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CLI College of Business, Health & Technology

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Possible funding to those who qualify*

  • Alberta Student Aid Program
  • Second Career
  • Loans
  • Grants
  • Bursaries
  • Scholarships

Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • Program Description

    This personal support worker training program is designed for participants interested in a career in the healthcare field in Toronto. Our students find that theory classes combined with the practical application of the programs help them to master the skills at a faster pace. The programs are highly educative, incorporating the latest skills and knowledge to ensure that students excel professionally. The school is known for its multicultural environment. Successful graduates have a lot of job opportunities to choose from after attending our college with career opportunities.

    Career Opportunities

    Homecare Helper, Nursing Assistant, Healthcare Aid, and Home Support Helper At the end of the program, participants will have the skills and abilities to pursue entry-level positions in such areas as: Long term Care Facility, Extended Care Facilities, Retirement homes, Home Daycare, and Private Contracts.

    Course Content

    • Theory and In Class Practical
    • PSW Modules
    • PSW Foundation
    • Safety and Mobility
    • Body Systems
    • Assisting with Personal Hygiene
    • Abuse and Neglect
    • Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
    • Care Planning
    • Assisting the Family, Growth & Development
    • Assisting the Dying Person
    • Assisting with Medication
    • Cognitive Impairment and Brain Injuries
    • Clinical Placement (Practicum)

    Delivery Methods

    • Classroom (Instructor Led)
    • Lab/ Workshop/ Field Work
    • Job Shadowing Placement

    Admission Requirements

    Standard Admission

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
      • Completed current immunization report (could take up to 6 months if not immunized within last 10 years)
      • Criminal Record Check (3 days – 4 weeks, approx cost $20 – $65)
      • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.

    Mature Admission

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Provide completed current immunization report
      • Criminal Record Check (3 days – 4 weeks, approx cost $20 – $65)
      • Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
      • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.
  • Program Description

    This program is designed for participants interested in a career in the healthcare field. Our students find that theory classes combined with the practical application of the programs help them to master the skills at a faster pace. The programs are highly educative, incorporating the latest skills and knowledge to ensure that students excel professionally. The school is known for its multicultural environment. Successful graduates have a lot of job opportunities to choose from.

    Career Opportunities

    Homecare Helper, Nursing Assistant, Healthcare Aid, and Home Support Helper.

    Program Content Includes:

    • Safe Work Practices
    • Introduction to Activities of Daily Living
    • Assist with Medication Delivery
    • Work with Client with a Diagnosis of Dementia
    • Working and Communication in a Health Care Environment
    • Structure and Function of the Human Body Health and Chronic Illness
    • Activities of Daily Living
    • Skills for Assisting Clients with Complex Care
    • Special Care Diverse Clients

    Program Delivery Information

    • Classroom (Instructor Led)
    • Lab/ Workshop/ Field Work
    • Job Shadowing Placement

    Admission Requirements

    HEALTH CARE AIDE NEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR ESL STUDENT WITH NO HIGH SCHOOL IN ALBERTA Academic English Language Arts (ELA) • Grade 11, 20-2 level course, with a minimum score of 60% achieved or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent; or • English 20-1 with a minimum of 60% achieved or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent; or • English 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum of 55% or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent; or • Deemed equivalent by completion of ACCUPLACER (assessment placement test) Note: Students who have not completed the ELA, 20-2 level requirement and achieved the minimum grade are subject to completing the ACCUPLACER assessment test. This can include students out of province, out of country or mature students that have been out of school for a significant length of time. English Language Proficiency (ELP) Candidates where English is a Second Language (ESL) must meet the English Language Proficiency requirement in addition to the Academic English requirement. Equivalencies are as follows: • Required Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of a minimum of 7 in each of the 4 language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and not an average of 7; OR • By completing high school in Canada. Studies must have been in English at an approved Canadian high school (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) with at least three consecutive years of full-time academic study; OR • By completing a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma program in Canada. The program must have involved at least two full years of full-time, consecutive academic study in English. Approved English Language Proficiency Tests Tests benchmarked at a CLB 7 for all 4 language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing).Official results must be submitted directly to CLI College. 1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6 (no section score below 5.5); 2. Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Testing (TOEFL iBT): 71; 3. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General: 7 (with no section score below 6); and 4. Canadian Language Benchmarks/Milestones Test (7 in each strand, not an average of 7). Notes Test Currency: results must have been obtained within two years of the start date of the program. Test Validity: IELTS (Academic) and TOEFL results are valid for two years from the day of testing. Results that expire prior to the Start Date of the program will not be accepted. Digital literacy Candidates must possess knowledge of computer/technology tools to be successful in the program. Candidates must: • Be able to communicate, research and understand information Know how to use computer to surf web, email • Be able to critically evaluate and understand how technology can affect one’s behavior • Be able to create, produce content and effectively communicate using email, media, internet STANDARD REQUIRMENTS · Grade 11, 20-2 level English course, with a minimum score of 60% achieved or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent, or · English 20-1 with a minimum of 60% achieved or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent, or · English 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum of 55% or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent · Basic knowledge of computer and technology tools
     

