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Critical Care Transport Nursing

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POST DIPLOMA

  • School of Health Sciences
  • Duration: Four Semesters

Note: This program will be delivered in block format.

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Overview

Show me more about...PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS | DID YOU KNOW? | OBJECTIVES | CERTIFICATIONS | CLINICAL PLACEMENT | REFERENCES

LOCATION/DELIVERY MODES & START DATES
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Critical care when every second counts.
 
Critical care transport nurses are highly trained healthcare professionals who provide advanced emergency care and life support to critically ill or injured patients during road or air transport to hospital. These professionals have expertise in intensive care and emergency settings. They are equipped to provide clinical aid enroute to hospital. They provide advanced critical care during transport, ensuring continuous monitoring, stabilization, and life-saving interventions for patients as they are transferred from emergency situations to hospital care.
 
CNA’s Critical Care Transport Nurse program builds on the existing skills and experience of registered nurses. They work as part of a highly coordinated transport and emergency team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, life-saving care during critical situations. With this specialized training, these professionals have a lasting, positive impact on healthcare services, providing essential support for families, communities and society.
 
As healthcare systems evolve to meet the needs of diverse and geographically dispersed populations, there is a growing emphasis on a modern, integrated air and road ambulance system that utilizes dynamic deployment and staffing, linked with virtual emergency care and advanced care paramedicine.[1] This program reflects that shift, preparing registered nurses to work within dynamic, team-based systems that prioritize timely, high-quality care, especially in rural and remote regions where rapid transport and critical interventions can make a life-saving difference.
 
In the field, you will work with hospital staff, emergency services and specialized teams to provide seamless, high-level care during inter-facility and air and ground medical transfers of patients. At times you and the team will provide care to specialized patients, such as during a pediatric transport.
 
Now is the time to advance your nursing education with this specialized, intensive training. The Critical Care Transport Nurse post-diploma program is competency-based, focusing on critical care theory and best practices. You will learn to administer complex medications, manage ventilators, perform advanced procedures, and manage critically ill patients in pre-hospital and transport settings.
 
This career is exciting and rewarding. If you are an experienced registered nurse looking to expand into air transport and manage critically ill patients in high-acuity situations, then this is your next move.
 
 
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Blended delivery (online classes with in-person labs)
  • Two, 7-week clinical practicums in flight transport and related clinical areas
  • Become eligible to sit for the Certified Flight Registered Nurse and/or Certified Transport RN for the US
  • The Canadian Nurses Association may allow graduates to write CNCC(C), ENC(C), or CNCCP(C), depending on one’s experience[2]
  • Two streams of entrance one for critical care nurses and one for ACP - Critical Care Paramedicine-College of the North Atlantic
 
 
DID YOU KNOW?
  • Critical care transport nurses bridge the gap between emergency response and hospital care, essentially turning ambulances and aircraft into mobile intensive care units.
  • Critical care transport nurses work on ambulances, ships and aircraft.
  • Listings show dozens of openings across Canada, with salaries ranging from CAD $98,000–$123,500 annually for flight nurses.[3]
 
 
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Critical Care Transport Nursing program, graduates will be able to:
 
  1. Meet the requirements to sit for US certifications, including the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) and Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN), and qualify to pursue Canadian Nurses Association specialty certifications such as Adult Critical Care (CNCC(C)), Emergency Nursing (ENC(C)), or Pediatric Critical Care (CNCCP(C)), depending on prior experience.
  2. Administer complex medications, perform advanced procedures, and manage critically ill patients in pre-hospital and transport settings.
  3. Provide continuous critical care during inter-facility and scene response, utilizing multiple modes of transportation including air, ground and ship, ensuring safe and effective management of unstable patients.
  4. Assess and treat patients from specialized populations, applying advanced clinical judgment and decision-making in high-acuity scenarios.
  5. Use critical thinking and clinical judgment to make autonomous decisions that optimize patient outcomes within their scope of practice.
  6. Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, integrated care for critically ill patients across healthcare systems.
CERTIFICATIONS
During the program students will complete the following certificate(s)/ Certifications:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
CLINICAL PLACEMENT
Clinical placements are a required element of this program, and students will be assigned placements at approved training sites. There is no guarantee that students will receive a placement at their preferred clinical site. All expenses associated with the completion of clinical placement will be the responsibility of the student.  
 
Students require a clear Certificate of Conduct (Criminal Record Check and Vulnerability Sector Check) to be permitted into a clinical placement. Students with an unclear Certificate of Conduct are advised to contact student.placements@cna.nl.ca prior to beginning the program.
 
For programs with competitive admissions, clinical placements are not affected by ranking in the competitive admissions process and will be determined under institutional guidelines.
REFERENCES
1 Health Accord NL. (2022). Our Province. Our Health. Our Future. A 10-Year Health Transformation: The Report. https://healthaccordnl.ca/final-reports/
2 Canadian Nurses Association, 2025; Certification Nursing Practice Specialties - Canadian Nurses Association
3 Indeed.com, Travel Nurse, 2025; Discover 100 Critical Care Transport Nurse Jobs and Work Opportunities | Indeed
 

Admission Requirements


  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) / Diploma prepared Registered Nurse
  • Hold an active Registered Nurses/Nurse Practitioner license without conditions
  • Minimum of three years (5,700 hours) working in a critical care environment, such as Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, Emergency Department, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Employer letter of support from NLHS
 
Note: ESL students only – must meet School of Health Sciences English proficiency as outlined in Policy No. AC-102-PR.

