A new year is on the horizon, and making a new resolution to improve your skills can be a good idea. If you are looking to increase your income or change your career altogether, then getting a diploma could be beneficial to you. The programs that are going to be discussed in this blog are from different fields, so that you have a variety of options to choose from. For instance, you could be interested in the health care industry programs like community support worker, a business field like hospitality and tourism, or a creative field like 2D animation; we have got everything covered for you in this blog.
2D Character Animation Diploma
The 2D Character Animation Diploma program is a one-year intensive diploma program designed to prepare students for the job market. In this program, students will learn through theory and guided assignments so that they are job-ready when they complete this diploma. This is a 50-week-long program.
Program Objectives of this Diploma:
- Develop a portfolio that showcases their abilities and use that portfolio to search for employment.
- Apply for employment as a ‘junior 2D character animator’ and be able to animate a 2D character in Harmony Toon Boom.
- Certification: students must have some familiarity with art and design theory, character design, background art and design/layout, compositing, storyboarding, editing, rigging, scene planning, etc.
- Students will be able to complete Harmony Toon Boom.
Community Support Worker Diploma
The size of the health care industry in Canada is growing continuously, and this is resulting in the higher demand of health care workers, including community support workers. If you are interested in the health care industry, then this field could be an appropriate option for you. Edison College’s Community Support Worker: Addictions & Mental Health Specialization diploma is a 30-week program, and it is 100% online. Such diploma programs are cost-effective and also convenient because one can study even if you are at a distant location.
Program Objectives of this Diploma:
- Assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems.
- Interview clients to obtain case histories and background information.
- Prepare intake reports and assess clients’ progress.
- Administer and implement social assistance programs and community services, specifically in the addiction and mental health realms.
Medical Laboratory Assistant Diploma
This program is a short one, as it can be completed in 36 weeks, including a 6-week practicum at a Lifelabs Clinic. Edison College has entered into a partnership with Lifelabs Clinic for practicum so that students can gain practical experience before entering the workforce. If you have active listening, critical thinking, monitoring, and service orientation, then you can excel as a medical laboratory assistant.
Program Objectives of this Diploma:
- Work in an ethical and safe manner as a medical laboratory assistant, interacting with coworkers and members of the public.
- Provide professional medical laboratory services, efficiently and effectively use medical laboratory equipment, etc.
- Perform a variety of blood collection methods, using proper techniques and standard precautions.
- Collect, handle, and process specimens for analysis, following accepted standards and procedures for the operation of medical laboratories, and perform cardiac monitoring tests, properly recording the results.
Hospitality & Tourism Management Diploma
This 48-week diploma prepares you to have a robust career in hospitality and tourism management. The tourism industry in Canada is growing, and the government is also supporting this industry so that new jobs can be created and the country can earn more foreign exchange.
Program Objectives of this Diploma:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the various sectors of the hospitality industry and recognize/explain the classification of different food and beverage service operations.
- Use computer applications in the hotel front office and food and beverage POS system.
- Participate in or assist in the operation of different departments in hotels and resorts.
- Perform duties of the various front-of-house positions in food and beverage.
Health Care Assistant Diploma Program
This diploma is also short, and it only takes 27 weeks. The graduates of this program can work in different health care facilities such as long-term care facilities, group homes, acute care hospitals, assisted living facilities, etc. Health care assistants work under the supervision of doctors and other senior health care professionals to provide different health, comfort, and safety services to the clients.
Program Objectives of this Diploma:
- Provide person-centred care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client.
- Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being of clients and families (Edison College’s health care assistant program particularly focuses on these skills).
- Provide person-centered care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges.
- Provide person-centered care for clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges.
Conclusion
All programs that we have discussed here provide you vigorous training to have a strong career. If you are interested in any of these programs and you still need further information, you can contact us today to learn more about this program.
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