Health Care

Child and Youth Care

Course Overview: This program trains students to support the development and well-being of children and adolescents facing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The curriculum covers child development, counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practices.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 48 weeks.
Practicum Placement: Includes field placements in settings such as schools, shelters, and community organizations, providing hands-on experience working with youth.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles as child and youth workers, family support workers, and residential care workers.
Salary: In Canada, the average salary ranges from $35,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
Employment Sectors: Opportunities exist in schools, shelters, social service agencies, community and mental health centers, and correctional facilities.

Community Service Worker (Instructor-Led, Practicum)

Course Overview: This program prepares students to assist individuals and communities in accessing social services. It includes training in case management, counseling, community development, and crisis intervention.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 50 weeks.
Practicum Placement: Features a 400-hour externship, providing real-world experience in community service settings.
Job Opportunities: Career options include community service workers, social services assistants, and outreach workers.
Salary: The average salary in Canada is between $33,000 and $50,000 per year.
Employment Sectors: Positions are available in social service agencies, government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centers, school boards, and correctional facilities.

Computer / Medical Office Assistant

Course Overview: This program combines administrative skills with medical office procedures, training students in medical billing, transcription, and the use of office software.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 36 weeks.
Practicum Placement: May include practical experience in medical office settings, enhancing hands-on skills.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can work as medical office assistants, medical secretaries, and administrative assistants in healthcare settings.
Salary: Salaries typically range from $28,000 to $45,000 per year in Canada.
Employment Sectors: Opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, private medical practices, and other healthcare facilities.

Early Childcare Assistant (Instructor-Led)

Course Overview: This program equips students with the skills to support early childhood educators in providing care and educational activities for young children. The curriculum covers child development, health and safety, and program planning.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 50 weeks, including a 16-week externship.
Practicum Placement: Includes a 16-week externship, offering hands-on experience in real childcare settings.
Job Opportunities: Positions include early childcare assistants, daycare assistants, and preschool aides.
Salary: The average salary in Canada ranges from $25,000 to $35,000 per year.
Employment Sectors: Employment can be found in daycare centers, preschools, early learning centers, and other childcare facilities.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Course Overview: This program trains students to perform laboratory tests and procedures, including specimen collection and analysis, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 40 to 48 weeks.
Practicum Placement: Typically includes practical training in clinical laboratory settings, providing hands-on experience.
Job Opportunities: Career options include medical laboratory technicians and laboratory assistants.
Salary: In Canada, salaries typically range from $38,000 to $55,000 per year.
Employment Sectors: Positions are available in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, research facilities, and other healthcare institutions.

Medical Office Administrator

Course Overview: This program prepares students to manage medical office environments, focusing on administrative duties such as patient scheduling, medical billing, transcription, and the use of medical office software.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 32 to 44 weeks, depending on the institution.
Practicum Placement: Many programs include a practicum component, providing hands-on experience in medical office settings to enhance practical skills and employability.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles as medical office administrators, clinic coordinators, and healthcare administrative assistants.
Salary: In Canada, the average salary ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
Employment Sectors: Opportunities exist in hospitals, private clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare facilities.

Medical Office Assistant (Instructor-Led, Capstone & Practicum)

Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 51 weeks, including both theoretical instruction and practical experience.
Capstone Project: A comprehensive project that enables students to integrate and apply their learning in a practical, real-world healthcare setting.
Practicum Placement: Includes a clinical preceptorship, providing hands-on experience in medical settings to enhance practical skills and employability.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles as medical office assistants, medical secretaries, and administrative assistants in healthcare settings.
Salary: In Canada, the average salary ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
Employment Sectors: Opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, private medical practices, and other healthcare facilities.

Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Specialty (Instructor-Led, Capstone & Practicum)

Course Overview: This program combines medical office assistant training with specialized skills for health unit coordination. It covers medical terminology, office procedures, and coordination of patient care within hospital units, including a capstone project and practicum.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 51 weeks, including both theoretical instruction and practical experience.
Capstone Project: A comprehensive project that enables students to integrate and apply their learning in a practical, real-world healthcare setting.
Practicum Placement: Includes a clinical preceptorship, providing hands-on experience in medical settings to enhance practical skills and employability.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles as medical office assistants, health unit coordinators, and administrative support in hospital units.
Salary: In Canada, salaries typically range from $36,000 to $56,000 per year.
Employment Sectors: Opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, particularly in departments such as nursing, surgery, and specialty clinics.

Mental Health & Addictions

Course Overview: This program prepares students to support individuals dealing with mental health and addiction issues. The curriculum includes training in assessment, counseling techniques, and intervention strategies.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 52 weeks, including a 260-hour field-related placement that provides experience in a real-world work environment.
Practicum Placement: Includes a 260-hour field-related placement, providing hands-on experience in mental health or addiction services settings.
Job Opportunities: Career options include mental health workers, addiction counselors, and community support workers.
Salary: In Canada, the average salary ranges from $35,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
Employment Sectors: Positions are available in mental health clinics, rehabilitation centers, community health organizations, and residential treatment facilities.

Personal Support Worker

Course Overview: This program trains students to provide care and assistance to individuals with varying healthcare needs, including the elderly and those with disabilities. The curriculum covers personal care, mobility assistance, and communication skills.
Certification: Certificate upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 27 weeks, including both theoretical instruction and practical experience.
Practicum Placement: Includes clinical placements in healthcare settings, providing hands-on experience in delivering personal care.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can work as personal support workers, home support workers, and healthcare aides.
Salary: The average salary in Canada ranges from $28,000 to $45,000 per year.
Employment Sectors: Employment can be found in long-term care facilities, home care agencies, hospitals, and assisted living facilities.

Pharmacy Assistant

Course Overview: This program provides comprehensive education in both technical and clerical aspects of pharmacy operations. Students learn medication dispensing, inventory management, customer service, pharmaceutical calculations, and the use of pharmacy management software. The curriculum also covers anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and relevant legislation.
Certification: Diploma upon completion.
Duration: Approximately 40 weeks, including a 5-week practicum.
Practicum Placement: The program culminates in an intensive 5-week practicum, offering invaluable real-world experience. This practicum allows students to apply their knowledge in professional settings, building confidence and practical skills.
Job Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles as pharmacy assistants, retail pharmacy assistants, compounding pharmacy assistants, and pharmacy distribution clerks.
Salary: In Ontario, the median wage for pharmacy assistants is approximately $22 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $33 per hour, depending on experience and location.
Employment Sectors: Opportunities exist in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and pharmaceutical distribution companies.