The Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners at the University of Ottawa is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their careers into a leadership role as a primary health care nurse practitioner (NP). This postgraduate program equips you with the advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to address complex health needs across individuals, families, groups, and communities. You will explore essential areas such as pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and therapeutics, preparing you to provide comprehensive and high-quality nursing care in diverse primary health care settings.
This intensive 12-month, full-time, on-campus program combines rigorous academic coursework with a crucial integrative practicum. You will engage in compulsory courses covering roles and responsibilities, advanced health assessment, and therapeutics, culminating in a substantial 12-unit practicum experience. Throughout your studies, you will work alongside experienced faculty and gain practical experience in clinical placements within Eastern Ontario. You will graduate prepared to assume leadership positions and enhance the quality of nursing care as a qualified primary health care nurse practitioner.