Bridge to Health Careers - Overview
Program Overview
This 4-month program is entirely focused on preparing you to reach the level of proficiency you need to satisfy the English language requirements for admission to NorQuest's health programs.
Career Potential
Graduates of NorQuest's Health Care Aide program have great success in finding employment in their field. Many health care aides are employed in continuing care institutions, home care agencies, group homes, lodges, assisted or supported living, day programs, specialized care centres and programs, acute care hospitals, and private care.
Graduates of Allied Health programs are qualified to work in a variety of health related fields.
- Physical Therapy Assistants may find employment in rehabilitation hospitals, acute care centres, physical therapy clinics, continuing care centres, special care facilities, schools, and home care programs.
- Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies.
- Therapeutic Recreation graduates will be qualified to work in continuing care, assisted living, group homes, lodges, and day program settings.
- Mental Health Rehabilitation graduates are qualified to assist in the care and treatment of clients with mental health issues or cognitive impairment in hospitals, group homes, psychiatric institutions, long-term care facilities, and residential care settings.