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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.

GO!Start: September Length: 10 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Child and Youth Care Worker Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade12academicEnglish(minimum65%)orequivalentbasedon EnglishassessmentarrangedbyAdmissions • Applicantsmustbeoutofhighschoolatleastoneyearbefore applying to this program • Two completed reference forms, one personal and one from an employer • APoliceRecordsCheck(VulnerablePersons)withnofindingsofguilt • Applicantinterview• Aminimumof250hourspaidworkorvolunteerexperiencewithyouth ages 8-18 • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • StandardfirstaidcertificatefromarecognizedFirstAid/CPRtrainer • Completionofaprogramquestionnaire • Resumé NOTE: University credits in psychology and sociology or post-secondary diplomas or degrees will enhance your application.UptodateHepatitisBimmunizationsare recommended.

Child and Youth Care Worker

GO!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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ThiscomprehensiveLevelIIprogramwillprepareyoutobeanimportantmemberofthedentalteamutilizingyourskillstoprovideknowledgeableandefficientdentalcaretopatientswithavarietyofdentalprocedures(i.e.restorative,oralsurgery,orthodontic,endodontic,preventativeandlaboratory).ItishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantstotheDentalAssistingprogramobserveinageneralpracticedentalofficeforatleastonedaypriortoattendingthiscourse.

Otherdentalcoursesforpeoplecurrentlyworkinginthefieldareofferedonanongoingbasis via distance delivery. Start: September 2014 Length: 14 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued:Diploma,DentalAssistantLevelII Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • AcademicGrade12English(minimum65%)andacademicGrade11 or12biology(minimum65%) • Typing skills, working knowledge of a keyboard • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • AstandardfirstaidcertificatefromarecognizedFirstAid/CPRtrainer • CompletedImmunizationVerificationform • Resumé GO!

Dental Assisting

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Graduate opportunities for each program areidentifiedwiththeGO!icon.

Workinprivatedentaloffices,provincialdentaloffices,hospitals, dental assisting schools, dental schools.

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Early Childhood Care and Education

Intheseearlychildhoodprogramsyouwillexploretheory and gain practice necessary to contribute positively in the lives of children andfamilies.Youwillexperiencecurrentandemergingmodelsofearlychildhood 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• Grade12academicEnglish(minimumof65%) • ApplicantsmusthaveacademicorgeneralGrade11or12math andscienceataminimum60% • Twolettersofreference,onepersonalandonefromanemployer • PoliceRecordsCheck(VulnerablePersons)withnofindingsofguilt • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • StandardFirstAidcertificatefromarecognizedFirstAid/CPRtrainer • Applicantsmustcomplete40hoursofvolunteerorpaidworkatalicensedchild care centre prior to program start date • Resumé

This program gives you knowledge and skills in Human Services in general,andinthefieldofintellectualdisabilityinparticular.Graduatescontribute to the enhancement of services provincially and nationally. Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade12academicEnglish(minimumof65%) • Writtenverificationofaminimumof50hoursofpaidorvolunteerexperience, preferably within the last three years, with individuals who are labeled with an intellectualdisability.Foralistofacceptablesites,visithollandcollege.com. • Threecompletedreferencesforms,onefromsomeoneinthefieldofintellectual disability with whom you have worked, one from an employer or supervisor withwhomyouhaveworked,andonefromsomeoneinthefieldof Human Services • APoliceRecordsCheck(VulnerablePersons)withnofindingsofguilt • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • AstandardfirstaidcertificatefromarecognizedFirstAid/CPRtrainer • Resumé

Human Services

Start: September Length: 2 years Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued:Diploma,CommunityLivingWorkerII

GO! 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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Early Childhood Assistant

Start: September Length: 10 months Location: PWC**Part-time/blendedstudymaybeavailable.Contactfacultyformoreinformation.

Credential: Certificate,EarlyChildhoodAssistant(ThisisYearOne oftheEarlyChildhoodEducatorDiplomaprogram)

This program provides you with the foundation for effective early childhoodpractice.Emphasisisplacedoncommunication,childdevelopment, and the importance of a well-designed, inclusive learning environment.

