Professional development
Applied learning for the health industry
Expanding competencies is a focus of the Faculty of Health Disciplines. To meet this need, we offer a series of non-credit options for working professionals to expand their skills. These engaging, visually rich online courses are self-directed. Start at any time and work from anywhere.
Our professional development courses
Alberta RN and RPN Prescribing
These 2 courses were developed for Alberta registered nurses (RNs) or registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) who work in jurisdictions that allow them to prescribe.
Each course has 2 modules that can be taken concurrently or sequentially.
They may also be of interest to RNs and RPNs in other areas who wish to learn more about prescribing and ordering diagnostic tests.
Learn about the Alberta RN Prescribing course Learn about the Alberta RPN Prescribing courseManitoba RN and RPN prescribing
These 2 courses were developed for Manitoba registered nurses (RNs) and registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) who work in areas that allow them to prescribe. These courses are approved by the CRNM and CRPNM and serve as the educational component to qualifying as an RN(AP) and RPN(AP).
Each course has 2 modules that can be taken concurrently or sequentially.
Controlled drugs and substances
This course is for nurse practitioners who wish to prescribe narcotics or controlled substances in their practice. The course is recognized by CARNA (the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta).
Learn about the Prescribing Controlled Drugs courseConcepts in Mental Health
Foundational and advanced knowledge of mental health and the treatment of mental disorders is important to providing high-quality primary health care in community settings. The Faculty of Health Disciplines offers 2 courses to enhance this knowledge.
These courses can be taken according to individual learning need or sequentially.
Learn about the Foundational Concepts in Adult Mental Health course Learn about the Advanced Concepts in Adult Mental Health courseUpdated January 20, 2023 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)