Pathway to Health Care Program Certificate
Increase your academic and foundational skills for success in health care related programs. Enhance your knowledge of mathematics, science, and communication, including vocabulary and terminology of health care. Guest lecturers and facility tours will provide insight into opportunities and realities of healthcare in Northern and Indigenous communities. Prepare for further studies at UCN such as Diploma Practical Nursing, Primary Care Paramedicine, and Bachelor of Nursing Programs.
Pathway to Health Care Program Certificate
Increase your academic and foundational skills for success in health care related programs. Enhance your knowledge of mathematics, science, and communication, including vocabulary and terminology of health care. Guest lecturers and facility tours will provide insight into opportunities and realities of healthcare in Northern and Indigenous communities. Prepare for further studies at UCN such as Diploma Practical Nursing, Primary Care Paramedicine, and Bachelor of Nursing Programs.
Program Highlights
Location: Join classes virtually
Dates: Sept intake in preparation for Jan to June term
Learning Format: Virtual classroom, guest lecturers, facility tours
Obtain: Pathway to Health Care Program Certificate
Fees: Application & Applicable Fees
Eligibility: Grade 12 High School Diploma, English Proficiency
Career Pathways
Prepare for entry into health care-related post-secondary programs is main focus with entry-level occupations in health care fields an option as well.
Eligibility
Learning Outcomes
Describe the roles and key responsibilities of health care professionals
- Describe the roles and key responsibilities of health care professionals
- Apply academic skills and knowledge to be successful in health-related training programs
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health-related terms and concepts
- Communicate effectively in academic and professional environments
- Recognize the realities of working in the field of health care
- Explain the role of culturally responsive health care in Northern Manitoba
Courses
Fall Term
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ALC.4315 | Essential Mathematics 40S |
| ALC.4520 | Biology 40S |
| ALC.4110 / ALC.4120 / ALC.4130 | English 40S (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus as offered) |
Winter and Spring Term
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MTL.1100 | Pathways to Success: Learning & Classroom Achievement |
| NUR.0100 | Medical Terminology |
| MTL.1230 | Science for Health Care Programs |
| NUR.1028 | Communications for Nursing |
| MTL.1210 | Mathematics for Health Care Programs |
| MTL.1200 | Health Care Exploration: Bridging Theory & Practice (continuous) |
To Be Scheduled
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ABS.1001 | Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina (12 hours) |