High Demand College Courses in Health Sector

Due to a real coming-up demand from Health Sector, if you are starting your career, planning a move, or wanting to specialize, you might consider pursing this list of highdemand occupations. Even, you can earn up right $1,000.00 if you can refer someone working in a high demand position to Saskatoon Health Region.

In case you want to improve youself with a life-time change. Here are some college courses available from several various institutes.

SIAST (Saskatchewan)
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology
Cytotechnology
Dental Hygiene
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Radiologic Technology
Practical Nursing

SIAST requires Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 70% in English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Biology 30, and one of Chemistry 30 or Physics 30. Any applications that do not have a 70% average will not be considered for admission to the program.

SAIT (Calgary, AB)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Medical Radiologic Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Dental Assisting

SAIT requires High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 60% in each of the following courses or their equivalents: English Language Arts 30-1, Pure Math 30 or Math 31, Chemistry 30 and either Biology 30 or Physics 30; plus one option of the following: Math 31, Language 30, Physics 30, Biology 30, Social Studies 30 or Science 30. Any applications that do not have a 60% average will not be considered for admission to the program.

BCIT (British Columbia)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Radiography Technology
Nursing
Prosthetics and Orthotics

BCIT requires High school graduation or equivalent, English 12 (B) or English-language proficiency, Principles of Math 12 (C+) or Academic Math 12 (C+), Chemistry 12 (C+), Physics 11 (C+), Biology 12 (C+),
Physics 12 is strongly recommended.

Below are not as high demand programs:

BCIT
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Radiation Therapy


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How to Become a Massage Therapist

To become a massage therapist in Saskatchewan a person must meet the standard entrance requirements as follows:

Submit a current copy of a criminal records check.
Successful completion and graduation from a 2,200 hour curriculum-based massage therapy course provided by a recognized massage therapy institute. Click here for a list of schools.
Successful completion of CPR Level C and Standard First Aid.
Upon successful completion of the above requirements the candidate must write and master (minimum score of 75%) each of the written and practical exams .
Upon successful completion of the examinations, the candidate may submit a membership application along with the required membership fee to MTAS.
All MTAS members are required to carry at least $2 million malpractice and liability insurance.

Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies
832 McCarthy Boulevard, Regina, Sask. S4T 6S7
Tel: 306-757-2242
Fax: 306-757-6858
Contact: Wayne Baiton
Email: information@westerncollege.ca
Website: http://www.westerncollege.ca/

Full Time Program (2 years)
Remedial Massage Therapy - Year One
$ 7,946.10 Tuition
$ 1,206.65 Books & Materials
$ 20.00 Student Council Fee
$ 115.20 Insurance
$ 9,287.95 Total Year One
Remedial Massage Therapy - Year Two
$ 7,869.10 Tuition
$ 1 669.50 Books & Material
$ 20.00 Student Council Fee
$ 25.00 Grad Gown Rental
$ 115.20 Insurance
$ 9,698.80 Total Year Two
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$18,986.75 Total Full Time Program Fees

Besides, there are three-year part-time program via distance education program with the total fees of $16,455.90. It also offers a 1 year part-time training program named "Freedom55" aiming at those who are going to retire. They can set a part-time job as relaxation practitioner or a part-time Massage Therapist. There are also other optional trainings such as CPR level C and Standard First Aid at $115.00 and Pre and Post Sports Massage at $315.00 (both tax included).

Click here to download application form, all tuition fees tables, and booklet about the College.

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Share the Warmth™ Home Energy Efficiency Project

This is the fourth year of the project that volunteers from SaskEnergy, TransGas, The Salvation Army, SIAST, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, SaskEnergy Network Members, and the community worked together to help Regina families improve the energy efficiency of their homes through the SaskEnergy Share the Warmth™ Home Energy Efficiency Project.

The Home Energy Efficiency Program is one of the many successful energy efficiency programs led by SaskEnergy. Share the Warmth Home Energy Efficiency Project aims to assist 2,500 families in communities throughout Saskatchewan by 2010.

