15 Best Medicine Diploma Programs in Canada for 2024

Join the health-care field as an acupuncturist. The first and only program of its kind in the Ontario college system! Develop your skills and gain experience in our on-site public clinic. Students develop the in-depth theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills required to meet the entry-level standards of practice set by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO).

Centennial College's Pharmacy Technician program offers a dynamic curriculum based on the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice. To practice as a pharmacy technician in Ontario, you will be required to complete the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada qualifying exams, and the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) jurisprudence exam in order to register with the Ontario College of Pharmacists according to its licensing requirements.

Prepare for a career as a lab technician in the biotechnology field. Explore this high-tech trade as you become proficient with techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, chemistry, and physiology. Upon graduating from the Biotechnology – Health program, you are prepared for a career in biotechnology, a high-tech trade that spans many employment sectors.

Help people smile brighter as a denturist. Develop your specialized skills in our public clinic. Become a dental health entrepreneur or work with dental specialists and oral surgeons. In this program, students prepare for careers as Denturists. Students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with their scope of practice, in particular assisting clients in attaining and maintaining oral health.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 entry-to-practice PharmD program prepares you for pharmacy practice in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, primary care and family care clinics, and community practice, as well as other specialized fields. Areas of study include pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, therapeutics, practice skills, and a coordinated experiential program.

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.

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.