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You will apply a variety of observation methods and tools used to collect an ethical, objective and holistic view of a child.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites(s): PRAC 119 or PRAC 105 or PRAC 181

You will explore culture and diversity in Canada and the challenges they present. You will discuss the impacts of oppression, multiculturalism, immigration, social inequalities, and social justice at both personal and professional levels. You will discuss the historical and contemporary challenges of Indigenous peoples. You will also examine tools to foster social change and diversity competencies. 
This course will be face-to-face in Melfort on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Accounting and Finance Certificate for Non-Financial Managers

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The LERN Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career.

First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.

Then find out what you need to know about cash.  Cash is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash and find out your role in cash flow success.

Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. See how business reports are assessed and analyzed.  An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers
2. Cash is King
3. Financial Analysis and Planning

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Agriculture Sciences Certificate

If you’re interested in studying agriculture, but you only want to commit to a year, then our General Agriculture Certificate program, offered through our partnership with Lakeland College, is for you!   

Our certificate program offers a specific concentration on crop production.  The courses offered will allow you to master fundamental skills that are essential for modern agricultural operations, including computer training, keeping accurate business records, and using up-to-date and innovative technology.  Skills specific to crop production will involve you in practical field skills used to identify plants and weeds and assess a variety of pest problems. 

Upon completion of your certificate program, you will also be given the option to transfer into year two of Lakeland’s Crop Technology Diploma program, offered on its Vermilion campus.  The diploma program will allow you to gain knowledge and skills through agronomy, production, precision farming, and financial management classes while being immersed in a hands-on experience through industry practicum or Lakeland’s student-managed farm.

Whether you choose the acquisition of your certificate as your exit point, or choose to continue on to the diploma program, you will find yourself prepared to contribute to a farming operation or to work in the retail agriculture sector.

Did you know about the Agriculture Skills and Knowledge Program?  Currently, three courses from the Agriculture Certificate program are registered and eligible under the ASK program: AE100 - Economic Forces in Agriculture; AE202 - Business Records and Reporting; and AE300 - Grain Oilseeds and Pulse Crop Marketing.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with minimum 50% in English A30 and B30, Foundations 20 or Pre-Calculus 20, and any 20 level core science
• English Language Requirement

Notes:

• International tuition: $17,000 *
• Books and materials costs - will be determined closer to the program start date
• The program course schedule will allow students the opportunity and flexibility to work in the Agricultural sector while enrolled in the program
• You will be a part of a unique cohort of students from across Saskatchewan, studying with peers from the Parkland College, Carlton Trail College, Great Plains College regions of the province.
• Students enrolled at Cumberland College as part of this program will access all theory and labs in person on our Melfort campus

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Bookkeeping Certificate

How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this LERN Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting.

No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It’s imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be clueless when it comes to the finances of their business!

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Understanding Debits and Credits
2. General Ledger and Month End Procedures
3. Closing Procedures and Financial Statement

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Certificate in Mastering Excel

A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world.  LERN offers an online Certificate in Mastering Excel.

Begin with learning how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Discover how various menu items, commands, settings and processes affects the look of your Excel worksheets and workbooks.

Then, increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Identify different types of data and how data can be best visually represented or formatted, by using different data tool techniques.

Finally, you’ll learn a variety of Excel’s most powerful features to analyze data quickly and easily. This Certificate will help you discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Mastering Microsoft Excel
2. Intermediate Excel 
3. Advanced Excel 

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

A confined space is a location with limited access, difficult to get into or out of, not intended to be occupied by human beings, may contain a hazardous atmosphere or other recognized safety or health hazards.

This one day course involves identification of confined spaces and hazard identification, evaluation and control. The course reinforces the need for proper pre-planning procedures and provides discussion of rescue methods should the confined space worker be in peril. Content includes confined space identification, entry procedures, SCBA equipment, team member roles and responsibilities, review of rescue techniques, lockout tagout,  and safety equipment.

All OH&S legislation pertaining to confined spaces and SCBA will be covered.  Students should wear durable clothing, as the course includes practical exercises. (coveralls also available).  The course length including the theory and practical session is approximately 6-8 hrs.  All students who complete the course successfully will each receive a personal wallet size certificate.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 Section 19(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker is trained in all matters that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the worker. 19(2) The training required by subsection (1) must include: 19(2)(a) procedures to be taken in the event of a fire or emergency.

