SIAST Program Updates

 Psychiatric Nursing diploma - Applications are not currently being accepted for this newly designated high-demand program. It will reopen for application at 8 a.m., October 1, 2014, for the fall 2015 intake. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., February 15, 2015 (Saskatchewan time). All supporting documentation will be required by 4:30 p.m. (Saskatchewan time), February 28, 2015.

Business Insurance diploma - Admission requirements: 9 of 12 Business Certificate courses, including ACCT 122 and BCOM 121. Note: Students must complete the Business certificate requirements and INS100 before being awarded the diploma.

Continuing Care Assistant certificate - Effective July 1, 2014, accepted applicants may be required to undergo an interview and will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search prior to entering the clinical component of the program.  At the discretion of the clinical agency, you may be declined access to a clinical placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.  The cost of the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is your responsibility.

Radiation and Environmental Monitoring Technician certificate - Effective July 1, 2014, admission requirements include Grade 11 with a minimum average of 60% in each of English Language Arts A20 and B20, Pre-Calculus 20* and Physical Science 20*.

*Previous Saskatchewan mathematics and science requirements also accepted:

·         Math 20

·         Chemistry 20

Machine Shop certificate - Effective July 1, 2014, program title will become Machinist.

Telecommunications/Radio Systems Technician - applications to this program have been suspended.