Nursing and Health Care Management Programs
Quick Facts
Credential
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)
- Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (BAHSc)
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm/ BSP)
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BScOT)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Associate in Nursing (ADN)
- Associate of Nursing (AN)
- Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)
- Associate in Physical Therapy (ASPT, APT)
- Certificate/ Diploma
Program Length
- Combined Bachelor's Degree: 4-5 years
- Bachelor's Degree: 4-5 years
- Associate's Degree: 2-3 years
- Diploma: 2-3 years
- Certificate: 12-52 weeks
Entry
- Combined Bachelor's Degree - entry after 1-2 years of study
- Bachelor’s Degree – direct entry; entry after 1 or 2 years of general foundation studies; enter into third year with Associate’s Degree
- Associate's Degree - direct entry
- Diploma/Certificate – direct entry
- General health studies, nursing, pharmacy, occupational and physical therapy, medicine.
- Specialization areas in nursing and health care include critical care, palliative care, detox, mental health, neonatal nursing, practical nursing, gerontology, community health, occupational health, pediatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, resident care, long-term care, home care, personal support, nutrition, physical therapy.
Special Features
- co-op
- internship
- clinical placement
- combined programs
Overview
Health is a broad field encompassing various undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs relating to health protection, diagnosis, treatment and therapy. The range of university degrees reflects--and opens--potential career options. Students can take a Bachelor of Nursing (BN), Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc), Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc), Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (BAHSc), Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm/ BSP), Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BScOT) or a general Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a major in nutrition, midwifery, speech pathology, audiology and other healthcare options. Most of these highly competitive, limited-enrolment degrees are three- or four-year programs. The Doctor of Medicine, however, requires a minimum of two years prior university studies, resulting in a 6-year degree (or longer), and the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy requires a minimum of one year of university-level studies, leading to a five-year degree.
Within these degrees there are a variety of specialization options. University nursing students, for instance, can focus on critical care, palliative care, detox, mental health, neonatal, practical, community health, occupational health, psychiatric or pediatric nursing. Nursing for specific groups such as Aboriginal communities, women and the aging are also available. Medical students can specialize in the major systems of the body such as endocrinology, gastroenterology, cardio-pulmonary-renal, musculoskeletal, obstetrics/ gynecology/urology, neurology/organs of sense, oncology and infection/inflammation. Many health sciences programs allow students to also take business and/or administration courses in preparation for careers in healthcare management.
The personal, interactive nature of healthcare professions requires particular abilities. Self-directed learning, small group learning, laboratory work, and problem-based learning methodologies help students develop essential healthcare skills. As well, most university degrees offer co-op, internship or clinical placements in public health, homecare and other community health agencies so that students get hands-on experience.
Community colleges also offer health science-based programs under various faculty names (i.e., Health and Human Services, Health Sciences, Health and Community Care or Health and Social Development). Students can take a one- to two-year certificate or diploma in nursing, practical nursing, personal support, therapeutic recreation, nutrition, community mental health, mental health and addictions, laboratory science, health care management or health care technology. Pharmacy technician, occupational/ physical therapy assistant and alternative medicine programs (for example acupuncture, massage therapy and holistic health) are also available. In addition, community colleges may offer university transfer or collaborative degree programs in partnership with specific universities. Community college programs are designed to prepare graduates to either continue their studies or enter the workforce.
Career colleges also aim to prepare students for employment, through industry-specific programs in various health science fields. Some specialty schools exist for pharmacy technician training, emergency services/ paramedicine or alternative medicine (such as traditional Chinese medicine, herbal therapy, acupressure, hypnotherapy, etc.). Career colleges with a range of programs may also provide certificates and diplomas in continuing care, such as personal support care worker, health care aide, resident care aide, long-term care aide, community health worker and rehabilitation assistant. Students typically graduate in twelve months or less and are ready for specific jobs in the healthcare industry. To learn more about specific nursing, health and medicine programs and schools, search Campus Starter's comprehensive database of Nursing, Health and Medicine programs in Canada.
To learn more about specific Nursing and Health Care Management schools, search Campus Starter’s comprehensive database of Canadian Nursing and Health Care Management Schools and Programs.
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