Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Education in Ontario is delivered by a consortium of nine universities under COUPN (Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing). For details contact one of the consortium universities directly.
A registered nurse with advanced education, skills, and extended class (EC) registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
NP-PHC have the independent authority to perform additional controlled acts including: diagnosing of common diseases, prescribing & administration of certain treatments and medications, and ordering basic diagnostic tests (i.e., lab tests and x-rays)
This also includes health promotion, disease prevention and wellness care for families, individuals, and communities
Nurse practitioners practice in various clinical settings in Ontario
Below you will find the link to audiofiles providing you with information about various NPs practices and their collaboration network.