BMB International partnering with MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada are providing ambitious Nurses and Midwives from the Philippines the opportunity to learn international standards of care and a means to accelerate their careers.
Located in Edmonton’s downtown core, MacEwan University provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Nursing Faculty
The award-winning Centre for Professional Nursing Education offers a mosaic of innovative continuing education programs grounded in evidence-based practice & responsive to a dynamic health care environment. The Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC) is 25,000 square feet of authentic clinical spaces that set the stage for students to practice skills & critical thinking in a realistic learning environment.
MacEwan students gave top marks—awarding “A+” grades for instructors’ teaching style & class sizes, along with “A” grades for the quality of our teaching & student- faculty interaction.
Post-Basic Nursing Practice
Hospice Palliative Care & Gerontological Nursing, Gerontology Major
The Post-Basic Nursing Practice Gerontology Major certificate program at MacEwan University prepares the student for a rewarding career as an in-demand health care professional working with all the tools necessary to provide first-rate service to the aging population.
Older patients often require complex and specialized care to maintain physical & mental health. With new advances in all areas of health care, Registered Nurses and Midwives specializing in gerontology offer their patients increased mobility, improved resilience and greater peace of mind.
In today’s competitive employment market this specialized Canadian University Certificate provides the graduate significant advantage in guaranteeing work opportunities and progressing careers into advanced Nursing and management positions.
Program Length
1 Year
Course Commencement
September each year
Location
MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada
Application Requirements
- Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- BSc Nursing or Midwifery College Degree.
- Board Passer.
- IELTS with minimum score of 6 in speaking, reading, writing and listening.
- Employment Experience (not mandatory).
- Letter of reference from your employer or instructor.
- Letter of intent from the applicant that demonstrates foundation knowledge of field, work related experience and personal attributes that qualifies them for Gerontology study program.
Student Benefits
- U-Pass
- Use of library
- Health and wellness center
- University Facilities
- Health and Dental Care
- Student Photo ID Card (discount eligibility)
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