Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses - Acute Care

at Sault College - Ste. Marie Campus Canada

Students at Sault College will now have an opportunity to attend the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Located on the Carmarthen Campus in the United Kingdom, Fitness and Health Promotion students will have the opportunity to transfer their credits to the University of Wales to receive a BSc (Hons) degree inPersonal Training. The University is part of a growing industry of educators with over 160 years of experience in offering physical education.

Sophie D`Agostino is a recent graduate of Sault College`s Fitness and Health Promotion Program who is currently pursuing the transfer degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

I was originally planning to go away to an Ontario University to complete my Bachelor`s Degree with my Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma from Sault College. This would normally take three years to complete. When I found out that I would be able to complete my Bachelor`s Degree in one year at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, I was ecstatic! This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to get out there and explore the world while getting my degree. There was no way I could let an amazing opportunity like this pass my by .

Do you see yourself as someone who enjoys helping others succeed? Do areas like fitness, healthy living and inspiring others to go that extra mile interest you? If so, Fitness and Health Promotion is for you. Our program will provide you with the skills to safely assess, design, implement and evaluate personal, group and community fitness and health promotion programs. It will also instil the communication and leadership skills in you to facilitate and coach these programs.

Study here, and you`ll learn how you can be a key motivator to helping others reach goals they never thought they`d achieve.

• Students receive over 400 hours of supervised fieldwork experience in a variety of educational, public and private organizations
• Students will learn through hands-on experience and solid theoretical training delivered by experienced, knowledgeable and creative faculty
• As a graduate you can pursue varied employment opportunities as this field has increased popularity with government, public and private organizations
• Graduates will have the knowledge to seek personal training certification through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists (CSEP-CPT) subject to membership fees and requirements that are the responsibility of the student / graduate pursuing the certification
• Graduates can pursue appealing opportunities to bridge their Fitness and Health Promotion diploma to a University Degree

The Project Management program provides theoretical and practical knowledge to manage projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. This highly sought after skillset provides valuable project management experience that is applicable across numerous industries. Closely aligned with the Project Management Institutes (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) curriculum, the Sault College 8-month graduate certificate program introduces students to the systematic practice of managing individual and multiple projects through the application of current methods, tools, and technologies.

The Metal Fabrication Technician (welder-fitter) program at Sault College will provide you with the thorough knowledge and understanding needed in the fields of welding and fabricating. The first year of this two-year program concentrates on covering welding techniques, while the second year focuses on more in-depth knowledge related to how to build structures made of metal. During your education, you will be taught how to safely and effectively lay out and then build the parts needed for large projects like bridges, buildings, towers and platforms. You will also learn how to construct and repair steel stairs, boilers, tanks, chutes, hoppers, stacks, and other assemblies and steel structures. Skilled instructors will teach you how to successfully plan interesting projects, quote the costs of materials needed, and use state-of-the-art equipment to make parts for projects with varying degrees of difficulty and assemble them.

The Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Sault College is currently Approved (Category 1) by the College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). Current graduates from this program are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.

The Practical Nursing program philosophy is based on a set of values and beliefs about the client, health, caring, nursing and the role that teaching and learning play in enabling individuals, families and groups to achieve health outcomes. These five concepts are interrelated, interdependent and integrated throughout the curriculum.The program will provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to demonstrate safe, competent nursing at entry-to-practice.Graduates are eligible to write the national practical nurse examination. The successful completion of this national examination entitles the candidate to apply to the College of Nurses of Ontario for registration as a practical nurse, subject to the fees and membership requirements set out by this professional organization.

Find the real you in our popular Hairstyling program and discover the secrets to mastering your favourite looks or bring a new vision to life. This one-year program is regulated by the Ministry of Training, College and Universities Standard to comply with 1500 in-school training hours. Gain essential career skills in our on-site salon using professional tools and products to specialize in haircutting, barbering techniques, styling, self-promotion, retail, salon management, chemical texture services, hair colouring services, extensions and wigs.

Creativity, style and trendsetting? Yeah, we have that in common! To keep up to date on the latest trends and styling techniques, we will introduce you to guest educators, speakers and platform artists.

The skills learned in our Hairstyling program extend beyond the chair. This one-year program prepares you for a career as a stylist, product developer, hair colour technician, salon manager, editorial stylist, salon owner and platform artist.

