What is the SHSM Health and Wellness Program?
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About the Program
About the Program
Did you know that the demand for professionals in the Health and Wellness sector in Ontario and across Canada is increasing? As the age of our population increases, we are seeing a higher need for professionals in the Health and Wellness sector. This sector has a wide variety of career opportunities and employs close to 2 million people across Canada.
Physiotherapists, child care workers, fitness instructors, doctors, nurses, veterinary technicians, dietitians, hospital porters, chiropractors and medical technicians.... These are just some of the numerous occupations that the SHSM Health and Wellness program prepares students to pursue.
Why Should I Enroll?
→ Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
→ Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
→ Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
Potential Career Paths for Students in the Health and Wellness SHSM Program:
Apprenticeship:
early childhood educator, child and youth worker, educational assistant
College:
paramedic, dental hygienist, pharmacy technician, practical nurse, athletic trainer
University:
audiologist, dentist, dietician, pharmacist, kinesiologist, registered nurse, doctor, physiotherapist
Entry level workplace:
certified personal trainer, lifeguard, hospital admitting clerk, doctor’s office receptionist
Program Requirements
In Health & Wellness, students will take 9 credits in grade 11 and 12:
4 Health & Wellness major credits
1 English credit (Grade 11 or 12)
1 Math credit (Grade 11 or 12)
1 Science/Social Sciences credit (Grade 11 or 12)
2 co-operative education credits to gain workplace experience that helps you refine, extend and practice your Health & Wellness knowledge and skills
Additional Opportunities
Additionally, students will have opportunities for:
Experiential learning, career exploration and reach-ahead activities in Health & Wellness
Certifications and training programs in Health & Wellness, including:
4 compulsory certifications: Standard First Aid, WHMIS (generic), CPR (Level C) with AED, infection control
2 additional certifications and/or training courses as specified in the sector-specific guide
To learn more, click on these links for more information on:
St. Brother André SHSM Homepage
Have a question?
H & W SHSM Liaison: Ms. Chan Garcia
Phone Number: 905-294-7671
Workroom Ext 86844, Voicemail Ext 86889
Email: claudia.chan.garcia@ycdsbk12.ca
H & W SHSM Assistant Liaison: Ms. Humenna
Phone Number: 905-294-7671
Workroom Ext 86844, Voicemail Ext 86923
Email: lesia.kocan-humennyj@ycdsbk12.ca
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