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The Department of Seniors and Long Term Care is funding the tuition for the 25 Certified CCAs who are accepted into the program.  \n• Theory Courses are to be completed over 2.5 years. All course work to be completed online / virtually. Pass mark is 70% for all course work.  \n• Clinical placements occur in various settings such as Acute Care and Community Care. Clinical placements may not be completed at your current place of work. Clinical  \nplacements may be on weekends or weekdays. They are dependent on availability within the sector. Rotations may be 6, 8, 10 or 12 hours in duration and can occur on weekdays, weekends, holidays and overnight. Students must attend all clinical placements.  \n• Mandatory labs may be on weekends or week days and will be in Truro. Labs coincide with Skills Theory and practice with marks being on a pass/fail basis. Students must attend all labs. Students will be given their schedules as early as possible to assist in any adjustments in their work schedule and in their personal lives. Students will need to be flexible to accommodate these lab schedules.  \n• Tutoring and student services supports will be available to support student success.  \n• Funding available through NSCC to support individuals who require technology assistance.  \n• All students will be required to sign a return of service agreeing to full-time work in continuing care for 2 years post-graduation.  \n1  \nStudent profile:  \n• Currently working as a certified CCA in a nursing home or home care agency with the goal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in continuing care.  \n• Have two years’ experience as a certified CCA.  \n• Students currently enrolled in the CCA program or RPL are not eligible  \n• Meet all admission requirements to the Practical Nursing program including:  \nº Grade 12 academic English º Grade 12 academic Math º 2 Grade 12 academic sciences  \nº Proof of all immunization requirements and up-to-date CRC/VSC and CAR  \n• Access to reliable transportation to travel to Truro campus for lab sessions once per month  \n• Access to reliable transportation to get to all clinical placements  \n• Ability to dedicate up to 24 hours per week for studies in the program; with in-person labs occurring on scheduled weekends in addition to regular study time  \n• Comfortable using basic technology software (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)  \n• Maintain communication with NSCC faculty and advisors to support success in the program  \n• Ability to attend full-time clinical shifts ranging from 8-12 hours; nights, weekends, holidays inclusive.  \nExpectations of Employers:  \n• Prepared to share information about program with CCAs and in-depth conversations with those interested.  \n• Willingness to support employees with assessment of program requirements  \n• Willing to support employee with scheduling (in-person mandatory labs, mandatory clinical placements over multiple weeks)  \n2  \n• Willing to find solutions for conflicts with education, work and personal needs of employee  \n• Keen understanding of the need for prioritization of students’ lab and clinical placement schedules  \n• Willing to support ongoing pilot evaluation and provide feedback on program success  \n• Ensure completion of Employer Verification Form (EVF)  \n• Ensure completion of Conversation Guide for Employer and CCA form  \nWhat’s Next?  \n• Attend one of the information sessions to learn more about the program details º July 5th, 2023 at 2pm or 6pm  \nº Register for information session at [bridgetopn@nscc.ca](bridgetopn@nscc.ca)  \n• Employers and interested CCAs have discussions around time commitment and interest.  \n• Complete Expression of Interest form and submit to [bridgetopn@nscc.ca](bridgetopn@nscc.ca).  \n• Forms can be submitted starting August 21st, 20","cbCail0lGfectiO5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail0lGfectiO5","pdf",60314,"English","# Program Overview\n## Program Schedule and Requirements\n## Student Profile\n## Expectations of Employers\n## What’s Next","[{\"question\":\"When does the CCA-Practical Nursing Bridging Program start and how is theory delivered?\",\"answer\":\"The program starts in January 2024. 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