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.
Post Study Work Visa availability – YES
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to CDC Pont Viau, Canada below;
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. Statement of Purpose
6. CV
CDC Pont Viau, Canada will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
