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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$6,570

  Toronto

Jan 4-Jan 4

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Diploma

Year Founded

1966

Scholarships

yes

The faculty members of the Practical Nursing program possess extensive expertise in both clinical practice and classroom teaching. Classroom instruction is enhanced by independent study, multimedia resources, and continuous clinical experience. Several courses within the program are offered in a blended format, combining classroom and online learning. Clinical and laboratory instruction takes place in small groups, utilizing cutting-edge technology, such as computerized simulations. The nursing lab at the School of Community and Health Studies is designed to replicate a real hospital environment, complete with nursing stations and operating room facilities.

Students gain a competitive advantage by working in advanced clinical simulation settings, interacting with highly realistic computerized “patients.” The program offers immersive experiences in various healthcare settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care agencies, in collaboration with industry-leading healthcare providers.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

  • Engage in therapeutic communication with clients and collaborate effectively with members of the healthcare team.
  • Conduct comprehensive, holistic assessments of clients across the lifespan.
  • Develop safe and competent nursing care plans based on thorough analysis of available data and evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Choose and implement nursing interventions using clinical judgment, in partnership with the client and, when appropriate, the healthcare team, to promote health, prevent illness and injury, maintain or restore health, support rehabilitation, and/or provide palliative care.
  • Assess the outcomes of all interventions in the nurse-client relationship and adjust the care plan as necessary.

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Centennial College

Extremely Disappointing Experience with Centennial College – Poor Communication and No Accountability

Anonymous

September 16, 2026

Graduated From

Centennial College

Overall:

1 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

2 stars

Job Assistance:

1 stars

My experience with Centennial College has been extremely frustrating and disappointing. What should have been a straightforward administrative issue has turned into a long and stressful process because my emails and requests have repeatedly gone unansw...

My experience with Centennial College has been extremely frustrating and disappointing. What should have been a straightforward administrative issue has turned into a long and stressful process because my emails and requests have repeatedly gone unanswered.
I contacted the appropriate departments multiple times regarding an issue with charges on my student account and requested clarification and assistance. Despite sending several emails to Accounts Receivable and Student experience, I received no meaningful response to my questions. I also created a CASS ticket, but that did not result in a satisfactory response or resolution either.
The most frustrating part is not simply the financial issue, it is the lack of communication and follow-up. When a student contacts a college repeatedly about an important account matter, they should not have to continuously chase different departments just to receive a basic response.
I have spent a considerable amount of time trying to get someone to properly review my situation. Instead of receiving clear answers, I have experienced no attention, unanswered emails, and what feels like being passed from one place to another without anyone taking responsibility for resolving the issue.
This situation has also caused me significant and ongoing stress, particularly. Students should not be left feeling helpless simply because college departments fail to respond to reasonable requests for clarification.
Centennial College needs to seriously improve its student support, communication, and accountability. Ignoring repeated emails and leaving students without answers is not acceptable customer service, especially when money is involved.
I hope the college reviews how these departments handle student complaints and account disputes. Students deserve timely communication, transparency, and a fair opportunity to have their concerns properly investigated.
Based on my experience, I am extremely disappointed with Centennial College's handling of this matter and with the lack of response from the departments I contacted.

Centennial College

Working with kids through placements

Larissa Black

Toronto • May 2, 2025

Graduated From

Early Childhood Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

na

As a current student in Centennial College’s Early Childhood Education program, I’m loving the experience so far! The curriculum is really well-rounded, covering everything from child development to creating inclusive learning environments. The bes...

As a current student in Centennial College’s Early Childhood Education program, I’m loving the experience so far! The curriculum is really well-rounded, covering everything from child development to creating inclusive learning environments. The best part is the hands-on experience—we get to work with kids through placements, which is amazing for applying what we learn in class.

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