225 Medicine and Health Sciences Preparatory Programs in Canada

The Pre-Health Sciences Certificate introduces students to diverse career options available in the health field. Students who have an interest in health care but are uncertain about career direction have an opportunity to explore fundamental concepts related to health.

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Excel at offering in-demand, quality care as a health care aide with our Certificate in Health Care Aide (2019). You will learn to provide client-centred care, personal grooming and hygiene, and medical delivery assistance. You will be prepared to be a key member of the health care team.

Do you like taking care of people? Are you dynamic and want to get a job quickly? Choose our health care aide certificate without hesitation! Our healthcare students come from all over the world and represent all age groups! Thanks to a health care aide certificate, you will be able to offer daily care in long-term care centers, old people's homes or hospitals. Your emotional support will be important!

If the idea of assisting doctors, contributing to the health care system and working in today’s dynamic medical environments appeals to you, join the action by attending the Office Administration – Health Services program at Centennial College. A well-run and efficient office within a medical practice, clinic or other healthcare setting is vital to the success of the practice and to the quality of healthcare it provides. As an Office Administration graduate in the healthcare sector, you'll be equipped with the organizational and clinical support skills to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care and service.

Are you interested in the field of health? Would you like to treat people? Are you showing leadership? Our Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma is for you! Our practical nursing students have varied backgrounds: high school graduates, international students, adults aged 21 and over, etc., but all have the same qualities: they are organized, motivated and agile to their hands. All of them are looking for a rewarding, caring job. Autonomous and versatile, auxiliary nursing staff are responsible for a large number of patient care: intravenous, medication calculation, physical examinations, etc. In the healthcare team, their leadership and clinical judgment are essential.

The Nutrition and Food Service Management program at Centennial College is the longest-established two-year program of its kind in the Greater Toronto Area. This health diploma program has been the recipient of numerous awards for its approach to preparing students to pursue challenging careers as managers in the dynamic and growing health care and food service industry.

This PG qualification helps professionals already working in the health care industry or aspire to seek a career in the health care industry. This course is best suited for health care professionals, hospital administrators, managers, supervisors, Medical Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics and Support Staffs at Hospitals, Clinics and Pharmacies to acquire principles for effective Healthcare Management which is essential to the leading hospitals and healthcare companies. The course has a distinct appeal due to the growing demand for trained professionals in the growing Healthcare industry in the region with many international companies moving to the region. The courses aim to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager in the healthcare sector, equipping participants with an understanding of the external context in which healthcare organisations operate, how they are managed, and analytical techniques that can be applied to decision-making processes within the health sector. PG Diploma in Healthcare Management and Leadership is certified by CIQ, UK PG Diploma in Healthcare Management & Leadership.

Centennial College's Developmental Services Worker program is highly regarded by established professionals, graduates, families, service agencies, and people who have intellectual disabilities. The two-year college diploma program falls under the School of Community and Health Studies and will offer a strong foundation in the field of intellectual disabilities. This health program's curriculum will reflect best practices, current and relevant knowledge and address up-to-date issues.

At Centennial College's Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program, you'll learn to support people whose ability to function and adapt has been impaired or compromised due to injury, illness, or conditions affecting participation in daily activities. Through training in this health care diploma program, which will consist of current theoretical knowledge and practical experiences, you'll develop competencies to become a compassionate, client-centred and reflective rehabilitation practitioner who will be prepared with the knowledge and skills to work in the dynamic health care field.

The Personal Support Worker program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care when assisting individuals with broad-spectrum conditions and health care needs. Your help will enable them to lead active and fulfilling lives in the community and institutions, both here and abroad.

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Centennial College's Pharmacy Technician program offers a dynamic curriculum based on the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice. To practice as a pharmacy technician in Ontario, you will be required to complete the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada qualifying exams, and the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) jurisprudence exam in order to register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists according to its licensing requirements.

The Practical Nursing program at Centennial College will offer you the in-depth knowledge, skills, and judgment required in today's complex healthcare environment. The offering also meets competencies that will reflect the evolving and expanding role of the practical nurse as provided by the Nursing Act and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

This program provides students with the laboratory skills, technical knowledge, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in the Biotechnology and Life Science industries. Students will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences.