NORTHWOOD CAREER COLLEGE
BECOME THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL YOU ALWAYS KNEW YOU COULD BE
As the population ages, the demand for healthcare services is increasing, making it an ideal time to pursue a career as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) in Nova Scotia.
Learn the skills to become a provincially certified CCA with Northwood Career College and you will be trained on how to provide long-term care assistance to the aging community and become a competent and compassionate care worker.
CCA COURSE STRUCTURE
The NCC CCA Program is made up of the following:
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11 CCA courses ​
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Integrative Skills ​
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Simulations​
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Practicum: Clinical and Mentorship placements (204 hours)​​
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External Certificates
THE HIGHLIGHTS
Start Date
Summer 2025
Length of Program
6 months
Credential
Certificate
You may also be eligible for a 100% tuition Nova Scotia Government grant when you begin your program.
WHY CHOOSE NCC?
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You benefit from our hands-on approach to learning with mentorship and skills placements.
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You learn the latest practices and standards of care. NCC works in partnership with healthcare stakeholders and the provincial government in implementing the provincial curriculum standards for Continuing Care Assistant education.
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Students seeking employment will have access to our HR Recruiters for positions once they have successfully completed their clinical skills placement and their first mentorship placement.
You will receive the necessary theory and hands-on training to prepare you for this in-demand career.
Contact Us
Address
130 Eileen Stubbs Ave. Suite 1 South Dartmouth NS B3B 2C4
Canada
Contact
+1 (902) 454-8311
NCC Administration
Surrya Anjum, Program Director
Cheryl King, Program Manager
Margaret Leveck, Primary CCA Instructor
Suzanne Switzer, Administrative Assistant