    COURSE FEATURES

    •  Lectures
    •  Quizzes
    •  Placement
    •  LanguageEnglish

    Practicum

    Practicum 1 80 Hours Course 5 will be taken as first practicum experience Under this course, students will work under the direction of a regulated health-care professional, learners will work in a continuing care setting such as home care, supportive living, designated supportive living (DSL) a seniors lodges, or group home, providing person-centred care and support for clients and their families Practicum 11 160 Hours During the first clinical placement, you will experience the role of the health care aide by working under the direction of a regulated health-care professional LPN/RN. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of health-care settings such as continuing care or acute care. Providing person centred care and support for clients and their families Consolidated practicum 80 Hours This is the final clinical placement course where you will practise the role of the health care aide by working under the direction of a regulated health-care professional and buddied/paired with an unregulated health-care professional. You will work in a variety of health-care settings such as continuing care or acute care, providing person-centred care and support for clients and their families

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

  • Program Description

    This program is designed to help students to assist those with developmental, learning and /or physical disabilities or mental disorders. The programs are highly educative, incorporating the latest skills and knowledge that will allow the students to excel professionally from our developmental service worker college in Toronto.

     

    In this program, students learn Interpersonal Communication, Health Promotion, Abnormal psychology, Developmental Psychology, Sociology, Team Work, Counselling techniques, Behavioural Management, Pharmacology and Human Sexuality. Students interested in pursuing a career as a Developmental Service Worker should be patient, understanding and have the ability to work under psychologically difficult circumstances. The core value of this program guides the Developmental Service Worker’s behavior in terms of his/her ethical responsibilities to the individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, colleagues and to his/her own professional competence at our college with job placement opportunities.

    Career Opportunities

    The Developmental Service Worker diploma program is designed for people interested in working with children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities. After completion, Developmental Service Worker program graduates work in variety of positions such as Educational Assistant, Employment Support, Family Support and Integration Facilitator. At the end of this program, participants will have the skills and abilities to pursue entry-level positions in such areas as: Mental Health Worker, Early Child Educator, Child Welfare Worker, Halfway House Worker, Community Liaison Worker, Instructor for Developmentally delayed and Life Skills Coach.

    Course Content Includes

        • Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
        • Teaching Strategies
        • Family Dynamics
        • Pharmacology
        • Personal Care
        • Teaching Strategies
        • Report Writing
        • Human Sexuality
        • Counselling Techniques
        • Abnormal Psychology
        • Developmental Psychology
        • Concepts in Behavioural Management

Beauty, Esthetics, Barber Programs

  • Program Description

    This program prepares students for a career in the hairstyling industry. This detailed program goes beyond basic knowledge, providing an extensive overview of different styling and cutting methods, product knowledge, tinting and bleaching techniques. After completing this program, students will recognize hair types, conditions, treatments, and application.