Continuing Care Assistant

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Please note that seats for international students are currently full for the Continuing Care Assistant program in September 2023. Please contact international@saskcolleges.ca to get support and learn about your programming options. 

The Continuing Care Assistant program provides knowledge and skill development in helping people to help themselves in their homes and special care facilities. You will receive training in: gerontology, dementia management strategies, applying the philosophy of long term care into home care, special care and community settings, promoting independence in a safe environment, working with people from all cultures, working with individuals with different levels of physical and cognitive impairment, giving personal care, and attending to psychosocial needs.

The full-time program will allow you to complete all theory and clinical experiences.  If you would like to PLAR your clinical experiences, please consider the part-time program.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or successful completion of fifteen (15) post-secondary credits from a recognized institution
• English Language Requirement

Notes:

Accepted applicants may be required to undergo an interview and to provide a criminal record check prior to entering the practicum component to the program. At the discretion of the practicum agency, you may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the criminal record check. The cost of a Criminal Record Check is your responsibility. It must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope which includes your name, program and identifies it as a Criminal Record Check.

International Tuition = $17,500 CAD. International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Data Analysis Certificate

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace.  Companies have vast amounts of data, but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that data to see trends and make predictions. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.  LERN offers an online Data Analysis Certificate.

Begin with getting a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Then learn how many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. You will know the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. Finally, you will find out how to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Whether your business is home based or a large company, this certificate will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Introduction to Data Analysis 
2. Intermediate Data Analysis 
3. Advanced Data Analysis  

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Digital Marketing Certificate

Come get a fundamental introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising.  LERN offers an online Digital Marketing Certificate.

Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies.  No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary.  If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Improving Email Promotions
2. Boosting Your Web Site Traffic 
3. Online Advertising 

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Disability Support Worker

Do you like working with people? Do you believe everyone has the right to live life to the fullest? The Disability Support Worker program offers the training you need to be a community service worker, supportive living worker, educational assistant or life enrichment worker.

Disability support workers are entrusted with the basic personal care of participants of all ages in residential and vocational settings. You’ll need strong communication skills, a common-sense approach to problem-solving, an intuitive understanding of human behaviour, and a steady personality.

Disability Support Worker is a one-year certificate program. You will develop knowledge and practical skills in:

• basic care skills
• behavioural support and crisis prevention
• disability support services
• exceptionalities and human growth & development
• interpersonal, professional and employability skills
• person-centred planning
• quality of life enhancements

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• English Language Requirement
• First Aid/Level C CPR (must provide by the first day of classes)

Notes:

• International Tuition:  $17,000*

International students are invited to apply to this program International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

• Accepted students will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search prior to entering required coursework and practicum with children, youth and adults.  A student must complete the practicum placements to graduate from the program. The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is the student's responsibility.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This 2-day course prepares you for Transport Canada's Basic Operations drone Pilot Certificate.  The online exam is included and takes place on Day 2, but is optional for those taking the course for personal interest.  The price includes your own drone!

Electrical Applied Certificate

Want to jump into the construction workforce? Check out the Electrician Applied Certificate program. At just 17 weeks long, it provides the basic knowledge and skills you need for an entry-level job.

Instructors with actual industry experience will help you learn how to install, test, replace and repair lighting fixtures, wiring and electrical equipment. You'll get lots of hands-on practice using standard tools of the trade. You'll also learn how to read and interpret construction drawings.

Electrician is a skilled trade. Having an applied certificate will get you noticed by employers and put you on the fast track to having a career as an electrician. The more education and experience you get, the higher you can climb on the wage-earning ladder. A fourth-year journeyperson electrician can earn double the hourly wage of a first-year electrician apprentice.

Requirements:

• Grade 11 with Foundations of Mathematics 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 or Pre-Calculus 20. (Previous Saskatchewan Math 20 also accepted.)
• English Language Requirement

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This awareness course is designed for all industrial workers who work at heights, near fall hazards or use fall protection equipment.  This Fall Arrest course includes the following.

