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Become a Sought-After Early Childcare Assistant and Get a Career that Makes a Real Positive Impact

Did you know that half of all parents with preschool-age children work outside the home? This there is currently tremendous demand for high-quality Child Healthcare Workers. If you’re a caring individual interested in fostering the emotional and intellectual growth of young children, now could be a great time for you to start a rewarding career in professional Childcare. You could be taking advantage of plentiful rewarding Childcare job opportunities in as little as 37 weeks. In addition to receiving a high quality education, students of The National Academy of Health & Business will learn to identify, target and secure a job in today’s job market.

Course Concentration

  • Role of the Childcare Worker
  • Introduction to Technology
  • Child Development
  • Observation Skills
  • Guiding Children
  • Program Planning
  • Children and Technology
  • Communication Skills
  • Health and Safety
  • Nutrition
  • First Aid and CPR

Course Duration: 37 Weeks in total, including a 20 week job placement weeks



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Career Opportunities



Graduates of the Early Childcare Assistant program have found employment in Daycare Centres, Nursery Schools, Pre-Schools, Kindergartens, Government & Non-Profit Organizations and Private Homes. As a certified Childcare professional with good references you could also be successfully self-employed.

Clinical Placement



The National Academy of Health & Business is one of the few Collges that will find your placement for you following your in class training. In job placement, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical skills in a professional setting that will help you gain confidence, hands-on training, and a practical experience in a real work setting.

Fuding Options



The ECA program is eligible for up to five different funding options, including OSAP (to those who qualify), EI, Second Career Payment Plans and even 100% guaranteed loans.

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