34 Best Health Sciences Diploma Programs in Canada for 2024

Our renowned mastery-level Massage Therapy Program was designed to build an understanding of the human body through various courses such as anatomy, neurology, pathology, and kinesiology, in addition to 340 hours of practical clinical training.

Through a combination of theory, practice (labs), and application (practicum), you will be extensively trained in eyeglass dispensing, contact lens fitting and automated refraction.

The Registered Acupuncture program ( R.Ac.) provides the graduate with professional training in Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture.

Recognized across Canada, the USA (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), and China. Our flagship three-year Acupuncture Diploma program is the longest-running in Alberta and regarded as one of the world's most advanced.

A 41-week program designed to assist International Pharmacy Graduates bridge the gap between their international knowledge and Canadian practice in order to acquire licensure to practice pharmacy in Alberta. The program is broken down into 28 weeks of classroom preparation and 13 weeks of Structured Practical Training (SPT), which prepares graduates to launch active, successful, and rewarding careers within the Alberta pharmacy workforce and the greater community.

As a Cardiology Technologist, you will assist physicians by using various procedures and equipment to monitor, diagnose heart and blood vessel disorders. Your responsibilities can range from recording and assessing cardiac activity; providing preliminary reports of tests; and, preparation of reports for the interpretation of the cardiologist.

The Chemical Addictions Worker program provides core skills required for First Nations Wellness Addictions Workers and includes Aboriginal specific content. This program will assist individuals who currently are Alcohol and Drug Counsellors and/or Addictions Workers, who may need to obtain professional development to meet job requirements. In addition, this program is open to individuals who wish to seek employment in the addictions field.

Have you considered a career where each day brings the fulfillment of enhancing and restoring the well-being of others? At Medix College, you can pursue your passion for health and healing with our Massage Therapy program which offers a well-rounded, hands-on approach to training to prepare you for a career that offers job stability, flexibility, and a relaxing work environment. With our accelerated MT program, you could find yourself working in an exclusive spa, a luxurious resort, or even working independently in less than a year. Medix College’s Massage Therapy program is approved by the Private Career Colleges Act 2005 and upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to write their Registration Examinations. The Registration Exams lead to Registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the right to use the protected titles, “Massage Therapist” and “Registered Massage Therapist”.

The Diploma of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is a 4-year (8-semester) program that deeply explores theoretical and clinical concepts of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

This program is developed to provide students with understanding of basic nutrition, planning healthy diets, and the role of food in the body, fitness, health, and disease. It also emphasizes the scientific fundamentals of nutrition and metabolism throughout the lifespan.

Are you passionate about exercise, sport, health, and human movement? Consider the Kinesiology program. Kinesiology is the study of the human body in motion and is a growing field that offers a variety of careers and educational opportunities.

Our Practical Nursing program follows the B.C. provincial curriculum and is approved by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The theory is delivered in a hybrid format that combines online and in-class delivery.

This program prepares students to provide nursing care to a varied clientele. These healthcare professionals work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, medical clinics, as well as home care agencies. Collège de l'Île has two campuses: in Wellington (in the west of the province) and in Charlottetown (the provincial capital). Regular programming is available from these two campuses. We use videoconferencing and the Vidyo system as a means of delivering courses in all of our programs. You therefore have the possibility of following your theoretical courses from both campuses. For the practical nurse program, the nursing laboratory is located at the Wellington campus. So, if you take your theory classes at the Charlottetown campus, you will have to make your own way to the Wellington campus for the lab work.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you work alongside pharmacists, other health care providers, and the patient to fulfill the health and drug-related needs and optimize safety. You uphold and demonstrate professional standards of practice, codes of ethics, and policies, all practiced within the legal requirements of the industry. Some of your duties may include taking prescriptions in person or over the phone, preparing medications, managing inventory systems and ensuring quality patient care by giving clear and professional instructions using medical devices, and interviewing patients to obtain the best possible medication history. In addition, you’re committed to maintain and enhance your personal growth as well as professional development and to be able to comply with the standards of the pharmacy setting by making evidence-based decisions. You also work as a liaison between the pharmacists and the public, helping set up consultations and recommendations.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment? Have you always pictured yourself helping others in need? If so, consider becoming a Medical Office Administrator (MOAD). In under a year, you can enjoy a stable, well-paid career in a growing industry, while also making a real difference to peoples’ lives as a vital member of a healthcare team. If you’re a caring, compassionate person who is also driven, organized, and focused, this could be the perfect career for you to shine.

The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Quality Assurance (Dip.QCQA) provides students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills in the fields of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.

Are you a caring and compassionate individual who is interested in being a key member of a healthcare team? If you have good observation, communication, and problem-solving skills and a strong desire to provide quality patient care, you may want to consider a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

As a Medical Esthetician, your role is one of customer care, from booking appointments and greeting your clients to providing them with a skin analysis, applying make-up, providing cosmetic massage, and performing regular or medical facial treatments. You may also provide laser, and radiofrequency treatments as well as microdermabrasion. As a professional, you pride yourself on upholding standards in order to prevent the transmission of contamination or any infection. Beyond direct client care, Medical Estheticians are professionals adept at communications and management duties such as scheduling and confirming appointments; performing preparatory work and properly cleaning and restocking rooms/dispensaries as required; controlling and monitoring inventory; as well as, promoting treatments, services, sessions, and programs available to clients. You are a multi-tasker and have a passion for understanding the specialized knowledge around all that you offer to clients and enjoy educating and informing them in these myriad areas.

The Clinical Research, Drug Safety, and Pharmacovigilance Diploma program is designed to develop specialized knowledge and skills required to design and write study protocols, monitor and manage clinical trials and to conduct drug safety and Pharmacovigilance activities.

Personal health information about Canadians is being collected, recorded, reviewed, and transmitted every day. Informed decisions affecting health services can only be achieved with the best information available. The role of health information management goes beyond managing health records to managing the information contained in those records. Using computer skills and knowledge of healthcare fundamentals, critical medical information is translated from patient health records into data following national data standards. The health information management professional then interprets the data to provide comprehensive quality information for patient care, resource allocation, statistics, research, planning and education.