St. Lawrence College Viewbook 2024-2025

Personal Support Worker students learn skills in a functioning long- term care home using an innovative “living classroom” at Providence Manor in Kingston.

MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT/ TECHNICIAN - K Become a vital member of a health care team by interacting one-on-one with patients to provide front-line health assessments. From laboratory testing to electrocardiogram monitoring to recording heart activity, your testing will set the stage for further health analysis. Some of your work will include sorting and preparing samples, operating laboratory equipment, and managing computer data. You'll be career-ready with four weeks of placement in a lab at a partner hospital or private institution. Career Opportunities: Hospital laboratories, private laboratory companies, health clinics, public health laboratories. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - K Be a part of a specialized health care team that conducts vital diagnostic tests on components such as blood, body fluids, and tissues to provide important information used in detecting illness and monitoring health. This program has the courses you’ll need to be skilled and career-ready for your work, which will include detecting diseases in blood cells, identifying infections caused by bacteria and fungi, and preparing surgical and autopsy tissues for analysis. Career Opportunities: Hospital laboratories, private laboratories, and public health institutions, research laboratories, clinics, business, industry.

PARAMEDIC – C When it comes to medical emergencies, paramedics provide expert care and first response. Leading with courage and collaboration, paramedics play a vital role in patient diagnosis and set the stage for recovery. This program will prepare you with courses like crisis intervention, medical legal issues, pharmacology, and more. By the end of the program, you’ll be equipped with a strong foundation in the sciences and the skills needed to work within the recommended health and safety guidelines. Career Opportunities: Emergency medical services, patient transfer services, fire and rescue departments, industrial first aid, emergency medical education, medical supply sales, recreational and sports facilities, emergency communications. PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER – K, B, C Gain the confidence and skills to provide top-notch care and support services to clients. You'll receive training in areas like home management, social and recreational activity facilitation, health and well-being promotion, and more. Plus, extensive clinical placement hours allow you to become career-ready with a full scope of practice to hit the ground running with ease after graduation. Career Opportunities: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, home care, community-based group residences, adult day centres, rehabilitation centres, and dementia units.

PRACTICAL NURSING – K, B, C This high-demand field needs dedicated and caring health care providers to be the face of change in this ever-evolving profession. Take courses in Human Physiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment to give you a strong foundation in the field. With hands-on simulated learning experiences in a specialized lab, and in clinical settings, you’ll be readily prepared for the required national assessment and highly skilled with the competencies needed to pursue this rewarding career. Career Opportunities: Hospitals, clinics, community agencies, rehabilitation, government services, long-term care. PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES PATHWAY TO ADVANCED DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES – K, B, C This program provides a broad foundation of knowledge in a variety of subject areas and can help you meet admission requirements of advanced diploma and degree programs at SLC, including Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Honours) – BScN, Biotechnology Advanced, Medical Laboratory Science, and Veterinary Technology. You'll study anatomy, biology, chemistry, communications, and math to help you reach the next level of your academic journey. Gain a sharper perspective of health science fields while exploring your many career options. Next Opportunities: Continue your studies in advanced level programs.

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