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Nursing Education Program Approval

Ensuring programs meet standards for safe, competent practice.

Purpose

The purpose of Nursing Education Program Approval is so the CRNA can validate that a post-secondary institute’s curriculum aligns with the entry level competencies (ELC’s).

This alignment ensures that graduates of these programs are eligible for registration in Alberta.

Principles

Post-secondary institutes in Alberta are established and trusted partners in the health care ecosystem and provide expertise in curriculum delivery in support of high-quality nursing education.

The CRNA is one of many safeguards in place to ensure that nursing education programs meet standards and requirements within higher education. For example, programs also undergo rigorous quality assurance assessments under the Post-Secondary Learning Act for Advanced Education.

Post-secondary institutes in Alberta are more closely situated to the practice setting and are committed to offering the appropriate theory and experiences that enable nursing students to meet the entry-level competencies by program completion

The CRNA staff may be leveraged to support the ongoing monitoring of program compliance as they routinely apply the regulatory framework and continuously engage with post-secondary institute representatives, which facilitates consistency, transparency and agility in regulatory processes.

Nursing Education Program Approval Framework

This document outlines the standards and processes used to evaluate and approve nursing education programs in Alberta. It ensures programs meet entry-level competencies, maintain quality and sustainability, and support safe, competent practice. The framework includes clear requirements for curriculum, faculty qualifications and student support, along with annual compliance reporting and a seven-year reapproval cycle. Its goal is to uphold public trust and foster strong partnerships with educational institutions while maintaining accountability and transparency.

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Approved Nursing Education Programs

View our existing list of approved education programs.

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Program Implementation Proposal

Submit a proposal to the CRNA to review and accept new education programs.

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We would like to acknowledge that the CRNA office is within Treaty 6 Territory and we recognize our members on Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 and Métis Homelands. The CRNA is dedicated to improving Indigenous health and to supporting culturally safe and appropriate care to Indigenous patients and families in Alberta.
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