Zainab Al-Mehdar
Shawville July 27, 2022
Between June 15 to 24 the Pontiac Continuing Education Center (PCEC) celebrated its graduates from their Healthcare program.
On June 15, students from the Institutional and Home Care Attendant program graduated (IHCA). This program allows graduates to work as a PSW in a hospital, long-term facility, a private residence, homecare or even schools. This certificate . . .
opens many doors, said Heidi Hall, Lead Teacher and clinical & theoretical instructor at PCEC.
On June 22, the Assistance in Private Residence program faculty celebrated their graduation. It is a condensed program specifically tailored to be able to work at a seniors home such as the Valentine Center, Tubman Seniors Home and Friends of St Jospeh’s Manor. This program has allowed them to work by learning in different seniors home in the community to apply their knowledge in caring for seniors.
Our June 24, they celebrated the Licensed Practical Nurse Program graduates (LPN). These students have completed 31 competencies over the last two years. They learned anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and laboratory skills.
Along with the program they have also done 10 different placements and worked hands-on. The students have trained at Wakefield, Hull Hospital, Longterm, Pontiac Reception Center, and many more places.
“As one of their teachers and a nurse myself, I can honestly say that we admire them for answering the call to duty. Wanting to dedicate your life to others has always been noble but to do it in a time of crisis is another,” said Hall.
For information on how to enroll in any of the above programs, please contact PCEC secretary Michelle Forgues or Trisha Willcott at 819-647-5605 or twillcott@wqsb.qc.ca
