Whether it’s making braces and artificial limbs, testing hearing, serving as a personal trainer or designing recreational programs for
the elderly, a career in health and wellness means you can improve the quality of life for patients and clients every day.
Our hands-on programs will give you an understanding of how to keep others healthy and active, and how to become an expert in assistive devices.
You will learn both the human and technical sides of Orthotic, Prosthetic and Hearing Instrument creation and use. You will study in state-of-the-art
facilities, enjoy practical field experience and graduate with highly specialized, in-demand skills.
PROGRAMS
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Activation Co-ordinator/Gerontology C102
This one-of-a-kind diploma will provide you with specialized knowledge in the field of aging in order to design and deliver meaningful programs
to enhance the quality of life of older persons.
Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics (Postgraduate) S407
A joint program with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and other facilities, you will learn how to make and fit artificial limbs and braces and
splints.
Fitness and Lifestyle Management S114
This three-year program will prepare you to meet the multi-dimensional demands of a dynamic market for fitness, preventative health care, exercise
rehabilitation and personal training. Career choices, along with employment rates, are very high.
Hearing Instrument Specialist S117
Study and develop the necessary clinical skills to administer hearing tests, select hearing instruments and dispense these aids to those who
need them.
Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician S102
Learn how to make orthoses (braces and splints) and prostheses (artificial limbs) which are fitted to help rehabilitate individuals with disabilities.
The demand for technically competent people in this field is on the rise.
Learn to inspire others to live their best with a health and wellness education from the George Brown College School of Health and Wellness. |
