Regulated Members

The CLPNA’s 2023 Annual Report is now available. This report includes updates on strategic initiatives as well as key regulatory and workforce statistics.

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is seeking feedback on a new document, the Standards of Practice on Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) will be held to these standards when caring for people...

The CLPNA’s newest learning module is Communication in Nursing. This module will assist learners in evaluating their communication skills within the context of nursing practice and applying those skills effectively in the therapeutic nurse-client relationship. Throughout the learning module, you...

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has updated policies and guidelines to better align with the Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation. These changes, listed below, cover two areas: the removal of the supervision requirements for aesthetic nursing...

Every year, the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) randomly selects approximately 10% of registrants to participate in the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) audit. Notices will be sent out by May 3, 2024. The audit verifies that LPNs...

The Council of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) is mandated by legislation to approve new Practical Nurse (PN) diploma, refresher, and advanced practice education programs in Alberta. The Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) has been established...

The CLPNA’s LPN Practice Decision Making Tool can help determine if it is appropriate for an individual LPN to perform a specific nursing activity. Along with the Code of Ethics, standards of practice, policies, practice guidelines, and info sheets, the...

LPNs: you will be required to complete the CLPNA module, Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct, prior to renewing your registration for 2026. If you have not completed this module before the November 30, 2025, deadline, you may...