes Feb 14 | Jan 03 - Mar 27, 2024 | online | $525.00 | |
| Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice - PNUR 9112 - Registration session 1 closes Jan 03, 2024; Session 2 closes Feb 1, 2024; Session 3 closes for registration Mar 1, 2024; Session 4 closes for registration Apr 1, 2024 |
Jan 03 - Mar 27, 2024 Feb 01 - Apr 25, 2024 Mar 01 - May 24, 2024 Apr 01 - Jun 24, 2024 |
online | $525.00 | |
| Canadian Nursing Theory & Practice for LPNs - PNUR 9033 - Registration closes Jan 03, 2024 | Jan 03 - Mar 27, 2024 | online | $525.00 | |
| Introduction to the Canadian Health Care & Nursing in Canada - PNUR 9101 - Registration closes for section 1 Feb 14, 2024; Section 2 registration closes March 28 |
Jan 3 - Mar 27, 2024 Feb 15 - May 09, 2024 |
online | $525.00 | |
| Introduction to the Canadian Health Care & Nursing in Canada for LPNs - PNUR 9035 - Registration closes Feb 14 | Jan 03 - Mar 27, 2024 | online | $525.00 | |
| Gerontology In Nursing - PNUR 9031 - Registration closes January 10, 2024 | Jan 03 - Mar 27, 2024 | online | $525.00 | |
| Consolidated Clinical Course - PNUR 9130 (multiple sections will open to permit late registrations - see Elevate) | based on placement | various | offsite | $2100.00 |
| Specialized Clinical Course - PNUR 9020 - Registration closes January 30, 2024 | based on placement | various | offsite | $3150.00 |
| LPN Consolidated Clinical Course - PNUR 9034 - Registration closes January 30, 2024 | based on placement | various | offsite | $2100.00 |
| Psychomotor Skills Review - PNUR 9111 online - Registration closes Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 5-8, 2024 | 0800-1600 | online synchronized | $945.00 |
| Psychomotor Skills Review - PNUR 9111 in person - Registration closes Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 24-27, 2024 |
Apr 24 & 25 1400-2000 Apr 26 & 27 0800-1600 |
in person KPU Langley lab S1804 | $945.00 |
| Health & Physical Assessment - PNUR 9109 online - Registration closes Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 18-Feb 2, 2024 | 0800-1630 |
Online Asynchronized Jan 18-31 (self paced) prep then Online synchronized Feb 1-2 0800-1630 |
$630.00 |
| Health & Physical Assessment - PNUR 9109 online - Registration closes Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 19- May 04, 2024 | 0800-1630 |
Online Asynchronized Apr 19-May 02 (self paced) prep then In person KPU Langley lab S1804 May 03-04, 2024 0800-1630 |
$630.00 |
| Professional Communication - PNUR 9120 - Registration closes Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 17-19, 2024 | 0830-1630 | In person KPU TBD | $682.50 |
| Community Health Nursing in Canada - Theory - PNUR 9037 - Registration closes Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 3 - Mar 27, 2024 | online | $525.00 | |
| Nursing Leadership & Management - PNUR 9038 - Registration closes Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 3 - Mar 27, 2024 | online | $525.00 | |
| Nurse Ready Jan (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023- Jan 26, 2024 | 0930 - 1430 |
online asynchronized Dec 27, 2023- Jan 09, 2024 to complete prep then online synchronized Wed - Fri Jan 10-26, 2024 0930-1430 |
$1732.50 |
| Nurse Ready Feb (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 30 - Feb 29, 2024 | 0930 - 1430 |
online asynchronized Jan 30 - Feb 12 to complete prep then online synchronized Tues-Thurs Feb 13-29, 2024 0930-1430 |
$1732.50 |
| Nurse Ready Mar (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 21 - Mar 22, 2024 | 0930 - 1430 |
online asynchronized Feb 21-Mar 05 to complete prep then online synchronized Wed - Fri Mar 06 - Mar 22, 2024 0930-1430 |
$1732.50 |
| Nurse Ready Apr (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes TBD | TBD | 0930 - 1430 |
online asynchronized TBD to complete prep then online synchronized TBD 0930-1430 |
$1732.50 |
| Nurse Ready Apr #2 (online) - PNUR 9030 - Registration closes TBD | TBD | 0930 - 1430 |
online asynchronized TBD to complete prep then online synchronized TBD 0930-1430 |
$1732.50 |
| Fit Testing - PNUR 9001 - by appointment contact office after purchase - registration closes Apr 24 | Jan 08 - Apr 30, 2024 | various | KPU Surrey, Cloverdale, Langley by appointment | $31.50 |
How to register
Registration for Professional Studies Courses in the Faculty of Health is done via Elevate unless Learners are sponsored by a third party. Instructions on Elevate can be found here
Learners with sponsorship letters can contact our office for details on how to register. Details on sponosorship letters and current templates can be found on the CPS website here
As information on Elevate can be limited, it is important to review each course website noted above to ensure eligibility prior to purchasing a seat as there are no refunds.
Please be sure to also email our office your BCCNM decision letter, if applicable, and the signed policy form noted below.
The Continuing and Professional Studies office at KPU (CPS) manages Elevate on behalf of Faculty of Health. Registration issues with Elevate can be directed to CPS in the event our office is unavailable via email at CPS@kpu.ca. Help Desk can provide technical assistance at 604-599-2116 for issues with KPU log in and Elevate.
