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An intensive, professional level program, the Child and Youth Care Worker program offers students skills-oriented training to equip them to help children, adolescents and their families cope with personal and daily living problems.
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Start: September Length: 10 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Child and Youth Care Worker
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Work in government or private agencies; crisis assessment centres; young offender facilities; residential treatment programs; group homes; schools; day programs; various community-based, youth-oriented programs; and family preservation programs.
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Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade 12 academic English (minimum 65%) or equivalent based on English assessment arranged by Admissions • Applicants must be out of high school at least one year before applying to this program • Two completed reference forms, one personal and one from an employer • A Police Records Check (Vulnerable Persons) with no findings of guilt • Applicant interview • A minimum of 250 hours paid work or volunteer experience with youth ages 8-18 • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • Standard first aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR trainer • Completion of a program questionnaire • Resumé
NOTE: University credits in psychology and sociology or post-secondary diplomas or degrees will enhance your application. Up to date Hepatitis B immunizations are recommended.
Dental Assisting This comprehensive Level II program will prepare you to be an important member of the dental team utilizing your skills to provide knowledgeable and efficient dental care to patients with a variety of dental procedures (i.e. restorative, oral surgery, orthodontic, endodontic, preventative and laboratory). It is highly recommended that applicants to the Dental Assisting program observe in a general practice dental office for at least one day prior to attending this course. Other dental courses for people currently working in the field are offered on an ongoing basis via distance delivery. Start: September 2014 Length: 14 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Dental Assistant Level II Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Academic Grade 12 English (minimum 65%) and academic Grade 11 or 12 biology (minimum 65%) • Typing skills, working knowledge of a keyboard • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • A standard first aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR trainer • Completed Immunization Verification form hollandcollege.com/dentasst • Resumé
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Work in private dental offices, provincial dental offices, hospitals, dental assisting schools, dental schools.
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Early Childhood Care and Education In these early childhood programs you will explore theory and gain practice necessary to contribute positively in the lives of children and families. You will experience current and emerging models of early childhood in an interactive classroom environment focusing on child development, play, and responsive, relationship-centered practice. Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level, preference will be given to those applicants with academic credits • Grade 12 academic English (minimum of 65%) • Applicants must have academic or general Grade 11 or 12 math and science at a minimum 60% • Two letters of reference, one personal and one from an employer • Police Records Check (Vulnerable Persons) with no findings of guilt • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • Standard First Aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR trainer • Applicants must complete 40 hours of volunteer or paid work at a licensed child care centre prior to program start date • Resumé
Early Childhood Assistant
Start: September Length: 10 months Location: PWC* *Part-time/blended study may be available. Contact faculty for more information.
Credential: Certificate, Early Childhood Assistant (This is Year One of the Early Childhood Educator Diploma program) This program provides you with the foundation for effective early childhood practice. Emphasis is placed on communication, child development, and the importance of a well-designed, inclusive learning environment.
Early Childhood Educator
Start: September Length: 2 years Location: PWC Credential: Diploma, Early Childhood Educator In Year Two of this program, you will deepen your experience and knowledge. You will learn to reflect and respond effectively, particularly to more sensitive and challenging aspects related to early childhood.
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Human Services This program gives you knowledge and skills in Human Services in general, and in the field of intellectual disability in particular. Graduates contribute to the enhancement of services provincially and nationally. Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade 12 academic English (minimum of 65%) • Written verification of a minimum of 50 hours of paid or volunteer experience, preferably within the last three years, with individuals who are labeled with an intellectual disability. For a list of acceptable sites, visit hollandcollege.com. • Three completed references forms, one from someone in the field of intellectual disability with whom you have worked, one from an employer or supervisor with whom you have worked, and one from someone in the field of Human Services • A Police Records Check (Vulnerable Persons) with no findings of guilt • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • A standard first aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR trainer • Resumé
Start: September Length: 2 years Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Community Living Worker II
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Work in government and private agencies including residential settings, educational settings, preschool programs, employment programs and community-support programs; related areas such as services for people who have physical challenges, people with mental illness, and seniors; be self-employed, working with families.
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Choose your profile! Choose a course of study in four profile areas: Medical Secretary, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Clerk, or Medical Secretary Transcriptionist. The Medical Secretary profile prepares you to work as a secretary in a variety of health care environments. The Health Unit Coordinator profile prepares you to work as a ward clerk or unit secretary in hospitals and other health care facilities. The Medical Clerk profile trains you to perform general office duties, scheduling, document processing, and front-line reception. The Medical Secretarial Transcriptionist profile prepares you to work as a medical secretary for allied health and medical consultants who need to prepare a variety of medical documentation.
NOTE: An English grammar course and a keyboarding course with over 25 wpm are considered assets.
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Work in medical clinics and family physician offices, physicians’ and dentists’ offices, hospitals and nursing homes, veterinary clinics, federal and provincial departments, allied health training schools and colleges, insurance companies, publishers, research foundations and institutes.
Start: September Length: Up to 16 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Medical Secretary; Certificate, Health Unit Coordinator; Certificate, Medical Clerk; or Certificate, Medical Secretary Transcriptionist. Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Resumé
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Paramedicine Programs Primary Care Paramedicine The Primary Care Paramedicine program prepares you to be an integral part of the health care team working in the field of pre-hospital care. You will acquire basic life support skills to assess and treat the sick and injured. Start: September Length: 10 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Certificate, Primary Care Paramedicine
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Work in industrial first aid, recreation and sports facilities, emergency medical education, medical supply sales, emergency departments.
