Further school?

[sallyk]

I'm a second year RPN/LPN student from Toronto and I'm starting to consider a career change. I don't want to drop out and want to stay in the medical field. Is there any further schooling I can do after I get my diploma to become something else? I know about ultrasound technology/sonography but I was wondering if there's anything else?

Thanks

[mindofmidwifery, ADN]

I don't know what RPN is but what about going for RN?

[loriangel14, RN]

An RPN is a Registered Practical Nurse. It is a title used only in Ontario.

How about OT or PT?

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

Most OT/ PT programs are Masters level now though. That's feasible if you already hold a Bachelor's degree.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

It depends what level of education you are considering, there are diploma programs for occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, recreation therapy and medical laboratory technician and there are degree programs for respiratory therapy and radiation therapy.

[joanna73, BSN, RN]

There are diploma and degree programs for lab technicians and recreational therapy. I've looked into OT and PT. That's how I've learned those are Masters level now.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Yes, OT and PT are masters level programs but OT assistant and PT assistant are diploma level programs.

[sallyk]

I was talking about post-diplomas or post-certificates lol, I don't want to start a whole new program but rather use my diploma to get into something else.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

What are your definitions of career change and something else?

If you are looking for continuing education and opportunities for professional development, there is list on RPNAO.

[Fiona59]

I was talking about post-diplomas or post-certificates lol, I don't want to start a whole new program but rather use my diploma to get into something else.

So basically you want to know if the credits you received in the PN programme are transferable into another programme?

Usually not. I've know PNs who have both the PN and OT diploma. Don't think the courses transferred other than the liberal arts ones.

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Is that what is being asked? PN courses that may transfer to OTA PTA programs include; anatomy/physiology, communication and human lifespan development. In order to grant the transfer credit, the school may need to see the PN course outlines to verify that the course content is equivalent.