Bridging Program for Internationally-Educated Nurses (BPIEN) – Level 1 November 2018

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.

BPIEN Level 1 Program length: 16 weeks (400 hours) Program dates: Sept. 3 to Dec. 19, 2019 Location: Language Training Centre Via Rail Station, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, 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)

BPIEN Level 1… 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 Introduction to Language and Communication Intercultural Communication Culture and communication models Non-Verbal Communication and impact on communication Cultural orientations and impact on communication Overview of Health Care in Canada and Manitoba Nursing in Manitoba Patient-Centred Practice The ‘Language’ of Health Care

BPIEN-Level 1 Curriculum Taking Care of Patients and their families Effective Interviewing Therapeutic Communication Communicating with Challenging Patients Collaborative Practice Professional Communication (“Soft” skills) Practical preparation for language proficiency assessments (e.g., CELBAN) 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) Field trips Strategies to prepare for language assessments Institutional CELBAN Ongoing feedback on language and communication strengths and areas to improve

BPIEN Level 1... 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 Internationally-Educated Nurse Must be an internationally-educated nurse - Provide Proof Of Education as A Nurse Priority is given to MB residents 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 … 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 Permanent Resident This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] There is no cost for the program to permanent residents. Note:. (The a fee one textbook.)

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 August 2, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. 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 syschwartz@rrc.ca (204) 945-6108 WELARC Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC) 400-275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba (204) 943-5387 info@welarc.net www.welarc.net