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A Career in Health Care

There are professional standards related to careers in health care. For example, in addition to college or university, some professions require an internship followed by a certification exam by the profession's governing body. Please review the education requirements for most professions in the health care industry below.

We've provided links to further information for some careers. Click on the red links for further information:

 

 

College or Certificate (1 to 3 years)

  • Acupuncturist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Cardiology Technologist
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Denturist
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Laboratory Technologist

 

College or University (3-4 years)

  • Addictions Counsellor 
  • Dietician
  • Gerontologist
  • Health Care Manager
  • Kinesiologist
  • Midwife
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Optometrist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Podiatrist/Chiropodist
  • Public Health Inspector
  • Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Therapist

 

Post Graduate (5 plus years)



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