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.
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: Cardiovascular Certification Mentorship Study Group— 11 Weeks
Date: August 13th - October 22nd, 2018
Contact name for details and registration: Please email kathryn@cccn.ca.
Telephone: --
Contact E-mail: kathryn@cccn.ca
Comments: Click here for details. Free for CCCN members
Title: Toronto Public Health
Date: Tuesday's 1:30-3:30 pm starting January 16th to April 10th.
Tuesday's 1:30-3:30 pm, starting July 24th to October 16th.
Contact name for registration: Cecile Lyon-Dawson
Contact E-mail: cecile.lyondawson@toronto.ca
Comments: Participants join the sessions via webinar and teleconference. All study group files are saved to a cloud drive for participants to access. Participants share the responsibility of presenting the competencies
Information session Jan 11th, 10-11am
Information session June 12th, 10-11am
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: 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: CNA Certification pre-exam workshop
Contact name for details and registration: Paula McGrath, Registration: CNA Pre-Exam Workshop Registration Page
Contact E-mail: mcgrathp@ontarioshores.ca
Comments: Information about the workshop: CNA Certification Workshops Information Page
Title: Gerontology certification study group – Nanaimo, BC
Contact name for details and registration: Michelle Alvarez
Contact E-mail: michelle.alvarez@viha.ca
Comments: Group will be meeting regularly to prepare to write the CNE Gerontology certification in the Fall of 2018. Meetings times TBD, please contact group contact if interested in joining group.
Title: Gerontology certification study group
Date: Starting September 12, 2018
Contact name for details and registration: Rupali Gill
Contact E-mail: rupali_gill@fraserhealth.ca
Comments: Study group will be meeting every Wednesday starting September 12 to prepare to write the CNA Gerontology certification in the Fall of 2018. Meetings times 5pm-8pm.
Title: de Souza Institute, CNA Hospice Palliative Care Certification Study Group
Date: August 27, 2018
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://portfolio.desouzainstitute.com/courseCodes/index/1
Telephone: 416-581-7887
Contact E-mail: support@desouzainstitute.com
Comments: Registration closes August 27 2018
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: FALL WORKSHOP: Canadian Neonatal Nursing Certification Exam Preparation
Date: The Canadian Association of Neonatal Nurses (CANN) will be hosting a series of one-day workshops in cities across the country this fall. For dates and locations, visit the CANN website at www.neonatalcann.ca
Comments: These one-day workshops will be case-based learning opportunities incorporating the new Canadian Neonatal Nursing Competencies to help support nurses preparing to write the Canadian Neonatal Nursing Specialty Certification Exam. Upon completion of the workshop, the learner will be able to identify gaps in knowledge and areas for further study.
Workshops are open to anyone interested in the opportunity to integrate current neonatal knowledge in an interactive and engaging format but does not replace exam preparation. Participants are expected to have previously studied all exam components (Exam Blueprint and Specialty Competencies) if planning to write the exam in November 2018.
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: CNA Certification in Neuroscience Nursing CNN(c) Exam Preparation Course 2018
Date: Starting January 14, 2018
Contact: Janice Williams RN(EC) MN NP-Adult CNN(c)
Nurse Practitioner - Stroke Program
Toronto Western Hospital
Tel: 416-603-5800 Ext 2445
or
Martine Andrews, RN (EC) MN, NP-Adult CON(C) edD
Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery
St. Michaels Hospital
Tel: 416-526-3733
Comments: The 2018 Neuroscience Nursing Exam Preparation online course opens January 7th 2018 and will be offered to all nurses across Canada who are registered to write the CNA Neuroscience Nursing certification exam. This 12 week course is designed to prepare participants to successfully write and pass the Neuroscience Nursing Certification Exam. There is no cost for the exam review course.
Title: Study group for Occupational Health Certification
Date: Starting July 9th
Contact name for details and registration: Eileen Maloney-White BSc.RN.LNC-CSp.COHN. COHN(C) CCWS CCAC FACLNC
Telephone: 778-296-3249
Contact E-mail: eileen.maloneywhite@flyjazz.ca
Comments: Starting July 9th conference call/web meeting
Title: de Souza Institute, CNA Oncology Certification Study Group
Date: July 9, 2018
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://portfolio.desouzainstitute.com/courseCodes/index/1
Telephone: 416-581-7887
Contact E-mail: support@desouzainstitute.com
Comments: Registration closes August 27 2018
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.
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: CNA Perinatal Certification Exam Study Group
Contact name for details and registration: Jennifer Marandola, and Registration deadline for November exam is September 7th, 2018.
Telephone: 514-345-3511 ext 3844
Contact E-mail: jennifer.marandola.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Comments: Study group sessions will take place on
Sept 12, 9:00-12:00
Sept 21, 11:00-14:00
Sept 27, 8:00-11:00
Oct 19, 8:00-11:00 (Mock Exam)
Oct 26, 11:00-14:00 (Exam Review)
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: CNA Certification pre-exam workshop
Contact name for details and registration: Paula McGrath, Registration: CNA Pre-Exam Workshop Registration Page
Contact E-mail: mcgrathp@ontarioshores.ca
Comments: Information about the workshop: CNA Certification Workshops Information Page
Title: Study group for Psychiatry and Mental Health exam writers
Date: Starting in September 2018.
Time: From 1630-1900
Place: William Osler Health System – Brampton
Contact name for details and registration: Mary Anne Oribhabor
Contact E-mail: Maryanne.oribhabor@williamoslerhs.ca
Comments: More information will be provided upon request.
There are currently no active study groups that we are aware of.
Title: WOCC(C) - CNA Certification Exam Preparation Course
Date: Registration deadline is September 10th, 2018
Contact name for details and registration:
Telephone: 1-888-739-5072
Contact E-mail: office@nswoc.ca
Comments: Free for NSWOCC members