Tag: school of health and community services

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 

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