The Health Assistance and Nursing program at CDC Pont Viau in Laval, Québec is a vocational training program that prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). It runs full time for about 19 months (1,800 hours) and is taught in English. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands on clinical practice, covering patient care techniques, administering basic treatments, monitoring vital signs, supporting rehabilitation, and working collaboratively in healthcare teams. Graduates earn a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) and are eligible to sit for the licensing exam with the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ), which opens doors to employment in hospitals, clinics, and long term care facilities across Québec and Canada. For international students, this program offers both professional training and cultural immersion. Beyond technical skills, learners gain exposure to Canadian healthcare standards, bilingual learning environments, and values such as empathy, respect, and teamwork.
Career Path
Graduate careers include Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Care Nurse Assistant, Geriatric Care Assistant, Community Health Worker, Rehabilitation Assistant,Palliative Care Assistant,Mental Health Support Worker, Clinical Assistant in private practices, Health and Safety Coordinator, Hospital Ward Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Medical Support Staff in remote sites (e.g., mining, construction camps), Nursing Assistant in long‑term care facilities, Public Health Program Assistant, Occupational Health Assistant, School Health Services Assistant, Medical Laboratory Support Worker.
