Perioperative Nursing/LPN

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina, is a hands-on institution known for industry-focused technical and vocational education. Established roots and modern facilities support a practical approach to learning that prepares students for direct entry into the workforce. The Regina campus offers applied programs designed to meet regional and national labour needs, with a student body that includes a significant international presence and a commitment to experiential learning.

Programs cover a broad range of trades, health technologies, business and engineering technologies, with 27 distinct options that emphasize applied skills, labs and work placements. Strong partnerships with local employers shape curricula and create practicum and co-op opportunities, allowing students to build professional networks and accumulate workplace experience before graduation. Faculty with industry backgrounds provide mentorship and skill-focused instruction aligned with employer expectations.

Campus services support both domestic and international students through advising, skills development and career-centred workshops, helping graduates navigate job search and credential recognition. The college’s practical training model, combined with vibrant community ties in Regina, makes it a pragmatic choice for students seeking applied learning and clear pathways into employment across Saskatchewan and beyond.

Accredited by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada, the Perioperative Nursing/LPN program gives students access to virtual-reality surgery videos and 360-degree images of surgical instruments, providing a realistic preview of the operating-room environment.

The programme is delivered through online theory modules over 22 weeks, followed by a compulsory one-week skills lab and a 10-week clinical placement. Learners may choose a full-time route that finishes in eight months, or a part-time route spread over three years.

Each week students study theory online, then apply techniques in the skills lab using simulations. During the clinical block they rotate through four weeks of instructor-led practicum and six weeks of preceptored practice in various surgical specialties, gaining hands-on experience in Regina, Saskatoon or other sites.