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Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation

124 Eglinton Ave W suite 300, Toronto ON

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Programs

Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • About the Program

    The NACC Personal Support Worker Certificate at Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation is a 28-34 week program designed to help meet the growing need for personal support workers through a hybrid curriculum recognized by employers across Ontario as the leading standard in PSW education. Students learn from healthcare professionals with years of experience in the classroom and in the field.

    Why Choose This Business Program?

    Ready to make a real impact on people's lives while entering a field with exceptional career prospects? This program provides quality-assured learning experiences developed by industry experts, with over 90,000 students graduated since 1998. Students practice in on-campus PSW labs that emulate retirement homes, community organizations, and long-term care facilities before gaining hands-on experience through clinical placements with trusted partners.

    Core Curriculum Includes:

    • Foundation training: 400 hours of practical labs and theory studied online for the first 18 weeks
    • Clinical placements: 200 hours in long-term care facilities and 100 hours in community settings
    • Comprehensive skills: personal care, medication assistance, cognitive health support, and end-of-life care
    • Professional certifications: CPR Healthcare Provider Level, Standard First Aid, WHMIS, and AODA certificates

    Students complete training faster than many PSW programs, with completion possible in as little as 28 instructional weeks while building expertise recognized by employers nationwide.

    Career Opportunities

    Career Paths for Graduates

    Graduates are well-prepared for essential roles across Ontario's expanding healthcare sector with strong demand projections. The program equips students for positions in long-term care facilities, home care services, supportive housing, group homes, hospitals, adult day programs, and educational facilities.

    Employment Outlook and Incentives:

    • 191,000 new job openings expected in Canada by 2031
    • 50,000 personal support workers needed in Ontario alone by 2032
    • Up to $35,440 in incentives offered by Ontario to qualifying students and graduates
    • Employment offers often received even before graduation due to NACC reputation

    Career Benefits

    Strong career prospects with flexibility to work in environments that suit individual interests. The NACC certificate is so well-regarded that employers immediately recognize graduates have the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience to succeed in any PSW role.

    Program Details

    What Students Receive:

    • NACC curriculum bringing quality-assured learning with regular reviews and audits
    • Fully equipped PSW lab with medical mannequins, adjustable training beds, and mobility equipment
    • Expert guidance from instructors with relevant Canadian clinical environment experience
    • Career Services support with job searches, resumes, interviews, and employment placement

    Program Highlights:

    • 28-34 week accelerated program with hybrid online and in-person delivery
    • Monthly start dates with daytime and evening class options available
    • 300 hours total practicum experience in real healthcare settings
    • Financial assistance available including up to $5,400 stipend during clinical placement

    This program ensures students become professionals in demand across Canada while feeling a sense of satisfaction and purpose when positively impacting lives, with eligibility to receive provincial financial incentives upon completion.

  • About the Program

    The Medical Office Assistant Diploma at Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation is a 32-39 week program designed to prepare students to become in-demand medical office assistants or medical secretaries through comprehensive hybrid training. Students complete a practicum work experience in real healthcare settings while learning from industry professionals with years of classroom and field experience.

    Why Choose This Business Program?

    Ready to become a highly valued healthcare administrative professional who positively impacts patients and providers? This program provides practical, hands-on training through classroom tutorials, activities, and real clinical practicum opportunities. Students hone essential skills including data management with Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, professional patient communication, and coordination with doctors and nurses to facilitate communication and care.

    Core Curriculum Includes:

    • Comprehensive theory: 616 hours of flexible online curriculum covering medical systems and procedures
    • Career preparation: 42 hours of development including resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies
    • Practical training: classroom tutorials and activities practicing in-demand medical office skills
    • 160-hour practicum in clinical settings like clinics, doctor's offices, and hospital

    Students gain expertise in medical terminology, documentation, information systems, emergency care management, and healthcare legislation while building careers faster than traditional programs.

    Career Opportunities

    Career Paths for Graduates

    Graduates are well-prepared for essential administrative roles across Canada's expanding healthcare sector. The program equips students for positions such as Medical Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Medical Secretary, Ward Secretary, and Medical Office Receptionist.

