Practical Nursing

Academic Requirements

The Academic Requirements for the Practical Nursing program at Centennial College are as follows:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older).
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required).
• Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required).
• Grade 11 Biology or Grade 12 Biology (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required). The course used for admission must have been completed within seven years of the program start date.
• Grade 11 or Grade 12 (C or U) One additional science (Physics, Chemistry, or Exercise Science), or equivalent (minimum grade required). The course used for admission must have been completed within seven years of the program start date.
• Minimum grade scores: 75% in each required subject (65% in U or A level courses) and an overall average of 80% in the four required subjects.
• Centennial's English, Science, and Math assessments cannot be accepted in place of their respective course requirements.

Notes:

• Admission to this program is highly competitive and the program fills quickly. To be considered for the program, you should apply prior to the Ontario Colleges equal consideration date of February 1 and submit transcripts as early as possible. For admission to the January program, we advise you to apply before June 1.
• Applicants are ranked based on an average of required subjects as well as application date. Offers are sent to the top-ranked applicants only. Meeting minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee an offer. For more information, please contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support.
• Before undertaking this program, please visit the College of Nurses of Ontario website to review registration requirements.

Field Placement Requirements

After admission but prior to attending each program field placement, students are required to:

• Obtain a clear police check with vulnerable sector screening. Vulnerable Sector Screenings must be issued within six months of each placement start date. Any previous criminal record must be pardoned.
• Provide proof of completion of immunization requirements (immunization review form).
• Successfully complete and annually renew a recognized course in CPR (Healthcare Provider level).
• Successfully complete a recognized course in standard first aid.
• Attend mask fit testing, provided by Centennial College.
• In certain circumstances, applicants may be required to submit letters of reference.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

At Centennial College, all course work is conducted in English, and achieving success in our programs necessitates a high level of English language proficiency. This includes essential skills such as communication, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing. Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency to gain admission to their chosen program.

Applicants can fulfill the language proficiency requirement through the following methods:

1. Previous education
2. Recognized English upgrading
3. Recognized English proficiency tests or assessments

To demonstrate English proficiency through previous education, applicants can:

• Successfully complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
• Complete a grade 12 college or university stream English course from a recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) granting institution, or equivalent.

Note: Certain programs have additional English proficiency requirements. For more details, please refer to the specific program pages.

For recognized English proficiency tests or assessments, the following tests are accepted:

For diplomas and advanced diplomas that require a higher level of English (COMM 170/171), the following test scores are required:

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.