• assessing hazards 
• fall arrest systems 
• types of body harness 
• lanyards 
• shock absorbers 
• inertial reels 
• ropes 
• inspection of fall protection equipment. 

Students will spend "hands on" time utilizing fall protection equipment in simulated work environments. Applicable legislation is discussed in class. A manual will be supplied for each student. All students who complete the course successfully will receive a personal wallet size certificate.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 Section 19(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker is trained in all matters that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the worker. 19(2) The training required by subsection (1) must include: 19(2)(a) procedures to be taken in the event of a fire or emergency.

General Business Diploma

This General Business program over 2 years will provide you with a solid business foundation and prepare you for various employment opportunities. Your skills will be based around accounting, finance, computers, marketing, economics, human resources, and more.

International students are invited to apply to this program International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum 50% in ELA 30A or 30B and Foundations 30 or Pre-Calculus 30.
• English Language Requirement
• Computer experience is recommended

Notes:

• Tuition:  Year 1 - $5,500   Year 2 - $5,500 (subject to change)
• International Tuition:  Year 1 - $17,500    Year 2 - $17,500
• Student Fees are $95 per academic year  (subject to change)
• Student Health Plan fees are $252 per academic year.  (subject to change)

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate

The Adobe software tools are the leading software for graphic design. LERN offers an online Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate based on the Adobe suite.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web.  Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. Use Adobe Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital artwork. Access to the Adobe software tools required.

Software Requirements:

Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for their course. You will need Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesignTrial versions of Adobe software are sometimes available on the Adobe company website. 

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Adobe Illustrator Essentials
2. Adobe Photoshop Essentials
3. Adobe InDesign Essentials

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This course is directed at anyone who undertakes any excavation activity using either powered mechanical or hand equipment. The intent of the program is to provide an awareness of the various safety issues involved in the undertaking of a ground disturbance, as well as the proper procedures that should be followed. Level 2 will cover all aspects of Ground Disturbance, including supervisor’s rights and responsibilities.

Hydrogen Sulfide is an extremely dangerous, naturally occurring gas that can be found in and around many worksites. Become informed about the properties of H2S Alive, its effects on the human body, use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and rescue techniques to ensure you stay "H2S Alive".  The H2S Alive course includes sections on:

• Properties of H2S
• H2S Locations
• Health Hazards
• Initial Response Strategy
• Approved Respiratory Protective Equipment
• Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus (SABA)
• Pre-Use Inspection of Breathing Apparatus
• Wearing and Operating Breathing Apparatus
• After-Use Inspection of Breathing Apparatus
• Detector Tube Devices
• Operating Detector Tube Devices
• Electronic Monitors
• Rescue Techniques
• Rescue Breathing
• Case Studies

All students who complete the course successfully will each receive a personal wallet size Enform Certificate.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 Section 19(1) An employer shall ensure that a worker is trained in all matters that are necessary to protect the health and safety of the worker. 19(2) The training required by subsection (1) must include: 19(2)(a) procedures to be taken in the event of a fire or emergency.

Health Care Cook Certificate

Cooks in health care are in demand. The Health Care Cook program is designed to prepare cooks for work in health care settings, such as hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes, and private care facilities.  You will interact with patients and residents, modifying diets to meet specific texture and nutritional requirements related to medical conditions.  You will combine hands-on cooking skills with online theoretical knowledge to flexibly gain valuable health care cooking experience. 

The Health Care Cook Certificate is considered as an alternative to the Journeyperson Certification in Saskatchewan Health Authority Cook postings.  Individuals hired with the Health Care Cook Certificate will be fully qualified, and be paid at the same rate of pay as a Journeyperson Cook.

 You will gain experience in:

• General cooking skills
• Menu planning
• Nutrition
• Special diets
• Special event planning
• Communication skills
• Kitchen operations
• Safety and sanitation
• Health care systems

You’ll have the knowledge and skills for a wide variety of jobs in the health care sector, and work in hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes and more.

Requirements:

• Grade 10
• English Language Requirement

Notes:

• International Tuition: $17,000*  - International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

Please note that the practical experience of the program is located at an SHA facility, off campus. Students are required to find their own means of transportation. 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Industrial Mechanics Applied Certificate

Industrial Mechanics is an applied certificate program. It provides knowledge and skill development in installing, servicing, repairing and overhauling machines which produce industrial goods.

You will receive:

• a working knowledge of machinery common to most industries
• an introduction to preventive maintenance procedures
• an opportunity to develop the skills needed to install mechanical equipment and keep it in good running order

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with on of the following mathematics: Foundations of Math 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20
• English Language Requirement

 

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

The Adult 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 12 students to Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

The Adult 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 12 students to Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

The Adult 10 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 10 students to the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

Please Note: There is no face to face Adult 10 program in Melfort.  Appplicants will be offered the option to attend the Tisdale program online with part-time face to face support, or you can apply directly to the Tisdale ABE Level 3 program.

The Adult 10 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 10 students to the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

The Adult Literacy Program at Cumberland College is designed to help adults improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Literacy learners begin by learing the foundations of reading and math.

This program is offered in Nipawin and provides nine (9) hours per week of face-to-face instruction.  The program helps build skills, independence, and confidence.

The Adult 12 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 12 students to Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. 

Office Administration

This program provides knowledge and skill development related to the business office environment, with an emphasis on computer applications. Instruction is augmented by projects that will give you a hands-on understanding of the demands and rewards of work in an office setting. You will receive practical and applied training in:

• Leading software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
• E-mail and computer-based scheduling/calendars
• Meetings participation and minute recording
• Operation of office equipment
• Office procedures such as reception, filing, mail and telephone communication
• Business accounting and the use of automated accounting software

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• English Language Requirement
   

Notes:

* International tuition $17,000 CAD - International students please follow the International application & payment instructions.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

Primary Care Paramedic

Primary Care Paramedic is a one-year Saskatchewan Polytechnic certificate program. 

Being a paramedic is all about teamwork. There’s a sense of camaraderie you won’t find in many other jobs. But it takes a special kind of person. You have to want to help people because you’ll be dealing with all ages in all kinds of crises. You have to work well under pressure because you’ll be delivering pre-hospital emergency care in people’s homes, in the middle of busy streets, and/or at industrial sites.

It’s a rewarding career with an expanding range of job opportunities—and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program will get you started.  Our program emphasizes authentic hands-on training in prehospital emergency care, with both hospital and ambulance practicums. You’ll focus on:

• medical and trauma injuries
• mental health issues
• obstetrical emergencies
• pharmacology
• physical assessments of various body systems
• cardiac and respiratory emergencies
• certifications in:
  • BLS Health Care Provider
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
  • International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
  • Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)

Industry Recognized

The program is fully accredited by Accreditation Canada. Your curriculum aligns with primary care paramedic roles and responsibilities outlined in the National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) for the Paramedic Practitioner of Canada. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to write the provincial licensing exam for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

Hands-on Learning

• Lab and Simulation Training - The PCP program emphasizes hands-on learning. You’ll spend about one-third of your time in the classroom, one-third in practical labs and one-third in high-fidelity simulation. State-of-the-art simulation facilities use a wide range of scenarios to help you develop your critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Field Practicums - You’ll take the knowledge that you’ve learned in the classroom and put it to work with an emergency medical services (EMS) organization (usually ambulance service) to learn about policies, procedures and documentation; conduct independent patient assessments; and provide treatment using ambulance equipment.
• Clinical Practicums - During your hospital-based practicum, you’ll conduct independent patient assessments and use hospital equipment to provide treatment. You’ll also learn about hospital policies, procedures and documentation.
• Inter-professional Education - In order to prepare you for an integrated role within health care teams, you will have the opportunity to work with students from other programs within the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing. Learning activities are designed using a problem-based learning (PBL) model and include high-fidelity simulations, interactive case-based table-top exercises, and collaborative skill acquisition.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 60% in the following four courses: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, one of Biology 30 or Chemistry 30, and one of Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30 or Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30. (Previous Saskatchewan mathematics Math A30 will also be accepted).
• Standard First Aid is required prior to the start of the program and must be current to the start of the program
• CPR "C" AED or equivalent is required prior to the start of the program and must be current throughout the program
• English Language proficiency 

 

Notes:

• Accepted applicants will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search upon admission to the program. At the discretion of the practicum/clinical agency, you may be declined access to a clinical/practicum based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search. The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is your responsibility.

