Health Studies :: Niagara College

Health Studies Related Programs - See: Policing and Security and Community Studies Pursue a career in dental hygiene, pharmacy, practical nursing and more with Health Studies. Career opportunities in Health Studies continue to grow and Niagara College graduates experience first-hand the varying and changing roles of professionals in the field. On-campus facilities such as The Dr. James Sim Dental Clinic provide students with the latest technology and real life exprience in the dental industry. The Ontario Street Site is a former hospital Intensive Care Unit which has been converted to a practical learning lab. Students benefit by learning in an environment that mirrors the workplace and provides access to the expertise of Niagara Health System professionals. Note that the Start Dates listed below indicate in which academic terms a program may generally be offered. Please consult the Program Availability section for current intake status for all full-time programs (post secondary certificates and diplomas / graduate certificates / bachelor degrees). ** Indicates a competitive program
Post Secondary Programs	Length	Start Date	Campus
Dental Assisting - Levels I and II **	1 Year	September	Welland
Dental Hygiene **	2 Years	September	Welland
Dental Office Administration	1 Year	September	Welland
Fitness and Health Promotion **	2 Years	September	Welland
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant	2 Years	September	Welland
Paramedic **	2 Years	September	Welland
Personal Support Worker	1 Year	September or January	Ontario St. Site
Pharmacy Technician	2 Years	September	Welland
Practical Nursing **	2 Years	September or January	Ontario St. Site
Practical Nursing Part-Time	Varies	September or January	Ontario St. Site
Pre-Health Sciences (College) **	1 Year	September	NOTL
Pre-Health Sciences (University)	1 Year	September	NOTL
Recreation Therapy	2 Years	September	Welland
Graduate Programs
Advanced Care Paramedic	1 Year	September	Welland
Continuing Education Part-Time Programs
Occupational Health and Safety	Varies	Fall / Winter / Spring	Online Learning
Palliative Care - Multidiscipline	Varies	Fall / Winter / Spring	In Class
Pre-Health Sciences (College)	Varies	Fall / Winter / Spring	In Class
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