Health Sciences Programs: Helping Others
You want to help others. You’re motivated by concern for those around you, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working as part of a team. You know that small details make a big difference. Algonquin College Health Sciences programs will set you up for success. Here are a few options for you to consider:
Personal Support Worker
This program provides you with the all knowledge and practical skills it takes to work as a care provider in a wide range of health-care environments — delivering person-centred care to individuals of varying ages. You’ll be more than ready for a long, wholesome career as a caregiver.
In just two semesters, the Personal Support Worker program prepares you for anything and everything. You’ll learn from — and connect with — real industry workers and promote healthy living. They’ll teach you how to engage with people and families of various ages and with different health-related needs. You can take this program at our Perth, Pembroke, or Ottawa campuses.
If you’re a caring, compassionate person, this is the program for you. It’s hard work, but improving someone’s quality of life is the greatest reward of all.
Dental Assistant
If you’re a detail-oriented critical-thinker, look no further. The Dental Assistant program may suit you perfectly. This one-year program teaches students clinical chairside and laboratory skills, intra-oral care, radiography, as well as oral health education and promotion.
You’ll get to apply the information you learn in class and put your skills to the test during a two-week work placement in a real dental office. If you possess strong time management, communication, organizational skills and like to work in a fast-paced team environment this career may suit you.
Massage Therapy
This three-year program is great for those who are passionate about changing people’s everyday lives. If you’ve got a nurturing touch, and you’re empathetic and respectful when communicating, this could be a match made in heaven.
Massage therapy is all about making people comfortable. Whether it’s knee pain or back problems, you’ll be improving someone’s quality of life one session at a time. This program teaches students anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, massage theory, communication, entrepreneurial and professional skills. You’ll learn to perform safe, competent, and comprehensive massage therapy.
Other options
If these programs don’t fit the bill, don’t sweat it. Algonquin College has dozens of other Health Sciences programs to offer. There’s something for you here.
Chelsie McHugh is a third-year Advertising and Marketing Communications student. She’s a funny, fiery redhead with a passion for writing.
