Tag: school of health and community services

Fleming College Hosts Mini Simulation User Network Event in Partnership with Laerdal Medical Canada

Peterborough, ON – (June 26, 2026) – Fleming College welcomed approximately 55 educators, health professionals, first responders, simulation specialists, and industry partners yesterday for the Mini Simulation User Network, known as Mini SUN. Hosted in partnership with Laerdal Medical Canada, the event brought together professionals from across the health and community services sectors to explore… Continue reading Fleming College Hosts Mini Simulation User Network Event in Partnership with Laerdal Medical Canada

Celebrating the Class of 2026: Highlights from our 59th Convocation

The energy was vibrant at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on June 9 and 10 as the Fleming College community came together for our 59th Convocation. Across five ceremonies over two incredible days, we celebrated the hard work, resilience, and achievements of more than 4,600 graduates. Representing 93 programs across all of our academic schools including… Continue reading Celebrating the Class of 2026: Highlights from our 59th Convocation

Fleming College Selects InPlace to Manage Clinical and Field Placements Across More Than 27 Programs

Fleming College is launching a new platform in Fall 2026 that will modernize student placement support in its School of Health and Community Services. In partnership with InPlace Smart Placement Solutions, Fleming will streamline experiential learning opportunities in more than 27 academic programs and simplify tracking up to 1,300 students in placement through InPlace software.… Continue reading Fleming College Selects InPlace to Manage Clinical and Field Placements Across More Than 27 Programs

Fleming College Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Upcoming Convocation Ceremonies

Peterborough, ON — (June 1, 2026) — Fleming College is set to host its 59th Convocation on June 9 and 10 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. During the two-day celebration, five ceremonies will commemorate the achievements of more than 4,600 graduates as they cross the stage to accept their certificates and diplomas. These Fleming graduates… Continue reading Fleming College Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Upcoming Convocation Ceremonies

Exploring DNA and Discovery: Grade 12 Students Experience a Day in the Biotechnology Lab at Fleming College

What’s it really like to complete an experiment in a college science lab? For a group of Grade 12 students who spent a day in Fleming College’s Biotechnology labs, the answer involved extracting their own DNA, learning advanced laboratory techniques, and experiencing first-hand what post-secondary science education can look like. The Grade 12 Lab Day… Continue reading Exploring DNA and Discovery: Grade 12 Students Experience a Day in the Biotechnology Lab at Fleming College

Fleming College invites prospective students, family and friends to annual Spring Open House

Peterborough, ON – (March 30, 2026) – Aspiring post-secondary students and their families are invited to Fleming College’s annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 11. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. across Sutherland (Peterborough), Frost (Lindsay), and Haliburton campuses, Fleming will showcase its industry-recognized programs and experiential learning opportunities that open doors to rewarding… Continue reading Fleming College invites prospective students, family and friends to annual Spring Open House

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 HyFlex 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 HyFlex delivery option, giving students greater learning flexibility while maintaining the high-quality clinical training the program is known for. The HyFlex delivery model helps learners balance education, employment, and life… Continue reading Fleming College Introduces HyFlex 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