Learners registering for a Competency Assessment & Enhancement for Nurses (CAEN), can purchase a seat via Elevate for the appropriate month. Sponsored learners will require a sponsorship letter from the sponsor (employer/union) that includes the name of the learner, to whom the report should be sent and authority to invoice the third party with their name and address to send the invoice. A sample letter can be found on the CPS website here https://www.kpu.ca/cps/upcomingcourses
Whether sponsoring or paying personally, the course to search on Elevate is PNCA 9000. There are two options; one for self-paid and one for sponsored, please select the appropriate course. As sponsored seats are invoiced to a third party, the rates on Elevate may appear as $0 as the candidate is not responsible for the fees. If sponsored options do not appear on Elevate, please contact our office. In all cases, once a seat is purchased, please email our office to book the appointment. Any issues with trying to purchase a seat, please contact our office. In the email, please include the BCCNM file number, the signed policy form outlined (see “Policy Form” below) and indicate the preferred appointment date. Please note: for learners who are sponsored to attend the CAEN, the CAEN results are sent directly to the third party. Please sign and send our office this CAEN waiver consenting release of the report 
KPU Privacy&Consent_2021.pdf. CAEN appointments typically occur on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. For more information on the CAEN, please access the course website.
Learners registering for any of our Clinical courses, should read the information as outlined under the respective Clinical Course website links above before registering for the course. Clinical registration can only occur if learners have permission from this office and have all their prerequisites ready including having mastered any and all education as identified by their assessment report (CAEN, NCAS, etc.) Do not purchase a seat for Clinical until all the prerequisites are complete and all other education is mastered as there are no refunds. All prerequisites must remain current for the duration of the applicable semester. If any of the prerequisites expire during the applicable semester, with the exception of IELTS or CELBAN, these must be renewed prior to purchasing a seat.
Learners registering for Fit Testing (PNUR 9001), can find the instructions for fit testing on the fit testing webpage, registration is completed through Elevate.
Policy form
In addition to accessing the online Elevate registration system, all learners (except those only being fit tested) must submit a signed copy of the Policy Form 
FOHPS PolicyAcknForm_2021.docx once learners have read and understood the relevant policies as indicated in the form. This form is required at the time of registration and can be emailed to FOHPS@kpu.ca
The policies can be found at www.kpu.ca/policies and Student Rights & Responsibilities. In the event a learner requires further clarification on the policies, please contact the Professional Studies office prior to signing and submitting the acknowledgement form.
Course requirements
Learners interested in pursuing courses through KPU's Faculty of Health, Professional Studies Department should make themselves familiar with all course requirements. Please review course websites for any additional costs associated with course resources. Course resources, such as textbooks (e-text or hard copy) &/or additional learning resources bear an additional cost and may be necessary to complete the course. Please contact our office if you are unclear about the course requirements prior to registration, as there are no refunds/transfers in FOHPS. To review course requirements, please open the individual course websites listed above.
For those learners repeating a course, please ensure you have submitted the course permission form from the course moodle site to FOHPS@kpu.ca prior to re-registering for any 2nd attempt. Third attempts are not permitted. When repeating a course, any registration submitted and fees paid without permission will be forfeited.
All learners registering for any of our Consolidated Clinical Courses must demonstrate English language proficiency. Please open the individual Clinical Course websites above for further details.
Learners with mental or physical impairments, who may require program or practicum (preceptorship) accommodations, should contact our office at FOHPS@kpu.ca to discuss required skills and competencies, and an Accessibility Advisor at 604.599.2828to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged prior to registering for Professional Studies courses. Due to time constraints, accommodations cannot be considered after a learner has registered for a course.
Course schedules
Current schedules will be available on Elevate once registration opens. If a course does not appear on Elevate, please email our office at FOHPS@kpu.ca
Refunds*
All Faculty of Health, Professional Studies course fees are non-refundable/non-transferrable.
How to reach us
The Faculty of Health, Professional Studies Office is located at the KPU Cloverdale campus. Student meetings by appointment or via Microsoft Teams, please email or call to book.
Preferred contact is via email
Office phone number is 604-599-2232
Open lab practice sessions
Learners registered in any of our Professional Studies courses, with the exception of PNUR 9001-Fit Testing and PNCA 1000-CAEN, are eligible to attend the open practice simulation sessions hosted at KPU's Langley nursing labs throughout the semester. The practice sessions are by appointment to a maximum of four learners. Please email our Office. Learners registered for the PNCA 9000-CAEN Assessment or PNUR 9001-Fit Testing are not eligible to attend these simulation workshops. The simulation sessions are designed to provide learners with additional practice times in the simulation lab so they can improve their skills. New skills are not taught during this open practice, therefore, learners would practice only the skills they have reviewed in advance. Current registration, KPU student ID, uniform, name tag and lab kits are required to attend these sessions. Please use your Lab kits provided from class, kits are not supplied.
Helpful links
For student email, visit one.kpu.ca and it will show on your Student Gateway
Forgot your password? Details on setting up your password can be found here https://www.kpu.ca/self-service-password-management
You can reset your password once you set up Student SSPR Registration open https://one.kpu.ca and search for the Student SSPR Registration tile
To access the course website once registered, sign in via https://continue.moodle.kpu.ca