Certificate in General Arts & Science – Health Sciences
Lethbridge, Canada
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Certificate in General Arts & Science – Health Sciences at Lethbridge College gives foundational knowledge in health sciences, helping you explore healthcare, patient care, community health, research and teaching interests. The one-year certificate provides transferable courses toward six health-related diplomas and degrees at Lethbridge College and institutions. The campus is warm, friendly and supportive, focused on student success and campus life.
Career Outcomes: This certificate prepares you for entry-level health roles and further study. Career opportunities include health care aide, community health worker, research assistant, lab support, and pathways to nursing, paramedic, lab and health diplomas or degrees.
The health-care sector is one of the largest and most complex in Canada, providing a broad range of career opportunities from direct patient/client care to related teaching and research. It’s so broad that you may have an interest, but not have a clear direction you want to take. The Health Sciences certificate program offers a way for you to explore your interest, gain foundational knowledge and take courses that are transferable to a diploma or degree. The courses you take to earn your one-year Health Sciences certificate can be applied to six health-related diploma and degree programs at Lethbridge College and to programs at other institutions.
