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March 13, 2024

Access to Practical Nursing Diploma

The Access to Practical Nursing (APN) program is designed to build on the Health Care Assistant Certificate (HCA). Students who complete or hold an HCA certificate* may complete the APN program in 16 months rather than the direct entry Practical Nursing (PN) program which is 22 months. The APN program prepares graduates to provide professional nursing care to individuals…

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March 13, 2024

Pre-Medicine Certificate

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Social Sciences Certificate

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Social Services Worker Diploma (CIP 44.0000)

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Indigenous Human Service Worker Certificate

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Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions Advanced Certificate

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Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program

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Practical Nursing Diploma (CIP 51.3901)

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Health Care Assistant Certificate (CIP 51.3902)

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Associate of Arts Degree (Health Studies) (CIP 51.0000)

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