Early Childhood Educator

Start: September Length: 2 years Location: PWCCredential: Diploma,EarlyChildhoodEducator

InYearTwoofthisprogram,youwilldeepenyourexperienceandknowledge.Youwilllearntoreflectandrespondeffectively,particularly to more sensitive and challenging aspects related to early childhood.

Medical Support ServicesChoose your profile! Chooseacourseofstudyinfourprofileareas:Medical

Secretary, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Clerk, or Medical

Secretary Transcriptionist.TheMedicalSecretaryprofileprepares you to work as a secretary in a variety of health care environments.TheHealthUnitCoordinatorprofilepreparesyou to work as a ward clerk or unit secretary in hospitals and otherhealthcarefacilities.TheMedicalClerkprofiletrainsyoutoperformgeneralofficeduties,scheduling,documentprocessing, and front-line reception. The Medical Secretarial Transcriptionistprofilepreparesyoutoworkasamedicalsecretary for allied health and medical consultants who need to prepare a variety of medical documentation.

Start: September Length:Upto16months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued: Diploma, Medical Secretary; Certificate,HealthUnitCoordinator;Certificate,MedicalClerk;orCertificate,MedicalSecretaryTranscriptionist. Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Resumé

NOTE:AnEnglishgrammarcourseandakeyboardingcoursewithover25wpmareconsideredassets.

GO!Workinmedicalclinicsandfamilyphysicianoffices,physicians’anddentists’offices,hospitalsandnursinghomes,veterinary clinics, federal and provincial departments, allied health training schools and colleges, insurance companies, publishers, research foundations and institutes.

Primary Care Paramedicine

Paramedicine Programs

The Primary Care Paramedicine program prepares you to be an integral part of thehealthcareteamworkinginthefieldofpre-hospitalcare.Youwillacquirebasic life support skills to assess and treat the sick and injured. Start: September Length: 10 months Location: Prince of Wales CampusCredential Issued:Certificate,PrimaryCareParamedicine Admissions Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade12academicscienceandEnglish • Grade 11 academic math • CompletedMedicalandImmunizationVerificationforms • Two completed reference forms - work related • PoliceRecordsCheck(VulnerablePersons)withnofindingsofguilt • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • StandardfirstaidcertificatefromarecognizedFirstAid/CPRtrainer • AValidClass4driver’slicense • Resumé NOTE:Experienceinhealthcareorrelatedfieldwouldbeanasset

GO!Workinindustrialfirstaid, recreation and sports facilities, emergency medical education, medical supply sales, emergency departments.

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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 criticalandsounddecisions,confidencetomanageavarietyof 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 ACPstudiesinadistancedeliveryformat.Formore informationvisithollandcollege.com/acpdl. Start: SeptemberLength:upto36monthsLocation: PrinceofWalesCampus,WebBased,OJTSites Cred.: Diploma, Advanced Care Paramedicine

Admission Requirements • Graduation from an accredited Primary Care Paramedicine (LevelOne)programorequivalent• BeactivelyworkinginthePCPscopeofpractice (requirementforACPDistributedLearningapplicants) • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade12academicscienceandEnglish • Grade 11 academic math • PoliceRecordsCheck(VulnerablePersons)withnofindings 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 • CompletedMedicalandImmunizationVerificationforms • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • Standardfirstaidcertificatefromarecognized FirstAid/CPRtrainer • ValidClass4driver’slicense • ResuméNOTE:IfyouholdacurrentPCPlicenseandhavefouryearsofworkexperienceasaPCPbutdonotmeettheacademicentrancerequirements, you may apply to the program as a mature student. Applicants accepted under the mature student clause will be accepted on probationary status.

GO!Workingroundambulance,industrialfirstaid,recreation and sports facilities, emergency medical education, medical supply sales, emergency departments, air ambulance, communication centres.

