Perioperative Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses

For Perioperative Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses, tuition is International students: $15,444 per term; estimated total tuition shown.

This program provides theoretical and technical knowledge for safe and competent perioperative care. Students learn to apply nursing theory and clinical practice across all phases of surgery. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice in surgical settings. Students gain skills through labs and supervised preceptorship experiences.

22 weeks; 18 credits; blended format with online theory and in-person labs and preceptorship; 8-week skills lab and 8-week preceptorship.

Graduates work as perioperative nurses in operating room environments.

Active registration in Alberta as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse; proof of CRNA or LPN/HCA licensure; one year of recent acute care experience is strongly encouraged.

Blended; on-campus and online; full-time; 22 weeks.

Bow Valley College in downtown Calgary provides a student-centered, career-focused education designed for practical outcomes. Founded in 1965, the college emphasizes small classes, applied learning and strong support services, serving a diverse community with programs aligned to local and global labour needs. Its compact urban location gives students access to Calgary’s business and cultural scene while benefiting from a close-knit campus atmosphere.

Programs at Bow Valley prioritize employability through practicum placements, industry-relevant curricula and active partnerships with employers. Faculty and staff bring real-world experience to the classroom, and the college’s high graduate employment rate reflects its commitment to career-ready training. Support services, language instruction and workshops ensure students develop both technical skills and the intercultural competencies needed to succeed in multicultural workplaces.

International students will find resources to help with transition, including advising, orientation and opportunities to engage in volunteer and campus activities that build networks and professional experience. The college’s focus on affordability and transfer pathways also makes it attractive for those planning further study in Canada. If you want a practical, supportive environment with direct links to employment, Bow Valley College offers a purposeful route to skills, credentials and local industry connections.