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Exciting news, ACAHS community! We are thrilled to announce our partnership with 7th Laurel Immigration Consulting, an experienced and compassionate firm that has been transforming lives by helping individuals call Canada their home. As we join hands with this exceptional team, we are ready to unlock a world of opportunities for our international students, empowering…

Introduction Falls among seniors can have a profound impact on their well-being and the healthcare system in Canada. Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among seniors? According to Statistics Canada, approximately 30% of seniors experience at least one fall each year, resulting in over 1.5 million emergency department visits….

The New Brunswick Association of Private Colleges and Universities – NBAPCU is committed to advocating on behalf of private career colleges and private universities in the province. The association’s purpose is to help provincial and federal governments, key decision makers, employers, and the public understand the critical role its members and their students play in…

According to Statistics Canada, the population aged 85 and older is one of the fastest-growing age groups, with over 861,000 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. By 2046, this population could triple to almost 2.5 million people. Additionally, over 9,500 centenarians are now living in Canada, representing 0.03% of the population. As the older population…

Congratulations to the winner of the Atlantic College of Applied Health Sciences (ACAHS) PSW Bursary, in partnership with Planet Hatch! We are thrilled to announce that Kimberly Legacy-Parker, a deserving student, has been selected to receive a free PSW education through our Planet Hatch Bursary program, covering applicable costs and tuition fees, culminating in a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!