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Health and Community Studies Advanced Care Paramedicine students participate in two
hospital clinical rotations and one on-the-job placement,
Preventing illness and injury, promoting wellness, and should budget for this expense. Sites maybe located
providing quality childcare and responding to the off-Island resulting in additional travel and/or
emotional and physical needs of people within our accommodation costs.
communities are issues of concern to all Canadians.
Now more than ever, our society requires a specialized Students accepted to this program are required to have
and well-trained health workforce. Creating this workforce up- to-date immunizations and TB testing in order to
is the objective of the Health and Community Studies be permitted to study in any health care setting. Please
department. complete the immunization form on the website.
Program Facts
Advanced Care Paramedicine Start Date: September
The Advanced Care Paramedicine program prepares primary Length: 13 months
care paramedic learners with an advanced scope of practice Location: Prince of Wales Campus
to meet the needs of the health care system throughout Credential Issued: Diploma
Canada. The health care system is in constant change in Graduate Opportunities
the delivery and care of the patient and the paramedical • Ground Ambulance
field as a profession is constantly in growth. More is being • Industrial First Aid
required and expected of the advanced care paramedic. • Recreation and sports facilities
This program addresses not only the operational/ • Emergency medical education
procedural skills but the skills required to make critical • Medical supply sales
and sound decisions, confidence to manage a variety of • Emergency departments
situations, effective verbal and written communications • Air ambulance
skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills and to make • Communication centres
healthy lifestyle decisions to maintain well being.
If you have any questions concerning the
The Advanced Care Paramedicine program delivered by Paramedicine program, contact:
Holland College is accredited by the Canadian Medical E-mail: paramedicine@hollandcollege.com
Association (CMA). The CMA believes that relevant
educational preparation is critical to ensuring competent
health professionals who can contribute to effective and Advanced Care Paramedicine
safe patient care as a member of the health care team. Distributed Learning
CMA accreditation signifies that the Advanced Care
Paramedicine program has met national standards and The Advanced Care Paramedicine Distributed Learning
that the education provided is relevant to current clinical program prepares primary care paramedic learners with
practice. Ensuring that paramedics have the required an advanced scope of practice to meet the needs of
competencies for entry to practice is an important the health care system throughout Canada. The
contribution to Canada’s health human resources. distributed learning model will offer the practicing pri-
Visit www.cma.ca/accredit for more information. mary care trained paramedic the option of completing
most of their ACP studies in a distance delivery format. The health
care system is in constant change to provide ever efficient and
better services to the patient. The Paramedical field as a
profession is constantly in growth. More is being required and
expected of the advanced care paramedic and there exists a
growing need to offer practicing Primary paramedics an avenue to
upgrade their skills while keeping them in the workforce. This
program will employ a blend of teaching methodologies to address
not only the operational/procedural skills but 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.
The first two program years the student will complete five
semesters of internet accessable learning modules via the
Holland college Learning Management System portal SAM. Each
semester will be followed by a two-week on-site block to focus
on skill objectives pertinent to the preceding semester of study.
Within the final year of the program, the student will complete
prescribed clinical hospital and ambulance rotations shifts to gain
experience that will confirm their readiness to perform as an
advanced care paramedic.
Advanced care paramedicine students participate in two hospital
clinical rotations and one on-the-job placement.
The Advanced Care Paramedic Distributed Learning program
delivered by Holland College is accredited by the Canadian
Medical Association (CMA).
The CMA believes that relevant educational preparation is critical
to ensuring competent health professionals who can contribute
to effective and safe patient care as a member of the health care
team. CMA accreditation signifies that the Advanced Care
Paramedicine program has met national standards and that the
education provided is relevant to current clinical practice.
Ensuring that Paramedics have the required competencies for entry
to practice is an important contribution to Canada’s health human
resources. Visit www.cma.ca/accredit for more information.
Students accepted to this program are required to have up-to-date
immunizations and TB testing in order to be permitted to study in
any health care setting. Please complete the immunization form
found on the website.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: Up to 36 months
Location: Distance Education
Credential Issued: Diploma
Graduate Opportunities
• Ground ambulance • Medical supply sales
• Industrial First Aid • Emergency departments
• Recreation and sports facilities • Air ambulance
• Emergency medical education • Communication centres

