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BRIDGING PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONALLY-EDUCATED NURSES
(BPIEN) – Level 1
June 2019
WHAT IS BPIEN- Level 1?
A language, culture and communication program for internationally-educated nurses on the path to a nursing career in Manitoba.
BPIEN Level 1 PURPOSE
•Increase awareness and build skills in Language, Culture and Communication used in the nursing profession in the Canadian Health Care Context.
Communicative competence is ‘readiness’.
This means that the IEN is ‘ready’ (competent) to meet the complex communication demands of working in health care in Canada.
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COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN IENS
BPIEN Level 1
Program length: 16 weeks (400 hours)
Program dates: Sept. 3 to Dec. 19, 2019
Location: Language Training CentreVia Rail Station, 123 Main StreetWinnipeg, Manitoba
BPIEN Level 1 FORMAT
Blended Delivery:
Face-to-Face (F2F) classes (14 hours/week)
Language and Communication (F2F) 8 hours/week
Nursing Support (F2F) (4 hours/week)
Computer Lab (F2F) (2 hours/week)
Online component (8 hours/ week: prep for in-class workshops and/or post-workshop assignment and homework) (requires access to and ability to use a computer for learning purposes)
Independent Study(3 hours/week – specific grammar aspects)
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Satisfactory completion of BPIEN-Level 1 is based on:
successful completion of all program requirements
(online & F2F), including the ability to work in groups and independently
Demonstrated skills and knowledge of BPIEN-Level 1 units and achievement of outcomes
attendance (min. 80% of all F2F component)
Final progress report includes:
CLB Level in listening, speaking, reading and writing
Strengths and areas to improve in language and communication
Non-credit program
BPIEN-Level 1 CURRICULUM
1. Introduction to Language and Communication
2. Intercultural Communication
Culture and communication models
Non-Verbal Communication and impact on communication
Cultural orientations and impact on communication
3. Overview of Health Care in Canada and Manitoba
4. Nursing in Manitoba
Patient-Centred Practice
The ‘Language’ of Health Care
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5. Taking Care of Patients and their families
Effective Interviewing
Therapeutic Communication
Communicating with Challenging Patients
6. Collaborative Practice
7. Professional Communication (“Soft” skills)
8. Practical preparation for language proficiency assessments (e.g., CELBAN)
9. Strategies for Effective Communication and Lifelong Learning (Personal Learning Plan)
BPIEN Level 1 – Special Components
Video examples
Role plays
Case scenarios; discussions
Guest Speakers (health care topics)
Strategies to prepare for language assessments
Institutional CELBAN
Ongoing feedback on language and communication strengths and areas to improve
NURSING SUPPORT TOPICS
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice
Entry Level Competencies
Patient-Centred Practice
Therapeutic Communication
Interviewing
Guest Speakers: e.g., CRNM/CLPNM; MAID
Field Trips: e.g., St. Boniface Hospital Tour, U of M CAA site tour, Assiniboine College LPN CCA site tour
Communication with Team Members: e.g., Shift Reports, SBAR
Assessment Terminology
Medical Record Documents
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BENEFITS:
Improve language proficiency in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in a nursing context.
Increase your readiness to take a standardized language proficiency assessment (e.g., CELBAN).
Develop cross-cultural awareness as a health professional in a Canadian Health Care context
Develop relational skills (soft skills) in a Canadian context to facilitate effective communication in the workplace with:
patients and their families
health care professionals
health care support staff
BENEFITS according to former students:◊ “I believe that all topics that were discussed in the BPIEN class were
beneficial in my nursing practice.”
◊ “I think it has been a very useful way to prepare for CELBAN. It has helped me develop the four skills tested in the examination. In addition to this, I have improved myself professionally and personally.”
◊ “The different communication strategies that I have learned in class will not only help in my nursing practice, but also in my everyday life in communicating with other people.”
BPIEN LeveL 1 -PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
ATTENDANCE:
Minimum 80% of all F2F sessions (phone call or email to notify of absence)
Punctuality – be on-time for all F2F sessions
PARTICIPATION:
Actively contribute to all in-class discussions; participate in all activities
PREPARATION AND SELF-STUDY:
Prepare for all F2F in-class workshops by doing readings, viewing videos, completing independent work on-time
Complete all post-workshop homework and assignments on-time
Organize and manage all paper and electronic resources for retrieval as needed
FOUR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Internationally-Educated Nurse Must be an internationally-educated nurse
- Provide Proof Of Education as A Nurse
Priority is given to MB residents
2. Language Proficiency Must be Referred from WELARC
Must have taken an English language proficiency test within 6-12 months and achieved CLB through WELARC, or IELTS scores:
Listening: CLB Level 8 (or IELTS 7)
Speaking: CLB Level 8 (or IELTS 7)
Reading: CLB Level 8 (or IELTS 6.5)
Writing: CLB Level 7 (or IELTS 6.5)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS …
3. Other Education and Work History Results from Language Proficiency test taken for licensure (if available)
Work Experience in former country
Work Experience in Canada (Health Related and Non-Health Related)
Must present a Career Plan [form to be completed]
Name, professional designation, contact info [phone number and email address]
Career goal timeline
Plan of Action
4. Permanent ResidentThis program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC]
There is no cost for the program to permanent residents.
Note:. (The a fee for online practice exercises.)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Information for application is available online:
rrc.ca/bpien
Forms to download include:
Application Checklist
LTC registration form
Application must include:
Completed Application Form
Completed Proof of Education and Work History Form
Referral from WELARC (Contact Information on Checklist)
Resume
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application must be received (hard copy) by the Language Training Centre by:
August 2, 2019 by 4:00 p.m.Attention: Stuart Schwartz
Red River College’s Language Training Centre
300-123 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB. R3C 1A3
Confirmation of acceptance will be emailed to applicants within two weeks of application deadline.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Stuart Schwartz, Program Manager
(204) 945-6108
WELARCWinnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC)
400-275 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 943-5387
www.welarc.net