Diploma in Recreation Therapy – (Fast-Track)

at Niagara College - Welland Campus Canada

Are you interested in a high-impact career at the forefront of leading computer systems technology?
As a computer systems technician in network and cloud technologies you will have the advanced skills needed to combine hardware, software, and network technology to improve business operations using conventional and cloud-based models.

Program Highlights:

• Students learn to provide support for databases and websites as well as a variety of computer hardware, operating systems, application software and network architectures.
• The CST lab has dedicated high speed Internet access and provides student access to wired, wireless and fiber optic media for lab work.
• Faculty dedicated to helping students explore new technologies.
• Industry advisors from small to large employers assist in determining industry trends and enhancements to program content such as Cloud computing, mobile device management and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

This program builds upon the foundation of mental health begun in pre-registration health care disciplines. It explores current issues and trends in mental health in Canada, current best practices in nursing and other health care professions for providing optimal care to clients with diverse mental health disorders across the lifespan, legal and ethical aspects of mental health care and the interdisciplinary approach to health care.

Program Highlights:

• Access to the Co-Curricular Record program, in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
• Experiential learning with standardized patients.
• Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division

Looking to turn your fascination for solving electronic problems into a positively charged career?
As an Electronics Engineering Technician graduate you will solve complex technical problems with a high degree of accuracy and speed to improve organizational efficiency.

Program Highlights:

• Modern equipment and spacious lab facilities provide an optimal, applied learning experience.
• Further your studies by transitioning to the Electronics Engineering Technology (Co-op) program.
• Students are eligible to complete the Amateur Radio Operators & Technician-Level Certification.
• Graduates with relevant experience can apply for the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists (OACETT) certification.
• Program is approved by the Canadian Navy Subsidized College Education Program. Students may enter the following occupations: Naval Electronics Technician – Communications, Naval Electronics Technician – Radar, Naval Electronics Technician – Sonar, Naval Weapons Technician.

Do you have an engineering background and are fascinated by automation technologies and their role in business and industry?
As an Industrial Automation program graduate you will be well prepared to take on a variety of positions in the automation and control systems sectors.

Program Highlights:

• Curriculum focuses on programmable logic control, robotics, industrial networks and project management.
• Access hands-on learning opportunities via Niagara College’s high-tech manufacturing and design labs.
• Project-based learning results in well-trained automation specialists with highly skilled expertise.

Are you interested in engineering innovative electronic equipment to help power next generation technology?
As an Electrical Engineering Technology graduate you will be able to respond to the growing need for faster, smarter and more energy efficient power electronic systems across many industries.

Program Highlights:

• Program focuses on power electronic systems and industrial automation in areas of electrical power generation, power distribution, protection and control; energy conservation; utility planning; and renewable energy systems.
• Extensive hands-on industry experience via three co-op work terms.
• Graduates with relevant experience can apply for the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) certification.

Are you interested in a dynamic career path that enables you to have a meaningful impact on the safety and security of Canada and Canadians both domestically and abroad?
As a graduate of the Protection, Security and Investigation (Customs Border Services) program, you will be skilled at threat detection, targeting and investigating potential illegal activity in Canada, at Canada’s Ports of Entry, as well as outside the country.

Program Highlights

• Unprecedented job growth as a result of increased threats to public safety.
• Curriculum taught by former police officers with extensive investigative experience.
• Gain practical, in-field experience via volunteer opportunities with local service agencies.
• Hands-on experiential learning via the Justice Studies Simulation Lab.
• Students who successfully complete first year and the First Aid course are eligible to write the Ontario Security Guard licensing exam.

Do you have a passion for capturing the perfect moment and want to combine your eye for photography with a career in the digital world?
As a photographer you will take portrait, commercial, fine art and event images and use the latest in digital imaging software to edit and retouch images as needed.

Program Highlights:

• Students train their artistic eye and master digital imaging technologies to develop their individual style and a cutting-edge portfolio.
• Study practical entrepreneurial and business principles for a hands-on, real-life project approach to a diverse range of applied photography situations.
• Curriculum integrates leading-edge digital editing software.
• Extensive practical experience in the studio, digital darkroom, and on location.
• Award-winning program with multiple winners at the internationally recognized Applied Arts Magazine Student Photography Competition.

Internationally trained are eligible to register for this intensive 1 year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate.

The Healthcare Leadership and Management program helps students to develop their leadership ability and capacity to manage the multiple factors influencing healthcare at the organizational and system levels.

Program Highlights:

• Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
• Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
• Experiential learning including a capstone project.
• Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.

Do you want to positively impact the quality of life of others and are seeking a pathway to a rewarding health sciences career?
As a Pre-Health Sciences-Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas graduate you will have streamlined your interests and will have the solid health sciences foundation needed to pursue further postsecondary studies to achieve your dream.

Program Highlights:

• Enjoy small class and lab sizes.
• Gain 75 hours of practical, hands-on, health-focused lab experience.
• Benefit from individual educational support and planning with assistance from an academic student advisor.
• Graduates may be eligible to receive limited transfer credits based on their chosen postsecondary program.
• Niagara College’s Pre-Health Sciences programs are the preferred preparatory programs for admission to postsecondary health programs at Niagara College. For competitive health programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available seats), selection will be based on your academic average for all required courses at the time of ranking and selection. Your academic average can be based on a combination of high school and postsecondary courses. Additional recognition will be applied to your ranking during the evaluation process. This offer will be conditional upon you completing all graduation requirements of your Pre-Health Sciences Pathway program one (1) month before the start of classes.

Are you fascinated by the science of generating and harnessing light, and see yourself creating advanced technology in this area?
No sector of business or industry remains untouched by photonics. Put yourself light years ahead in the job market by equipping yourself with photonics expertise with this advanced college program.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on experiential learning in Canada’s largest undergraduate photonic labs and teaching clean-room facility.
• Gain advanced skills in precision optics, electro-optics, fibre-optics and laser technologies.
• Final program year includes an eight month photonics applied research project, providing extensive applied learning opportunities and putting graduates in high demand.