Keyin College

Beauty, Esthetics, Barber Programs

• Esthetics
  The industry of esthetics is dynamic and constantly growing. Today, people are placing more importance on attractiveness of their skin, nails, and entire body. Through the Esthetics Program students will learn essential skills such as manicures/pedicures, hair removal,  sterilization and sanitation techniques that are required of preferred employees in the esthetics field. The Esthetics Program will prepare graduates for immediate employment in the personal care industry. Graduates of Keyin College’s Esthetics Program will be eligible for a wide range of employment opportunities. Employment may be obtained in the personal care industry in salons, modeling agencies or even in the supply/manufacturing field. Graduates may be employed as any of the following: beauty treatment operator, cosmetician, esthetician, manicurist, pedicurist, scalp treatment specialist among many others.
• Hairstylist
  The training focus of the Hairstylist program is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and experience to work as a Hairstylist or Barber. Students acquire all the fundamentals of nail care, make-up application, esthetics, color analysis and much more. Our program specializes in Hair Design instructing students on how to cut, style, perm, color, and many more valuable skills. The practical experience you acquire in our salon will develop your expertise in hairstyling and shop management.

  Apprenticeship Training

  The Hairstylist program is an apprenticeable trades program. These courses, completed at Keyin College, will represent partial completion of requirements for Journeyperson status under the Interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Once this training is complete and the student secures employment in the trade, he/she must register as an apprentice with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Advanced Education Skills and Labour.

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• Office Administration
  This program will provide the student with multidisciplinary training to work in a variety of professional environments. Graduates will have developed personal and professional competencies and skills in administrative procedures, accounting, business research, communications, English, economics, machine transcription, business psychology, records management, and computer software programs. Students will also acquire skills in the specialty fields of medical and legal. Graduates of this program will be qualified for a wide variety of employment opportunities. Careers in the legal and medical fields, records management, and executive administrative positions are just a few of the employment possibilities available for graduates of the Office Administration program.

