Practical Nursing

Academic Requirements

For the Practical Nursing program, the following Academic Requirements must be met:

• Graduates of the new curriculum (OSS) must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
  • Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
  • Any grade 11 (U) or (C) or grade 12 biology (U)
  • Any grade 11 (U) or grade 12 chemistry (C) or (U)
  • Any grade 11 (C), (U) or (M) or grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U)

Please note: A minimum combined overall average of 70% is required in the prerequisite courses listed above.

Note: Cambrian College’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHPG) program is the designated preferred preparatory program for admission to Cambrian College’s limited enrolment Health Sciences programs. The minimum GPA and grades required for successful admission will be determined by the quality and quantity of the applicant pool.

For international students, additional requirements may apply. Please contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support.

Additional Academic Requirements include:

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate Level (HCP) Health Care Provider (must be renewed annually)
• Current Standard First Aid certificate (must be current for the entire program)
• Mask testing (for N-95 mask)
• Criminal record check
• WHMIS certification
• Proof of immunization status at registration for the following:
  • Two-step TB test
  • Immunizations: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, polio
  • Current tetanus – diphtheria vaccination
  • Current influenza immunization (when available for the season)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination
  • If born after 1970, must have two measles vaccinations
  • Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended but not required
  • COVID-19

Note: Criminal record check, influenza immunization, TB skin test, WHMIS, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certificates must be renewed on an annual basis – there is a fee required for these renewals. Proof of previous varicella infection (chickenpox) must be supplied if not immunized for this disease.

We encourage students to apply as soon as possible and to reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for any further assistance or clarification regarding the admission process.

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Language Requirements

The language of instruction for all our programs is English. You must have sufficient English language skills and experience to fully participate in classroom lectures, assignments, discussions, and examinations.

We assess international applications on an individual basis. All general and specific program requirements must be met, including senior-level English credits.

Cambrian College accepts the following English proficiency tests to satisfy our English Academic Requirements:

• TOEFL
• IELTS
• PTE (Pearson)
• Duolingo

If you need to improve your English skills, you can apply for our English for Academic Purposes program. Once you complete the program, you will be accepted into our diploma or certificate programs.

Minimum Language Requirements

The following are the minimum Language Requirements for the Diploma / Certificate programs:

*Please note that Social Service Worker (SSPG) and Social Services Worker – Indigenous Specialization (SSIS) must meet the minimum requirement listed under Grad Certificate.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.