Welcome to the College of
             Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta

Regulatory Body for Psychiatric Nurses
in Alberta Since 1950

As a College, CRPNA provides direction to and regulates the practice of psychiatric nurses. The College establishes, maintains and enforces the requirements for licensure/registration, standards for registration, code of ethics, standards of practice and continued competence of the Profession in a manner that serves and protects public safety.

UPCOMING WEBINAR:  Social Media: e-Professionalism for RPNs This webinar will assist nurses to: Develop Social media competence Increase awareness of the risks and benefits of social media Apply the principles of social media e-professionalism   Includes a live Q&A with CRPNA, CARNA, and CLPNA representatives. July 7, 2020 – 12:00 – 1:00pm (MST) November 3, 2020 – 3:00 – 4:00pm (MST)

Alberta Health COVID-19

Message from CRPNA Registrar & CEO   COVID-19 information  Mental Health Resources: During COVID-19   Alberta Relaunch Guidelines for Self-Employed Nurses Released by Nursing Regulators

CRPNA Head Office is closed to the public,
but remains open for business with staff available by email or by phone during regular business hours.

CRPNA is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and hope that you, your family and your community are safe and healthy and remain so.

As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) has taken steps to minimize the risk of transmission while ensuring the continuity of essential services.  The CRPNA Head Office is taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our employees, registrants and the public and has moved all services remotely and online.  We are prepared for remote operations with no business interruption, this transition is seamless and services we provide to our registrants and the public will continue.

The CRPNA remains open for business with staff available by email or by phone during regular business hours.  The CRPNA anticipates minimal disruption of services, however if there is a need to increase our pandemic response, resources may be re-allocated and non-essential work may be delayed.
  
Registration renewal is not anticipated to be impacted, our staff are available by email or by phone to assist in any registration renewal issues or questions you may have.  The CRPNA will continue to monitor updates from Alberta Health and Government closely to ensure that the appropriate measures are in place for our registrants, employers and the public.
   

Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

To protect yourself and others:

         * stay home and away from others if sick or in isolation
         * wash hands often, using soap and water for at least twenty seconds
         * cover coughs and sneezes
         * avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
         * avoid travel outside Canada 
         * Self-isolate for 14 days if returning from travel outside Canada, or were exposed to COVID-19


Alberta Health Advises: If you have symptoms, like a dry cough, fever, fatigue or difficulty breathing:

        * stay home - do not go to an ER or clinic
        * take the COVID-19 self-assessment
        * call Health Link 811 for instructions and testing


Thank you

We are monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak very carefully and we will keep stakeholders informed as the situation evolves. We thank you for your understanding as we work to fulfill our public protection mandate during these unprecedented times. 


Telephone: 780.434.7666               Toll Free: 1.877.234.7666                  Email: crpna@crpna.ab.ca