Program Description:

Why enroll in this program? **As this program is offered in a Hybrid format, students will require their own computer to follow the program and will be required at times to come into the building for evaluations and Practical/Lab training.**     Acquire the certified training required to practice the profession of Nursing Assistant. Our dedicated teaching nurses provide training in a modern hospital ward setting with the latest medical equipment. To learn more, call the ACCESS Centre.     The program is officially recognized by the Québec Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports.     The professional training you receive opens doors to many jobs in both the public and private sectors. With 5 campuses located on the South Shore of Montreal, ACCESS has been a resource for the Riverside School Board community for over 40 years, empowering individuals who are 16 and older in their ongoing quest for academic and professional success. Program objectives     Provide students with the technical and basic skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to perform assistant nursing tasks while prioritizing the needs of the patient.     Train students to work on a team and establish effective helping relationships.     Teach students to communicate effectively with all members of the medical team, the patients, and their families.     Give students the ability to respond effectively to problems and to adapt to difficult situations. Requirements Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree