Here you will find Aboriginal-specific health programs at colleges in Canada. The programs are listed by province and territory.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
College of New Caledonia, BC
Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Certificate (AECE)
Full-Time or Part-time Certificate (38 weeks)
Camosun College, BC
Certificate in Indigenous Health Care Assistant
Full-Time Certificate (49 weeks)
Douglas College, BC
Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Studies Stream
Part-Time Certificate, Diploma for Early Childhood Education and Child and Youth Care Diploma
Langara College of Higher Learning, BC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program
Full-Time 4 yrs BScN Baccalaureate Degree – Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety Framework in their curriculum for all nursing students.
Northern Lights College, BC
Aboriginal Early Care and Learning Certificate
Full-Time Certificate (38 weeks)
Aboriginal Early Care and Learning Diploma
Full-Time Diploma (38 weeks)
Northwest College, BC
Aboriginal Community Mental Health Worker
Full-Time Certificate (25 weeks)
First Nations Access to Practical Nursing
Full-Time Certificate (8 months)
First Nations Health Care Assistant
Full-Time Certificate (8 months)
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Bow Valley College, AB
Aboriginal Practical Nurse Diploma
Full-Time Diploma (80 weeks)
Lethbridge College, AB
First Nations, Métis, Inuit (FNMI) Post-Secondary Transition
1 year transition program
NorQuest College, AB
Aboriginal University/College Preparation
16 weeks
Northern Lakes College, AB
Mental Health
Full-Time Diploma (60 weeks)
University Studies
30 weeks
MANITOBA
Red River College, MB
ACCESS Nursing Program
Full-Time Diploma – 32 months
Biindigen College Studies
Certificate – 1 year
University College of the North, MB
kanaci otinawawasowin – Bachelor of Midwifery Program
Bachelor of Midwifery – 4 years
NUNAVUT
Nunavut Arctic College, NU
Bachelor of Science in Arctic Nursing
BScN (Arctic Nursing) – 4 years
Maternity Care Certification Program
Program
Midwifery
Program
Practical Nursing Diploma Program/Introduction to Health Care Principles Certificate
Full-Time Diploma – 2 years and certificate – 1 year
Social Services Worker Program
Program
QUEBEC
John Abbott College, QC
Pathways to a Career Program for Cree Students
2 semesters – transition program
NOVA SCOTIA
Nova Scotia Community College, NS
Practical Nursing
Diploma 2 years – Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety Framework in their curriculum for all nursing students.
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
College of the North Atlantic, NL
Aboriginal Bridging Program
Certificate – 1 year
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