• You must exhibit physical strength and fitness consistent with the requirements of professional practice. This will be evaluated within the program.
• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) certification upon admission into the program. The cost of TLR® certification is your responsibility.
  • Effective Fall 2021: Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) certification OR Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification upon admission into the program. The cost of (TLR®) certification or Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR®) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification is your responsibility.
• Accepted applicants are required to provide current immunization records and meet Saskatchewan Polytechnic immunization requirements prior to entry into the clinical/practicum
• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of current N95 respirator mask testing prior to entry into the clinical practicum. The cost of N95 respirator mask testing is your responsibility.
• Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of 2015 WHMIS Globally Harmonized System (GHS) certification upon admission into the program. Recertification will be required every three years to remain current. The cost of WHMIS certification is your responsibility.

Accreditation

Accreditation Canada is an independent non-governmental organization that operates globally as an affiliate of the Health Standards Organization (HSO).

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This comprehensive program includes instruction on the prevention, recognition and treatment of life-threatening emergencies plus certification in CPR as well as an introduction to AED.

Level C Standard First Aid/CPR/AED includes:

• Adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer
• Adult/child/baby choking
• Barrier devices/pocket masks
• AED where legislation permits
• Adult/child 2-rescuer CPR

Please note that this is a 20-hour course that generally runs over 2-3 days. Please contact one of our offices to confirm the times for your session.

The Regional Online Pre-Adult 10 is offered to adults who have had their basic math and reading skills assessed. Generally, adults who have been assessed with reading and math skills in the grade 3 to grade 8 range would benefit from a Pre-Adult 10 program. The program provides an opportunity for individualized and small group instruction in an atmosphere that allows adults to gain confidence in working towards entering the Adult 10 program.  Studies include Communications, Numeracy, Computer Use, and Continuous Learning and Working with Others.

This Regional Online Pre-Adult 10 program is offered to adults who have had their basic math and reading skills assessed. Generally, adults who have been assessed with reading and math skills in the grade 3 to grade 8 range would benefit from a Pre-Adult 10 program. The program provides an opportunity for individualized and small group instruction in an atmosphere that allows adults to gain confidence in working towards entering the Adult 10 program.  Studies include Communications, Numeracy, Computer Use, and Continuous Learning and Working with Others.

The CODC Rights & Responsibilities - Your Path to a Safe Workplace ("R&R") program was developed for the Saskatchewan workplace and takes workers and management employees through the fundamentals of the Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Act and the internal responsibility system.

Notes:

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.

 

Please contact the Business Development Coordinator to book an appointment:

 

• Email or phone 306.862.9849

Every Food Eating Establishment must have a minimum of one certified food handler working at all times, as required under Section 10 of the Saskatchewan Public Eating Establishment Regulations.

The course will cover all aspects of Food Sanitation and results in a national accreditation.

This online course can be completed at your own pace. The course consists of modules that must be fully completed followed by a module test. You will have unlimited attempts at passing the module test and must score 100% to proceed to the next module.

After completing the course, you will have the option to take the exam immediately or later at a convenient time. When taking the exam you must have valid photo ID and a working Webcam. A final grade of 74% is required to successfully pass the exam and be certified.

The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of worksite safety.

SCOT is convenient, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, and is interactive and accessible as the program is available on the web.

Notes:

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses. Basic computer skills are recommended.

 

Please contact the Business Development Coordinator to book an appointment:

 

• Email or phone 306.862.9849

Serve It Right Saskatchewan (SIRS) is a training program that promotes the responsible service of alcohol in Saskatchewan. Training topics include ways of identifying intoxication, how to handle situations involving minors, effective approaches in discontinuing or refusing the sale or service of alcohol, and facts and figures on legal responsibilities and liabilities.

On June 22, 2015, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that mandatory server intervention training would be phased in over a three year period.

• By June 30, 2016, all owners and managers will be required to have completed the training and new hires must take the training within 30 days of beginning employment.
• By June 30, 2017, there must be at least one person on each shift who has completed the training.
• By June 30, 2018, all employees involved in the sale and service of alcohol must have completed SIRS.

Our current offerings are all online.

Social Media for Business Certificate

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients.  For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.  LERN offers an online Social Media for Business Certificate.

Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.

Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Introduction to Social Media 
2. Marketing Using Social Media
3. Integrating Social Media in Your Organization

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

SQL Certificate

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming language. It is one of the most in demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Through your knowledge of Structured Query Language, you will become more marketable in computer related career fields that pertain to database administration. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst, or a business analyst.  LERN offers an online SQL Certificate.

You’ll first learn about relational database structures, the history and uses of Structured Query Language, and how to use Structured Query Language to create a database, add records to database tables, and how to use SQL queries to extract meaningful data from database tables.  You will quickly progress from creating simple SQL queries that query a single table to querying multiple tables simultaneously. You’ll also learn how to alter data in a database and how to gather significant statistics from data stored in a database.

Finally, you'll learn techniques that will enable you to write powerful queries that perform complicated searches and sorts on your data. This certificate will enhance your competitiveness in the field of database administration and data analyst jobs.

This certificate includes the following courses:

1. Introduction to SQL
2. Intermediate SQL
3. Advanced SQL

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

The Adult 10 program is provided with credit from the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Cumberland College submits official records and transcripts of all Adult 10 students to the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training.

U of R

At Cumberland College you have the opportunity to study in the comfort of your home community while persuing a degree. Below are some areas of studies that you can take: 

The Faculty of Arts offers over twenty areas of study in the social sciences and humanities. Pursuing an Arts degree, or ensuring your chosen degree has a strong Arts component, can help you make informed decisions about critical issues that can affect you - issues like politics, poverty, women’s rights, international development, ethics and morality.  Courses in the social sciences and humanities also develop your leadership skills by helping you to stay curious, challenge the status quo and learn to think outside the box.

The Faculty of Science offers a wide range of programs that are designed to prepare students for careers in almost any field. Special programs have also been developed in collaboration with other faculties at the University of Regina and with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic to build capacity and provide new opportunities for our students and the residents of Saskatchewan, Canada and abroad.

You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) of an Arts or Science degree at Cumberland College.  To complete your degree you must move to the University of Regina or the University of Saskatchewan.  Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to chose the correct courses for you. 

The faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies offers a direct entry four year Bachelor of Kinesiology degree.  The Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin), serves students and the professional community well. Students often complete this degree because they are interested in sport, recreation, fitness, exercise, health and wellness, and/or people with disabilities. The first two years of the B.Kin. may be completed at Cumberland College through a combination of online, televised and face-to-face courses.  Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to chose the correct courses for your Kinesiology degree.

The faculty of Social Work, as well as Yukon College and regional colleges throughout Saskatchewan offers The Bachelor of Social Work it is a four-year degree program. The BSW is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. The curriculum incorporates essential field education components that enable you to develop the skills learned in the classroom through direct experience in Social Work practice, even before you graduate. Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to chose the correct courses for your Social Work degree.

Requirements:

For admission to the University of Regina - Please see High School Admission Requirements - UR Connected - University of Regina (uregina.ca).

Notes:

To become a student at Cumberland College you must first apply to the University of Regina. The application deadline is March 15, 2022 (final deadline is August 15, 2022). Apply early to have a better selection of classes!

Application Process:

• Apply online to the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Media, Art and Performance, or Faculty of Science. Before applying to the Faculty of Social  Work or Faculty of Kinesiology please see a college advisor.
• Provide supporting documents, like official high school transcripts. Transcripts must be forwarded directly from the Ministry of Education or other educational institutions.
• Complete the Cumberland College Application Form (green apply button at the top of this page) to indicate interest in the program and to receive program updates.

Interested in taking U of S classes as well? Explore our U of S program for more information or apply directly to the University of Saskatchewan.

 

U of S

Cumberland College is pleased to offer 10 face-to-face courses from the University of Saskatchewan.  All of the courses are offered in Melfort and many have a video connection to the Nipawin and Tisdale locations.  Additional courses are offered through televised and online delivery at all three campus locations.  You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College, in some cases you can complete your full degree with us. Most of the time in order to complete your degree you must move to the University of Saskatchewan. Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses for you.

