The next rural programs will be held:

• Portage la Prairie - September 2018 (full)
• Russell - January 2019 (full)

Applications will be accepted:

• Brandon: NOW OPEN (annual September & January start)
• Dauphin: NOW OPEN (September start, odd years only)
• Winnipeg: NOW CLOSED 

Include a Program Application Checklist with your application. 

For information on rural rotating sites, please call 800.862.6307 ext. 6228 or email hhs@assiniboine.net.

Alternately, you can visit here to find out more.

Re-applications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the chairperson of the program you wish to reapply to:

Chairperson in Brandon: 
Phone Number: 204-725-8700, ext 7030
Toll free: 1-800-862-6307, ext 7030

Chairperson in Winnipeg:
Phone Number: 204-694-7111, ext 6265
Toll Free: 1-800-862-6307, ext 6265

Prospective students may apply for multiple locations. Please note that a separate application form and application fee is required for each location that you wish to apply to. If you submit an application to more than one location, please indicate this on your application. Supporting documents only need to be included with one of your applications, not each one. If you are accepted at more than one location, you will need to choose which location you would prefer.

According to ACC’s 2017-18 graduate survey, 95 per cent of Practical Nursing graduates are employed in occupations related to their training. As well, employers often attend college career fairs and events to recruit graduates.

In addition to the positions being in high demand, ACC is the leader in Practical Nursing education. We are one of the few institutions in Manitoba where you can get your Practical Nursing diploma.

Yes, you must send us a photocopy of your Permanent Resident card with your completed Program Application form.

A first-year undergraduate course in English, mathematics or science with a minimum grade of C would also be acceptable. You’ll need to submit the university transcript with your application. If you have successfully completed ACC’s SCIE-0005 Anatomy & Physiology 1 course, it will be accepted in place of a Science 60% or higher.

If you are enrolled in upgrading at an adult learning centre, you may submit an application once you are enrolled in the admission requirement courses.  You must provide proof of enrolment in these courses from your school with your application. You will also have to provide an official original final transcript once you have completed them. Your final transcript must show 60% or higher in the admission requirement courses.

If you are in High School or upgrading at an adult learning centre, you may submit an application once you are enrolled in the Grade 12 (40G/40S) admission requirement courses.  You must provide proof of enrolment in these courses from your school with your application. You will also have to provide an official original final high school transcript once you have graduated. Your final transcript must show 60% or higher in the admission requirement courses.

You should submit original transcripts that show an equivalent level of schooling. 

• For other Canadian provinces, this means the last level of schooling required to gain a high school diploma, but it must include English, Math and Science at the Grade 12 level. 
• For those educated outside of Canada, please refer to the 
  Chart of Admission Requirements for Country
  . This chart describes the educational requirement for many countries.

If you don't have a Grade 12 or equivalent, ACC's Adult Collegiate can help you achieve a Mature Student High School Diploma or complete your regular High School Diploma to meet admission requirements.

If you were educated in Canada or in a country on the test exempt list, you generally do not need to prove English language proficiency. However, you should refer to the  to ensure you meet the minimum requirements.

If you were educated outside of Canada, or outside of a country on the test exempt list, you must read ELP pages and submit documentation with your application that proves your English language proficiency.

No.  Each Regional Health Authority has a limited number of practicum placements and college staff must be available for supervision.  You must plan to do practicums in the location planned for your campus.

No.  Please apply to the campus where you are prepared to take the entire program.

No, we do not defer any acceptances to any of our programs.

No. The Practical Nursing program is not currently available by distance.  However, there are a few Term 1 and Term 2 courses from the program that are available either by distance or evening classes. If you take courses in advance however, there could be an impact on funding options for later on.  We suggest you discuss with the Financial Aid & Awards Officer in our Registrar's Office.

Classes may be scheduled between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  However clinical practicum may be scheduled at various times of day and various shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.  Those students with young children will need to plan for flexible child care arrangements.

Math for Nurses is available from the Centre of Continuing studies via classroom or distance delivery.  Go to our Continuing Studies page and search for Math courses for availability & pricing.

Regional Health Authorities, where students are placed for practicum experience, requires that the students disclose any conviction for any offences.  In some circumstances, applicants with a criminal record may be unable to complete the program.  Applicants listed on the Child Abuse Registry or Adult Abuse Registry will be unable to complete the program because they require practicum experiences involving persons in care.  

If you have a criminal record or are listed on the Child Abuse Registry or Adult Abuse Registry, it is strongly advised that you contact the Chairperson of Health Programs prior to applying to the program:

Chairperson in Brandon: 
Phone Number: 204-725-8700, ext 7030
Toll free: 1-800-862-6307, ext 7030

Chairperson in Winnipeg:
Phone Number: 204-694-7111, ext 6265
Toll Free: 1-800-862-6307, ext 6265

Download the Immunization Record. Please note that Practical Nursing students are required to complete all immunizations. The second page contains pertinent information for the person administering the immunizations.

Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and CPR (Health Care Provider level) certification are required with your application to the program. The deadlines for these entrance requirements are July 15 for September entry and November 15 for January entry.  The Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and CPR must remain current for the duration of the program.

When you receive a letter from the Admissions department indicating your acceptance, you should begin the process of obtaining your immunizations.

Yes, there are a few Term 1 and Term 2 courses that are available either by distance or evening classes through our Centre of Continuing Studies.  See Continuing Studies page for availability & pricing.  It is strongly encouraged that you discuss with ACC’s Financial Aids & Awards Officer before making this decision.  Taking courses before the program starts could impact (reduce) your funding options for the full program.

You may be eligible for transfer of credit for related post-secondary education completed at the college or university level in Manitoba. Once you are accepted into the program, you may apply to have previous education reviewed for transfer of credit.  Previous education will be reviewed based on the completion date and content relevance.

A lottery application process means that all complete applications will be entered into a random draw to select those admitted into the program. Applications must be complete to be entered into the draw.

Please refer to the Program Application Checklist for all admission requirements.

For the rural rotating sites

Applicants living with a 100-kilometre radius of the community rural Practical Nursing site will receive preference, meaning that they will be included in the first random draw. Those applicants who do not live in a rural community or live outside the 100 km radius  will be placed in the random draw selection process following those applicants within the catchment area for that particular rural rotating site.

There is no difference in preference given to those who apply by mail or in person at the college’s Victoria Avenue East campus during any of the application windows for the three sites. 

Yes, you must successfully completed the 15-hour MATH-0014 Math for Nurses course with a minimum mark of 95% to apply. No transcript is needed; this will be in our student system if complete.