GOVERNANCE
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta regulates the practical nurse profession to ensure LPNs provide safe and competent care for all Albertans.
The CLPNA: - sets education, registration and renewal requirements; - ensures compliance with healthcare legislation and regulations; - approves and reviews practical nurse diploma, refresher and specialty* programs (*known as advanced practice as of 2020); - sets and enforces practice, conduct and professional standards; - establish and maintain the continuing competence program; and, - manages complaints and discipline. Since the practical nursing profession began in Alberta in 1947, through education and regulation change, the role of the licensed practical nurse has advanced while maintaining a focus on safe, ethical, person-centred care. In 1987, the CLPNA was given the mandate to govern and regulate the practical nursing profession. A Council of eight elected licensed practical nurses and three appointed public members regulate the licensed practical nurse profession in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA), the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation (2003) (pending amendments in force as of February 1, 2020), standards of practice, code of ethics and the CLPNA’s Bylaws (March 2019).
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COLLEGE OF LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES OF ALBERTA, 2019 ANNUAL REPORT
