Animal Care

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Whitby

Animals are important members of our families and play a significant role in society. Animal care and veterinary assistants perform in varying animal care settings to help ensure animals are cared for so they can enjoy a high quality of life. Through the Animal Care program, you will learn about animal behaviour,...

Clinical Bioinformatics (graduate certificate)

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Oshawa

Durham College (DC) proudly stands as one of only two Canadian colleges to offer a cutting-edge Clinical Bioinformatics Ontario graduate certificate program. As the demand for highly skilled professionals in the fast-evolving field of Clinical Bioinformatics continues to grow, DC provides a uniquely specialized curriculum designed to set students...

Communicative Disorders Assistant (graduate certificate)

• Three consecutive semesters
• Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Oshawa

Communicative disorders assistants (CDAs) provide speech and language therapy to children and adults in addition to carrying out speech, language and hearing screenings including screenings for infants. This program, recognized by the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada, will enable you to obtain the

Critical Care Nursing – e-learning (graduate certificate)

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Oshawa

Critical care nurses are responsible for the most vulnerable patients. They have the responsibility to vigilantly monitor, assess and treat the critically ill, while providing support to their families.

Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

If you have an interest in helping others in an oral health care setting and becoming a valued member of a dental team in your community, this may be the profession for you.

Dental Hygiene

• Six semesters
• Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Oshawa

Specializing in preventive oral health, dental hygienists work collaboratively with other health professionals to provide client-centred care.

Dental Office Administration

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

Dental receptionists and administrators play a vital role that enhances operations in the dental setting such as processing information, utilizing paper and electronic management systems, scheduling, financial records and proficient interpersonal skills.

Emergency Services Fundamentals

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

The world of emergency services holds many career paths and it may be difficult to know where to start. This two-semester program, which is unique to Durham College, will provide you with the fundamentals and basic skills required in many emergency service or health science careers. 

Fitness and Health Promotion

• Four semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

The Fitness and Health Promotion program will prepare you for a meaningful career that goes beyond the walls of a gym, with a focus on supporting a diverse range of populations, including clients of all ages, abilities and body shapes.

Massage Therapy

• Six consecutive semesters
• Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Oshawa

Do you have the desire to be a healthcare professional and want to know how to assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain? In our massage therapy program in Ontario, which is firmly rooted in anatomy, you will gain the knowledge and skills to be a massage therapist. Students in the...

Nursing – Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Hons)

• Eight semesters
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Hons)
• Oshawa

The collaborative nursing programs are a fully integrated partnership between the Durham College School of Health & Community Services and the Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing. This program will prepare students to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. Students...

Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant

• Four semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? With the training offered in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program at Durham College, you will be equipped with sought-after skills that can help you transform the lives of people with physical, cognitive, emotional, and...

Paramedic

• Four semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

Paramedics are the people who come to the rescue before a doctor lays eyes on a patient. Responsible for making decisions about what treatment is needed in life or death situations and never quite knowing what state their patient will be in when they arrive at the scene, paramedics...

Paramedic – Advanced Care (graduate certificate)

• Three consecutive semesters
• Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Oshawa

A life is on the line. You could be the person who arrives on the scene with the necessary tools and knowledge needed to save a life.

Paramedic (Compressed)

• Four consecutive semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

Paramedics are the people who come to the rescue before a doctor lays eyes on a patient. Responsible for making decisions about what treatment is needed in life or death situations and never quite knowing what state their patient will be in when they arrive at the scene, paramedics...

Personal Support Worker

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

Personal support workers are valued members of the health-care team. As a graduate, you will have the skills required to provide assistance with daily living activities including: Assistance with medications, Household and family management, Nutrition, Palliative and restorative activities, and Personal care and hygiene.

Personal Support Worker (weekend delivery)

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

Personal support workers are valued members of the health-care team. As a graduate, you will have the skills required to provide assistance with daily living activities including: Assistance with medications, Household and family management, Nutrition, Palliative and restorative activities, and Personal care and hygiene.

Practical Nursing

• Five semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates who are able to meet the challenges of the expanding role of nursing in today’s society.

Practical Nursing – Flex Program (weekend delivery)

• Five consecutive semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

As a practical nurse, you will combine your knowledge, skills and judgement to provide safe, competent, ethical nursing care to meet the unique needs of all patients throughout the continuum of care.

Practical Nursing (PSW-PN bridge)

• Four consecutive semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates who are able to meet the challenges of the expanding role of nursing in today’s society.

Practical Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses

• Four semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

The Practical Nursing program option for internationally educated nurses is designed for applicants with nursing credentials from outside of Canada.

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

As the demand for healthcare continues to grow, together we are answering the call by helping students prepare for essential careers in the field. By enrolling in this pre-health program, you will earn the credits you need to succeed as you move on to an advanced diploma or degree....

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

The demand for healthcare workers has never been higher. Together, we are leading the way by answering the call. By enrolling in the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway program, students will earn the credits they need to tackle health science college programs. You will have a competitive advantage and work with faculty experts to build skills for success, including foundations in communications, mathematics, biology and chemistry. As a pathway program, we open many doors to other...

Recreation Therapy

• Four semesters
• Ontario College Diploma
• Oshawa

Recreation therapy is a rewarding career providing meaningful and healthy leisure activities that improve the quality of life for people of all abilities and ages. Recreation therapists offer a range of services, including assessing client needs, developing programs, goal-setting, group facilitation and evaluation of interventions. This program incorporates two...