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The School Nurse Course is designed to help learners understand child health, wellbeing, and development within educational and early years settings. In Canada, school and childcare environments play an important role in supporting children’s physical, emotional, and social development, making child-focused healthcare and support knowledge highly valuable. This course is suitable for beginners, childcare workers, teaching assistants, caregivers, and individuals …
The School Nurse Course is designed to help learners understand child health, wellbeing, and development within educational and early years settings. In Canada, school and childcare environments play an important role in supporting children’s physical, emotional, and social development, making child-focused healthcare and support knowledge highly valuable.
This course is suitable for beginners, childcare workers, teaching assistants, caregivers, and individuals interested in working with children in schools or early learning settings. Learners will explore child growth and development, safeguarding responsibilities, nutrition, health and safety, and inclusive support practices for children with additional needs.
With flexible online learning, learners can study at their own pace from anywhere in Canada. Upon completion, learners receive a recognised certificate that supports career development in childcare, education support, and school-based care environments.
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All of our courses, including this Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
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Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost CA$9.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
This module introduces the role, responsibilities, and daily duties of nursery and school support staff. Learners will understand the importance of providing safe, caring, and supportive environments that promote children’s wellbeing and development.
This module explores children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development from early childhood stages. Learners will understand how children develop at different rates and how supportive environments encourage healthy growth.
This module explains the importance of observing and assessing children’s behaviour, learning, and development. Learners will understand how assessment helps identify strengths, developmental needs, and areas requiring additional support.
This module focuses on early years learning approaches and educational activities that support creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills. Learners will explore how structured learning experiences contribute to child development.
This module highlights the importance of treating all children fairly and respectfully regardless of background or ability. Learners will explore inclusive practices that encourage participation, confidence, and positive learning experiences for every child.
This module covers child safeguarding responsibilities and procedures used to protect children from harm or neglect. Learners will understand how to recognise warning signs and maintain safe childcare environments.
This module focuses on creating safe and healthy environments for children in educational and childcare settings. Topics include hygiene, accident prevention, emergency procedures, and maintaining child wellbeing.
This module explains the importance of balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits during childhood. Learners will understand how proper nutrition supports growth, energy levels, and overall health.
This module explores how play supports children’s emotional, social, and intellectual development. Learners will examine different play activities and how they encourage creativity, communication, and learning.
This module introduces supportive strategies for children with additional learning, behavioural, or physical needs. Learners will understand the importance of patience, inclusion, and adapting activities to support individual development.
This module explains how effective communication and collaboration with parents and carers benefit children’s learning and wellbeing. Learners will understand the value of building positive relationships with families and caregivers.
Job requirements School Nurse in Alberta
The duration of the program varies depending on the level of education you choose. A diploma program typically takes 2-3 years to complete, while a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program takes 4 years to complete.
Yes, but you must first obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Practical Nursing diploma (RPN) and pass the licensing exam.
A 2-year practical nursing diploma, though many school nursing roles prefer or require an RN designation (4 years).
Yes, after becoming a nurse, you can take specialized courses in school health or community health nursing, though these are for qualified nurses, not beginners.
You can start by taking Pre-Health Science pathways at a college to meet entry prerequisites.
| School Nurse | |||
| Module 01: Introduction to Nursery Nurse | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 02: Understanding the Growth and Development of Children | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 03: Observation and Assessment of Children in the Early Years Setting | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 04: Curriculum and Developing Early Learning | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 05: Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years of Learning | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 06: Safeguarding, Protection and Welfare of Young Children | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 07: Health and Safety of Children in the Early Years | 00:37:00 | ||
| Module 08: Nutrition and Healthy Food for Children | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 09: Play and Learning in Children’s Education | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 10: Working with Children Having Special Needs | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 11: Working in Partnership with Parents and Carers | 00:21:00 | ||
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