Letter of Proficiency
Case Management and Care Coordination for Primary Care Nursing
StrongerBC future skills grant eligible
This program is eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, which is open to most BC residents aged 19 years or older and covers up to $3,500 for eligible programs at public post-secondary institutions.
Applications are now open. Seats are limited.
Read more about eligibility and the registration process.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
The School of Nursing’s non-credit micro credential programming in primary care nursing builds on knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in undergraduate nursing education and aims to prepare learners to practice in primary health care clinics such as physicians’ offices and community primary care centers.
This two-course micro-credential program will assist nurses to understand and develop skills in case management and care coordination in the context of primary care nursing, including chronic disease management, health behaviour change, and addressing complex social determinants of health. Learners will use case management and care coordination principles to inform comprehensive care plans for clients, in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
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By the end of this program learners will be able to:
- Apply case management principles in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans to optimize clients’ healthcare and psychosocial outcomes.
- Collaborate with an interprofessional team to promote coordinated, client-centered care across various care settings.
- Implement concepts of chronic disease management and evidence-based practices and guidelines to provide comprehensive care to clients living with chronic diseases.
- Describe strategies to improve client health including addressing complex health needs, impacts of social determinants of health, and behaviour change.
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses with a university degree and registered in good standing in one of the Canadian Provinces
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses currently practicing in a primary care setting and wanting to further develop their skills to practice to a fuller scope
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses wanting to seek employment in a primary care setting
- Students in good standing in year four of a nursing baccalaureate program in one of the Canadian Provinces interested in primary care nursing.
STANDARD FEE:
$400 (First offering promotion)
For details on refunds and enrollment deadlines, please see Policy & Resources.
SONNC 0003 – Case Management and Care Coordination for Primary Care Fundamentals
A blend of asynchronous coursework (approx. 18 hours) and online classes (12 hours). The synchronous portion of this course (12 hours) will consist of 4 online sessions lasting 2 hours each. These online and interactive classes will deepen your understanding of critical concepts through case presentations, conceptual questions, and group discussions.
Course Duration:
February 3 – March 28, 2025
Synchronous Sessions:
- Thursday, February 6, 2025: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific
- Thursday, February 20, 2025: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific
- Thursday, March 6, 2025: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific
- Thursday, March 13, 2025: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Pacific
SONNC 0004 – Case Management and Care Coordination for Primary Care Preceptorship
The clinical preceptorship includes a blend of asynchronous modules (approx.10 hours) and intentional learning practice activities (30 hours).
Course Duration:
March 1– April 30, 2025
The expectation is to complete the preceptorship within these dates
Delivery Mode:
Blended
Structure:
This 70-hour micro-credential program comprises two courses. The first course, Case Management and Care Coordination for Primary Care Fundamentals, focuses on knowledge and skills acquisition. The second course, Case Management and Care Coordination for Primary Care Preceptorship, is an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained.
- You must begin the Case Management and Care Coordination for Primary Care Fundamentals (SONNC 003) prior to starting The Case Management and Care Coordination Preceptorship (SONNC 0004). The SONNC 004 preceptorship may be started after March 1st, and these courses may be completed concurrently.
- Successful completion of SONNC 0003 and SONNC 0004 will result in a Letter of Proficiency.
Textbook Requirements:
Required readings and resources will be shared with students. There is no textbook required for this course.
Shannon Moore (RN(C), BSCN)
Primary Care Registered Nurse in Kelowna, British Columbia, an MSN student in the School of Nursing at UBC Okanagan and is passionate about advancing the role and scope of primary care nurses. Over a two-decade nursing career, Shannon has worked in Alberta, BC, and the NWT doing a little bit of everything, including primary, acute and critical care, emergency, pediatrics, psychiatry, sexual health and teaching a variety of certification courses and precepting.
Melanie Willson (RN, MPH)
Assistant Professor of Teaching at UBC Okanagan school of nursing. Melanie’s nursing career has focused on rural, perinatal and public health nursing, and she has a special interest in supporting the health of systemically marginalized people and groups.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, learners are awarded a UBC Okanagan Letter of Proficiency (a non-credit credential).
The credential is provided in paper format. Learners will also receive a verifiable digital badge (which has descriptive metadata about the learning achievement) for sharing through digital channels.
PREREQUISITES:
APPLICATION:
To be admitted into the program, you will need to complete a brief application. This application helps us verify that all applicants meet the eligibility criteria for participation.
PRECEPTORSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
This program involves a preceptorship component in a primary care setting. The preceptor may be a Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Licensed Medical Physician. To provide flexibility for learners with respect to timing, location, and context, all learners are responsible for identifying a potential preceptor and working with UBC Okanagan to secure the placement. In cases where learners are unable to identify a potential preceptor, UBC Okanagan will work with a learner to arrange for a preceptorship, but cannot guarantee a placement in all cases.