Update: March 16, 2022
On March 1, 2022, the Government of Ontario announced the lifting of the majority of COVID-19 related public health and workplace safety measures. With the continued improvement, or stability, in key public health indicators, and with public health and workplace safety measures being lifted in Ontario. For the past 2 years, triOS College has followed Public Health Guidelines and will continue to do so as the pandemic eases.
In accordance with Public Health Guidelines, effective Wednesday, March 21, 2022, we will make the following changes to our COVID protocol.
- Students/employees/visitors will no longer be required to wear masks in public spaces. The use of masks on campus is strongly recommended but is not mandatory.
- Mask mandates will continue to be required in health care settings. This would include massage clinics. Masks will be mandatory in clinical settings for staff/students/visitors.
- There will no longer be a limit for gathering numbers.
- Temperature taking & documentation requirements are no longer required.
- Students/employees/visitors will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test.
- A student who has a placement at a Long-Term Care facility, a Congregate Care setting, a Residential or Rehabilitation centre, may be subject to those facilities’ own policies on vaccination requirements, masking, or physical distancing. To complete their program, they will need to comply with the mandates in place for the specific institution.
- We will continue to record all visitors coming into the campus and they will need to sign-in upon entry.
- Everyone is encouraged to self-screen before entering the campus. In the event that you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, please do not enter the campus.
- Physical distancing will remain in place on campus, when possible.
- Student lounge and vending machines will be available to staff and students on campus. All students will still be required to physically distance in the classroom and in the student lounge, when possible.
- Upon return from international travel, individuals must wear a mask at all times in public spaces (including schools and childcare settings) for the first 14 days returning to Canada. Please continue to monitor closely for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. This information is outlined under current federal travel requirements.
- For further information regarding the Provincial Guidelines can be found at Living with and Managing COVID-19 (ontario.ca). Should the directives of Public Health change in the future, we will continue to follow the advice and directives of Public Health and make the necessary changes to our protocols.
As previously communicated in December, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, released on December 13, 2021, has approved the extension of remote delivery. We will continue to deliver your education remotely until Friday, March 31, 2023, with some exceptions. As the Provincial Government guidelines and restrictions change, we will communicate any further changes.
On-campus, in-class instruction will continue to be reserved for courses with academic outcomes that cannot be measured or achieved remotely.
The programs that will have limited, on-campus, in-class instruction include the following:
- Massage Therapy/Equine Massage Therapy
- Personal Support Worker
- Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Paralegal (**further communication coming this week**)
- Students needing to complete CPR/First Aid Training
Update: December 17, 2021
The health and safety of our students and employees remain our highest priority. Further to our previous communications, the following provides an update on remote delivery of classes.
Given the current provincial announcements from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities released on December 13, 2021, we must be prepared to remain flexible with our education delivery as we move into the New Year. At this time, we will continue to deliver education remotely until Friday, March 31, 2023, with some exceptions. As the Provincial Government guidelines and restrictions change, we will communicate any further changes related to campus education.
It is important that we provide these updates, so that you can make appropriate plans surrounding your education.
On-campus, in-class instruction will be reserved for courses with academic outcomes that cannot be measured or achieved remotely.
We continue to be committed to delivering education safely with the high-quality experience expected of our students. Our current schedule and delivery model is aligned with the Health and Safety Guidelines and Recommendations of the Provincial Government and Public Health in Ontario.
Mark Ruddy, Regional Director of Operations
Update: September 15, 2021
triOS College remains committed to the health, safety and wellness of all staff, students and visitors. We continue to delivery high-quality education to our students in the safest way possible as we all navigate the pandemic. Our current schedule, delivery model and on-Campus policies are aligned with Provincial Heath & Safety Guidelines, as well as recommendations and mandates from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Based on student feedback and current information from Public Health, we understand the concerns around returning to school during a “fourth wave” of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, we have made the decision to extend our remote delivery model of learning. triOS College will continue to deliver your education remotely until Friday, March 25, 2022.
On-campus, in-class instruction will be reserved for courses with academic outcomes that cannot be measured or achieved remotely.
The programs that will have limited, on-campus, in-class instruction include the following:
– Students who are scheduled for CPR/ First Aid Training
– Equine Massage Therapy
– Massage Therapy
– Personal Support Worker
– Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant
Your Campus Director will reach out to both you and your instructor directly to inform you if your class is required to return for on-campus, in-class instruction. Your program will continue to be delivered remotely if you have not been asked to return to in-class learning. triOS is monitoring advice from Provincial and Municipal authorities, Public Health Units, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and other educational partners.