If you have any questions concerning the Paramedicine -

Advanced Care program, contact:
E-mail: paramedicine@hollandcollege.com

Primary Care Paramedicine
The Primary Care Paramedicine program prepares learners to be
an integral part of the health care team working in the field of
pre-hospital care. Learners acquire basic life support skills to
assess and treat the sick and injured.
The Primary Care Paramedicine program delivered by
Holland College is accredited by the Canadian Medical
Association (CMA).
The CMA believes that relevant educational preparation is
critical to ensuring competent health professionals who can
contribute to effective and safe patient care as a member of the
health care team. CMA accreditation signifies that the Primary
Care Paramedicine program has met national standards and that
the education provided is relevant to current clinical practice.
Ensuring that Paramedics have the required competencies for
entry to practice is an important contribution to Canada’s
health human resources. Visit www.cma.ca/accredit for more
information.
Graduates from an accredited Paramedicine program will
find their credential much more widely accepted for
employment, interprovincial mobility, and future advanced
training program acceptance.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will have an
understanding of human anatomy, physiology and
pathophysiology as it relates to medical and traumatic
emergencies; perform a complete patient assessment
including physical exam and history taking; identify and
perform appropriate life support procedures; and effective
communication using oral and written methods for
documenting patient care.
This program not only addresses the operational and
procedural skills of a primary care paramedic, but also the
skills required to perform with confidence in a variety of
situations, effectively interact with others and maintain
professional decorum whether in minor or complex
situations. The program also addresses topics on physical
fitness and healthy lifestyles. Paramedics need to be
physically fit for a variety of employment opportunities.
Primary care paramedicine students participate in one
hospital clinical placement and two on-the-job placements
(the first ambulance observation and the second ambulance
practicum) and should budget for this expense. Sites may be
located off-Island resulting in additional travel and/or
accommodation costs.
Students accepted to this program are required to have
up-to-date immunizations and TB testing in order to be
permitted to study in any health care setting. Please
complete the immunization form found on the website.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 10 months
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Certificate
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Graduate Opportunities
• Ambulance • Emergency medical education
• Industrial first aid • Medical supply sales
• Recreation and sports • Emergency departments
facilities
If you have any questions concerning the Paramedicine
program, contact: E-mail: paramedicine@hollandcollege.com
Child and Youth Care Worker
If you have always had a passion for youth and youth issues, Holland
College offers a meaningful and challenging opportunity to convert
this passion into a rewarding career. An intensive, professional-level
program, the Child and Youth Care Worker program offers students
skills-oriented training to equip them to help children and
adolescents and their families to help them with personal and
daily living problems.
Many young people are burdened with neglect, abuse, emotional
distress, family dysfunction, and failure in many domains of their
life. These burdens are displayed in social, emotional or behavioural
problems surfacing in the family, the classroom and the community.
The trained youth worker works with the youth and their family by
means of a supportive relationship to overcome these difficulties
and obtain a more satisfying level of functioning and personal
competence.
This accelerated program is designed to prepare the motivated and
mature individual for a career working with a wide range of troubled
youth. The youth worker is educated to recognize and address the
social and emotional needs of children and adolescents and is also
concerned with the total individual, his/her family, education and
rehabilitation. A strength-based philosophy committed to creating
competence in youth is the cornerstone of the program curriculum.
On-the-job training is a major component in the education of the
Youth Worker student. It provides concentrated practice and
supervision in which the learner can develop and learn the essential
practical skills for helping children and youth.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 10 months
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Child and Youth Care Worker
Graduate Opportunities
Youth workers provide a wide range of support services to children
and their families in a variety of settings. Employment opportunities
exist within the following settings:
• Government or private agencies
• Crisis assessment centres
• Young offender facilities
• Residential treatment programs
• Group homes
• Schools
• Day programs
• Various community-based, youth-oriented programs
• Family preservation programs
If you have any questions concerning the Child and Youth Care
Worker program, contact:
E-mail: mmcusack@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9576
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program is a comprehensive Level II
program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation
for the Canadian Dental Association. The dental assistant
is an important member of the dental team, utilizing
skills to provide knowledgeable and efficient dental care
to patients in a variety of dental procedures
(i.e. restorative, oral surgery, orthodontic, endodontic,
preventative and laboratory).

