Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies
Lay foundations for success in preparation for healthcare studies.
- Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes
- Benefit from supportive and experienced faculty who are active in their industry
- Gain the latest and best industry-specific knowledge and skills to be career-ready upon graduation
Program Availability and Schedule
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Program Summary
Credential
Program Code
Area of Interest
Learn the fundamentals of Canadian healthcare and develop your communication skills, all while settling into student life in Canada. Over the course of one semester in the Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies program, you prepare for the rigorous academic and professional challenges, expectations and standards of your chosen healthcare program. This Algonquin College Certificate is intended for international students with a conditional acceptance to any of the following programs:
Cardiovascular Technology Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Medical Sonography Massage Therapy Medical Device Reprocessing Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Paramedic Practical Nursing Respiratory Therapy...(read more)
Overview
Lay foundations for success in preparation for healthcare studies.
Learn the fundamentals of Canadian healthcare and develop your communication skills, all while settling into student life in Canada. Over the course of one semester in the Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies program, you prepare for the rigorous academic and professional challenges, expectations and standards of your chosen healthcare program. This Algonquin College Certificate is intended for international students with a conditional acceptance to any of the following programs:
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant
- Paramedic
- Practical Nursing
- Respiratory Therapy
As an ICHS student, you work to refine the breadth of skills required for success in the healthcare field. Throughout the program, you develop a number of strengths:
- comfort with language skillsets
- a foundation in medical terminologies
- essential research and analysis skills
- critical thinking skills relevant to healthcare and your everyday life in Canada
- effective learning strategies to support your academic success
You personalize your learning experience by focusing assignments in a number of courses on your personal, academic and professional interests. You work towards your academic and vocational goals through scenario-based activities, field trips, laboratory visits and/or practical exercises.
An additional benefit of completing ICHS is that you will carry one credit in Communications forward with you into your chosen program of study. This program provides you with an opportunity to gain occupation-specific knowledge and language, as well as the academic skills, to step confidently into a health sciences Ontario credential.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Are looking to strengthen their potential for success in their healthcare program of study.
- Seek to expand and improve their communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possess problem-solving and analytical skills.
Courses
Registration Note:
Applications for this full-time program must be submitted on Ontario Colleges. If you are interested in the part-time delivery of the program, please refer to the part-time program page for course by course registration. The courses take place entirely online and do not require you to come to campus. Without a set class time you can complete your assignments when it’s most convenient for you while following the course deadlines.
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| Course Number | Hours | Course Name | Summer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level: 01 | ||||||
| ENL1813S | 42.0 | Communications IENL1813S Communications ICommunication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments. This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HLT0221 | 42.0 | Academic Reading, Writing and ResearchingAcademic Reading, Writing and Researching This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. |  | |||
| HLT0222 | 42.0 | Healthcare in Canada and Basic Medical TerminologyHealthcare in Canada and Basic Medical Terminology This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HLT0223 | 42.0 | Navigating Learning EnvironmentsNavigating Learning Environments This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HLT0224 | 42.0 | Professional Learning Skills for HealthcareProfessional Learning Skills for Healthcare This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HLT0225 | 56.0 | Multiculturalism and Establishment in CanadaMulticulturalism and Establishment in Canada This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
| HLT0294 | 42.0 | Communicating in the Canadian WorkplaceCommunicating in the Canadian Workplace This course is part of a complete program of study, individual course registration is not available. | | |||
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENL1813S Communications I
Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments.
Careers & Pathways
Careers
This program is a pathway program into healthcare programs. It is not intended to prepare students to enter directly into industry.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Discuss the Canadian healthcare system, the role of the healthcare professionals and the terminology and basic practices related to health and wellness.
- Communicate competently at the level required for post-secondary studies, showing flexibility and clarity of thought and expression.
- Read and interpret academic texts using effective reading and note-taking strategies.
- Develop a sense of personal and professional responsibility as an international post-secondary student.
- Develop and apply personal development strategies to ensure academic success in post-secondary studies.
Tuition & Fees
2022/2023 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
Cost of textbooks: approximately $215.50.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change).
Program Eligibility
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- International Student status (foreign national with a valid study permit).
- Conditional acceptance into a health studies Ontario College Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma at Algonquin College.
Application Information
Application Information
INTRODUCTION TO CANADIAN HEALTHCARE STUDIES
Program Code 1630X09FAO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, ON
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar's Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
Additional Information
Program Resources
For more information, please contact Leslie Giddings, Program Coordinator, at giddinl@algonquincollege.com.
International students who are conditionally accepted into healthcare programs at either the Perth or the Pembroke campus will take Introduction to Canadian Healthcare Studies (ICHS) at the Ottawa campus.
Contact
For additional information, please contact AC Online at online@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 3330.