    Career Opportunities

    • apprentice, barber
    • apprentice, hairdresser
    • apprentice, hairstylist
    • barber
    • barber apprentice
    • beauty salon operator
    • hair colour technician
    • hair dyer
    • hair-care specialist
    • hairdresser
    • hairdresser apprentice
    • hairstyling specialist
    • hairstylist
    • hairstylist apprentice
    • men’s hairdresser
    • stylist, hair
    • wig stylist
     

    Course Content

    • Theory / Chemistry – 150 hours
    • Health / Safety – 150 hours
    • Product Knowledge – 150 hours
    • Advanced Hair Cutting, Styling, Coloring – 175 hours
    • Color Tinting and Bleaching – 150 hours
    • Perm Design – 150 hours
    • Braiding, Extensions, 300 hours
    • Barbering Techniques 150 hours
    • Multicultural & Long Hair Design and Sculpture 150 hours

    Delivery Methods

    • Classroom theory and lab practical

    Admission Requirements

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

  • Program Description

    This program prepares individuals for accouting and payroll business applications specialist jobs. Students in this program will learn how to research, understand and incorporate trends that set are set by industry to ensure the program is constantly meeting sector standards.

    Career Opportunities

    Payroll Officers. Demanded by private companies, government or manufacturing companies. This comprehensive program will qualify graduates for entry-level positions such as accounting clerk, book-keeping clerk, accounting analyst, data entry clerk.

    Course Content

    • Essential Skills 20 hours
    • Microsoft Window 40 hours
    • Microsoft Word 40 hours
    • Microsoft Excel 40 hours
    • Microsoft PowerPoint 40 hours
    • Microsoft Access 40 hours
    • Outlook & Email 20 hours
    • Communication Essentials 20 hours
    • Business Communications 60 hours
    • Microsoft Excel Level 2 40 hours
    • Bookkeeping and Accounting 100 hours
    • Employment Achievement Strategies 20 hours
    • Simply Accounting 80 hours
    • QuickBooks 60 hours
    • ACCPAC 60 hours
    • Payroll Level 1 60 hours
    • Payroll Level 2 80 hours
    • Financial Analysis and Control 60 hours

    Delivery Methods

    • Classroom

    Admission Requirements

    Standard Admission

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

    Mature Admission

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
      • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.
  • Program Description

    This specialized program will provide advanced office administrator training and simulated practice in the administrative responsibilities required to complement the health-care team in a private practice, clinic, hospital, or allied health-care facility in Toronto. Students will be familiar with procedures required to operate a medical office and a wide range of medical data. Workplace simulations assist students in transferring the learned skills and knowledge to the work environment. to other academic and career paths.

    Career Opportunities

    Skills learned in this medical transcriptionist program are required by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, government health agencies, diagnostic clinics, laboratories, research and doctors’ offices, as a medical secretary, medical transcriptionist or a medical unit clerk.

    Placement

    As a mandatory component of our medical unit clerk program, all students are required to complete an off-site externship placement. Placements occur at various business locations throughout the communities. This essential module allows students to exercise the skills learned in class, learn specific applications and to further enhance their learning experience in the selected facilities.

    Admission Requirements

    Standard Admission for the HOA

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
      • Provide completed current immunization report
      • Provide Criminal Record Check
      • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.

    Mature Admission

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Provide completed current immunization report
      • Provide Criminal Record Check
      • Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
      • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.

Legal, Policing Programs

  • Program Description

    Get a practical education to become a legal assistant or legal administrative assistant with Legal Office Administration program, which provides you with the essential knowledge and skills you’ll need to do the job well. You will learn the theory and procedures associated with real estate, litigation and corporate law. As well, you will get the opportunity to work in a simulated legal environment, where you will use specialized legal application software, draft and prepare legal documents, handle client’s files and manage deadline/time limitations.

    Career Opportunities

    At the end of this office administrator program, you could be ready to launch your career as a legal secretary, legal administrative assistant or receptionist in a wide range of law office environments. Major employers include small to large law firms and government and corporate legal departments.

