Diplomas and Certificates

PART-TIME, IN-CLASS PROGRAMS:

Study part time and earn credits toward a Loyalist Diploma or Certificate. At Loyalist we are committed to providing you with a full range of learning opportunities. Whether you are a high school student looking for a post-secondary education that will help you successfully launch your career, or are currently in the workforce and looking to enhance your career opportunities we have the options for you.

Programs offered at the Bancroft Campus include:

SSW Institute
Paramedic
Personal Support Worker(PSW)
Bridging Program for HCA's to PSW by Correspondance
Practical Nursing
E-Lab @ Loyalist College

Note: The presentation of any course is contingent on the number of registrants and funding required to run the course.

Financial Assistance

Available from sources including Ontario Special Bursary, Part-time Student Loan and/or Canada Study Grant, First Nations Education Departments, and Skills Canada. Please call to find out if you qualify.

Refund Policy

Part-time post-secondary programs at the Bancroft policy: A full refund with a $20 Admin fee per course up to a maximum of $100.00, providing the request to withdraw is made prior to the begining of the second day of class.  Refunds will be made by cheque and will take approximately 4-6 weeks to process.

Mature Student

Applicants who are 19 years of age as of the first day of classes in the year of admission, and who do not have OSSD or OSSGD standing, are considered as mature applicants. Such applicants must complete the required subjects for admission. If they lack the required subjects, they may be requested to write a diagnostic test. Mature applicants are treated on an individual basis.

Official Tax Receipts

A official tax receipt can be printed from the student banner system.

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SSW Winter Institute

A minimum passing grade of 60% must be obtained in each course to receive this diploma.

COURSE SCHEDULE

PSYC 2001 1422 - Applied Psychology - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $325.55
COMM 1011 1423 - Communications 2 - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $342.32
SOCI 1005 1625 - Contemporary Social Problems - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $342.32
FALP 8002 1624 - Group Learning & Team Development - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $308.78/60+ $211.34
FALP 8003 2872 - Counselling Adult Learners - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $308.78/60+ $211.34
FALP 8000 1420 - Intro to Adult Education- SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $308.78/60+ $211.34
FALP 8034 1681 - Portfolio Development - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $267.78/60+ $167.34
PSYC 1003 1419 - Intro to Psychology - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $308.78
SOCI 1003 1421 - Sociology & Canadian Society - SEP 10 to DEC 17 - $308.78

For more information or to register, please contact Cindy Thain at 613-332-1743 ext 232 or e-mail at cthain@loyalistc.on.ca 

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PARAMEDIC PROGRAM - Diploma

For more information please click here.

The Bancroft Campus of Loyalist College is pleased to offer the Paramedic Diploma Program. Successful completion of this program entitles students to write the provincial (A-EMCA) Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant exam provided by the Ministry of Health.

Delivery and Content:

The program is offered under the School of Continuing Education on a part-time basis. Applications are made through www.ontariocolleges.ca using program code PMED. Students who start in August of one year will graduate in June two years later. The A-EMCA (Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant) exam is offered by the Ministry of Health mid June. All classes are held at the Bancroft Campus Friday evenings, Saturdays & or Sundays (2 to 6 days per month). Schedules are made in advance by semester.

The program commences in August. The clinical portion of the program in each year is held at Peterborough Civic Hospital and Ajax Picking Hospital. The Ambulance Field Experience component will be completed at the site of the service that has been arranged between yourself and the clinical coordinator. Each student will be required to wear a all Loyalist College identification / uniforms, during Hospital Clinical and Ambulance Field Experiences. A student helmet, approved by the Ministry of Health, along with all PPE is required for the Ambulance Field Experience. These items will be distributed to students prior to the start date of Ambulance Field Experience.

The College Faculty reserves the right to scheduling as required. Scheduling changes may be required throughout the program at the Co-ordinator's discretion.

Admission Requirements:

1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (minimum of 30 credits) or an Ontario School Graduation Diploma (minimum of 27 credits) at a general or advanced level or equivalent. Grade 11 or 12 biology is required. Equivalency exam can be completed in Bancroft or by your local Community College. Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) is accepted. Please provide transcripts.