Education, Teaching Programs

• Adult Basic Education
  This program can be a stepping-stone for those interested in pursuing post-secondary education.  The Adult Basic Education programs level II & III offer assistance to adult students who would like to improve their reading, writing and math skills to help them obtain a grade 12 equivalency diploma.  This will assist the student in many ways including boosting their self-confidence and making it easier to get a job. Some people may need to begin with the Basic Literacy/ABE Level I component.  Level I will provide a student with a learning foundation, which will help them move toward the completion of ABE and into post-secondary training. The relaxed learning environment provided by Keyin College is the ideal atmosphere for adult students who wish to re-enter the education system and acquire their high school diploma.
• Barton Reading and Spelling System
  The Barton Reading and Spelling System is a one-on-one tutoring system that will greatly improve the spelling, reading and writing skills of children, teenagers or adults who struggle due to dyslexia or a learning disability. The Barton System is divided into ten levels, which means you don’t have to learn the entire system before you start.  You only need to learn one level at a time. The good news is that it is NEVER too late to improve the reading, spelling and writing skills of adults with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Occupational Health & Safety
  Keyin College is proud to offer the Occupational Health and Safety diploma program in Newfoundland and Labrador. This program was developed in response to the growing demand for well-trained individuals in the area of health and safety for safer worksites, stronger safety co-ordination and sound safety planning. In June 2012, Keyin College and Cape Breton University signed an articulation agreement providing students, who have completed Keyin’s 2 year Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Diploma program, an opportunity to qualify to receive credits towards the Cape Breton University Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) Degree. For more information on this degree program, please go to:
  Keyin College is pleased to have their OH&S curriculum approved by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. In addition, Keyin College Grand Falls-Windsor campus is also pleased to be included in the Canadian Federal Government’s Approved CO-OP/Internship Programs. The CCA Gold Seal Accreditation Program is a national program for construction Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and Owners’ Project Managers.  Accreditation is based on the candidate’s education, experience and their ability to satisfy the rigorous standards of the Program. This may mean the successful completion of a Gold Seal exam. The Gold Seal Certificate was developed by the industry for the industry and is a voluntary certification program for the individual. The Certificate signifies that the individual has attained a nationally recognized level of experience and competence as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator, Construction Safety Coordinator or Owners’ Project Manager.   For more information on the Gold Seal Accreditation Program, please visit 
  For the individual – the Gold Seal Certificate is a declaration of skill and competence that is recognized by the construction industry across the country. The Certificate will enhance mobility and professional development of construction managers. For the contractor – employing Gold Seal Accredited managers is a statement regarding the professionalism and commitment of the firm to construction management excellence. A Gold Seal Certificate assists employers in recruiting capable construction managers. Graduates of this program will be qualified to work as a Hazardous Materials Technician, Emergency Response Technician, Occupational Health and Safety Technician, Safety Advisor, Hazardous Waste Treatment Technician, Environmental Compliance Officer and other industry related positions.
• Personal Care Attendant
  A Personal Care Attendant (PCA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team who is responsible for providing support to clients in all aspects of daily living through companionships, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial care.  PCAs support and promote independence, safety, and quality of life for clients across the lifespan. PCAs provide client-centred care under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).  In Newfoundland and Labrador, PCAs are considered unregulated health care workers as they are not a licensed or regulated profession.  However, standardized curriculum assists the effective and efficient use of PCAs as part of the interdisciplinary team in institutional settings across the province. The Personal Care Attendant Educational Program is 30 weeks in duration and consists of two semesters, each containing 15 weeks.  Travel to other institutions/agencies will be required for clinical and may be required for some laboratory offerings.  Students are responsible for transportation to/from clinical and laboratory experiences; these travel hours are not included in the program hours.
• Pharmacy Technician (Grand Falls-Windsor)
  Keyin College, Grand Falls-Windsor campus, is pleased to announce our Pharmacy Technician Program has been awarded ACCREDITATION STATUS for a three year term (July 2018 – June 2021) from The Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).   Please visit 
   for more information on the Stages of Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs. CCAPP accreditation means that graduates of this program are eligible for direct admission into the 
   which is a requirement to becoming a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB).  For more information on the Technician Regulation Process, please visit 
  . Over the past five years, there has been substantial focus placed on the regulated status of pharmacy technicians. In 2007, The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) prepared the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice. These competencies describe the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians as regulated health care professionals, articulating that pharmacy technicians’ expertise focuses on the knowledge, skills and abilities related to the technical elements of prescription and patient information, and of product and drug distribution. Please go to 
   for more information on the Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians. Keyin’s 72 week Pharmacy Technician program will prepare the graduate for employment as a pharmacy technician in community, hospital and long-term-care pharmacy environments. Graduates will gain knowledge relevant to the technical and clerical aspects of the pharmacy profession, including inventory management, pharmacy software, and third party billing. Throughout the program, inter- and intra-professional experiences are stressed and evaluated along with other skills in extensive on-site laboratory sessions and during the workplace practicum. Methods of teaching and learning activities vary in the Pharmacy Technician program. They include lectures, multimedia technology, simulated experiences, discovery techniques, group discussion, and structured labs. Students will be given an opportunity for job shadowing during the program and upon completion of the academic portion through the experiential training.

  ROLE OF THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

  Pharmacy technicians are now a regulated health profession in Newfoundland and Labrador. This has led to an expanded scope of practice for pharmacy technicians allowing them to take on more responsibility within the technical aspects of dispensing pharmacy practice. Pharmacy technicians are now responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety and quality of product preparation and release as well as for collaborating with pharmacists and other health care professionals to help deliver the best possible patient care. The role of the pharmacy technician now requires them to focus on the technical aspects of prescription filling with tasks that include:

  • obtaining, entering and recording patient information
  • obtaining verbal orders from prescribers
  • transferring prescriptions to and from other pharmacies
  • preparing and compounding prescriptions
  • ensuring prescriptions are complete and authentic have been prepared correctly by performing a final check
  • providing technical information to a patient such as training on a device
  • assisting in compiling best possible medication histories for patients

  Pharmacy technicians are needed in community and institutional pharmacies. This program is offered at our Grand Falls-Windsor campus in a 10,000 sq.ft. building consisting of 9 classrooms, 2 computer labs, and 1 pharmacy lab/classroom. Practical areas are taught by a pharmacist registered with the 
   (Ray Bartlett, BScPharm).
• Primary Care Paramedic

