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Ready to begin your career in continuing care?

Applications to the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program are completed in two steps. 

 

Step One: Complete the short Eligibility Check form below to confirm you meet the minimum requirements. Once completed, a member of the NCC team will contact you to guide you through Step Two, the Full Application.

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Program spaces are limited. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.
 

Already completed the Eligibility Check? Learn what to expect in Step Two here.

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Please note: The Spring 2026 program has started. Any applications received will be added to the waitlist for the Fall 2026 program in which begins in October.

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Important Program Information

Before completing the Eligibility Check, please review the following:

Program Type: The CCA program is an in-person, full-time, instructor-led program delivered at Northwood Career College, currently at our Halifax Campus. It is not an online program at this time.

Program Focus: This program prepares students to work as Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs). It is not a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.

International Applicants: Northwood Career College is currently not a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and is therefore unable to accept international students requiring a study/work permit at this time.

Eligibility Requirement: Applications are currently limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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Step One Eligibility Check Form

All fields marked with * are required. Personal Information

Citizenship status
Canadian Citizen
Permanent Resident

Due to NCC program requirements, we are currently only able to accept applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. We welcome you to reapply if your residency status changes.

This name will appear in all NCC communications.

Date of birth
Year
Month
Day
Province or Territory

Full mailing address will be requested later.

NCC will correspond with you using this email address.

Program Readiness & Eligibility

Will you be 18 years of age or older by March 23, 2026, the first scheduled day of the CCA Program? *

Age confirmation
Yes
No

Are you able to communicate effectively in English for academic and clinical environments? *

Language confirmation
Yes
No

What is your computer literacy skill level? *

Computer literacy
Basic
Moderate
Advanced
Unsure

Highest level of education completed. *

Education level
High School Diploma
Adult High School Diploma
GED / CAEC Equivalent
Home Schooled
Completed Post-Secondary
Some Post-Secondary
Mature Learner (19+)
Other

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which you have not received a pardon? *

Criminal conviction
Yes
No

A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant. A clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued through a Canadian police service may be required prior to practicum placement.

Consent

By submitting this form you consent to NCC collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information for the purpose of processing your application and communicating with you regarding admission.

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