    Placement

    As a mandatory component of our programs, all students are required to complete an off-site externship placement. Placements occur at various business locations throughout the communities. This essential module allows students to exercise the skills learned in class, learn specific applications and to further enhance their learning experience in the selected facilities.

    Admission Requirements

    Standard Admission for the LOA

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Have an Ontario secondary School Diploma or equivalent
      • Provide completed current immunization report
      • Provide Criminal Record Check
      • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.

    Mature Admission

    • Students must meet ALL of the following criteria
      • Provide completed current immunization report
      • Provide Criminal Record Check
      • Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
      • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.

Technology, Networking Programs

  • Program Description

    The Micro Computer Business Application program provides “hands-on” training in popular computer programs used in businesses throughout Ontario. Students will become experienced in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and much more.
    • Introduction to Computers
    • Windows Fundamentals
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Access
    • Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Professional Skills
    • Introduction to Accounting
    • Computerized Accounting
    • Introduction to Business
    The computer courses are designed to familiarize students with the skills necessary to enter the workforce as a trained user of these popular Microsoft software applications. Students will also take a career and employment strategies course that will provide techniques on job interviewing, resume preparation, writing thank you letters and job search management.

    Career Opportunities

    • Office Administration
    • Business
    • Secretarial Support

    Admission Requirements

    Standard Admission for Microcomputer and business application, hairstyling and OAL

    • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
    • Provide Criminal Record Check
    • Must pass Standard Entrance Examination.

Education, Teaching Programs

  • Program Description

    As an Early Childcare Assistant, you would assist and participate in the day to day operations of a childcare centre. You would help to provide a nurturing, caring environment in which young children can thrive and offer a professional approach while observing and guiding children throughout the day. Children look to the Early Childcare Assistant to provide support and supervision as they play and experience things together. Working with children, you would encourage socialization and enhance children’s self-esteem during daily activities.  

    Occupational Category

    Our Early Childcare Assistant Diploma program is designed to equip childcare workers with valuable knowledge, skills and experience for employment as Assistants in daycare or early learning centers. Early Childcare Assistants work alongside Early Childhood Educators to provide developmentally appropriate childcare. Positive and professional interaction with parents, guardians, team members and children is an essential part of being an Early Childcare Assistant. Once you have earned your diploma, as an Early Childcare Assistant, you can work within: Childcare facilities, Early Learning Centers, Schools.

    Course Content

        • ECA module: Theory and in Class Practical 455 hours
          • Introduction to ECCE 20 hours
          • Roles and Responsibilities 45 hours
          • Child, Family and Community 45 hours
          • Introduction to Child Development 30 hours
          • Introduction to Prenatal and Infant Development 30 hours
          • Introduction to Toddler Development 30 hours
          • Health and Safety 40 hours
          • Written Communication 45 hours
          • Observation Skills 35 hours
        • Practicum 1: Infant and Toddler 245 hours
          • Introduction to Preschool Development 30 hours
          • Guiding Children 30 hours
          • Curriculum Planning 45 hours
          • Nutrition 3o hours
        • Practicum 2: Preschool 245 hours

CLI College of Business, Health & Technology

OUR STORY

CLI College of Business Health & Technology is built on the principles of providing quality career-focused education courses. Established in 1999, CLI College has grown into a multi-campus college providing over a dozen diploma and certificate courses. It is the school of community you can fully trust and rely on.
CLI College of Business Health & Technology is Registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act. With 20 years of healthcare training delivery to healthcare providers in the area of group homes, hospitals, long-term facilities, and retirement homes.

Why Choose CLI?

With over 20 years of expertise delivering high-quality training, CLI College has developed a unique learning system that ensures success for our students. CLI is dedicated to helping students get the most from their training, and preparing them for successful careers. We ensure that our programs are designed to satisfy your education and career requirements.

CLI Offers

  • HANDS-ON, INSTRUCTOR-LED, CLASSROOM TRAINING
  • CERTIFIED & EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS
  • FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
  • DIPLOMA PROGRAMS FROM 25-52 WEEKS
  • JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.