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Practical nurses in Ontario play an integral role in the health care sector administering some medications, performing medical procedures and promoting healthy lifestyle choices to patients, families and caregivers. If you’re excited about the opportunity to begin an in-demand career built on respect and a highly specialized set of skills, Fanshawe’s Practical Nursing program will move you closer to your dream.

The nursing profession requires caring, compassionate and highly skilled individuals who nurture and treat patients alongside a team of medical professionals. If you’re looking for a high-paced, in-demand career where your kindness and medical knowledge make a difference in people’s lives, our Collaborative Nursing degree program will give you the clinical skills and certification you need to succeed.

This Graduate Certificate prepares Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses to promote mental health in diverse settings. Topics include mental health law, ethics, psychopharmacology, therapeutic modalities, and community care.

Pre-Health Science is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program for students interested in a pathway to an advanced diploma or degree. Students will study subject areas relevant to health and career programs at Fanshawe. The goal of the program is to prepare students for their chosen health career paths.

Working every day to improve the health and happiness of surgical patients is a noble career path, and one that is in-demand, secure and valued. As an Anesthesia Assistant, you’ll be a vital member of the surgical team – trusted, respected and needed.

Our two-year Veterinary Technician diploma program provides the comprehensive skills and knowledge to excel in this rewarding career. Learn directly from faculty members who are experts in the field, gain hands-on experience and master the fundamentals of helping improve the health and well-being of animals.

Dental hygienists are preventive specialists who provide oral health services rooted in scientific knowledge and a client-centered model of care. It takes a specialized set of dynamic technical and interpersonal skills to clean teeth, take x-rays and promote oral health. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference to people’s health and wellness, the Dental Hygiene program will give you reason to smile.

A career as a level II dental assistant requires dynamic technical and interpersonal skills to provide patient care and chair-side support assisting dentists before, during and after a wide variety of procedures including fillings, crowns and extractions. If you’re looking for a career providing dependable, patientcentred care, our dental assisting program is for you!

The one-year Veterinary Assistant certificate program covers the skills and knowledge required to assist in delivering quality animal care as a member of the veterinary team. You will gain a strong foundation in animal care, health and well-being, preparing you for a veterinary clinic setting. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will work closely with Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians to care for various types of animals.

Massage Therapy (Accelerated) is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program offered in an accelerated format over two years. Students will learn to maintain, rehabilitate, and augment physical function to relieve pain. Students will be able to master their skills within the student-run clinic. Graduates will feel confident entering the workforce by having a strong understanding of massage theory and practice.