Boost your Practical Nurse skills in just 1–2 days.
Train at NorQuest College’s Olson Centre for Health Simulation and build real-world skills through high-impact simulation.
Sharpen your clinical judgment, build confidence, and step back into practice feeling ready for anything.
Through simulation based training led by expert healthcare simulation educators, you’ll boost your clinical decision-making, hands-on techniques, and technical proficiency in a safe and supportive environment.
You will learn:
- Reflective clinical decision-making and prioritization
- Hands-on procedural skills like injections or catheterization
- Familiarity with cutting-edge virtual reality tools used in healthcare
- Improved communication and teamwork under pressure
- Increased clinical confidence and readiness for diverse care settings
Backed by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, our program was developed to align with the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.
This program gives learners the flexibility to choose a path that best suits their needs, while using high-fidelity simulation.
Complete any of the eligible courses to earn your Clinical Practice Enhancement Microcredential.
- Virtual Reality Simulation for Healthcare Providers – $275 plus GST
- Procedural Skills Simulation for Healthcare Providers – $375 plus GST
- Customized Reflective Practice Simulations – $475 plus GST
- Simulation-Based Clinical Hours for International Credential Verification – $2800 +GST
- Practice Ready Simulations for LPNs – $2800+GST
- Transition to Practice Simulations for IENs – $2800 +GST
These courses may be eligible for professional development funding! Ask your employer about sponsorship or grant options for tuition.
This program is ideal for any healthcare professional seeking to upskill, including those returning after time away, advancing into a new role or promotion, or seeking greater confidence and recognition in clinical skills. It also supports internationally educated nurses adapting to Canadian standards.
Registration is open to:
- Health care students
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
- Employers registering LPN certified individuals or groups for additional training or upskilling.
Is your institution interested in arranging group sessions or an ongoing training partnership? Reach out to our team at olsonsimcentre@norquest.ca.
Register for the program
Register via the links below, and our team will be in touch to schedule your training date.