Healthcare
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Discover the diverse range of careers in the healthcare sector through hands-on activities and brief presentations. Students will attend a discussion with a panel of physicians, sharing their educational journeys, interact with healthcare professionals from various pathways, and choose one breakout session to attend:
- Nursing
- Therapies
- Laboratory Medicine & Medical Imaging
- Pharmacy & Nutrition
Registration Closed!
Please consider registering for one of our other Health Career Exploration Events!
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Mount Royal Collegiate
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SPOTLIGHT ON CAREERS: THERAPIES
Explore careers in occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, and therapeutic recreation through hands-on activities with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the University of Saskatchewan School of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Mount Royal Collegiate
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SPOTLIGHT ON Careers: NURSING PANEL
An evening event where high school students and their parents/guardians can explore career opportunities in nursing through a panel featuring nursing professionals sharing their career journeys, along with post-secondary representatives from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Marion Graham Collegiate
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SPOTLIGHT ON Careers: Pharmacy
Explore career pathways in pharmacy through interactive presentations, tours, and hands-on activities with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Pharmacy Technician program.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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Spotlight on Careers: Dentistry
Explore the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry and learn about careers as Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Dental Therapists.
Dental Therapy is a program with seats reserved specifically for Indigenous students.
Students will attend the entire morning and must arrange transportation to and from the event.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 11, 2026
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: USask College of Dentistry
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Gairdner Presentation @ VIDO
Be sure to tune in live on Tuesday, October 29, from 10:00 – 10:45 AM to hear from Dr. Lewis Kay.
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: VIDO (U of S Campus)
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Spotlight on healthcare video series
Gairdner Presentation 2024
Hear from the 2017 Canada Gairdner International Award Recipient, Dr. Lewis Kay, as he shares how he “Uses Physics to Answer Questions in Biology.”
Gairdner Presentation 2023
Hear from the 2021 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award Recipient, Dr. Elizabeth Eisnehauer, as she shares her story of how she became “The Accidental Oncologist.”
Spotlight On Vaccine & Disease Research
Hear from professionals in vaccine & disease research at VIDO sharing their career journeys.
Featuring:
- Dr. Darryl Falzarano (Research Scientist)
- Dr. Trina Racine (Director of Vaccine Development)
- Akarin Asavajaru (Research Technician)
Spotlight On Dentistry
Hear from professionals in the Health Care Sector sharing their career journeys.
Featuring:
- Dr. Divya Balakrishnan – Doctor of Medicine (Dentist)
- Madison Malowany – Dental Assitant
- Dr. Perry Kurz – Orthodontist
- Debbie Funk – Orthodontic Assitant
Spotlight On Mental Health &Wellness 2022
Hear from professionals at Summit Sports and Health about careers as they discuss their career journeys in the Wellness sector.
Featuring:
- Chiropractor
- Medical Acupuncturist
- Psychologist
- Attainment Specialist
- Registered Dietician
Spotlight On Mental Health &Wellness 2021
Hear from local professionals as they discuss their career journeys in the Mental Health & Wellness sector.
Featuring:
- Physio Therapist
- Chiropractor
- Massage Therapist
To view more virtual resources, checkout our YouTube Channel
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Still Have Questions about Your Future?
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Post-Secondary Programs
Usask College of Nursing – Interested in taking your Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing? Find out what it’s all about. Our BSN program is offered in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Yorkton, La Ronge and Ile-a-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan. Students graduate from this program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and are eligible to write the national registration exam.
Usask College of Nursing Simulation Lab – Want to see where you would learn hands-on practices in the College of Nursing Program?
SaskPolytechnic School of Nursing – Saskatchewan Polytechnic educated nurses are known for their high standards of practice, ethical behaviour, acceptance of diversity and skilful compassion. Through a variety of programs, the School of Nursing prepares you for a gratifying career as a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, registered psychiatric nurse, licensed practical nurse, diabetes educator and more.
SaskPolytechnic Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing Degree Program – Find out how you can play a greater role in advancing the health and well-being of people and communities. Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Psychiatric degree completion program provides you with a strong foundation to grow your career in leadership, management, and education.
SaskPolytechnic Critical Care Nursing Advanced Certificate – Are you an RN wishing to expand your current skill set and knowledge base? Do you thrive in a high intensity environment? Are you interested in delivering holistic, evidence-based patient care? If so, a career in critical care nursing might be the path for you.
Why study Medicine at USask? – From Indigenous health to one-on-one relationships with faculty and mentors, our medical students talk about the advantages of studying medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
Unique Minds at USask College of Medicine – Our medical students talk about how their diverse backgrounds make up the fabric of our student community.
When and Why did you decide to become a Doctor? – Everyone has their reasons for the career path they choose. Our medical students talk about why they want to become physicians.
SaskPolytechnic Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program – The Pharmacy Technician program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic will prepare you for a career in various pharmacy settings including retail pharmacies, hospitals and long-term care facilities. Hands-on learning and two month-long work experiences help make sure you are ready to succeed right from day one.
SaskPolytechnic Continuing Care Assistant Certificate Program – If you enjoy caring for others and have a desire to improve their quality of life, the Continuing Care Assistant program at Sask Polytech might be just what you’re looking for. As a continuing care assistant, you’ll work directly with clients in long-term care, home care, assisted living, some areas in acute care, and even special needs classrooms. You’ll help them with mobility, personal care, assisting them to eat their meals, and medication monitoring. It’s a face-to-face, people-focused job.
Industry Interviews
Curious about a certain career? Hear from industry professionals in their chosen field.
Cardio Technology as a career – What is a Cardiology Technologist? What do they do? What post-secondary training does it require?
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- Cardiology Word Search
