CMTN is on track to bring the Practical Nursing Diploma Program back to the College pending a final seal of approval from the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Both domestic and international applications are now being accepted for classes commencing in October. 

Most components of the two-year program will be available in a scheduled online format. Students can take the in-person lab sections at the CMTN Terrace or Prince Rupert campus. In future years, the program will also be available through the Smithers campus. Graduates will be qualified to write the Regulatory Exam – Practical Nurse (Rex-PN) and become certified by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Prospective international applicants are encouraged to complete the admission and practicum requirements as soon as possible. These include but are not limited to:

Step 1 Requirements:

• Completion of Senior Secondary Education
• Senior Secondary Math with a minimum grade of 60%
• English 12 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 65%
• Senior Secondary Biology with a minimum grade of 60%
• Successful completion of either IELTS or CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmarks Assessment for Nurses)
• IELTS: Speaking 7.0; Listening 7.5; Reading 6.5; Writing 7.0; Overall 7.0
• CELBAN: Speaking 8.0; Listening 10.0; Reading 8.0; Writing 7.0
• Completion of CMTN supplementary course – PNUR 103 (Human Anatomy & Physiology for Practical Nurses) or BC equivalents from another institution, with a minimum grade of 65%

Step 2 Requirements:

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Negative TB skin test or X-ray
• CPR Level-C

It is important to read the full admission and practicum requirements for the program, as each step has specifics the applicant must fulfill. Please refer to the Practical Nursing for International Students – Admission Requirements for the full information, including application steps, admission deadlines, and yearly program fees.

For additional inquiries, please reach out to our international advising team at international@coastmountaincollege.ca.