2. A copy of current and valid CPR Level 'C' and First Aid certificates.

3. A criminal record check at the time of application.

4. A detailed Resume of practical experience, if applicable. IE: applied experience and associated qualifications.

5. Students enrolled in our program must be inoculated with Hepatitis B. Tetanus, Polio & Diphtheria, vaccinations must also be current (within the last 10 years). Also proof of immunization against flu & have had chicken pox / immunization against the same.

6. Applicants will be required to complete and receive a fair rating on a Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness and Leisure Assessment (CPAFLA) test.

7. Applicants will be required to submit a valid class "G" Driver's License with photo.

NOTE:
Before taking this program, you should be aware that under the provisions of the Ambulance Act, employment as an A-EMCA is prohibited to any individual who:

For more information:
Faye Jan
613-332-1743 ex. 222
fjan@loyalistc.on.ca

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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER(PSW) - Certificate

Personal Support Worker Certificate

The Personal Support Worker program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide personal care and home management services to clients in both community and institutional settings.  Students provide supportive care to clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges.
This three-semester program is designed to meet the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities' new program standards for Personal Support Workers.  Students will complete 704 hours of instruction including theory, laboratory practice and placement.  This program provides supervised placement, followed by a consolidation placement in a nursing home and in-home agency.
A minimum passing grade of 65% must be obtained in each course and successful completion of First Aid/CPR Level 'C' to recieve this diploma.

Certificate requires seccuessful completion of the following 10 courses:
                PSWT 1005           Role of the PSW
                COMM 1028          Workplace English
                PSWT 1004           Safe & Comfortable Environment
                PSWL 1000           Lab 1
                PSWL 1001           Lab 2
                PSWT 1003           Human Body in Health and Illness
                PSWT 1006           PSW Integrative Theory
                PSWP 1003          PSW Practicum 1
                PSWP 1004          PSW Practicum 2
                PSWP 1005          PSW Practicum 3

Upcoming Start Dates:

NEW FULL-TIME PSW PROGRAM - Curve Lake First Nation Location - September 20, 2010 - Complete Application Package

Bancroft Location: September 14, 2010 - Complete Application Package
Tweed Location: September 21, 2010 - Complete Application Package
Tyendinaga Location: September 28, 2010 - Complete Application Package

For more information call:

Lisa Woodcock at 613-332-1743 ext 237 or E-mail at lwoodcock@loyalistc.on.ca 
Rebecca Sears at 613-332-1743 ext 235 or E-mail at rsears@loyalistc.on.ca

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Bridging Program for HCA's to PSW through Correspondence

BRIDGING PROGRAM – HCA to PSW

 

The PSW Bridging program is designed to fulfill the requirements for Health Care Aides (HCA) to bridge to the Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate.

 

The following 4 options are available:

Theory courses are offered through correspondence and must be completed prior to lab experiences. Lab experiences and the comprehensive exam will be completed at the Bancroft Campus.  Preceptored placements will be arranged on an individual basis.

 

Please note that for Practicum II and III exemption, your experience must be within the past 3 years.  Proof must be provided prior to starting these components otherwise students will be required to complete both experiences.

 

Program design options:

All students must complete the following courses in the order as listed:

PSWT 8002 Role of the Personal Support Worker – Monthly Intake $222.70

PSWT 8000 Human Body in Health & Illness – Monthly Intake $365.40

PSWT 8001 Safe and Comfortable Environment – Monthly Intake $113.85

PSWL 8000 Supportive Care and Activities 2: Lab – TBA $175.62

PSWP 8000 PSW Practicum II – Monthly Intake $281.55

PSWP 8001 PSW Practicum III  – Monthly Intake $477.20

 

Mosby’s Canadian Textbook and Study Guide, including Nursing Assistant Disk is required for this program approx. cost $181.00

 

A minimum passing grade of 65% must be obtained in each course to receive this certificate.

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Practical Nursing in Bancroft

PROGRAM LENGTH
Three years - Intense Mode Delivery
Starting September 2010

For more information please contact Lisa Woodcock at 613-332-1743 ext 237

Click here for the Practical Nursing Information/Application Package

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