| QUESTIONS |
| Q 1. |
What is Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners (CENP)? |
| Q 2. |
Who is eligible to take the courses? |
Q 3. |
What are the next courses offered? |
Q 4. |
Can I take only certain modules? |
| Q 5. |
Where can I find more information about these courses? |
| Q 6. |
Where can I find the course materials? |
| Q 7. |
How do I register for the courses? |
| Q 8. |
When will modules be available? |
| Q 9. |
When and how long will I have access to the course modules? |
| Q 10. |
What is the cost of the courses? |
| Q 11. |
How are these courses delivered? |
| Q.12. |
To whom can I address further questions? |
| Q.13. |
How much time is required to complete one module? |
ANSWERS |
Q 1. |
What is Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners (CENP)? |
| A 1. |
The goal of the Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioner program (CENP) is to respond to ongoing educational needs of Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
and expanded role nurses
in a variety of clinical settings. The CENP will help these nurses achieve a high level of competence in order to assist clients to develop and maintain their optimal health.
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Q 2. |
Who is eligible to take the courses? |
| A 2. |
These courses will respond to the continuing education needs of nurses, including:
- Registered nurses who have completed a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program (Pediatric or Adult);
- Registered nurses who are working in an expanded role or under medical directives in primary care settings;
- Registered nurses working as staff nurses with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) of Health Canada , Nunavut , Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Yukon Health services.
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Q 3. |
What are the next courses offered? |
| A 3. |
- Please refer to the CENP homepage for updates on courses currently offered.
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Q 4. |
Can I take
specific individual modules? |
A 4.
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Yes, you can take as many modules as you wish from any of the courses offered. Modules may be selected from any courses currently offered (except for Fundamentals of Primary Health Care which is available only as a full course). You can select these modules when you register.
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Q 5. |
Where can I find more information about these courses? |
| A 5. |
Please go to the “Courses Offered” area on the CENP web site to obtain further information.
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Q 6. |
Where can I find the course materials? |
| A 6. |
Once you are accepted into the course and you have paid your registration fee, you will be given to a user name and password then you will have access to the private password protected site, and to courses when they begin. You will also be provided with access to the University of Ottawa library which will enable you to access online journals which are not public access.
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Q 7. |
How do I register for the courses? |
| A 7. |
The Application Form will be available under the top right hand menu called "Apply" when courses are available.
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Q 8. |
When will modules be available? |
| A 8. |
Please view these dates on the registration form.
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Q 9. |
When and how long will I have access to the course modules? |
| A 9. |
Whether you are a full time learner or a part time learner you will have access to the course modules once you have registered and will continue to have access until September 30th, 2010 .
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Q 10. |
What is the cost of the courses? |
| A 10. |
Full course: $580 + GST
Per module: $60 + GST
Funding opportunity: In Ontario, a nurse who is taking professional development courses is eligible for reimbursement of up to $1500 with the Nursing Education Initiative. To know more about it, click on this link: http://www.rnao.org/Page.asp?PageID=749&SiteNodeID=263&BL_ExpandID=
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Q 11. |
How are these courses delivered? |
| A 11. |
Courses are offered online. Modules may be purchased independently or full courses may be purchased at a slight discount. Once purchased, course content is available until September 2010.
Each on- line module will consist of the amount of work equivalent to three hours of lecture time plus up to nine hours of additional readings and learning
activity for a total of 12 hours of coursework per week.
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Q 12. |
To whom can I address further questions? |
| A 12. |
Go to the “Ask and Share” area on the CENP web site. Then select “Contact Us”
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Q 13. |
How much time is required to complete one module? |
| A 13. |
Learners will vary in their ability to cover the content in each module. We recommend that learners set aside 12 hours per week to complete all module related readings and activities. New learners may want to try one module first to see how they are able to manage study workload. |
