College Diploma - Practical Nursing - Flexible (9351)

The College Diploma - Practical Nursing - Flexible at Centennial College's Morningside campus in Toronto is a two-year college diploma that gives you a practical, career-focused education in this field.

You will train to become a Registered Practical Nurse — nursing theory, health assessment, pharmacology, clinical skills and extensive supervised clinical placements — on the pathway to CNO registration and the RPN licensing exam. Practical nursing is explicitly included in PGWP healthcare priorities, and Ontario's nursing shortage is acute. Graduates work in hospitals, long-term care, community and clinic settings, with bridging pathways toward RN studies.

Delivered at Centennial College's Morningside campus in Toronto. This field aligns with the priority categories in Canada's post-2024 PGWP rules, so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit; confirm the program's CIP code on Centennial's official PGWP-Aligned list, as the final decision rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Registered Practical Nurse, Practical Nurse and Community Care Nurse, gaining hands-on skills and real Canadian experience in Toronto's large job market.

Beyond technical learning, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

Studying at Ontario's first public college — one of Canada's most multicultural campuses, with automatic entrance scholarships of up to $5,000 for eligible new international students — you get supportive services and a welcoming community.