• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Business
• Computer Systems Technician
• Cook
• Early Childhood Education
• Forestry Technician
• General Arts & Science
• Motive Power Technician
• Office Administration – Executive
• Outdoor Adventure
• Outdoor Adventure Naturalist
• Personal Support Worker
• Police Foundations
• Practical Nursing
• Radiation Safety
• Social Service Worker
  

  
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Health Record Immunization:  A completed Health Record immunization status
• A Police Records Check will be required on entrance into the program and may need to be repeated during the course of study.  You can obtain this by appearing in person at your local police station and producing  1 piece of photo ID and 1 piece of non-photo identification that includes your date of birth.  This process may take six to eight weeks to complete.  
• CPR“C” level will be required prior to clinical practice, and every subsequent spring
  

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Business – See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• No additional forms required.
• A laptop computer is required.  Specification for laptop requirements can be found at: algonquincollege.com/its/laptop
  
  

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Computer System Technician - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• No additional forms required.

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Cook Apprentice - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• No additional forms required.
  

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Early Childhood Education - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Health Assessment & Immunization Form: Accepted applicants must complete a Health Assessment and Immunization Form prior to registration.  See here for important notes on Immunization requirements.
• Police Records Check:  Read the linked information.  You can obtain this by appearing in person at your local police station and producing  1 piece of photo ID and 1 piece of non-photo identification that includes your date of birth.  This process may take six to eight weeks to complete.   Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Early Childhood Education program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate.
• First Aid certification is required prior to participation in the lab and must be valid upon graduation.
  

  
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Forestry Technician - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Submit a completed Assumption of Risk and Indemnifying Release Form:
  (Non-Minors - 18 Yrs. or Older, OR  Minors - Under 18 years)
• Minors (those under 18 years of age) must submit a waiver completed by parents or guardians
• A current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate is preferred prior to registration. Otherwise, the student must obtain the certificate within the first two months of the first level.
  
  
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General Arts and Science - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• No additional forms required.

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Motive Power Technician - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• No additional forms required.

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Office Administration-Executive - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• No additional forms required.

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Outdoor Adventure - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Submit a Letter of Intent, Resume and Letter(s) of Reference.  See more application guidelines on the website here.
• Submit a completed Assumption of Risk and Indemnifying Release Form:
  (Non-Minors - 18 Yrs. or Older, OR Minors - Under 18 years)
• Minors (those under 18 years of age) must submit a waiver completed by parents or guardians
• Participate in Program Readiness Camp (students invited by Selection Committee)
• Health Assessment form:  Submit prior to Program Readiness Camp
• First Aid:  Prior to registration in the program, accepted applicants must provide proof of current Standard First Aid certification
• Passport:  Prior to registration in the program, accepted applicants must obtain passport valid for duration of program

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Outdoor Adventure Naturalist - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Submit a Letter of Intent and a personal resume.  See more application guidelines on the website here.
• Prior to registration in the program, accepted applicants must provide proof of current Standard First Aid certification
• Submit a completed Assumption of Risk and Indemnifying Release Form:
  (Non-Minors - 18 Yrs. or Older OR Minors -Under 18 years)
• (Minors (those under 18 years of age) must submit waiver completed by parents or guardians
• Health Assessment form:  prior to registration, accepted applicants must submit a Confidential Health Assessment form

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Personal Support Worker - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Health Assessment & Immunization Form: Accepted applicants must complete a Health Assessment and Immunization Form prior to registration.  See here for important notes on Immunization requirements.
• A current Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C” certificate is required prior to registration.
• Police Records Check:  You can obtain this by appearing in person at your local police station and producing  1 piece of photo ID and 1 piece of non-photo identification that includes your date of birth.  This process may take six to eight weeks to complete.   Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Personal Support Worker program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate.
• To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.
• It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay and associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, please contact the Program Chair.
  

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Police Foundations - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Police Records Check:  This is not necessary for accepted applicants.  However, if you plan to volunteer in a community agency while you are a student, you may be required to obtain a Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector.  You can obtain this by appearing in person at your local police station and producing  1 piece of photo ID and 1 piece of non-photo identification that includes your date of birth.  This process may take six to eight weeks to complete.  

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Practical Nursing - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• All applicants are required to write the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) as part of the pre-admissions process. The results of this exam will be considered when evaluating applications for acceptance into the program. Sample Test

• Accepted applicants must be in good health and submit a Health Assessment and Immunization Form prior to registration. Students cannot attend clinical until this has been completed.
• A current Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C” certificate is required prior to registration. Students cannot attend clinical until this has been completed.
• Students are required to recertify CPR Level “C” yearly.
• Police Records Check:  Successful completion of clinical placement is a requirement for graduation from the Practical Nursing program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate.
• To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.
• It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay and associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, please contact the Program Chair.

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Radiation Safety - See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Police Records Check:  Successful completion of field placement is a requirement for graduation from the Radiation Safety program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities require you to have a clear Criminal Records Check (CRC). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear CRC and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate.
• To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a clear CRC, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement. You will be required to disclose the contents of the CRC, including all notations, to the placement agencies.
• It is your responsibility to obtain the CRC from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay and associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, please contact the Program Chair.

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Social Service Worker See below and also check the Program Monograph here for additional admission requirements:

• Health Assessment & Immunization Form: Accepted applicants must complete a Health Assessment and Immunization Form.  See here for important notes on Immunization requirements.  Provide evidence of full and complete immunizations. The Algonquin College Health Services will review student’s record of immunization and provide authorization for entry into field placement. Some field placement agencies may require the Hepatitis B vaccine and the Influenza vaccine.
• Students must obtain First Aid and CPR Level “C” certification prior to November 1st in order to be eligible for field placement.
• Police Records Check:  Successful completion of field placement is a requirement for graduation from the Social Service Worker program. Agencies that provide placement opportunities may require you to have a clear Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS). Your acceptance for placement is at the discretion of the agency. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate.
• To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of a PRCSVS, which will be retained on your departmental file and used only for purposes related to your placement. You will be required to disclose the contents of the PRCSVS, including all notations, to the placement agencies.
• It is your responsibility to obtain the PRCSVS from your local Police Department prior to the deadline identified by your Department and to pay any associated costs. It may take a long time to obtain this documentation; please submit your application as early as possible. Should you require further information, please contact the Program Chair.
• Attend a compulsory interview, to which applicants will be invited. Please note that college eligibility for the program is successful completion of Grade 12 English (ENG4C or equivalent).  Provide a completed reference form from an agency supervisor based on relevant volunteer, paid work or educational/co-op placement, working directly with clients, in a human service agency. A minimum of 40 hours is required. The agency setting could include: shelters, Extendicare facilities, schools, or other front line agencies dealing with vulnerable people.

  
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