Essentials of Health Care in Canada
Program at a glance:
Credential Earned: Graduate CertificateOSAP Eligible: NoPGWP Eligible: Yes (Contact us for further information)Fees: $12,000
Program Length: 2 semesters (1 Year)
Program Delivery: In-person
Start Date: January 2025Application Deadline: Rolling Admission
About the Program
Essentials of Health Care in Canada is a two-semester program that introduces learners from non-science and non-health backgrounds to the field of health-care and the Canadian health care landscape. Students will learn foundational knowledge and practices, and explore and evaluate their potential fit for a career in a variety of health disciplines.
International students currently studying at other post-secondary institutions in Canada are eligible to transfer into this program.
Why Choose Michener?
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is unique in Canada, funded by the provincial Ministry of Health to address health care workforce demands. Integrated within a research hospital network, our faculty are experts in their respective fields and serve as course instructors.
Michener is a committed partner in government health labour force initiatives, maintaining a focus on the professions and skill sets essential to meet evolving patient care and technological needs in our health system.
Is This Program For Me?
Through the Essentials of Health Care in Canada program, you will:
- Obtain a recognized Ontario professional credential, with eligibility for an eight-month post-graduate work permit upon completion of the program
- Learn about Canada’s health care system from various perspectives, including digital records, patient care, administration and more
What Will I Study?
Students will review the practical skills and key components of the health care ecosystem, including a general knowledge across a variety of health disciplines.
Course topics include:
- Introduction to Health Care Professions
- Introduction to Interprofessional Care in Canada
- Health Care Communications
- Fundamentals of Patient Care
- Research Methods
- Digital Health
Understanding Health Care in Canada
Canada’s publicly funded health care system, known to Canadians as ‘medicare’, provides universal coverage for medically necessary health care services as set out by the federal Canada Health Act. The system is best described as an interlocking set of provincial and territorial health systems.
The federal government allocates transfer payment funding to Canada’s provinces and territories for the health system, among other responsibilities. The provincial and territorial governments deliver most of Canada’s health care services provided by health professionals, plan and fund hospitals and other health facilities, administer health insurance plans and more.
