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Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)

“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”

DLI # O262228554872OSAP Approved
Professional Certificate · Health Care Services

Certificate in Neuro-Care and Responsive Behaviour Documentation

A five-module certificate in neurological conditions, responsive behaviours, objective clinical documentation, de-escalation, and Ontario healthcare ethics and privacy. Build person-centred support and reporting skills for home care and long-term care settings. Register for individual modules as CPD, or take all modules as a bundle.

Structure5 modules, 15 to 40 hours each
Duration2 to 4 weeks per module
Tuition$390 per module
$1,800 all modules (bundle)
Delivery100% online or in person (Vaughan)

Who This Program Is For

  • Current PSWs and care providers supporting clients with dementia and other neurological conditions.
  • Internationally trained health professionals seeking a Canadian credential.
  • Career changers entering the healthcare support sector.
  • Recent graduates seeking an entry point into care work.

What You Will Learn

ModuleTitleFocus
Module 1Foundations of Neuro-Care and Cognitive ImpairmentCommon neurological conditions and their effect on behaviour and daily function.
Module 2Understanding and Assessing Responsive BehavioursInternal and external triggers and assessment frameworks.
Module 3Advanced Clinical Documentation and Professional ReportingObjective charting, ABC charting, EHR accuracy, and incident reporting.
Module 4Intervention Strategies and Crisis De-escalationNon-pharmacological techniques and behavioural care plans.
Module 5Ethics, Privacy, and Professional Integration in CanadaPHIPA, long-term care legislation, patient rights, and professional boundaries.

Final module hours and the course calendar are confirmed before classes begin. Tuition does not change.

Choose Your Path

Single Module (CPD)

Register for one or more modules to upgrade a specific skill.

  • Time: 15 to 40 hours per module (2 to 4 weeks)
  • Tuition: $390 per module
  • Best for: PSWs needing specialized dementia and behaviour skills
  • Credential: Certificate of Completion for each module
Register for a Module

All Modules as a Bundle

Complete all five modules for the full Professional Certificate.

  • Tuition: $1,800 (a saving of $150 over five single modules)
  • Best for: newcomers and career changers entering care work
  • Credential: Professional Certificate
Apply for All Modules as a Bundle

Tuition and Key Dates

Admission Requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); or
  • A recognized Canadian healthcare credential, such as a PSW Certificate, SSW Diploma, or RPN licence; or
  • Evidence of current or recent employment (within the last 24 months) in a related occupation.
  • Applicants aged 19 or older without a secondary school diploma may apply through the Mature Student Assessment.
  • See the program-specific admission requirements. There is no maximum age limit.
  • A functional command of English is required.

International Applicants

  • Applicants from any country are welcome.
  • This program runs less than six months. A study permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are not required.
  • Completion does not qualify a student for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
  • See the Newcomer’s Skills Matrix.

Delivery and Assessment

100% Online

Self-paced study through the College learning management system (LMS), with real-time instructor support. Practical skills are assessed through instructor-monitored online evaluations.

100% In Person (Vaughan Campus)

Instructor-led classes with hands-on practical training. Attendance requirements are set out in the course syllabus.

In both formats, written examinations are completed online and are open-book. Online students must meet the College System Requirements.

Important Information

Please read before you apply

  • “This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
  • The certificate is not a licence to practise a regulated health profession and does not grant registration with a provincial regulatory body.
  • Strategies taught are guidelines and must be applied with workplace protocols and professional judgment.
  • The College does not guarantee employment or salary outcomes.

Read the full Short Certificate and CPD Course Disclaimer and the Short Study Program Policies.

Ready to Apply?

Domestic and international applicants apply through the same portal. For questions about eligibility, call 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration.

Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. College email comes only from @ccecollege.online, @ccecollege.com, or @cancollege.online.

Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)

Registered career college in Ontario.

DLI # O262228554872 · OSAP Approved

Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103

Email: Administration · All contacts

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