Elective Certifications

During the completion of the SHSM program students will gain (3) elective certifications related to the Health and Wellness field from the list below:

• Advanced training in a technique (e.g. feeding, assistance, airway management, IV insertion)

• Babysitting

• Communication skills

• Fire Extinguisher Use

• Leadership Skills

• Personality Inventory

• Specialized Care (e.g. diabetes, dementia, nutrition)

• Waste Management

• Allergy Awareness

• Behaviour Management

• Conflict Resolution

• Fitness

• Marine & Wildlife First Aid

• Safe Body Mechanics

• Sterile Techniques

• Wrapping and Taping for Performance Injury

• Ambulation, lifting and transfers

• Child Safety and Injury Prevention

• Customer Service

• Group Dynamics

• Medical Terminology

• Safe Food Handling ~ Basic

• Stress Management Techniques

• Animal First Aid

• Coaching / Personal Training

• Ethical Considerations

• Lab Practices

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

• Sign Language

• SafeTALK

Please visit the ministry website for a list of the Elective certifications: Elective Certifications