Competency Modules – LPN

We offer a range of competency modules addressing content currently in the LPN Scope of Practice.

The following modules are coordinated through the Centre for Nursing Studies:

• Intramuscular Injection Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely prepare and administer medications via the intramuscular route.
• Intradermal Injection Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer medications via the intradermal route.
• Intravenous Therapy Administration Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer and monitor care for a client receiving intravenous therapy.
• Blood and Blood Product Administration Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer and monitor care for a client receiving blood and blood products. Pre-requisite: Intravenous Therapy Administration Module.
• Immunization Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely prepare and administer immunizations through various routes. Pre-requisite: Imtramuscular and Intradermal Modules.
• IV Medication Administration Module – provides the LPN with the necessary knowledge to safely administer IV medications. Pre-requisite: Intravenous Therapy Administration Module.
• IV Initiation Module – provides the nurse with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for initiation and care of IV therapy.
• Hypodermocylsis Module – The purpose of this self-learning module is to prepare LPNs to initiate hypodermoclysis therapy for clients. Pre-requisite: Intravenous Therapy Administation Module.
• Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Module – The purpose of this self-learning module is to prepare LPNs to safely care for clients with CVADs (tunneled versus non-tunneled catheters, short-term vascular access devices i.e. CVP lines, PICC lines and implanted ports). Pre-requisite required: Intravenous Therapy Administation Module.
  

Inquiries

For program or course registration information, please contact the Registrar for Continuing Nursing Studies, Barbara Peters, by email at Barbara.peters@mun.ca or by phone at 709-777-8174.

For all other inquiries, please contact the Coordinator for Continuing Nursing Studies, Natasha Churchill by email at natasha.churchill@mun.ca or by phone at 709-777-8196.

Application

If you are interested completed a module, please fill the Application form for competency modules (PDF). Applications must be completed and fees submitted to the Registrar for Continuing Nursing Studies.

External Health-Care Agencies

The following modules are available for purchase by health-care agencies for LPNs. Agencies are responsible for supervising and testing student competency.

• Male & Female Catheterization – provides LPN with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for urinary catheterization.
• Gastrointestinal Tube Feedings and Nasogastric Suctioning – provides the LPN with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for gastrointestinal tube feedings.
• Oxygen Therapy & Oral Suctioning – provides the LPN with the necessary theoretical and clinical skills required for oxygen therapy and oral suctioning.