Additional Requirements Upon Acceptance
1. Complete a HS Student Information and Program Awareness Package, which includes:
  • Criminal Record Screening (RNC) or Criminal Record Check (RCMP)
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (RNC or RCMP)
  • NL Student Preplacement Immunizations and Communicable Diseases Screening Form
2. Program specific requirements:
  • CPR (BLS) – Annual renewal required for duration of the program.
  • Mask Fit Testing
  • Hold and maintain annual licensure as an RN or NP in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador

See the Additional Information for Health Sciences Applicants (Definitions and Regulations) section of the calendar or under the Admissions Regulations section of our website for details.
 
Notes: 
  •  Applicants with a criminal offense listed on their Criminal Record Check may be denied access to clinical placements and may be unable to complete their program. Acceptance of the Criminal Record is at the discretion of the clinical placement site.
  • The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all medical requirements are met, and health screening records are complete before submission. Certain immunizations require a series of tests or vaccines, requiring weeks or months to complete. Start the process as early as possible.
  • The applicant is responsible for all associated costs (vaccinations, laboratory testing, healthcare fees, certificate of conduct fees, mask fit testing etc.).

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
RN1010
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Prehospital Skills for Registered Nurses 2 2 1
RN1020
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Prehospital Airway Care 3 2 1 + 1 wk
PA2100
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Critical Care Foundations 3 3 1
PA2105
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Diagnostics in Critical Care Transport 2 2 0
PA2110
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Ventilation in Transport 4 4 1
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
PA2200
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Critical Cardiac Support 4 3 2
PA2205
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Critical Medical Support I 4 4 1
PA2210
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Exposure Emergencies 3 3 1
PA2215
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Critical Medical Support II 3 3 1
PA2220
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Trauma Resuscitation 3 3 1
PA2225
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Inclusive Patient Support 2 2 1
         
Semester 3   Cr Le La
PA2300
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Critical Obstetrics Care 4 3 2
PA2305
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Neonatal and Pediatric Care 4 3 2
         
Semester 4   Cr Le La
PA2400
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Practicum I 7 0 7 wks (252 hrs)
PA2405
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Practicum II 7 0 7 wks (252 hrs)
Note: Practicum I and II can be taken in a full-time or part-time (over 2 semesters) capacity.
 
Weeks Method of delivery Courses On- campus labs
Semester 1
Weeks 1, 2 & 3 Online Asynchronous coursework RN1010
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- Prehospital Skills for Registered Nurses 
None
RN1020
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- Prehospital Airway Care
None
Week 4 & 5 Online Asynchronous coursework with on campus labs RN1010
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- Prehospital Skills for Registered Nurses
7-8 hours on campus labs per week 
RN1020
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- Prehospital Airway Care
7-8 hours on campus labs per week
Week 6,7,8, & 9 Online Asynchronous PA2100
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- Critical Care Foundations
None
PA2105
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– Diagnostics in Critical Care Transport
None
Week 10 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2100
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- Critical Care Foundations
15 hours on campus
PA2105
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– Diagnostics in Critical Care Transport
 
Weeks 11, 12 & 13 Online Asynchronous PA2110
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– Ventilation in Transport
None
Weeks 14 & 15 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2110
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– Ventilation in Transport
15 hours per week on campus
Semester 2
Weeks 1,2 & 3 Online Asynchronous PA2200
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– Critical Cardiac Support
None
PA2205
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– Critical Medical Support I
None
Week 4 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2200
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– Critical Cardiac Support
15 hours on campus
PA2205
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– Critical Medical Support I
None
Week 5 & 6 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2200
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– Critical Cardiac Support
7-8 hours on campus labs per week
PA2205
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– Critical Medical Support I
7-8 hours on campus labs per week
Weeks 7,8 & 9 Online Asynchronous PA2210
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– Exposure Emergencies
None
PA2215
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– Critical Medical Support II
None
Weeks 10 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2210
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– Exposure Emergencies
7-8 hours on campus labs per week
PA2215
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– Critical Medical Support II
7-8 hours on campus labs per week
Weeks 11,12 & 13 Online Asynchronous PA2220
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– Trauma Resuscitation
None
PA2225
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– Inclusive Patient Support
None
Week14 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2220
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– Trauma Resuscitation
15 hours on campus labs per week
PA2100
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- Critical Care Foundations
None
Week 15 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2105
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– Diagnostics in Critical Care Transport
None
PA2100
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- Critical Care Foundations
15 hours on campus
Semester 3
Weeks 1,2 & 3 Online Asynchronous PA2300
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– Critical Obstetrics Care
None
PA2305
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– Neonatal and Pediatric Care
None
Week 4, 5, 6 & 7 Online Asynchronous delivery with on campus labs PA2300
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– Critical Obstetrics Care
7-8 hours on campus labs per week
PA2305
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– Neonatal and Pediatric Care
7-8 hours on campus labs per week

Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Health Sciences (per semester) - $1,301.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Health Sciences (per semester) - $625.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $320.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Health Sciences (per semester) - $4,685.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Health Sciences (per semester) - $2,344.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2025-2026. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2025-2026) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).


College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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