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Feb 7, 2023

NACC Member Spotlight: ACAHS

Cheri M., a student of the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program at the Atlantic College of Applied Health Sciences (ACAHS) says that her favourite part of the program is its accessibility through its online component, empowering her to pursue higher education, while still allowing her to attend to her other commitments, such as raising a…


Apr 7, 2022

Cindy Lidster – Atlantic College of Applied Health Sciences (ACAHS)

Meet Cindy Lidster, the Founder & President of the Atlantic College of Applied Health Sciences (ACAHS). ACAHS offers online distance-based Personal Support Worker (PSW) programs to people looking to become certified health care providers. Programs have been developed to capture all mandatory courses across the country, making certification applicable within all provinces (with the exception…


Aug 3, 2021

“Inclusive Growth” for Canada Roundable

On Friday, July 30th ACAHS had the pleasure of being 1 of 10 businesses that had a 90 minute round table discussion, with our Deputy Prime Minister, on “Inclusive Growth” for Canada.  Adam Peabody is the far left & lead facilitator.  The lady, & we mean “Lady” in red is the Hon. Deputy Prime Minister/Minister…


Jan 4, 2021

What to Look for When Researching Online Canadian Personal Support Worker (PSW) Education

The internet has made it easier, convenient, and cost effective for students to get an education online. However, for people hoping to work in health care, it is critical to ensure the educational institution they chose to get their certification from is legitimate. There are a lot of impostors out there to weed out.  The…


Dec 28, 2020

More Women, Newcomers, and First Nations joining Planet Hatch

Cindy Lidster says she didn’t realize how much  she needed the entrepreneurial development group Planet Hatch  until she went to them for help with her new  online health-care instructional college. Click here to read full article!    


Dec 4, 2020

Report Shows More Women, Newcomers, Indigenous People Becoming Entrepreneurs In Fredericton

FREDERICTON – The Startup Diversity Report 2020 by Planet Hatch, expected to be released in full on Friday, shows an increase in women-run businesses, Indigenous-run businesses, and newcomer-run businesses in Fredericton. The report shows 36 percent of all entrepreneurs in Fredericton are women, up from 20 percent in Planet Hatch’s 2019 report. Nationally, 16 percent of…


Nov 3, 2020

ACAHS College to Train Personal Support Workers

A new online college has launched in the Fredericton, one which will specialize in offering online training for individuals who’d like to become personal support workers (PSW). The Atlantic College of Applied Heath Sciences does not yet have a brick-and-mortar home, though is operating from space offered by Planet Health, the entrepreneurial incubator. A handful…


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