The Share the Warmth Home Energy Efficiency Project will allow families in Regina to benefit from more than $200 worth of home improvements including: replacing furnace filters; installing programmable thermostats; replacing standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs; preparing windows and doors for winter; and installing water saving showerheads and toilet tank inserts to save water. Families will save on energy and water consumption, noticing a difference on their utility bills of approximately $100 every year after the work is completed.

The Share the Warmth Home Energy Efficiency Project is available to homeowners with a combined annual household income of no more than $45,000. Local Salvation Army chapters, along with help from the Ministry of Social Services, have been responsible for selecting the families who will benefit from the project.

Check news releases at the beginning of July annually on SaskEnergy website for details of registration. Any homeowner or home renter can apply, but preference will be given to homeowners with an annual combined household income of no more than $45,000. Home renters who are responsible for paying 100% of their utility bills may be considered. The deadline for applications is July 31. Only those applicants selected will be contacted. Interested homeowners or home renters may call The Salvation Army in their area, visit the nearest SaskEnergy/TransGas office, or apply online here

For those who are interested in next year’s project , contact the Regina Salvation Army at 757-4600. For further information, question via email, mail or phone to:

Dave Burdeniuk
Manager, Communications
SaskEnergy
Phone: (306) 777-9842
Email: dburdeniuk@saskenergy.com

Major Leonard Millar
The Salvation Army
Public Relations and Development
Phone: (306) 757-3111 or (306) 533-0756 (cell)
Email: len_millar@can.salvationarmy.org

Jocelyne Wasacase-Merasty,
Manager of Communications
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 659-3857
Email: j.wasacase-merasty@siast.sk.ca

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Personal Improvement Course 1

Occupation Health and Safety (OHS)
Standard First Aid (SFA) and CPR courses

Location: Saskatchewan Provincial Office
Address: 2625 3rd Avenue
Regina, SK, S4T 0C8
Phone: (306) 522-7226, 1-888-273-0003
Fax: (306) 525-4177
Website: http://www.sja.ca/
Email: inquiries@sk.sja.ca

Hours of operation:
Mon to Fri: 8:00 – 4:30
Sat & Sun: Closed

TRAINING COSTS
OHS-SFA & CPR A : $130.00
OHS-SFA & CPR B : $140.00
OHS-SFA & CPR C : $150.00

CPR “A” (adult rescuer CPR) $ 65.00
CPR “B” (adult rescuer, plus child & infant CPR) $ 75.00
CPR “C” (adult rescuer, child & infant CPR & 2-man rescuer) $ 85.00

AED (Automatic External Defibulator) $ 65.00
PCW (Personal Care-worker Course) $125.00
BABYSITTING COURSE $ 35.00

RECERTIFICATION: OHS-SFA & CPR A : $ 75.00 ($20.00 more if student does not have New Protocol book)
RECERTIFICATION: OHS-SFA & CPR B : $ 85.00 ($20.00 more if student does not have New Protocol book)
RECERTIFICATION: OHS-SFA & CPR C : $ 95.00 ($20.00 more if student does not have New Protocol book)

No refunds on any courses

If you would like to register for a course, just download, print and fax the form to (306)525-4177 if paying by credit card or registering through a company or drop it off at its Regina office if paying by debit or cash. Always confirm that your registration has been received!!- Regina Registration Form

For more details click here

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Used Book Hunters, Here Comes a Chance!

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Used Book Sale

Books donated by Mr. Wayne Shaw, who recently closed his used book store in Saskatoon due to the fact that the landlord has another plan with his property.

Date: Sept 16-19, 2009
Place: Golden Mile Shopping Centre, Regina.
Albert St. South & 25th Ave.
Time:
Sept 16th: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sept 17th: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sept 18th: 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sept 19th: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Large hardcover or coffee table books: $ 3.00
Regular hardcover and large paperbacks: $ 2.00
Small paperbacks/ Pocket Books/ Children’s Books: $ 1.00
Magazines: $ 0.50
Payment: cash or cheque only

Categories: Entertainment and Leisure-Biographies-Business and Finance-Children’s-Cook books-Health and living-Fiction (all kinds)-History, war and politics-Philosophy and religion-
Medical, science and nature-Poetry-Sports-Text books

This event will raise money for the Notre Dame Alumni Saskatchewan Branch Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistant to Saskatchewan students who wish to attend Notre Dame.

