Registered Nurse First Assistant
RNFA 5000 - Foundations for RNFA Practice

Preliminary course that provides the theoretical foundation for RNFA practice, an expanded perioperative nursing role. Involves 14-16 weeks of facilitated part-time independent study combining on-line learning activities with print-based modules. Prerequisite: Registered nurse with 5 years current perioperative nursing experience and CPN(C). CNOR is also acceptable.

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RNFA 6000 - Scope of RNFA Practice

Face-to-face full-time tutorial/lab. Offered over four to five days; combines interactive learning activities with skills labs. This course is led by RNFA, physicians and perioperative nursing faculty. Prerequisite: RNFA 5000

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RNFA 6100 - RNFA Practicum

Implementation of RNFA Practice: 175 hours of surgeon-mentored practice plus additional assignments in individual practive settings. Prerequisite: RNFA 6000

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