41 Healthcare Course Programs in Canada

The two-year Addiction Counselling program will provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and preparation for a career in the addiction field. This program prepares learners to integrate theory and practical skills to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. In addition to foundational skills, learners reflect on their beliefs and values to develop relevant professional skills to work with a diverse clientele, including multicultural and Indigenous populations.

Prepare for a leadership role in a variety of health care settings and learn all aspects of health care operations and concepts as they relate to a multi-disciplinary team. This one year program will prepare you to be responsive to different cultures and behaviours in a number of situations and environments.

This program is ideal for international students or new immigrants who do not speak English as a first language. It is also suitable for students without a health care background who are not familiar with medical terminology.

This program is the accelerated version of the Health Care Assistant program in Gateway College. Students receive the same training and credentials, but complete their studies within six months! Our dedicated and experienced instructors will provide quality education with hands-on training to prepare students for the real world. Students will practice their techniques in labs equipped with articulated mannequins, hospital beds, medical gear and fixtures.

Program Goal: The ICU training course is designed to help students acquire advanced knowledge and develop skills necessary in the care of critically ill patients. Program Objectives: To assist students, develop a solid and firm ICU foundation. To assist students to gain advanced knowledge in all the modules outlined in the course (refer to course modules). The students will obtain advanced knowledge and accurate skills in performing head-to-toe physical assessments in the lab and in the clinical practicum. The students will learn how to interpret diagnostic tests (i.e. blood works, X-Rays, Pulmonary Pressures through Swan Ganz, PICCO, CVP, etc) accurately and be able to relate them to the clinical manifestations of the critically ill patients and be able to translate them in the care of the critically ill patients. The students will be able to perform nursing procedures required in the care of critically ill patients. The student will be able to handle and cope with the "stress" related to the care of critically ill patients.

Are you currently unemployed and passionate about enhancing the quality of life and dignity of Albertans through community and home caregiving? This is the right program for you! If you are currently unemployed, the Community and Home Care Worker Integrated Training Program will prepare you with the essential knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to work with individuals requiring assisted living.

Canada’s healthcare industry is booming. This factor creates substantial opportunities for those with the proper training. You could potentially work in many places, such as dental offices, hospitals, and medical offices. Not only is this career secure, but it also allows you to make a difference in others’ lives. AOLCC’s health and wellness programs can open the doors to a rewarding healthcare career.

This healthcare assistant program is designed to train learners to become Health Care Professionals. Our dedicated and experienced instructors will provide quality education with hands-on training to prepare students for the real world. Students will practice their techniques in labs equipped with articulated mannequins, hospital beds, medical gear, and fixtures.

The Associate of Arts Degree (Psychology) is 2-year, 60 credit, multidisciplinary program that includes arts courses with a focus on psychology (minimum 18 credits). Students can expect to use up to date technology and interactive online and in-class learning tools that engage students and promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Graduating students may move to entry-level positions in health and social services, human resources, and sales, to name a few, or may also choose to work towards advanced degrees.

This program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skill of learners to work with older adults in order to effectively meet the needs of the aging population. This program will focus on gaining a greater understanding of the physical, social, cognitive and spiritual needs of the older adults, and the challenges faced by our aging population.

Our renowned mastery-level Massage Therapy Program was designed to build an understanding of the human body through various courses such as anatomy, neurology, pathology, and kinesiology, in addition to 340 hours of practical clinical training.

The courses in the Disability Management Practitioner Certificate Program may be taken independently or as a complete 25-course program. These courses emphasize the skills and knowledge required to return to work individuals who have incurred injuries or illnesses and provide an introduction to the competencies that are required to introduce and administer disability management programs. Those students wishing to obtain the Certificate of Completion for the entire program and who have previous education in a particular course subject area may apply to obtain an exemption or prior learning assessment credit. For further details, please refer to the Continuing Education Guide.

This course is an admission requirement for the Practical Nurse program as of September 2012. This course gives an overview of the structure and function of ten body systems. It also encourages various health promotion strategies that work toward the optimal funcitoning of these systems.

The Biomedical Laboratory Technology Program gives students the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to contribute to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease by providing biomedical laboratory services to physicians and other clients. Become a member of a healthcare team and provide essential laboratory results to aid in patient care.

Massage therapists provide safe, effective and ethical care, supporting the wellness of others through techniques that can help alleviate pain, reduce stress and promote relaxation. Through experiential learning, gain the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate safe and effective treatment plans for a range of clients with unique treatment goals.