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Admission Requirements
The information below is to be submitted to Admissions.
Admissions Health Requirements (223 KB)
Criminal Record Check Form (65.6 KB)
Criminal convictions and child abuse registry self disclosure question on application.
The nature of study and practice of the health and human service programs places NSCC students in a position of trust. Consequently, applicants must complete the screening questions regarding criminal convictions and the child abuse registry on the application form. The responses to these questions may affect the applicant's suitability to work and study in specific fields. Students who are accepted into these programs who provide false information will impact their ability to successfully meet program requirements.
Further, during their course of study students are required to report any criminal conviction or registration on the child abuse registry that could affect the student's suitability to work in this field or which would make them ineligible for registration and/or licensing in the discipline.
During each year of study students will be required to show evidence of a clear criminal record and child abuse registry checks. The College has established a procedure for obtaining these requirements; the applicant will receive a notice regarding this procedure once they have been accepted into a program.
All programs with field placements or clinical experiences with children require a clear child abuse registry check in order for the student to be accepted into the placement or clinical experience.
Any applicant who responds "YES" to the question regarding criminal offences will still be considered for the program. However, there will be further inquiry into the applicant's suitability for work in this field and the applicant will be required to provide further information. The final decision on acceptance will rest with the appropriate campus Academic Chair, in consultation with the Dean, School of Health and Human Services.
Individuals whose criminal record check indicates a problem may apply for a pardon to clear the Criminal Record Check. Individuals are encouraged to check Correctional Services, Government of Canada for details in applying for a pardon. This process may take as long as two years.
Disciplinary Action:
If you have been a member of another health or human service discipline and have received any disciplinary action (including revocation of your license to practice) you need to self disclose that information at the time of application as this may impact on your ability to be licensed after completing your new program of study.
Work and Volunteer experience
This is a requirement for Funeral Services, please review the program description for details.
English language competency
All applicants must meet NSCC standards.
Field placement and clinical requirements
The information below is to be submitted to the Campus Registrar by the end of September 2008. Details of the collection of this information will be provided once you have been accepted into your program.
Immunization requirements
Up-to-date immunizations provide both the Health and Human Services worker and clients (in this case students and placement clients) with protection from infectious diseases. Before commencing the identified programs (refer to pre clinical/field placement chart) applicants must ensure current immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria, polio, measles, varicella and rubella. Tuberculin testing must be completed prior to clinical/practicum and annually while enrolled in the program. Students working with the elderly and young children are encouraged to have annual flu shots.
It is recommended that all students entering programs in the Health and Human Services School be immunized for Hepatitis B. Any student completing a placement with a District Health Authority must be immunized for Hepatitis B. Students in Dental Assisting, Continuing Care, Medical Laboratory Technology, Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technology and Residential Vocational Services will have direct contact with clients who may have Hepatitis B and are therefore required to be immunized for Hepatitis B. Students are required to maintain valid documentation related to meeting immunization and medical certificate (for selected programs), pre-clinical/field placement requirements and be prepared to present these to NSCC and/or employing agencies upon request. Students who are unable to produce the above documentation will impact their ability to successfully meet program requirements.
CPR and first aid
A current CPR course (BLSC - two person, adult, infant and child) and standard or emergency first aid are required prior to the beginning of any clinical or field placement. Students must also maintain currency in both CPR and First Aid for graduation. This information is required by the Campus Registrar and must be submitted prior to any placement.
Please note the timing of placements and clinical. In some programs (Practical Nursing, Continuing Care, Human Services - Correctional Services), placements take place in the first semester or early in the second semester. This is a student responsibility and the expense for this training is not included in NSCC tuition.
The campus will arrange for a collection day during the third week of September for students to pass in immunizations and show CPR and First Aid certification.
Advanced standing admission
Prospective students with a university social sciences or health sciences background may be accepted into programs at an advanced level. Students should apply to the Campus Registrar for credit transfer from other educational institutions. The School has a history of advanced placement in most of the Human Services programs.
Diploma concentrations
At NSCC, credit is given when a prospective student can demonstrate equivalent learning to the specific course learning outcomes from the workplace. Those individuals with experience in the field may be able to build their portfolio with an adapted program to meet their needs.
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