October
Healthcare
UPCOMING EVENTS
HEALTHLINK
Join us for our full-day HEALTHLINK event, exploring the increasingly varied careers in the healthcare sector through hands-on activities and short presentations. All students will attend a discussion with a panel of physicians, sharing their educational journey and answering student questions, interact with healthcare professionals from various pathways, and choose one breakout session to attend:
- Nursing
- Therapies
- Laboratory Medicine
- Pharmacy & Medical Imaging
Students will attend the entire day and must find transportation to and from the event.
Registration Closed!
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Mount Royal Collegiate
Event info & additional Resources
SPOTLIGHT ON Carees: NURSING PANEL
Join us for our Spotlight on Careers evening event, where high school students and their parents/guardians will explore care opportunities in nursing.
The panel features various nursing professionals sharing their career journeys and post-secondary representatives from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, The University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Marion Graham Collegiate
Event info & additional Resources
SPOTLIGHT ON CAREERS: THERAPIES
This full-day event explores careers in occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, and therapeutic recreation through hands-on activities at Parkridge Centre, the University of Saskatchewan School of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Students will attend the entire day and must find transportation to and from the event.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Mount Royal Collegiate Collegiate
Event info & additional Resources
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)
Event info & additional Resources
Spotlight on Dentistry
This half-day event takes place at the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry featuring presentations, tours, and hands-on activities. Students will learn about career pathways as a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, and dental therapist.
Students will attend the entire morning from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and must find transportation to and from the U of S Campus.
Applications are closed as 80 applications have been received for 30 spaces.
AGE RANGE
Grade 10-12
Date & Time
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: USask College of Dentistry
Event info & additional Resources
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
Partners
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Additional Resources
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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
