Continuing Competency Program Reference Guide for LPN

Introduction

In accordance with the Nurses Act and Regulations, LPNs are expected to meet the College’s continuing professional development requirements. These requirements are outlined in this Reference Guide. This expectation is further identified in the Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses, the Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses, and College By-laws.

All LPNs, regardless of practice setting and employment status, are required to complete CCP each year in order to renew their license.

CCP is a regulatory program, and a quality assurance element designed to assist LPNs to maintain and enhance their professional competence every year. It requires LPNs to reflect and identify opportunities to broaden their knowledge base, increase their skill capacity and enhance their individual scope of practice, ultimately achieving professional growth and continually improving competence throughout their nursing career. The CCP provides a level of assurance to the public that LPNs are continuously meeting their professional standards of practice.

CCP is documented in the Alinity database. LPNs should visit the College website and sign in using their member portal. The learning goal, directed learning, and all other learning is recorded in the my-learning section.

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