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Certified practice

BCCNM registers RPNs in the following certified practice areas: Opioid Use Disorder

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Certified practice area​s

Certified practices are restricted activities that can only be performed by nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses who have been certified by BCCNM. Certified practice for RPNs is offered in the following areas:

  • Opioid Use Disorder
Initial registration

To be eligible for BCCNM-certified practice designation, you must successfully complete a BCCNM-recognized education/course (includes online course, workbook and in-person preceptorship).

Renewing and maintaining eligibility​

​​To maintain your certified practice designation, you must:

  • Have practiced in the certified practice area in the previous three-year period
  • Have prescribed in the past three-year period (if you wish to maintain your prescribing authority).
  • Include at least one example related to certified practice in your self-assessment and in your professional development plan.
  • Renew your certified practice​ annually

Re-applying for certified practice

If you don't meet the Quality Assurance requirements or have not practiced in the certified practice area in the last three years, you will not be eligible for certified practice designation. To be eligible again, you will need to complete a recognized education program/course​.​​​​

Fees

​Please visit the Fees page for updated fees under "initial application fees". ​
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Application forms

900 – 200 Granville St
Vancouver, BC  V6C 1S4
Canada

info@bccnm​.ca
604.742.6200​
​Toll-free 1.866.880.7101 (within Canada only) ​


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