  The Primary Care Paramedic Program is designed to give students the educational and hands-on training needed to become proficient in this challenging position to deliver pre-hospital care.  Particular emphasis is placed upon balanced training to enable graduates to meet a variety of physical, intellectual, emotional and medical needs of pre-hospital patients.  Training includes all major aspects of medical care; the Primary Care Paramedic Program at Keyin College meets or exceeds the standards established by the Paramedic Association of Canada in its guidelines for the National Occupational Competencies Profiles for paramedics.  Students will get extensive classroom training as well as field and clinical learning.

  Paramedics are highly skilled health care professionals who function in the realm of EMS, initiating medical treatment for individuals in crisis situations.  Based on sound technical knowledge, paramedics demonstrate rational problem-solving abilities and excellent decision-making skills.  The paramedic profession demands universal integrity, exemplary behaviour, and dedication to the service of humanity.  Paramedics adhere to the standards of ethical behaviour, and their professional activities are characterized by honesty, empathy, conscientiousness and reliability.

  Clinical and Field Benefits

  Students will be expected to travel and incur costs associated with placements in various hospital and ambulance departments (private and hospital-based). These clinical/field placements are limited and students will be placed based on availability. Sites may include Eastern, Central, Western and Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authorities, which includes St. John’s, Carbonear, Freshwater, Placentia Bay, Clarenville, Burin, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Lewisporte, Deer Lake, Corner Brook, Stephenville, Port Aux Basques and St. Anthony. Other sites may be available as they are developed.

• Therapeutic Recreation
  Therapeutic Recreation is a growing career field that will give graduates the opportunity to become part of a health service delivery system that addresses the needs of individuals with various disabilities, illnesses and special needs. This program will focus on leisure and recreation as essential components of an individual’s overall health and wellness. As Recreation Therapy workers, graduates will assist clients with leisure and recreational opportunities in ways that contribute to clients’ health, independence, and well-being. Graduates of this program will be prepared with the skills necessary to develop approved recreation and leisure activities. The training will emphasize various program designs for the clinical/hospital, geriatric, psychiatric, long-term care, and general recreation and community settings. Graduates will be diverse in their potential employment opportunities and will be equipped to work in many different settings. These include clinical, community, and entrepreneurial settings as well as private agencies and non-profit organizations.

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Child & Youth Care Worker

  A Child and Youth Care Worker is a specialist in facilitating change in children or adolescents experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges. Keyin’s 88-week Child and Youth Care Worker program develops therapeutic skills and abilities in students, enabling them to work creatively with other professionals concerned with the care and treatment of children and adolescents to address such challenges. Graduates are involved in all facets of care from assessment to intake, goal formulation, program planning and intervention. Child and Youth Workers facilitate change through counseling and a variety of treatment strategies.

• Funeral Services Diploma
  The Funeral Services Program provides the hands-on training and theoretical understanding funeral directors require when assisting bereaved families in making funeral arrangements; and protecting the public’s health by properly caring for the deceased. As well, it is a unique blend of general educational and technical courses in the areas of biological and social sciences and restorative art. The Batesville Casket Company, in support of Keyin’s Funeral Services Program, is pleased to award a $750 bursary to one student from each graduating class of this program. For more information and selection criteria for this bursary please contact the campus Career Counselor. The Batesville Casket Company is the leading manufacturer of metal and hardwood burial caskets. They are also a leading provider of cremation urns, caskets and related support services. For more information on the Batesville Casket Company visit their website at 
  . Upon completion of the Funeral Services Program, students will be eligible to begin service training for a Funeral Director’s License and an Embalmer’s License at a licensed funeral home. Most graduates choose to work as funeral directors and embalmers, but employment options are many. Graduates are qualified to work as pathologist’s assistants, morgue attendants, funeral planners and funeral service educators. They are also hired by hospital and university laboratories; crematoria; answering services for funeral homes; and businesses specializing in cemetery management, funeral stationery, removal services, and the manufacturing of embalming chemicals, caskets and monuments.