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.

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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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