Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing Program at Sault College provides you with the strong foundational knowledge, skills and values needed to demonstrate safe, competent care as a Registered Practical Nurse. In this 2-year program, you will work with experienced faculty to learn in the classroom setting, through hands on and simulation in state-of-the-art labs and under the guidance of clinical teachers in health care settings providing care to clients. Graduates have employment opportunities in practice settings such as hospitals, community, long term care and other facilities, health related services and programs and education. Graduates choosing work in specialized areas may require additional education or work experience. As a graduate, you will be eligible to write the provincial regulatory exam to become a practicing Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Grade 12 ENG4C Grade 11 Foundations for College Math (C) MBF3C Grade 11 Biology (C) SBI3C Grade 12 Chemistry (C) SCH4C or Grade 11 Chemistry (U) SCH3U OR 2.8+ GPA in Pre-Health Sciences As of September 2025, applicants must have an overall average of 70% in the required courses (70% not required in each individual course). This program has more applications than seats available. Applications will be ranked based on the average of the required courses. We do not accept the GED for admission.