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Coming Events

Zen Meditation

Regina's Wake Up! Zen Buddhist community is offering a free, 12-week introductory course in Zen meditation.
Classes run from 10:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays, beginning this weekend (Sept 12) at 2900-15th Ave.
For more information, visit www.wakeupnow.ca or call Hubert at 306-502-6716.

See It/Try It Event

Synchro Sask is holding a "see it/try it" event on Saturday morning (Sept 12) for those interested in sampling synchronized swimming.
Called "So You Think You Can Swim," it takes place from 8-10 a.m. at the Lawson Aquatic Centre.
This event is for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
For more information, call 780-9227 or drop in on Saturday.

Clothes Giveaway

A clothing giveaway will be held Saturday (Sept 12) at Grace/New Beginnings Lutheran Church, located at 1037 Victoria Ave.
This church is on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Quebec Street.
All items are free during this event, which will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
This giveaway includes many styles and all sizes in men's, women's and children's clothing.

Source from Leader Post.

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The 8th Semi-Annual Career Fair from Leader-Post

This is an ONE-DAY-ONLY event.
FREE ADMISSION!! PLENTY OF PARKING!!

Date: Monday, September 21, 2009

Open to public: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m

Place: Conexus Arts Centre, Convention Hall

200A Lakeshore Dr. Regina, SK

Past Exhibitors

• 24-7 InTouch• 7-Eleven Food Stores• Advance Engineered Products Ltd• ASL Paving• Auto Gallery• Big Sky Farms• Canada Border Services Agency• Canada Revenue Agency• Canada Safeway• Canadian Forces Recruiting• Canadian Home Bldg. Assoc.- Sask., Regina & Region• Canadian Tire• CIBC• City of Regina• Combined Insurance Co• Conexus Arts Centre• Culligan• Delta Regina• Employment Network Canada Inc• Evraz Place• Farm Credit Canada• Fast Trucking Service• File Hills First Nations Police Service• GE Railcar Repair Service• Giant Tiger• Government of Saskatchewan• Home Depot• Hudson Bay Company• Intertwine Design & Communications• Investors Group Financial Services Inc• Ipsco Place• Leader-Post• Loblaws Companies Ltd• Mark's Work Wearhouse•McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd• Ministry of the Environment• Natural Valley Farms• NAV Canada (SHL Group)• Peavey Mart• Percival Ford• Pioneer• Primerica• Public Service Commission/Ministryof Environment• Purolator Courier Ltd• Queen Victoria Estates• Radisson Plaza Hotel Sask• Ramada Hotel• Ranch Ehrlo Society• RCMP Recruiting• Ready Bake• Regina & Region Homes Builders Association• Regina Inn• Regina Trades & Skills Centre• Sask Apprenticeship & Trades• Sask. Gaming Corp. Casinos Regina & Moose Jaw• Sask. Prov. Building & Trades• Sasktel• Sears Canada Inc• Sherwood Co-operative Assoc. Ltd.• SK. Dept. of Corrections• Sobeys• Staples Contact Centre• Startek Regina• Sysco Food Services of Regina• Unifirst• Walmart• Wolseley Canada• Zellers (Victoria Square & Northgate Malls

Some tips for career fair from internet!

Try to answer the classic question, "Why do you want to work for us?” Check the tab "About Us" and career sections of employers' Web sites are typically good places to start.

Plan to take at least 25 resumes to a job fair, 40 or so if it's a huge event.

Prepare to be interviewed on the spot, learn to summary style in a few minutes or less.

Also prepare to fill out a job application on the spot.

Pick up a booth map if available, and route your path to the employers you've targeted.

If you're going to attend seminars, networking events and such, look for the schedules while you're at it.

Visit your targeted employers first with resume in hand, and spend some "quality time" with each.

Collect business cards or contact info as you go, and do follow up within 24-48 hours with a thank-you letter to each of the representatives with whom you spoke.

Source from Leader-Post.

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