At UBC Okanagan, we offer two distinct paths to help you advance your nursing career. Whether you're seeking practical, skills-based training to apply immediately in primary care settings or looking to deepen your theoretical knowledge and leadership capabilities, we have the right option for you.

Information Sessions

We invite you to join one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about our primary care nursing programs.

Post-Baccalaureate Primary Care Nursing Certificate Information Session:

Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST

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Micro-Credentials & Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Our Micro-Credentials provide flexible, career-focused education that equips nurses with in-demand skills, while our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate offers a more comprehensive, theory-based education for nurses aiming for leadership roles in primary care. As the curricula of the micro-credentials and certificate are complementary, you may also opt to do both. Online flexible delivery of both programs is designed for working professionals.

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Post-Baccalaureate Primary Care Nursing Certificate

For Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses looking to expand their theoretical knowledge and step into leadership roles, our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing is a comprehensive program to advancing your career.

Courses include:

  • Primary Care Nursing I: Build a deep understanding of concepts, frameworks and competencies foundational to primary care nursing.
  • Advanced Primary Care Nursing II: Build evidence-informed knowledge of case management, care coordination, system navigation and quality improvement.
  • Primary Care Nursing Preceptorship: 120-hour preceptorship to apply knowledge and skills learned in Primary Care Nursing I and II.

Why Choose the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate?

  • Ideal for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses aspiring to leadership or advanced practice roles in primary care.
  • Comprehensive theoretical foundation plus preceptorship ready you for a broad scope of practice.

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Primary Care Practice Essentials Micro-Credentials

Looking to enhance your nursing skills with practical, job-ready training? Our Primary Care Nursing Practice Essentials Micro-Credentials are designed to equip registered nurses with advanced competencies tailored for primary care settings.

Micro-Credentials include:

  • Health Assessment for Primary Care Nursing: Master the skills to perform comprehensive health evaluations.
  • Case Management & Care Coordination: Coordinate care effectively across interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
  • Caring for Select Populations: Gain specialized knowledge to care for diverse and underserved populations.
  • Health Promotion, Prevention & Screening: Learn how to promote health and prevent disease in diverse populations.

Why choose Micro-Credentials?

  • Immediate, practical skills to apply and advance your career.
  • Pick and choose. Each micro-credential develops skills in specific area of primary care.

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