Admissions Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade 12 academic science and English • Grade 11 academic math • Completed Medical and Immunization Verification forms • Two completed reference forms - work related • Police Records Check (Vulnerable Persons) with no findings of guilt • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • Standard first aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR trainer • A Valid Class 4 driver’s license • Resumé NOTE: Experience in health care or related field would be an asset
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Advanced Care Paramedicine The Advanced Care Paramedicine program prepares Primary Care Paramedics with an advanced scope of practice to meet the needs of the health care system throughout Canada. This program addresses the operational and procedural skills, as well as the skills required to make critical and sound decisions, confidence to manage a variety of situations, effective verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills and to make healthy lifestyle decisions to maintain well being. Start: September Length: 13 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Advanced Care Paramedicine This program is also offered through a distributed learning model, giving practicing Primary Care Paramedics the option of completing most of their ACP studies in a distance delivery format. For more information visit hollandcollege.com/acpdl. Start: September Length: up to 36 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus, Web Based, OJT Sites Cred.: Diploma, Advanced Care Paramedicine
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• Graduation from an accredited Primary Care Paramedicine
(Level One) program or equivalent • Be actively working in the PCP scope of practice (requirement for ACP Distributed Learning applicants) • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade 12 academic science and English • Grade 11 academic math • Police Records Check (Vulnerable Persons) with no findings of guilt • Three completed reference forms, one from an ambulance service medical director or manager, one from a direct supervisor, and one from a non-relative • Completed Medical and Immunization Verification forms • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • Standard first aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR trainer • Valid Class 4 driver’s license • Resumé
NOTE: If you hold a current PCP license and have four years of work experience as a PCP but do not meet the academic entrance requirements, you may apply to the program as a mature student. Applicants accepted under the mature student clause will be accepted on probationary status.
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Work in ground ambulance, industrial first aid, recreation and sports facilities, emergency medical education, medical supply sales, emergency departments, air ambulance, communication centres.
Practical Nursing Enter the healthcare field as a practical nurse. Most of the program is a blend of theory and clinical practice. Learning is enhanced with practice in a laboratory setting, giving you the opportunity to develop the necessary skills for the clinical setting. Start: September Length: 2 years Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Practical Nurse
NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who have completed university level introductory courses in English, biology or psychology and to those who have completed academic Grade 11 or 12 chemistry.
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Work in long-term care, nursing homes, and community care facilities, in home care, hospitals, physician’s offices.
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Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade 12 academic English (minimum 70%), Grade 11 or 12 academic biology (minimum 70%), and Grade 11 academic math (minimum 65%) • Valid driver’s license • Police Records Check (Vulnerable Persons) with no findings of guilt • Two completed reference forms from employers • Completed Medical and Immunization Verification forms • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • Standard first aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/ CPR trainer • Resumé
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Resident Care Worker Train for employment in long-term care facilities in the public and private sectors. You will gain an appreciation of the resident care worker’s role in mental health facilities, home care, and with community agencies. Upon completion of the program you will be able to utilize your communication skills and clinical experience to assist clients with their personal and physical needs in a variety of settings. Start: October Length: 7 months Locations: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Certificate, Resident Care Worker
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Work in long-term care facilities, home support services, and mental health facilities, be self-employed.
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Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Two completed reference forms from recent employers • Police Records Check (Vulnerable Persons) with no findings of guilt • Written verification of 40 volunteer or paid hours, preferably within the last 5 years, in a long term care, mental health or other suitable facility that addresses special client care needs • Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C • Standard first aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR trainer • Completed Medical Exam and Immunization Verification forms • Valid driver’s license • Resumé
NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants with academic Grade 12 English.
Not quite ready for the program you want? Get up to speed in the College Foundation program! This program offers you the opportunity to explore careers, to enhance and build on essential skills, and to prepare yourself for further post-secondary pursuits. If you are unsure about your career interests, need specific experiences to make sure that your career choice is right for you, don’t have the necessary qualifications or require higher mark in core subjects for acceptance into a program, or would benefit from a preparatory year for building skills and experiences and participating in a college environment, this is the program for you. Start: September & October Length: 9 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Certificate, College Foundation Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at academic or general level • Resumé
NOTE: An interview will be required to determine student goals and develop an individual program schedule.
Accreditation Accredited programs are recognized across Canada as having met national academic standards. If you are planning to work elsewhere in Canada, a diploma from a nationally accredited program will ensure that you receive full credit for your training regardless of where you settle.
Distance Education Programs that offer a distance education option give students who cannot attend classes on campus the opportunity to continue their education via the Internet, off-site at your home or office, or by a combination of delivery methods such as a blend of classroom time and online learning. If you are unable to relocate to attend classes or are working full time but would still like to upgrade your skills, these programs may be just what you need.
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Degree Pathways: A great blend of college and university Degree pathways such as articulation agreements and transfer credits give you the opportunity to begin your studies at one institution and finish at another. Holland College has more than 150 agreements with universities and other post-secondary institutions across Canada, in the U.S. and overseas. There are a variety of joint applied degree programs and 2+2 programs that enable you to earn a university degree in as little as two years after you have your Holland College diploma, along with other agreements that can lead to certifications.
On The Job Training On the job training and internships give you the opportunity to experience real day to day operations in your area of study. You get to use the skills and knowledge that you’ve acquired, and to interact with staff members on the work site. Students must complete their OJT or internship requirements in order to graduate.
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Prince of Wales Campus Located in downtown Charlottetown, the Prince of Wales Campus is home to most of the college’s programs. The campus includes the Charlottetown Centre, the School of Performing Arts, the Centre for Community Engagement, and the new $17 million Centre for Applied Science and Technology. The college’s residence, Glendenning Hall, is also located on the Prince of Wales Campus.
For more information, contact: Admissions - Holland College 140 Weymouth Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1 Toll Free: 1-800-446-5265 Tel: (902) 629-4217 E-mail: info@hollandcollege.com
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