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Diploma of Support for Assistive Services
Lester B. Pearson School Board
- Montreal, Canada
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions DVS (DEP) programme of 870 hours (about 9 months) taught in English at West Island Career Centre.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Support for Assistive Services. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.
Career outcomes
- Home care assistant (PAB)
- Hospital and health care settings
Curriculum
- 870-hour programme delivered over about 9 months at West Island Career Centre (WICC)
- Leading to the Diploma of Vocational Studies. It includes a stage placement in industry. The online page gives no course or module list
- So detailed content is not published
- Applicants should ask the International Programs office.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent and age 18+ (final-year transcript and matching diploma
- Translated and notarised); B2 French for Dental Assistance
- Health Assistance and Nursing
- Medical Office Specialist
- Pharmacy Technical Assistance and Secretarial Studies - Medical.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent and age 18+ (final-year transcript and matching diploma, Translated and notarised; Any higher-education documents); B2 French for Dental Assistance, Health Assistance and Nursing, Medical Office Specialist and Pharmacy Technical Assistance
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 80
- Varies by programme French B2 for programmes that deal with patients or clients (Dental Assistance
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,700 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | West Island Career Centre, Pierrefonds |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health |
| Department | Vocational Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 22,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2026
Applications closed
3 Jul 2026
ClosedProgram starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
February 2027
Applications closed
3 Nov 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
Tuition is $19,700 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,617 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 80, Varies by programme French B2 for programmes that deal with patients or clients (Dental Assistance.