We want to thank all staff and students for their dedication to education during this time. In the past 18 months, the pandemic has brought changes to Ontario’s educational landscape that you have preserved and excelled through. We are all incredibly proud of student accomplishments during this time!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to any staff member with questions or concerns. We are happy to help!
Stephanie McCrae, Regional Director of Operations
Update: Jun 8, 2021
The current Provincial Stay-Home & Lockdown orders expired on Wednesday June 2, 2021. On Friday June 11, 2021 the province is expected to enter Stage 1 of the reopening plan, followed by Stages 2 & 3, upon government announcement. The health and safety of our students and employees remains our highest priority.
We continue to be committed to delivering your education safely with the high-quality experience you expect. Our current schedule and delivery model is aligned with Provincial Heath & Safety Guidelines, as well as recommendations from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Given the current provincial announcements, we must be prepared to be flexible with our education delivery for the remainder of 2021. We are all looking forward to restrictions easing over the summer, however recognize the landscape for fall and winter are relatively unknown. At this time, triOS College will continue to deliver your education remotely until Friday, December 31, 2021.
On-campus, in-class instruction will be reserved for courses with academic outcomes that cannot be measured or achieved remotely.
The programs that will have limited, on-campus, in-class instruction include the following:
– Students who are scheduled for CPR/ First Aid Training
– Equine Massage Therapy
– Massage Therapy
– Personal Support Worker
– Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant
Your Campus Director will reach out to both you and your instructor directly to inform you if your class will return for on-campus, in-class instruction. Your program will continue to be delivered remotely if you have not been asked to return to in-class learning at this time. triOS is monitoring advice from Provincial and Municipal authorities, Public Health Units, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and other educational partners.
Please reach out to your Campus team with any questions; we are always here to help.
Wishing you a safe and healthy summer!
Stephanie McCrae, Regional Director of Operations
Update: Nov 24, 2020
As we enter into the Holiday Season, the health and safety of our students and employees remains our highest priority.
We are committed to delivering your education safely with the high-quality experience our students expect. It is important that we provide updates so that students can make appropriate plans surrounding their education.
The increase in Covid-19 cases, through wave 2, is gaining momentum. We will therefore continue to deliver the majority of our students’ education remotely until July 31, 2021.
triOS College is closely monitoring advice from Provincial and Municipal authorities, Public Health Units, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, other accrediting bodies and educational partners (such as the Law Society of Ontario and the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario). If, at any time in 2021, authorities and partners provide alternative guidance on returning to in-class education, we will communicate a revision of the plan.
We will continue to safely enroll new students for upcoming starts by phone and all new programs have started with remote learning delivery. Feedback and additional information about remote learning delivery can be found here.
We will continue to update our communications regularly in regards to the format of delivery for all of our programs. Please reach out to campus teams with any questions; we are always here to help.
Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season.
Stuart Bentley, President triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Update: May 27, 2020
The Ontario government has recently extended its state of emergency until June 9, 2020 and we expect this date to be extended further despite the easing of restrictions in the province. In a recent update the government also shared that Ontario’s public schools will not re-open until September.
Bearing in mind the health and safety of our students and staff, we will continue with remote learning until September 8th, 2020. This means that our classes will continue to be taught remotely while our campuses remain closed for all students.
As you may be aware, many businesses, services and retail stores have opened in Ontario and may continue to do so as restrictions are lifted. Though, we have not had any recent updates about the direction from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) about opening up our campuses, we are closely monitoring government updates for any changes that may occur.
We are however continuing to build a phased Return to School Plan that will gradually return our students back to the campus after September 8th. This plan will also include measures to limit the number of staff, students, and clients on campus at any given time, allow for physical distancing in our classrooms, provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and a screening for everyone entering the campus.
The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority and until any changes are announced, we will continue to safely enroll new students for upcoming starts by phone and all new programs have started with remote learning delivery. Feedback and additional information about remote learning delivery can be found here
Stuart Bentley, President triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Update: April 29, 2020
We are continuously monitoring the developments related to COVID-19 to ensure that we are adhering to the recommendations of the ministry and discussing with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) how we can continue remote learning with an extended date so students can plan further into the year.