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Practical Nursing

Enterthehealthcarefieldasapracticalnurse.Mostoftheprogramisablendoftheoryandclinicalpractice.Learningis 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 Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Grade12academicEnglish(minimum70%),Grade11or12 academicbiology(minimum70%),andGrade11academicmath (minimum65%) • Validdriver’slicense • PoliceRecordsCheck(VulnerablePersons)withnofindings of guilt • Twocompletedreferenceformsfromemployers • CompletedMedicalandImmunizationVerificationforms • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • StandardfirstaidcertificatefromarecognizedFirstAid/ CPRtrainer • Resumé

NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who have completed universitylevelintroductorycoursesinEnglish,biologyorpsychology and to those who have completed academic Grade 11 or 12 chemistry.

GO!Work in long-term care, nursing homes, and community carefacilities,inhomecare,hospitals,physician’soffices.

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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 programyouwillbeabletoutilizeyourcommunicationskillsandclinicalexperienceto assist clients with their personal and physical needs in a variety of settings.

Start: October Length:7months Locations: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued:Certificate,ResidentCareWorker

Admission Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level • Two completed reference forms from recent employers • PoliceRecordsCheck(VulnerablePersons)withnofindingsofguilt• Writtenverificationof40volunteerorpaidhours,preferablywithinthelast5years, in a long term care, mental health or other suitable facility that addresses special client care needs • CurrentCPR-BasicrescuerLevelC • StandardfirstaidcertificatefromarecognizedFirstAid/CPRtrainer • CompletedMedicalExamandImmunizationVerificationforms• Validdriver’slicense• Resumé

NOTE:PreferencewillbegiventoapplicantswithacademicGrade12English.

GO!Work in long-term care facilities, home support services, and mental health facilities, be self-employed.

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Not quite ready for the program you want?

Get up to speed in the College Foundation program!

AccreditedprogramsarerecognizedacrossCanadaashavingmetnationalacademicstandards.Ifyouareplanningto 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.

AccreditationThisprogramoffersyoutheopportunitytoexplorecareers,toen-hance and build on essential skills, and to prepare yourself for further post-secondarypursuits.Ifyouareunsureaboutyourcareerinterests,needspecificexperiencestomakesurethatyourcareerchoiceisrightforyou,don’thavethenecessaryqualificationsorrequirehighermarkincoresubjectsforacceptanceintoaprogram,orwouldbenefitfromapreparatoryyearforbuildingskillsandexperiencesandparticipatingin a college environment, this is the program for you.

Start: September & October Length: 9 months Location: Prince of Wales Campus Credential Issued:Certificate,CollegeFoundation

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at academic or general level • ResuméNOTE: An interview will be required to determine student goals and develop an individual program schedule.

Programs that offer a distance education option give students who cannot attend classes on campus the opportunity to continue their education viatheInternet,off-siteatyourhomeoroffice,orbya combination of delivery methods such as a blend of classroomtimeandonlinelearning.Ifyouareunabletorelocate to attend classes or are working full time but would still like to upgrade your skills, these programs may be just what you need.

Distance Education

Degree Pathways:

A great blend of college

and university

Degree pathways such as articulation agreements and transfer credits give you theopportunitytobeginyourstudiesatoneinstitutionandfinishatanother.HollandCollegehasmorethan150agreementswithuniversitiesandother 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 agreementsthatcanleadtocertifications.

Onthejobtrainingandinternshipsgiveyoutheopportunitytoexperiencerealdaytoday 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 theirOJTorinternshiprequirementsinordertograduate.

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Prince of Wales Campus

LocatedindowntownCharlottetown,thePrinceofWalesCampus is home to most of the college’s programs. The campus includes the Charlottetown Centre, the School of PerformingArts,theCentreforCommunityEngagement,andthenew$17millionCentreforAppliedScienceandTechnology. The college’s residence, Glendenning Hall, is also located on the Prince of Wales Campus.

For more information, contact:

Admissions - Holland College140 Weymouth StreetCharlottetown,PEC1A 4Z1

TollFree:1-800-446-5265Tel:(902)629-4217E-mail:info@hollandcollege.com

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