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The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Certificate program prepares you to become a qualified CCA in Nova Scotia, equipping you with the skills needed to provide respectful, person-focused care to individuals of all ages. Through interactive academic training and hands-on practice, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of Canadian healthcare protocols and excellent patient-care techniques.
This 26-week in-person program combines classroom learning with real-world healthcare experience. You'll attend in-person lectures led by healthcare experts to develop the academic theory and knowledge required to put your skills into practice during hands-on placements. Complete one skills development placement and three mentorship placements in various care settings, including home care, nursing homes, acute care facilities, and other approved care settings. The program helps you develop the care-focused skills and attributes needed to successfully pass the provincial certification exam under the supervision of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
We're so confident in our program quality that we offer a full tuition refund if you graduate, pass the provincial certification exam, and don't receive any job offer. Plus, the Government of Nova Scotia is offering free tuition for domestic students who commit to working in Nova Scotia's publicly-funded continuing care sector (long-term care or home care) for two years following graduation. Terms and conditions apply.
Graduate ready for roles including Continuing Care Assistant, Personal Support Worker, Home Health Aide, and Occupational Therapist Assistant in long-term care facilities, home care agencies, hospitals, and acute care facilities across Nova Scotia.
Program Length: 26 weeks
Skills Development: 1 skills development placement
Mentorship Placements: 3 supervised placements in care settings
Qualified Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs) are in high demand in Nova Scotia. In fact, 80% of long-term care facilities are running short of necessary staffing, and this number is growing because of the aging population. With excellent job prospects and a growing need for compassionate healthcare workers, CCAs have strong career opportunities across the province.
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma program equips you with the valuable knowledge, hands-on skills, and experience needed to become a qualified Early Childhood Educator. Through expert instruction and real-world practicum placements, you'll learn to support young children's development, create engaging learning environments, and build meaningful relationships with children and families.
This 50-week intensive program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, including 1,070 hours of academic theory and 535 hours of in-person practicum placements across 4 different childcare settings. Graduate as a qualified Level 2 Early Childhood Educator ready to work in licensed daycare facilities, preschools, pre-primary programs, and family child care settings across Nova Scotia.
Students benefit from a curriculum specially designed to meet industry demand and employer needs in Nova Scotia. Learn from high-quality educators with real-world experience who provide expert instruction in child development, curriculum design, and family engagement. Study child development from conception through middle childhood, examining issues that arise in caring for different age groups.
We're so confident in our program quality that we offer a full tuition refund if you graduate but don't receive any job offer (part-time or full-time) in the ECE field. Terms and conditions apply.
Graduate ready for roles including Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Teacher, Family Childcare Provider, Licensed Home Daycare Operator, and Early Learning Program Coordinator in licensed daycare facilities, preschools, community centers, and educational facilities across Nova Scotia.
Program Length: 50 weeks
Academic Theory: 1,070 hours of classroom learning
Practicum Experience: 535 hours across 4 placements
The very strong demand for Early Childhood Educators in Nova Scotia is related to the ongoing implementation of the Nova Scotia Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, where the number of childcare workers is expected to increase into the thousands across the province. The Government of Canada reports very good employment outlook for ECEs through 2026.
If you have an ECE Level 2 credential and a university degree, successful completion of the program allows you to graduate with an ECE Level 3 credential.
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Hybrid Diploma prepares you to become a qualified Early Childhood Educator, equipping you with the knowledge and hands-on skills to support young children's development, create engaging learning environments, and build meaningful relationships with children and families.
This 98-week flexible program is designed for working professionals who want to change careers without giving up their day job. Study evenings and weekends while gaining 1,070 hours of training plus 535 hours of hands-on practicum across 4 real childcare placements.
The program combines 40% self-paced online learning with in-person instruction from expert ECE professionals who bring years of real-world childcare experience into the classroom. Graduate as a qualified Level 2 Early Childhood Educator ready to work in licensed daycare facilities, preschools, pre-primary programs, and family child care settings across Nova Scotia.
We're so confident in our program quality that we offer a full tuition refund if you graduate but don't receive any job offer (part-time or full-time) in the ECE field. Terms and conditions apply.
Graduate ready for roles including Early Childhood Educator, Lead Teacher, Program Coordinator, and Childcare Centre Director in daycares, preschools, and kindergarten classrooms across Nova Scotia.
Mondays: 6 hours self-paced online learning
Tuesday-Friday: Live classes 6:00pm-9:30pm AST
Weekends & field work: Lab schools, practicums, certifications
The Government of Canada reports very good employment outlook for ECEs in Nova Scotia through 2026. The province is adding thousands of new childcare positions due to the Canada-Wide Early Learning Agreement. "Qualified jobseekers should have little difficulty finding employment."
Oxford International Career Colleges brings over 30 years of experience in global education, offering career-focused diploma and certificate programs across premium Canadian locations. Their courses combine experienced educators, flexible online and on-campus learning, and practical training designed to prepare students for in-demand careers. Students benefit from hands-on practicum placements, comprehensive career preparation support, and language assistance for non-native English speakers.
The colleges maintain high academic standards while providing personalized mentorship and real-world training opportunities. As an accredited Canadian career college provider, they help students develop industry-ready skills through practical experience and career services support. With locations offering easy access to transit and local amenities, students gain both professional education and cultural immersion in Canada's diverse, opportunity-rich environment.