Upon successful completion of this 14-month program,

students are required to obtain a license to practice prior
to performing any intra-oral skills. Graduates are eligible
to write the National Dental Assisting Board exam, but
this is not a requirement for the attainment of their
Holland College Level II Diploma. It may be criteria for
licensure in some provinces, and individuals are
responsible for contacting the provincial licensing body
of the province in which they will be employed to
determine specific provincial licensure requirements.

The Level II Dental Assisting program encompasses

chair-side dental assisting skills with licensable intra-
oral clinical procedures (i.e. application of dental dams,
liners and varnishes, matrix retainers, fluoride, exposing
radiographs, taking impressions, placing sealants,
polishing amalgam restorations and suture removal).

Related courses are offered on an ongoing basis via

Distance Delivery.

Students accepted into this program are required to have

up to date immunizations and TB testing in order to be
permitted to study in any health care setting. Please
complete the immunization form found on the website.

Program Facts
Start Date: September 2011, February 2013
Length: 14 months, including on-the-job training
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Dental Assistant Level II

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.

Graduate Opportunities
• Private dental offices
• Provincial dental offices
• Hospitals
• Dental assisting schools
• Dental schools

If you have any questions concerning the Dental

Assisting program, contact:
E-mail: dental@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9670
Health and Community Studies Office
Tel: (902) 566-9564
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Early Childhood Care

and Education
A comprehensive, nationally recognized program with
stringent quality standards, Early Childhood Care and
Education features program content based on national
guidelines for early childhood education programs.
It is widely recognized that the training of early
childhood educators is one of the most significant
indicators of the provision of quality childcare.
Learners in this program will not only have the
opportunity to study the historical roots of child care
and education and child growth and development,
but will explore the connections between these
factors. Learners will also develop an understanding
of relationships and how play and the learning
environment contribute significantly to a child’s
development. Through study and practical
application, learners will experience the thrill of
having the opportunity to make a difference in the
lives of children and their families.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Early Childhood Educator

A diploma from Holland College is recognized in the
early childhood care and education field across the
country.
Graduate Opportunities
• Early childhood centres
• Nursery schools
• Play groups
• Recreation programs
• Family resource centres
If you have any questions concerning the
Early Childhood Care and Education program,
contact one of the following:
Susan Ashley E-mail: sashley@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 629-4218
Holly Moses E-mail: hmoses@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9578
Kim Gillis E-mail: kgillis@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9524
Health and Community Studies Office
Tel: (902) 566-9564
If you have a personal or professional interest in
courses relating to early childhood, please contact the
Early Childhood Care Education program to inquire
about short-term continuing education opportunities
offered during the regular daytime program.

Human Services
The Human Services program was established in 1975 to meet the
need for trained workers in the field of disabilities. Since its
beginning, graduates have been in demand and have contributed to
the enhancement of services provincially and nationally.
Graduates of the program will have a broad knowledge base and
skills in Human Services in general, and in the field of intellectual
disability in particular.
Human Services students participate in two on-the-job placements
(one seven-week placement in first year and one nine-week
placement in second year). There are three courses (Current
Social Issues, Normal Growth & Development I and Developing &
Implementing Group Teaching Plans), which include on-Island lab
placements. Sites for the seven and nine week on-the-job training
placements may be located off-Island, resulting in additional travel
and/or accommodation costs. Students are expected to budget for
additional costs related to labs and on-the-job training placements.
Students accepted to this program are required to have up to date
immunizations and TB testing in order to be permitted to study in
any health care setting. Please complete the immunization form
found on the website.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Community Living Worker II
Graduate Opportunities
• 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 a physical
challenge, people with mental illness and seniors
• Self-employed with private families
If you have any questions concerning the Human Services
program, contact:
Twilah Stone E-mail: tstone@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9648
Jill Wakelin E-mail: kjwakelin@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9525
Amanda Rollins-Cheverie
E-mail: aerollinscheverie@hollandcollege.com Tel: (902) 566-9349
Health and Community Studies Office Tel: (902) 566-9564
On-the-Job Training
On-the-job training is a work term that gives students an opportunity
to experience real day-to-day operations in their specialty areas,
allowing them to implement the skills acquired during the program.
On-the-job training gives students the opportunity to interact with,
and learn from, staff members of the companies in which they are
placed. Students must complete on-the-job training to be eligible
for graduation.
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Resident Care Worker
This program is designed to train individuals for
employment in long-term care facilities in both
public and private sector. Students also gain an
appreciation of their role in the mental health,
home care, and with community agencies.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be
able to utilize their communication skills and clinical
experience to assist clients with their personal and
physical needs in a variety of settings.
Program Facts
Start Date: October
Length: 7 months
Location: Prince of Wales Campus, Souris, Tignish
Credential Issued: Certificate, Resident Care Worker
Graduate Opportunities
• Long-term care facilities
• Home support services
• Mental health facilities
• Acute care facilities
• Self-employment
If you have any questions concerning the
Resident Care Worker program, contact:
Denise Proud
E-mail: dproud@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9651
Degree Pathways
Graduates of the Child and Youth Care Worker, Early Childhood Care
and Education, Human Services, and Practical Nursing programs can
take advantage of further educational opportunities through our degree
pathways agreements with other institutions. If you’re interested in
pursuing your studies somewhere else, Holland College has agreements
in place with more than 100 universities and colleges across Canada,
the U.S., and overseas. Please check the website for more details.
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Practical Nursing College Foundation Program

