Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies

Lay foundations for success in preparation for healthcare studies.

  • This 14-week preparatory certificate is designed for international students to prepare them to transition into their chosen healthcare program.
  • This program delivers numerous topics in compact module blocks for easy assimilation, balanced between theory and practical application.
  • Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

Open

Closed

Waitlisted

Start Term

Availability

Competitive?

Fall 2024

No

Winter 2025

No

Spring 2025

No

Fall 2025

No

Schedule

Fall 2024
Level 01
Winter 2025
Level 01

Program Summary

Credential

College Certificate (14 Weeks)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Health Sciences

School

School of Health Studies

Campus

Ottawa

Other Campuses

Learn the fundamentals of Canadian healthcare and develop your communication skills, all while settling into student life in Canada. Over the course of one semester in the Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies program, you prepare for the rigorous academic and professional challenges, expectations and standards of your chosen healthcare program. This Algonquin College Certificate is intended for international students with a conditional acceptance to any of the following programs:...(read more)

Overview

Lay foundations for success in preparation for healthcare studies.

Learn the fundamentals of Canadian healthcare and develop your communication skills, all while settling into student life in Canada. Over the course of one semester in the Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies program, you prepare for the rigorous academic and professional challenges, expectations and standards of your chosen healthcare program. This Algonquin College Certificate is intended for international students with a conditional acceptance to any of the following programs:

  • Cardiovascular Technology
  • Dental Assisting
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Device Reprocessing
  • Medical Radiation Technology
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
  • Paramedic
  • Practical Nursing
  • Respiratory Therapy

As an ICHS student, you work to refine the breadth of skills required for success in the healthcare field. Throughout the program, you develop a number of strengths:

  • comfort with language skillsets
  • a foundation in medical terminologies
  • essential research and analysis skills
  • critical thinking skills relevant to healthcare and your everyday life in Canada
  • effective learning strategies to support your academic success

You personalize your learning experience by focusing assignments in a number of courses on your personal, academic and professional interests. You work towards your academic and vocational goals through scenario-based activities, field trips, laboratory visits and/or practical exercises.

An additional benefit of completing ICHS is that you will carry one credit in Communications forward with you into your chosen program of study. This program provides you with an opportunity to gain occupation-specific knowledge and language, as well as the academic skills, to step confidently into a health sciences Ontario credential.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Are looking to strengthen their potential for success in their healthcare program of study.
  • Seek to expand and improve their communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Possess problem-solving and analytical skills.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

This program is a pathway program into healthcare programs. It is not intended to prepare students to enter directly into industry.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Discuss the Canadian healthcare system, the role of the healthcare professionals and the terminology and basic practices related to health and wellness.
  2. Communicate competently at the level required for post-secondary studies, showing flexibility and clarity of thought and expression.
  3. Read and interpret academic texts using effective reading and note-taking strategies.
  4. Develop a sense of personal and professional responsibility as an international post-secondary student.
  5. Develop and apply personal development strategies to ensure academic success in post-secondary studies.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.

Additional program related expenses include:
Cost of textbooks: approximately $215.50.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

College Eligibility

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
  • Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
  • General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee will be charged.

Program Eligibility

  • Minimum 18 years of age.
  • International Student status (foreign national with a valid study permit).
  • Conditional acceptance into a health studies Ontario College Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma at Algonquin College.

Application Information

INTRODUCTION TO CANADIAN HEALTHCARE STUDIES
Program Code 1630X01FWO

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723

Additional Information

Program Resources

International students who are conditionally accepted into healthcare programs at either the Perth or the Pembroke campus will take Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies (ICHS) at the Ottawa campus.

Contact

Robert Chabassol

Program Coordinator (Academic Advisor)

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