Study groups are established by individuals and organizations and are independent of the CNA Certification Program. As such, they operate without being endorsed by or being of benefit to CNA, which simply provides study group information. The language of each study group corresponds with its description.
Although not every study group is open to all nurses applying to write certification exams, nurses who wish to join a group are encouraged to see whether participation (full or partial) is available. Even if a group is not nearby, for example, it may be possible to share in their activities via teleconferencing. Being part of a certification exam study group can be tremendously helpful to your exam preparation and experience. Please contact each group organizer for complete details.
Study groups by nursing practice specialty
Don’t see a study group for your specialty? Consider starting your own! Once you’ve created your group, e-mail us at certification@cna-aiic.ca with details so we can advertise it on this page. We will also provide you with access to the online prep resources and practice test questions for your specialty.
Title: CCCN Cardiovascular Certification Cross Canada Study Group
Date: Beginning the week of August 19, for 11 weeks
Place: Cross Canada, Virtual participation through email and videoconferencing
Contact name for details and registration: Susan Morris
Telephone: 416-581-7887
Contact E-mail: susan.morris@horizonnb.ca
Comments: To sign up you must be a CCCN member and it’s free! Email Susan.Morris@Horizonnb.ca for more information and to register
Title: Summer/Fall CCHN Study Group
Information Session
Monday June 10, 1:30 – 2:30pm Register
Study Group Dates
Tuesday's 1:30 – 3:30 pm starting July 23 to October 15
Contact name for registration: Cecile Lyon-Dawson at
cecile.lyondawson@toronto.ca
Title: Ottawa’s CNA Critical Care Exam Study Groups
Date: Monthly; starting October and ongoing
Time: 1900-2100h
Place: Ottawa – various locations
Contact name for details and registration: Carly Hickey and Ryan Chan
Contact e-mail: carly.lachance@gmail.com; rchan044@uottawa.ca
Comments: See information page [PDF, 166.3 KB] for more details.
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: Alberta Emergency Nurses Specialty Exam Study Group
Date: Ongoing
Time: Various
Place: Edmonton
Contact name for details and registration: Matthew Douma
Telephone: 780-233-9223
Contact E-mail: matthewjdouma@gmail.com
Comments: Distance study group members welcome. Agenda and resources available to study group members.
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: Gerontological Nursing workshop for RNs and RPNs.
Location: Ontario Shores
CNA Certification Workshops Information Page,
CNA Pre-Exam Workshop Registration Page
Contact name for more details: Paula McGrath in Professional Practice at mcgrathp@ontarioshores.ca
Comments: Registration Deadline is August 23rd, 2019 or when the workshop has reached maximum registration capacity. The registration is now live.
Title: Gerontological Nursing Certification for RNs and RPNS – Study group every Thursday from September to October 2019
Location: Online, webinar series
Study group schedule Information Page [PDF, 70.8 KB],
Register at https://cgna.net/
Comments: Contact education@cgna.net for questions.The webinars will be recorded and posted on CGNA website as education resources for CGNA members.
Title: RPNAO Gerontology Community for RPNs/LPNs
Location: Online
Register: Join the community by logging into the hub and creating a profile, then you can use this link to access the gerontology community
Comments: The purpose of the community is to provide a forum for RPNs/LPNs to network and support each other in preparation for the exam.
Title: de Souza Institute, Summer offering, CNA Hospice Palliative Care Certification Study Group
Date: August 19, 2019
Time: eLearning and 1/2 day symposium (TBD)
Place: eLearning, Symposium [in-person (Toronto) or GoToMeeting [webcasting])
Contact name for details and registration: de Souza Institute, https://my.desouzainstitute.com/courseCodes/view/CHPC
Telephone: 416-581-7887
Contact E-mail: support@desouzainstitute.com
Comments: Registration closes September 2, 2019
Title: Study Group for Gerontology and Medical-Surgical Nursing
Contact name for details and registration: Lillian Hung & Jenifer Tabamo
Contact E-mail: lillian.hung@vch.ca jenifer.tabamo@vch.ca
Comments: Contact Lillian or Jenifer by email. We will send you preparation materials.
See study group schedule and teleconference line: 6-week Schedule Calendar [PDF, 52.9 KB]
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: CNA Neuroscience Certification Course
Date: Self study
Contact: Janice Williams RN(NP-Adult CCN(c) Toronto Western Hospital
Telephone: 416-603-5800 Ext 2445
Place: Martine Andrews RN NP St. Michaels Hospital
Comments: Online format program.
To access the CNA Neuroscience Certification Course:
The website does not work with Internet Explorer;
Choose Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox
Go to URL: http://worldnursingneuroscienceed.eliademy.com
Choose the one course available: CNA Neuroscience Certification May 2019
Go to "Enrol for Free"; you will have to register with Eliademy and provide your name, e-mail, and a password to gain access to the course.
If you have any issues with registration or questions about the course, please contact Martine Andrews or Janice Williams for more information.
Title: Study group for Occupational Health Certification
Date: Starting Friday March 1st
Contact name for details and registration: Eileen Maloney-White BSc.RN.LNC-CSp.COHN. COHN(C) CCWS CCAC FACLNC
Telephone: 778-879-7865
Contact E-mail: eileen.maloneywhite@flyjazz.ca
Comments: Starting March 1st conference call/web meeting
Title: de Souza Institute, Summer offering, CNA Oncology Certification Study Group
Date: July 8, 2019
Time: eLearning and 1/2 day symposium (TBD)
Place: eLearning, Symposium [in-person (Toronto) or GoToMeeting [webcasting])
Contact name for details and registration: de Souza Institute, https://my.desouzainstitute.com/courseCodes/view/COES
Telephone: 416-581-7887
E-mail: support@desouzainstitute.com
Comments: Registration closes September 2, 2019
Title: Groupe d'étude CHUM pour la certification canadienne en oncologie
Date: Tous les mardis de 14h00 à 16h00 à partir du 24 septembre 2019 jusqu'au 8 avril 2020
Place: Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), 1051 Rue Sanguinet, Montréal, QC H2X 3E4, salle : C.14.7121
Contact name for details and registration: Audrey Chouinard
Telephone: 514-890-8000 (poste : 26578)
E-mail: audrey.chouinard.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Comments: Le groupe d'étude est en présentiel seulement. Nous acceptons actuellement seulement 2 infirmières ne travaillant pas au CHUM.
Title: CNA Certification in Orthopaedic Nursing ONC(c) Exam Preparation Course 2019
Date: Starting January 21st, 2019 to April 22nd, 2019 (Spring Exam)
Location: Downtown Toronto & North York Area
Contact: Jerwin Sauco, RN
Emergency Medicine & Orthopedics
Toronto Western Hospital
Telephone: 647-997-7788
Contact E-mail: jerwin.sauco@uhn.ca
Comments: The 2019 Orthopedic Nursing Exam Preparation Study Group is intended for successful applicants who will initially write the CNA Orthopedic Certification examination for Spring 2019. This is a 14 week course study schedule developed to meet the CNA Orthopedic Certification exam blueprint and competencies. Appropriate resources and practice questions will be utilized throughout the course. Current CNA and CONA membership preferred. There is no cost to join the exam study group.
Title: Manitoba Pediatric Specialty Certification Study Group
Contact name: Jonathan Honsberger
Contact E-mail: jhonsberger@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Comments: This group, while based out of the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg, it will be meeting starting in July and running until just before the fall exam in November. Video conferencing will be available for those from outside Winnipeg upon request.
Title: The Canadian Paediatric Nursing Specialty Online Study Community
Contact name: Jonathan Honsberger
Contact E-mail: jhonsberger@hsc.mb.ca
Comments: This is an online study community that is open to all nurses across Canada. It is designed as a space for nurses to come together and support each other in deepening our collective Knowledge on paediatric health. This group that uses the online tool "Flock" to have group discussions on Paediatric health. You can also use the tool to post resources, have video/conference calls, have individual discussions and make surveys.
Title: Pediatric Nursing Certification Exam Prep Workshop on Sunday, October 27, 2019
Location: The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, Toronto
Certification workshop information page [PDF, 123.6 KB]
Register: http://www.cvent.com/d/hyqsq3
Comments: See certification workshop information page for more details
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: CNA-EXAM Preparation Workshop Fall 2019
Date: September 23 and October 7, 2019
Contact name for details and registration: Jennifer Marandola RN, MN,IBCL, PNC(C)
Contact E-mail: jennifer.marandola.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Comments: see attached document [PDF, 310 KB]
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: Psychiatric and Mental Health Pre-Exam workshop
Location: Ontario Shores
Contact name for more details: Paula McGrath in Professional Practice at mcgrathp@ontarioshores.ca
CNA Certification Workshops Information Page,
CNA Pre-Exam Workshop Registration Page
Comments: Registration Deadline is August 23rd, 2019 or when the workshop has reached maximum registration capacity
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: WOCC(C) - CNA Certification Exam Preparation Course
Date: 2019 Registration deadline to be announced soon
Contact name for details and registration:
Telephone: 1-888-739-5072