Health and Wellness: Learning in Action
To work with real clients, you need the right skills and spaces.
Our health and wellness programs provide that with:
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nursing labs with modern equipment and technology
Click on the facility above for more information and a 360 tour.
Esthetician & Clinical Esthetician
As an esthetician student you’ll build your resume in our campus spa.
Whether it’s a manicure or a massage, skin treatment or makeup application, you’ll put your skills into action.
And it’s not just about your esthetic skills. You, and your classmates, also learn the business side as you mange appointments and deal with clients.
Plus, you’ll have the chance to compete in provincial skills competitions.
If you choose to add clinical, you’ll use a laser for a variety of skin treatments. Again, you’ll practice your skills on real clients.
| Manicures and pedicures |
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Manicures and pedicures both involve
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| Makeup application |
| Understanding colour application includes what's best for daytime and evening makeup. |
| Lash tinting |
| Applying a chemical solution temporarily lifts and curls eye lashes. The treatment lasts about 6 weeks. |
| Dermaplaning |
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Dermaplaning's purpose is to reduce scaring and skin imperfections by revealing newer undamaged skin. You'll use a scalpel to remove the uppermost skin layer. |
| Chemical peel |
| Like the name implies chemical peels uses a combination of chemicals to break down the uppermost skin layers. This improves skin texture and reveals newer undamaged skin. |
| Microderm abrasion |
| In this treatment an abrasive instrument is used to gently sand the skin. Removing this outer layer rejuvenates facial skin. |
Barber & Hairstyling
It also takes practice to become a professional hairstylist.
As a hairstyling student, you’ll perfect your skills and be on trend with each client you style.
Beyond the sink and chair, you’ll manage appointments at the salon and consult with your clients.
Showcase your skills – and even win like past students – in provincial and national skills competitions.
| Beard trim |
| A beard trim involves reducing or reshaping facial hair using tools such as clippers and scissors. |
| Hot towel shave |
| There are 14 steps in a proper hot shave practice. |
| Hair tattoo |
| Learn how to sculpt and cut designs in a client's hair. |
| Shampoo and scalp massage |
| Shampoo and scalp massages can stimulate hair follicles. Plus, it feels great for a client. |
| Cutting hair |
| You learn the foundations of how to cut hair and then practice them to create and sculpt hair. |
| Colouring hair |
| You'll learn and use colouring theory and different techniques to apply colour and lightener. Above the student uses foils on a client. |
Health care aide
Master client care and comfort in our modern health care labs.
Working with your classmates, you’ll develop vital skills for an essential health care service.
You’ll put you learn to use in 3 practicums, 320 hours in total. These are full-time practicums that could involve shift work – just like the real world.
With each practicum you complete, you’ll gain valuable experience, make industry contacts and may even line up a job.
| Taking vitals |
| Learn how to take patient pulse rates and count respirations. |
| Mouth care |
| You may provide mouth care to clients who can't do that themselves. |
| Sit stand lift |
| Learn safe lifting techniques, first with your classmates. Safe lifting techniques protect both your patient as well as fellow workers. |
| Photo gallery of Nursing Lab |
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Photo Gallery: HCA lab will appear here on the public site.
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