Job opportunities are waiting, while our PABs (Préposés aux bénéficières) finish their last modules. The last three modules require the students to leave the classroom and work in hospitals [short term, long term and mental health institutions.] Students have worked extremely hard in the classroom, where mastering the theory behind the trade has taken place....Read More
The Healthcare team at CVCEC have been very active in the community over the last two months. In March, a very well attended babysitter course was given to an enthusiastic group of 12-14 year olds. The program involved a lot of discussions and hands-on activities related to the care of babies and children. In April,...Read More
Life is about making the right choices and enjoying the journey. It is a New Year and time to make changes happen. Monday, January 11th, 2016, 15 students began their studies in the Assistance in Health Care Facilities program at CVCEC. We spent the week getting to know each other, making new friends and exploring all...Read More
One of the benefits of a vocational Health Care Program, is the opportunity to practice what you have learned in true health care settings. Our first year LPN students (Licensed practical nurse) just returned from their first placement, where they practiced bathing, dressing, feeding and exercising clients. Overall, the students loved this initial entry into...Read More
As you interact with us going forward you may notice our new NFSB Continuing Education logo, or maybe a new banner or ad. What we hope you’ll see is, us honouring our current and future students who find the courage to overcome obstacles, defy expectation, and follow their passion. Whether they’re exploring one of our 17...Read More
We have recently updated some of our student videos on our ‘Vocational Program’ pages. We figured lets do our own ‘Throwback Thursday’ recap of the student voice videos we had done previously. (click on the picture thumbnails to see what they had to say)Read More
Coming to work every day at CVCEC is always a happy event. The staff is great and the students are friendly and eager to learn which makes for an enjoyable work environment. The Health Care teachers at the centre have always been greatly appreciated by our carpentry students whenever there has been a need for first aid...Read More
We received great news last week from three of our 2015 Health, Assistance and Nursing grads. They have been hired as Licensed Practical Nurses at the new “Super Hospital”. Amanda Farquhar, Lisa Hazell and Ingrid Gallitzendorfer will be starting work at the new Montreal General and Montreal Children’s Hospital wings this month. Amanda and Lisa...Read More
Audrey Beaumier, a CVCEC student, graciously accepted to tell us about her stage experience at the Lakeshore General Hospital (during August 2015). My experience in the surgical department was very rewarding because I was able to practice what I learned in school: taking vital signs, administering several varieties of drugs such as morphine; listening to...Read More
Our “I Choose Me – NFSB (Continuing Education 2015)” Magazine is now on-line! You can now read the articles, watch the videos and find out about the remarkable students that have come through our Centres. Be sure to check out the augmented reality COVER (not sure how to use it? Watch the How to video to...Read More