    Employment Outlook and Incentives:

    • 41,100 new job openings expected in Canada by 2031
    • 45% increase in demand for medical office assistants projected by 2031
    • $110 million invested by Ontario into primary care teams and facilities
    • In-demand employees across Canadian healthcare settings

    Career Benefits

    Strong career prospects allowing students to make meaningful differences in people's lives by helping ensure patients receive needed care. The comprehensive practical curriculum launches careers fast with completion possible in as little as 32 instructional weeks.

    Program Details

    What Students Receive:

    • Comprehensive training in medical documentation, transcription, and information management
    • Proficiency with medical office systems including scheduling, billing, and claims processing
    • Expert guidance from industry professionals with practical healthcare experience
    • Career Services support with job searches, resumes, interviews, and employment placement

    Program Highlights:

    • 32-39 week accelerated program with hybrid online and in-person delivery
    • Flexible daytime and evening class options for work-life balance
    • 160 hours hands-on practicum experience in real healthcare environments
    • Financial assistance available for those who qualify

    This program ensures students develop skills and knowledge to become highly valued medical office assistants prepared for careers positively impacting both patients and healthcare providers across Canada's growing healthcare sector.

Education, Teaching Programs

  • About the Program

    The Early Childhood Assistant Diploma at Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation is a 30-36 week program designed to prepare students to support children's social, emotional, and physical development through hybrid curriculum ending with valuable practicum at childcare facilities. Students study theory online while gaining practical experience in fully equipped early childhood labs learning from childcare professionals with years of experience.

    Why Choose This Business Program?

    Ready to positively impact children's futures while entering a field with exceptional career growth? This program provides immersive learning in facilities that emulate daycares, preschools, and specialized care facilities. Students practice in childcare labs designed to simulate real-world child learning spaces, interact with tools used to support child growth, and understand how to maintain safe and nurturing environments for children.

    Core Curriculum Includes:

    • Comprehensive theory: 354 hours of online study covering child development, health, safety, and pedagogy
    • Practical lab work: 126 hours in early childhood lab emulating licensed childcare centers
    • Hands-on training: observation, behaviour guidance, creativity fostering, and play-based learning strategies
    • 240-hour practicum in childcare facilities with trusted OIHI partners

    Students gain expertise in child development from prenatal through age 12, special education, Indigenous engagement, diversity and inclusion, and educational power of play while completing training faster than traditional programs.

    Career Opportunities

    Career Paths for Graduates

    Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles across Canada's expanding early childhood education sector. The program equips students for positions such as Preschool Classroom Assistant, Childcare Center Educator, Early Intervention Assistant, After-School Program Coordinator, Special Education Assistant, and Child Development Advisor.

    Employment Outlook and Incentives:

    • 108,800 new job openings expected across Canada by 2031
    • $366 million allocated by Ontario to support new childcare providers
    • 86,000 new childcare spaces to open across Ontario by 2026
    • In-demand employees across Canadian childcare settings

    Career Benefits

    Strong career prospects with opportunities to positively impact children's futures while preparing for further education as child psychologists, early childhood educators, or lead teachers. Completion possible in 30 instructional weeks compared to programs taking up to 50 weeks.

    Program Details

    What Students Receive:

    • Comprehensive training in child development, health and safety, and inclusive education practices
    • Early childhood lab simulating licensed childcare centers with real-world tools and environments
    • Expert guidance from childcare professionals with practical field experience
    • Career Services support with job searches, resumes, interviews, and employment placement

    Program Highlights:

    • 30-36 week accelerated program with hybrid online and in-person delivery
    • Monthly start dates with flexible daytime and evening class options
    • 240 hours hands-on practicum experience in real childcare environments
    • Financial assistance available for those who qualify

    This program ensures students develop skills and knowledge to become essential childcare professionals who keep classrooms organized, ensure children receive needed attention, and serve as stepping stones toward future careers as Early Childhood Educators in Ontario's growing childcare sector.

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