Tag: school of health and community services

Fleming College Launches Ontario’s First Immersive Veterinary Technician Program with Week-One Clinical Training

PETERBOROUGH, ON – (January 28, 2026) – Fleming College is expanding its School of Health and Community Services with the launch of a unique, accelerated Veterinary Technician (VT) program, driven by a province-wide shortage of veterinary professionals. The new program is the first in Ontario to provide students with on-site clinical learning starting in their… Continue reading Fleming College Launches Ontario’s First Immersive Veterinary Technician Program with Week-One Clinical Training

Connecting Students with Top Employers at Winter 2026 Job Fairs

Fleming Career Services is bridging the gap between education and employment by hosting five specialized Job Fairs across the Sutherland and Frost campuses this winter. Running from late January through March, these Job Fairs provide Fleming students and alumni with direct access to top employers in health, community services, and environmental and natural resource sciences.… Continue reading Connecting Students with Top Employers at Winter 2026 Job Fairs

Fleming College Introduces Hy-Flex Delivery Option for Practical Nursing Program

Peterborough, ON — January 22, 2026 — Fleming College is expanding access to its established Practical Nursing (PN) program with the launch of a new Hy-Flex delivery option, giving students greater learning flexibility while maintaining the high-quality clinical training the program is known for. The Hy-Flex delivery model helps learners balance education, employment, and life… Continue reading Fleming College Introduces Hy-Flex Delivery Option for Practical Nursing Program

Changing Careers, Changing Lives: How Paul Polak Built a New Future in Massage Therapy 

For 18 years, Paul Polak worked in manufacturing, spending his days in steel mills, pipe fabrication, and rail fabrication. His career was physically demanding, often requiring him to wear three layers of fire-retardant clothing while working in challenging environments. But when he and his wife started a family, Paul began rethinking his future. He wanted… Continue reading Changing Careers, Changing Lives: How Paul Polak Built a New Future in Massage Therapy 

A Career That Makes a Difference: What You Should Know About Fleming’s Developmental Service Worker Program 

If you’re someone who finds meaning in helping others—and you’re looking for a career that reflects that—working as a Developmental Service Worker (DSW) might be a path worth exploring.  At Fleming College, the DSW program is designed to prepare students to support individuals with a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities. But beyond the… Continue reading A Career That Makes a Difference: What You Should Know About Fleming’s Developmental Service Worker Program 

Fleming College Pharmacy Technician Students Share Hospital Placement Experiences 

Inside a Hospital Pharmacy: Student Perspectives from Fleming’s Technician Program  As the semester winds down, many students are taking a moment to reflect on how far they’ve come. For students in Fleming College’s Pharmacy Technician program, this includes real-world experience in busy hospital environments.  Through their hospital placements, students gained a first-hand look at what… Continue reading Fleming College Pharmacy Technician Students Share Hospital Placement Experiences 

Fleming College Respiratory Therapy Program receives accreditation with condition status 

Peterborough, ON – (April 23, 2025) – Fleming College’s Respiratory Therapy Program has officially received accreditation with condition status from Accreditation Canada’s EQual program. This is a significant milestone that affirms the program’s commitment to delivering high-quality health education and further positioning the College as a leader in applied health education.  Achieving accreditation with condition… Continue reading Fleming College Respiratory Therapy Program receives accreditation with condition status 

Fleming College at the forefront of Ontario’s Nursing Program Transformation

Peterborough, ON – (April 21, 2025) – As the province continues to strengthen its nursing workforce, Fleming College will play a role in the Nursing Program Transformation Initiative (NPTI)—a multi-phase, provincially funded project aimed at expanding access to and enhancing nursing education across Ontario.  Spearheaded by Colleges Ontario in support of the Ministry of Long-Term… Continue reading Fleming College at the forefront of Ontario’s Nursing Program Transformation

Fleming College celebrates 10-year KTTC anniversary with community impact and appreciation event

Peterborough, ON (October 30, 2024) – Fleming College marked the 10th anniversary of the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC) with a special community impact and appreciation event last week. Local community partners, alumni, and donors were invited to celebrate the impact the KTTC has had during its 10 years on students, staff and the… Continue reading Fleming College celebrates 10-year KTTC anniversary with community impact and appreciation event

Fleming College Launches New Respiratory Therapy Program

Peterborough ON – (June 22, 2022) – Fleming College is adding a new diploma program to its School of Health and Community Services.   Registration for the Respiratory Therapy Advanced Diploma has already begun. Classes will take place at the College’s Sutherland Campus, in the purpose-built respiratory therapy lab with new, state-of-the-art equipment.   “Fleming is once… Continue reading Fleming College Launches New Respiratory Therapy Program