Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion (Morningside Campus)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code1213
- Ministry NameWorkplace Wellness and Health Promotion
- SchoolSchool of Community and Health Studies
- CredentialOntario College Graduate Certificate
- Program TypeGraduate Certificate program
- Program Length1 year/ 2 semesters
- LocationMorningside Campus
- Emailhealthstudies@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000, ext. 58068
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Technology Requirements
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
The Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program, facilitated by Centennial College's School of Community and Health Studies, is one of the first graduate certificate programs of its kind in Canada. As such, it enjoys a respected national and international reputation and is recognized by leading employers.
The Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program will prepare you to promote the total well-being of individuals and groups within corporate and community settings.
To do so effectively, in this college health program you'll:
- Benefit from acquiring essential program management and communication skills to become an effective manager of wellness and health promotion programs;
- Gain knowledge in providing wellness coaching, designing, implementing and evaluating effective health promotion strategies and programs, as well as managing programs in accordance with organizational best practice policies and procedures;
- Focus on assessing health risk factors and developing health and wellness plans and strategies to promote individual and organizational well-being;
- Learn to utilize a variety of techniques and strategies, to develop a business case and plan for the creation and roll-out of wellness programs and services for internal and external stakeholders.
As a Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion graduate skilled in program design and management, you will bring a holistic, inclusive, and interprofessional approach to the field.
Program Overview
The Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program, facilitated by Centennial College's School of Community and Health Studies, is one of the first graduate certificate programs of its kind in Canada. As such, it enjoys a respected national and international reputation and is recognized by leading employers.
The Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program will prepare you to promote the total well-being of individuals and groups within corporate and community settings.
To do so effectively, in this college health program you'll:
- Benefit from acquiring essential program management and communication skills to become an effective manager of wellness and health promotion programs;
- Gain knowledge in providing wellness coaching, designing, implementing and evaluating effective health promotion strategies and programs, as well as managing programs in accordance with organizational best practice policies and procedures;
- Focus on assessing health risk factors and developing health and wellness plans and strategies to promote individual and organizational well-being;
- Learn to utilize a variety of techniques and strategies, to develop a business case and plan for the creation and roll-out of wellness programs and services for internal and external stakeholders.
As a Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion graduate skilled in program design and management, you will bring a holistic, inclusive, and interprofessional approach to the field.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
Program Highlights
- Program content will include program planning and design, health promotion theory, organizational health and wellness, leadership development and communication, health analytics and digital programs and community health promotion.
- You'll develop leadership skills through assessing individual and group health and wellness needs.
- You'll have the opportunity to design and implement workplace wellness projects.
- Faculty members have current and relevant industry experience.
- During the final semester, you'll strengthen your skills and explore career opportunities with a field placement and relevant experiential learning. The placement component will provide you with valuable and relevant work experience and networking opportunities.
- Credit for past educational experience will be considered through the PLAR process as stated on the official course outline.
Once you complete the Workplace and Wellness Health Promotion program, you'll be able to:
- Assess wellness needs of individuals, groups, organizations and communities;
- Apply best practices to design, implement, evaluate and manage effective individual and agency intervention strategies and wellness programs to achieve goals mutually determined through consultation;
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing (e.g., presenting workshops, seminars, speeches and facilitating groups, writing reports and proposals,and developing promotional materials);
- Identify risk factors that influence human behaviour, health and wellness;
- Implement strategies that facilitate personal, organizational culture and community wellness;
- Analyze trends and issues in the political, social and economic environment and effectively deliver contemporary wellness programs that address these factors;
- Work in team settings and apply leadership and organizational skills to a variety of populations and settings;
- Provide appropriate referral information to assist individuals, groups and organizations;
- Advocate wellness concepts and philosophies in community and employment settings;
- Maintain professional helping and working relationships that adhere to legal and ethical standards;
- Apply principles of health promotion to a variety of diverse individuals, organizations and communities;
- Apply research design and methods to workplace wellness and health promotion projects;
- Examine the strategic approach to human resource management;
- Develop global citizenship and equity knowledge, skills and experience as it relates to sustainability of resources, individual and community identities, critical social analysis, and enhanced personal and social responsibility.