As such, triOS college has made the decision to extend remote learning until June 5, 2020. We expect to continue this way until the government issues a return to school plan and we are safe to do so. This means that our classes will continue to be taught remotely while our campuses remain closed for all students.
The college has already begun working on a Return to School Plan. The health and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority and we will be preparing our campuses to make sure they meet all the health and safety standards as prescribed by the government to ensure our students and staff feel safe when coming into the campus to complete their education.
Until any changes are announced, we will continue to safely enroll new students for upcoming starts by phone and all new programs have started with remote learning delivery.
Stuart Bentley, President triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Update: April 1, 2020
As many of you know, our premier has extended the state of emergency for Ontario to April 13, 2020. There is a possibility this may be extended further based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. In addition, the premier announced that our public schools will be closed until May 1st.
We have received agreement from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to continue remote education delivery until May 1, 2020.
This means our classes will continue to be taught remotely while our campuses remain closed for all students in accordance with public safety precautions. We will also continue to enroll students for spring and fall programs safely over the phone.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates.
We thank everyone for their continued patience and cooperation, and as always, urge everyone to continue to take precautions, practice social distancing, and stay healthy and safe.
Stuart Bentley, President triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Update: March 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update – triOS College implements remote education delivery
Further to our March 13th announcement, I would like to share an update on our response to the COVID-19 situation. We took the unprecedented step of quickly closing our campuses to students and staff on March 13th in response to rapidly developing threats posed by COVID-19 and began preparing for remote education delivery. The triOS team has been working diligently to prepare our students and staff to continue their learning through remote education delivery.
Our priority is ensuring our students can continue their studies from home where they are safe from exposure to the virus by adhering to physical distancing protocols. We also understand that students want to continue with their education and prepare for their new careers.
All triOS classes will be delivered through remote education delivery. Specific program and course details will be communicated to students via our Student Web, triOS Student Emails, and contact from your Instructors.
Thank you to all of our students for their understanding, cooperation, and commitment to adjust as we go through this time together. I would also like to thank everyone on our triOS College team for their dedication and readiness in dealing with these uncertain times and maintaining our students’ continued education at the forefront of their efforts.
On behalf of our entire College, I wish our students continued success in their studies and look forward to seeing them graduate into new careers.
Stuart Bentley, President triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Update: March 13, 2020
triOS College closing campuses and transitioning to remote learning delivery as a precaution against COVID-19
Mississauga, ON – as the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak continues to spread and public health measures are being implemented throughout the province, our team has been working to address the health and safety concerns of our community while ensuring the continuity of learning wherever feasible.
As a result, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare is temporarily closing campuses across Ontario from March 16, 2020 to April 3, 2020, and classes will be facilitated through remote learning delivery for programs where possible. In order to prepare for remote learning delivery and to ensure the continuity of learning for our students, we will also be cancelling classes on March 16, 2020 so that instructors and administration can continue to prepare for remote learning delivery. Remote learning delivery classes will begin on Tuesday March 17, 2020.
The health and well-being of students and faculty is paramount as we continue to navigate the developing situation relating to COVID-19. triOS is communicating these adjustments to all students and will be providing support to faculty to assist in the transition.
“Our priority at this time is the health and safety of our students, faculty, and our community. We are grateful for their patience and understanding during these rapidly changing times,” said Stuart Bentley, President, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare. “triOS will continue our unwavering efforts to transition our programs to remote learning so our students can continue their education.”
triOS continues to urge students and faculty to take all necessary precautions during these uncertain times. If you or anyone you know starts having symptoms of COVID-19, isolate yourself from others as quickly as possible. Immediately call a health care professional or the public health authority in the province or territory where you are located. Describe your symptoms and travel history. The Canadian Public Health Agency will provide advice on what you should do.
About triOS College
The mission of triOS College Business Technology Healthcare Inc. is to help students become job-ready graduates. triOS College is a career college with eight campuses across Ontario, focused on providing the practical hands-on training that students need to be successful in their chosen careers.
triOS College offers a wide variety of programs that are highly relevant in today’s job market within Business, Technology, Healthcare, Law, and Supply Chain. The program curriculum is extremely comprehensive and is uniquely developed with input from industry leaders to provide the highest quality education.
Canadian-owned and operated, triOS College is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 12 years in a row. triOS has been awarded this Platinum designation for redefining post-secondary education by listening to students and employer needs to deliver effective results.
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