You can pursue your degree in the comfort of your home community with us.                                                                                                     

Below are some areas of study you can pursue: 

Cumberland College offers the pre-professional year of classes that lead into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Saskatchewan.  The pre-professional year is study at the post-secondary level consisting of 30 credit units of courses. A minimum weighted average of 60% in these courses is required for admission to Nursing.  Admission to Year 2 of Nursing is competitive, therefore, the average for admission to Year 2 is normally higher than 60%. You can apply now for your Pre- Professional year now at Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

The University of Saskatchewan offers a degree in Pharmacy and Nutrition . Students can complete the first year of the program through Cumberland College. Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to ensure that you are taking the correct courses. Apply online to the College of Arts and Science.

You can complete a three year Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Cumberland College by taking a mix of classes from University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Athabasca University. Apply online to the College of Arts and Science.

The University of Saskatchewan offers a direct-entry four-year program in  Agriculture and Bioresources, leading to a number of different degree options. You can take your first year at Cumberland College. Apply online to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

At the University of Saskatchewan you can take a four-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) degree. Edwards School of Business offers a robust Bachelor of Commerce program in addition to a variety of graduate level programs. As a new Bachelor of Commerce student, you will be exposed to a diverse range of courses taught by some of the world’s top researchers that allow you to gain critical and creative thinking skills demanded by employers around the world. You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College.  Please see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses for you.

The University of Saskatchewan now offers a Direct Entry, 4 year Bachelor of Education program.  Students attending Cumberland College may be admitted directly into the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan.  You can choose the Elementary/Middle Years program to work in elementary schools or the Secondary education program to teach in high schools. You can complete a full first year (30 credit units) at Cumberland College.

You can complete one or two years of Arts & Science at Cumberland College by taking classes from the University of Saskatchewan and/or the University of Regina. In some cases, it is possible to complete your full degree off-campus (i.e. 3 year Sociology).  Please ensure you see a College Advisor for academic advising to choose the correct courses to complete your degree. 

Requirements:

For admission requirments please see Admissions and Programs - University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)

Notes:

To become a student at Cumberland College you must first apply to the University of Saskatchewan. The College of Arts and Science application deadline is August 15, 2022. For other deadlines see: Requirements and deadlines - Admissions - University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)

Application Process:

• Apply online to the University of Saskatchewan in the chosen area of study.
• Pay a one-time non-refundable $90 application fee.
• Provide supporting documents, like official high school transcripts. Transcripts must be forwarded directly from the Ministry of Education or other educational institutions.
• Complete the Cumberland College Application Form (green Register button at the top of this page) to indicate interest in the program and to receive program updates.

**Interested in taking U of R classes as well? Explore our U of R program for more information or apply directly to the University of Regina.

 

Website Coding Certificate

Coding is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the workplace today. As a result, coding has become a core skill that bolsters one’s chances of becoming a higher value to organizations. The highest demand is for programming languages with broad applicability.  LERN offers an online Coding Certificate with an emphasis on the basics of creating websites.

Begin by getting introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. Then go to the next level and acquire all the basics of HTML and CSS. You will learn the relationship between these two industry-standard web page coding languages and the step by step process of hand coding and building web pages. Finally, discover the advanced features of CSS and learn how to use this very powerful language.

Students must take the Coding Certificate classes in the below order:

1. Introduction to Coding
2. HTML Fundamentals
3. CSS Fundamentals

Check out the funding opportunities available!

Our professional certificate programs may qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant or other sources of funding.

Register today!

Requirements:

Number of hours: 48

Notes:

*GST will be added to the tuition cost.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not eligible for a T2202A tax slip.  Courses must be a minimum of 10 hours classroom study per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive weeks to qualify.

*Note: Tuition, Books and Supplies, Health and Dental amounts are approximate, based on last year's program and may change at anytime.

This WHMIS course is an effective and interactive way to keep you and your employees up-to-date with WHMIS training requirements. This course meets the needs of both first time and refresher training. A training certificate is issued and emailed to the Account Supervisor upon completion.

The course covers:

•      WHMIS Introduction & Regulations
•      WHMIS Roles & Responsibilities
•      WHMIS Symbols
•      WHMIS Labels
•      Controlled Products
•      MSDS Forms
•      Interactive exercises, tests & certificate

Notes:

This is a web-based course that can be completed at your convenience at one of our campuses.  Please apply online or contact the Business Development Coordinator to book your timeslot for the course.

 

• Email or phone 306.862.9849