The Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module will test your understanding of the laws, regulations, bylaws, and practice standards that govern the LPN profession in Alberta.
This interactive module was developed by the CLPNA. Successful completion of the Jurisprudence module is a registration requirement for select applicants.
Current Alberta LPNs are NOT required to complete the Jurisprudence module, but the CLPNA encourages registrants to take the module as part of their own Continuing Competence Program learning.
How Do You Access the Module?
As part of the registration process, applicants who are assessed to complete the Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module will have access to the module through their MyCLPNA account. Follow the below instructions:
- Click on 听(also on the top right corner of this screen).
- Type in your email address and password.
- Click on Learning Modules in the menu on the left and click through to access modules.
- Click on the Alberta PN Jurisprudence module and enrol.
CLPNA members with a current Active or Provisional registration practice permit may take the Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module at any time. Follow the below instructions:
- Click on 听(also on the top right corner of this screen).
- Type in your email address and password.
- Click on Learning Modules in the menu on the left and click through to access modules.
- Click on the Alberta PN Jurisprudence module and enrol.
Access the module through the Knowledge Hub
The Alberta Practical Nurse Jurisprudence module is a free and interactive online learning module. Complete module at your own pace.
Log in to access:
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A printable certificate of completion is available upon passing the module鈥檚 final exam.听
For an overview of how to log into the learning management system, see:听How to Access the CLPNA鈥檚 Learning Modules
Learning Objectives
- To facilitate an understanding of the basic frameworks of provincial legislation directly impacting an LPN鈥檚 practice.
- To increase professional understanding while adapting and integrating into new healthcare settings.
Topics
- Self-Regulation
- Function of the CLPNA
- CLPNA Bylaws
- Health Professions Act and Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation
- Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Continuing competence
- Conduct process
- Registration
- Scope of practice
- Restricted activities
- Supervision & delegation
- Professional accountability and responsibility
- Other Relevant Legislation
- Health Information Act
- Protection for Persons in Care Act
- Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act
Applicants and registrants can expect these standards when interacting with the Registration Department at the CLPNA.
- Phone calls will be returned within one business day.
- Emails will be returned within two business days.
- Applications received with payment will be reviewed within five business days.
- Completed applications will be processed with a decision letter within ten business days.
- Invoices for approved applications will be available when the decision letter is issued.
- A practice permit will be issued immediately upon receipt of the final invoice payment.
The Registration Service Standards policy outlines registration service standards at the CLPNA.