Possible funding to those who qualify*
- Second Career
- Loans
- Grants
- Bursaries
- Scholarships
Programs
Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs
- Personal Support Worker
Program Overview
This NACC-certified certificate program equips students with essential competencies for providing personal care to elderly patients, individuals with chronic illnesses, and those with physical disabilities. Delivered through live online theory classes (400 hours) and supervised clinical placements (300 hours) at leading Greater Toronto Area healthcare facilities, the 23-week accelerated credential prepares graduates for immediate employment in Ontario's high-demand long-term care sector.
Core Competencies
Students develop proficiency in patient safety and mobility, body systems understanding, personal hygiene assistance, abuse recognition and prevention, household management, nutrition and hydration, care planning and documentation, cognitive and mental health support, gentle persuasive approaches in dementia care, medication assistance, and end-of-life care protocols spanning facility and community-based settings.
Career Pathways
Entry-level positions: Personal Support Worker roles in long-term care homes, hospitals, home care agencies, retirement residences, community support programs. Professional advancement: Many graduates secure employment at placement facilities before program completion, with opportunities for specialization in dementia care or palliative support. Industry demand: Ontario's aging population drives sustained need for qualified PSWs, with 97% graduate employment rate and compensation ranging $19-$28/hour.
This program may be eligible for government funding through Second Career Ontario (Better Jobs Ontario). Contact CanNorth College for eligibility assessment and application support.
Education, Teaching Programs
- Early Childhood Assistant
Program Overview
This one-year diploma credential prepares students for assistant roles in early childhood education settings through comprehensive study of child development, educational psychology, and program planning methodologies. Spanning 38 weeks with 520 hours of classroom instruction and 480 hours of supervised practicum placement, the curriculum equips graduates to support young children's learning and development in regulated childcare environments across Ontario.
Core Competencies
Students develop proficiency in responsive relationship-building and behavior guidance, program planning aligned with philosophical approaches to learning, understanding prenatal through preschool developmental stages, health and safety protocols, nutrition planning, observation and documentation techniques, supporting children with exceptionalities, family and community engagement, and reflective practitioner skills encompassing professional responsibilities in early learning and care settings.
Career Pathways
Entry-level positions: Early Childhood Assistant roles in childcare centers, kindergartens, nursery schools, Montessori schools, centers for exceptional children, early learning facilities. Professional advancement: Graduates may establish family childcare businesses or pursue further credentials toward Registered Early Childhood Educator designation. Industry demand: Ontario's expanding childcare sector maintains consistent hiring with 95% graduate employment rate and compensation spanning $20-$28/hour.
This program may be eligible for government funding through Second Career Ontario (Better Jobs Ontario). Contact CanNorth College for eligibility assessment and application support.
Markham Campus
Looking to build career-ready skills in a supportive learning environment? CanNorth College, established in 2011, is a registered private career college located in Markham, Ontario, within the Greater Toronto Area.
As a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), CanNorth College welcomes both domestic and international students seeking practical, industry-aligned training. Programs are designed to help students develop hands-on skills that employers value, combining classroom instruction with real-world application.
Students benefit from small class sizes, personalized support, and flexible study options, including hybrid learning formats that make it easier to balance school with work and personal commitments.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward a new career path, CanNorth College offers a focused, career-driven environment designed to help you move forward with confidence.