Career Outlook
- Program specialist
- Wellness coordinator
- Health promotion consultant/manager
- Wellness program manager
- Program manager
- Client relationship director
- Health strategies associate
- Healthy workplace engagement coordinator
Education Pathways
Graduates of the Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion graduate certificate program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study. Listed below are the degree(s) from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree |
|---|---|
| Royal Roads University | Master of Arts in Leadership - Health Specialization |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Placement Partners
Potential Field Placements:
AON Hewitt, Bernard Betel Centre, Black Creek Community Health, Excellence Canada, Durham Police, Michael Garron Hospital, Thorpe Benefits, The Salvation Army, Sprout Wellness Solutions, Southlake Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, North York General Hospital, Parachute, People Corporation, Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, The Home Depot, Centennial College, City of Mississauga, Community Care Access Centre, Health Systems Group, Homewood Health, Insideout Life Balance, Lewis-Daly and Associates, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Morneau Shepell, Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health, Ophea, Peel Regional Police, Region of Waterloo Public Health, Rogers Communication, Rouge Valley Health, Ryerson University, South Riverdale Community Health, Sun Life Financial, TELUS, The Scarborough Hospital, Toronto Police Services, Tri-Fit Inc., University Health Network, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, William Osler Health System, YMCA of Greater Toronto, York Region, York University, WorkTango, MediResource, Wello Virtual Healthcare, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, Cowan Insurance, CAMH, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Sinai Health System, Humber River Hospital, Benefits by Design, AGS Rehab Solutions, Ministry of the Solicitor General, Wellness Works, Unison Health & Community Services, Ports Toronto, Medaca Health Group, McMaster University, Canada Life, Ernst & Young, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, Public Health Ontario
Areas of Employment
The specific and generic multidisciplinary studies and practical experience in the Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program opens employment doors to:
- Corporate wellness
- Community health and promotion organizations
- Not-for-profit sector settings
- Entrepreneurial opportunities
- Hospitals
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- College diploma or a university degree in any discipline
Additional Requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Please note: Applicants to this program require three or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication.
- International Documents require WES or ICAS evaluation.
Field Placement Requirements
After admission but prior to each program Field Placement, students require the following:
- Obtain a clear police check with vulnerable sector screening. Vulnerable Sector Screenings must be issued within six months of each placement start date. Any previous criminal record must be pardoned.
- Successful completion and annual renewal of a recognized course in CPR (C Level or higher)
- Successful completion of a recognized course in standard first aid
- Completion of your pre-clearance health form by a physician or nurse practitioner stating that you need the health requirements of legislated acts, ministry guidelines and agency policies (not required at all placements)
All of the above requirements must be in effect for the duration of each placement.
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $3,856.50 | $1,156.34 | $5,012.84 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,644.52 | $18,293.52 |
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.
Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000 ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.
Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:
Minimum Recommended Specifications:
- Windows Laptop or Surface Device with:
- Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent processor;
- 8GB or more of RAM;
- 256GB HD, USB port;
- Windows 10 Operating System
- Recommended:
- Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
- A Solid State Drive (SSD);
- 15 inch Touch Screen;
- A laptop with a battery life of 3hrs or better
OR
- Macbook Air or Pro, 2018 or later
Minimum Internet Requirement:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.
ClassAPPs 2.0
Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Assess wellness needs of individuals, groups, organizations and communities.
- Apply best practices to design, implement, evaluate, and manage effective individual and agency intervention strategies and wellness programs to achieve goals mutually determined through consultation.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (i.e. presenting workshops, seminars, speeches and facilitating groups; writing reports and proposals and developing promotional materials).
- Identify risk factors that influence human behaviour, health and wellness and implement strategies that facilitate personal, organizational culture and community wellness.
- Analyze the trends and issues in the political, social and economic environment and effectively deliver contemporary wellness programs that address these factors.
- Work in team settings and apply leadership and organization skills to a variety of populations and settings.
- Provide appropriate referral information to assist individuals, groups and organizations.
- Advocate wellness concepts and philosophies in community and employment settings.
- Maintain professional helping and working relationships which adhere to legal and ethical standards.
- Apply principles of health promotion to a variety of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.
- Apply research design and methods to Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion projects.
- Examine the strategic approach to human resource management.
- Develop global citizenship and equity knowledge, skills and experiences as it relates to sustainability of resources, individual and community identities, critical social analysis and enhanced personal and social responsibility.
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