This program is not a direct intake. This does not preclude current Sault College Electrical Engineering program students from working towards gaining this additional diploma.
If you are enrolled in any of the following Sault College Electrical Engineering Programs listed below, you may be eligible in your second or third year to take courses that will allow you to gain this additional diploma:

• 4026 - Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation
• 4127 - Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation & Trades
• 4029 - Electrical Engineering Technology - Process Automation

The Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician program will prepare you to install, calibrate, configure, maintain, service, test, troubleshoot, analyze and upgrade measuring and control devices and systems, which equip process industries.

This advanced diploma expands on courses taken as part of the two year Natural Environment Technician curriculum. The Technologist designation earned through a third year of study takes learning to a new level. Students will participate in a number of legacy field projects related to Conservation and Management of natural resources. Study layout, data collection, analysis and reporting are the overriding elements of courses taught within this program. Students will hone their problem solving skills and work independently on unique projects in aquatic ecosystems, species at risk, invasive species and climate change.

Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of related agencies through a field placement and legacy projects. This chance to network facilitates important industry connections and allows for real life contributions to natural resource management. Integration of technology is a crucial component, as GIS applications and other relevant software are fundamental to the third year. All of this is presented within a strong framework of sustainability, creating a foundation for an impactful career working in and with the Natural Environment.

Co-operative Education (Co-op)
Co-operative Education (Co-op) provides opportunities for you to learn beyond your classroom as you integrate relevant work
experiences into your academic studies. Co-op also lets you further develop life and employment skills while earning money.
You can also get a better idea of the career options available to you and build your network of contacts for future employment. Many employers prefer hiring co-op grads because of the applied learning they receive. We will prepare you for your summer work term and employment upon graduation.

Goals of Co-operative Education:

• Provide opportunities for students to learn and apply job search skills.
• Enable students to develop a network of employer contacts.
• Expose students to the realities of the workplace in their chosen field.
• Provide quality work experience where students can apply their knowledge and skills.
• Assist employers by providing well-trained, enthusiastic Co-op students.

The Protection, Security and Investigation program prepares graduates in a wide range of skills, enabling them to pursue careers in customs administration and brokering and public safety. The program has a common first year with the other criminal justice cluster program, Police Foundations. The program deals with the development, purpose, and operation of the legal system generally, and law enforcement related to customs, immigration, and security specifically. It also involves knowledge of security operations to protect persons and property in both the private and industrial settings. A new component in the program will introduce students to firefighter and emergency care operations. Understanding human behaviour and the development of strong interpersonal and communications skills will prepare the graduate to function more effectively and humanely in professions which demand mature and responsible reactions. Below are the top 5 reasons to take Protection, Security and Investigation:

You’re drawn to conservation and environmental law because you care about the future of our planet and protecting our natural resources. Right now, the world needs more people like you! We want to help you achieve your goals.

The Natural Resources/Environmental Law – Inspection and Enforcement program blends experiential learning and theory to prepare you for a successful career in conservation and environmental law enforcement.

Learn about fish and wildlife conservation enforcement along with investigation and conflict management techniques you can bring into the field. Study environmental law and how it relates to conservation. And gain real-world experience through off-campus field study.

Use of our state-of-the-art simulation training lab - Learn through over 800 realistic, on-the-job scenarios that you can interact with using voice recognition and use of force tools.

Whether you choose to make the world better as a conservation office, MNR officer, investigator or in private environmental law enforcement – we kind of like the real you.

The focus of the Business - Accounting program is to prepare you for the important role of a successful and in-demand operational management accountant. The Sault College Accounting program is part of the well-established School of Business and provides in-depth application of traditional and computerized accounting concepts that are continually called upon in any industry or organization. Well-respected faculty with both accounting designations and years of experience in the accounting profession, deliver engaging lectures that have been highly rated by students and graduates of the program, sharing the knowledge you need to learn in ways that make sense to you. The program is continually changing to be responsive to industry needs and to meet the demands of the students seeking career opportunities and advancement in a business environment, while adhering to the well-regarded Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities standards for Accounting. If you graduate from our 2-year Business - Accounting diploma program, you can seek to pursue further study at local and regional Universities including Algoma University, Laurentian University and Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan).