Students select and maintain a focus throughout their program of study. Part-time students will be granted five years from the time of initial registration in the program to complete the requirements for the Certificate. The method of study is distance delivery. Each theory course requires ten to twelve hours per week study time. The second clinical course and the perinatal and child health clinical courses may require the student to study in Calgary.
Transfer agreements exist with Alberta universities.
Students must meet the admission requirements for the university they select. The Maternal Infant Child Healthcare Certificate Program is designed for individuals with past education and experience. It can provide you with the opportunity to find work in community, regional and tertiary care hospitals or in community programs which provide health care to the neonate. Each applicant will receive confirmation from the program coordinator regarding acceptance into the program. Evidence of current, active AARN registration is required prior to registering for clinical courses.