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Are you interested in building a career in healthcare and patient care in Canada? The Practical Nursing Diploma at Seneca Polytechnic, King Campus, King City, Ontario, offers students an opportunity to develop the clinical knowledge and practical nursing skills needed to work in healthcare settings.
This program is designed for students who want to learn about patient assessment, nursing practices, health promotion and providing care to individuals with different healthcare needs.
Seneca's official program information confirms the two-year duration and lists the September 2027 King Campus intake as open for applications. Availability may change, and a seat is not guaranteed.
Students must have a minimum of 70% in each required subject, or an equivalent qualification:
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent
Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 U or M
Biology: Grade 11 C or U, or equivalent
Chemistry or Physics: Grade 11 U or Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent
The subject requirements provided in the admission details include Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics. English is also a mandatory prerequisite according to Seneca's official admission page.
Both IELTS and PTE Academic are accepted for this program.
The Practical Nursing program combines classroom learning, nursing simulation labs and real-world clinical placements.
Key areas of study include:
Nursing theory and clinical practice
Anatomy and physiology
Patient assessment and care planning
Medication administration and patient safety
Health promotion and disease prevention
Therapeutic communication
Nursing care across different stages of life
Students gain practical experience in healthcare environments, including hospitals and community care facilities.
After completing the program and meeting the applicable registration requirements, graduates can pursue opportunities in:
Hospitals and healthcare centres
Long-term care facilities
Community healthcare services
Rehabilitation centres
Clinics and nursing facilities
Home healthcare services
Graduates may become eligible to write the REx-PN (Regulatory Exam – Practical Nurse) and apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ontario.
Seneca lists Practical Nursing as a PGWP-eligible program. However, a Post-Graduation Work Permit is not guaranteed. Applicants must meet the applicable IRCC eligibility requirements at the time of application.
Students must complete clinical preparedness requirements, which include immunisation records, relevant health screenings, first aid and Basic Life Support certificates, mask-fit testing and criminal record/vulnerable sector checks. Students must also arrange their own transportation to clinical placements.
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