Post-Secondary Opportunities

Post-Secondary Opportunities

Graduates with a SHSM in Health & Wellness will not only finish with an enhanced resume of experiences but they will also be prepared for careers or post-secondary studies in the healthcare, fitness, childcare and family services. A small sample of careers in this field includes:

University

• Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist 3141
• Chiropractor 3122
• Dentist 3113
• Dietitian 3132
• Family, Marriage, and Other Related Counsellors 4153
• Hospital Equipment Sales Representative 6221
• Kinesiologist 3235
• Medical Microbiologist 3111
• Medical Sonographer 3216
• Midwife 3232
• Nutritionist 3132
• Optometrist 3121
• Pharmacist 3131
• Podiatrist 3123
• Psychiatrist 3111
• Registered Nurse 3152
• Sports Therapist 3144
• Radiologist
• Personal Support Worker

College

• Ambulance Attendants and Other Paramedical Occupations
• Biomedical Engineering Technologist
• Community and Social Service Worker
• Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant
• Documentation Clerk
• Funeral Director or Embalmer
• Health Care Aide
• Hospital Information Clerk
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Secretary
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practical Nurse
• Primary Care Paramedic
• Registered Massage Therapist
• Registered Orthopaedic Technologist
• Respiratory Therapist

Workplace

• Blood Donor Clinic Assistant
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Doctor's Office Receptionist
• Fitness Instructor
• Hospital Admitting Clerk
• Hospital Cleaner
• Hospital Porter
• Lifeguard
• Recreation Program Leader

Demand for employees in these sectors will be great for years to come due to many current employees working in this sector nearing retirement age and an aging population, which will put increased demand on the health sector.