This two-year diploma program is delivered in four
semesters. Semester one is primarily theory based. The
remainder of the program is a blend of both theory and
clinical practice. Learning is enhanced with simulated
practice in a laboratory setting with opportunity to
develop and demonstrate skills necessary for the
clinical setting.
At the end of the two-year program, students will have an
opportunity to complete 160 hours of practicum in a
clinical site with a licensed practical nurse as a
preceptor. This aspect of the program is designed to
enhance entry-level skills and prepare the graduate for
successful adaptation to the workplace. Graduates of this
program are eligible to write the national
examination (CPNE). The successful completion of this
exam will qualify him/her as a licensed practical nurse.
The mission statement of the Practical Nursing program is:
To prepare practical nurses, grounded in the principles of
primary health care, to be effective professionals within a
multidisciplinary health care team.
Students accepted to this program are required to have
up to date immunizations and TB testing in order to be
permitted to study in any health care setting. Please
complete the immunization form found on our website.
Practical Nursing students must have access to a vehicle
for some clinical experiences.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Practical Nurse
Graduate Opportunities
• Long-term care
• Nursing homes
• Community care
This program offers students the opportunity to explore
careers, to enhance and build on essential skills, and to
prepare themselves for further post-secondary pursuits. In
addition to the eight core courses in the College Foundation
program, students will have the opportunity to select two
elective courses in various fields of study. Electives may be
selected from academic upgrading, university, or other
Holland College programs. Completed electives that meet
Holland College program requirements will be transferrable to
that specific program as transfer credits.
College Foundation electives can be taken from the
following programs:
• Business Administration
• Business Information Systems Development
• Computer Information Systems
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting
• Early Childhood Care and Education
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Journalism
• Medical Support Services
• Primary Care Paramedicine
• Practical Nursing
• Retail Business Management
• Sport and Leisure Management
The program is designed for students who may:
• Be unsure of career interests
• Need specific experiences to ensure career choice is right
for them
• Not possess the necessary qualifications for their career
choice
• Require higher marks in core subjects
• Benefit from a preparatory year for building skills and
experiences and participating in a college environment
• Need more experience in Canadian post-secondary
education
• Have been out of school for some time

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• Home care
• Hospitals
• Physicians’ offices Program Facts
Start Date: September
If you have any questions concerning the Practical Length: 9 months

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Nursing program, contact: Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Rachel Matheson E-mail: rmatheson@hollandcollege.com Credential Issued: Certificate, College Foundation
Tel: (902) 629-4232
Paula Gauthier E-mail: pgauthier@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 629-4208
Christine Lougheed Bambrick
E-mail: cjlougheedbambrick@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9581
Health and Community Studies office For more information, contact:
Tel: (902) 566-9564 Admissions Toll Free: 1-800-446-5265
Holland College Tel: (902) 629-4217
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