Diabetes Education for Health Professionals

Diabetes Education for Health Professionals

Program Information

This Board of Governors certificate program offers a firm foundation in current clinical approaches to diabetes education. It is designed for health professionals who wish to specialize in the field of diabetes education. The program requires completion of four online theory courses and a 40-hour program capstone project. The program is a step towards certification with the Canadian Diabetes Association as a Certified Diabetes Educator.

Diabetic Management

Program Information

This Board of Governors certificate offers a firm foundation in current knowledge of diabetes. It is designed for the caregivers and those living with diabetes to develop knowledge about diabetes and the availability of diabetes education. The program requires completion of four online theory courses and a program capstone project.

Emergency Communications

Program Information

The Emergency Communications Ontario College Certificate program provides practical training for individuals who are employed or seek to be employed in the public or private sector as a member of a team engaged in emergency communication services. Students learn the principles and skills necessary to react competently and effectively in dealing with the public and with emergency services personnel during routine and crisis situations. This knowledge, combined with practical case-based training, will give graduates the competencies, skills and confidence to perform in stressful situations.

Medical Clerk

Program Information

This Board of Governors certificate enables students to develop skills required for employment in the medical clerk field. Program courses develop skills in the areas of office management and business communications, medical terminology, word processing and spreadsheet software, and students have options in the area of medical conditions, pharmacology, surgical procedures and medical tests.

Medical Transcription

Program Information

This Board of Governors certificate will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge using simulated case studies to prepare you for a future in medical transcription. This program has several prerequisites. Students are advised that each transcription course will require in excess of eight hours of work per week. These changes are being made to better prepare students for the workload later in the certificate and to help the student develop the highest-level transcription skills that are required in the industry.