Careers in Health Care
Posted: 12.07.2015
There are so many exciting careers available in the health care industry that you may actually have a difficult time deciding what’s right for you. There are careers as administrators, technicians, nurses, support workers, caregivers, therapists, physicians, assistants, and so much more.
At the end of the day, whether you decide to pursue a career in health care as a nurse, massage therapist, support worker or any one of dozens of unique opportunities, the industry continues to flourish and suggests that employment opportunities will be healthy (pardon the pun) for years to come.
One of the most amazing things about getting into the health care industry is that you can start right away! You do not necessarily need to spend 4+ years in the classroom in order to achieve your goals of gaining employment. There are several great positions available that require one year or less inside of the classroom before getting the opportunity to begin your new career.
Medical Office Assistants, Personal Support Workers, Massage Therapists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Assistants, ECG/Phlebotomy Assistants, Live in Caregivers, Community Service Workers, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Dental Office & Chair side Assistants, Addictions Workers, Orthopedic Technologists and Nursing Assistants are just some of the careers that you can achieve with one year or less of training.
Where is this training available? Most of Canada’s top career colleges offer all or most of these programs, with schedules ranging from full time to part time studies. Career Colleges like Robetech Institute, triOS College, Medix School and Computek Institute are just some of the hands-on training providers available to help prepare you for a career in the health care industry.
Do you possess a passion to help others? triOS College Business Technology Healthcare offers a 36 week Community Services Worker Diploma program that prepares students for a career in social services work. Community Services Workers provide assistance to people in the community in countless ways - such as helping clients with physical and mental programs; assisting those involved in drug and substance abuse; determining eligibility for welfare and health programs; counseling on child care - the opportunities are plentiful. Other opportunities at triOS College include: Pharmacy Technician, Physiotherapy Assistant, Personal Support Worker & Medical Office Assistant.
Medical Laboratory Technician is yet another unique career choice available through career colleges. These technicians perform general tests in all laboratory areas: blood banking and hematology, immunology and microbiology. Advanced training is essential for career medical laboratory technicians. These people must also be self-motivated and take initiative. Robetech Institute, located in Toronto, offers a full time and part time diploma in this field, requiring only 12 to 18 weeks in the classroom, plus clinical time. Grade Twelve or Equivalent is required for acceptance into this program. Other opportunities at Robetech Institute include: Medical Office Assistant, ECG/Phlebotomy Technician, Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant, Personal Support Worker and Live in Caregiver.
Medix School has been meeting the needs of students that are interested in a career in health care for over 34 years. By the time students graduate they are qualified and ready to meet the needs of the working world. All students have the same goal, Get the skills – get a job. Theory and externship can be done in less than one year allowing the student to get back into the workforce with marketable skills in a relatively short period of time. Courses at Medix School include: Pharmacy Technician, Social Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Intra-Oral Dental Assistant (Level 1 & 2), Medical & General Lab Assistant, and Medical Office Assistant.
For a complete list of training courses in Toronto and Southern Ontario, as well as to request free information on any of the schools and programs listed above, please click here.
At the end of the day, whether you decide to pursue a career in health care as a nurse, massage therapist, support worker or any one of dozens of unique opportunities, the industry continues to flourish and suggests that employment opportunities will be healthy (pardon the pun) for years to come.
One of the most amazing things about getting into the health care industry is that you can start right away! You do not necessarily need to spend 4+ years in the classroom in order to achieve your goals of gaining employment. There are several great positions available that require one year or less inside of the classroom before getting the opportunity to begin your new career.
Medical Office Assistants, Personal Support Workers, Massage Therapists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Assistants, ECG/Phlebotomy Assistants, Live in Caregivers, Community Service Workers, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Dental Office & Chair side Assistants, Addictions Workers, Orthopedic Technologists and Nursing Assistants are just some of the careers that you can achieve with one year or less of training.
Where is this training available? Most of Canada’s top career colleges offer all or most of these programs, with schedules ranging from full time to part time studies. Career Colleges like Robetech Institute, triOS College, Medix School and Computek Institute are just some of the hands-on training providers available to help prepare you for a career in the health care industry.
Do you possess a passion to help others? triOS College Business Technology Healthcare offers a 36 week Community Services Worker Diploma program that prepares students for a career in social services work. Community Services Workers provide assistance to people in the community in countless ways - such as helping clients with physical and mental programs; assisting those involved in drug and substance abuse; determining eligibility for welfare and health programs; counseling on child care - the opportunities are plentiful. Other opportunities at triOS College include: Pharmacy Technician, Physiotherapy Assistant, Personal Support Worker & Medical Office Assistant.
Medical Laboratory Technician is yet another unique career choice available through career colleges. These technicians perform general tests in all laboratory areas: blood banking and hematology, immunology and microbiology. Advanced training is essential for career medical laboratory technicians. These people must also be self-motivated and take initiative. Robetech Institute, located in Toronto, offers a full time and part time diploma in this field, requiring only 12 to 18 weeks in the classroom, plus clinical time. Grade Twelve or Equivalent is required for acceptance into this program. Other opportunities at Robetech Institute include: Medical Office Assistant, ECG/Phlebotomy Technician, Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant, Personal Support Worker and Live in Caregiver.
Medix School has been meeting the needs of students that are interested in a career in health care for over 34 years. By the time students graduate they are qualified and ready to meet the needs of the working world. All students have the same goal, Get the skills – get a job. Theory and externship can be done in less than one year allowing the student to get back into the workforce with marketable skills in a relatively short period of time. Courses at Medix School include: Pharmacy Technician, Social Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Intra-Oral Dental Assistant (Level 1 & 2), Medical & General Lab Assistant, and Medical Office Assistant.
For a complete list of training courses in Toronto and Southern Ontario, as well as to request free information on any of the schools and programs listed above, please click here.
