Graduate Certificate In Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion Centennial College

All classes for the 2021/2022 academic year will be delivered in a combination of synchronous and asynchronous formats. There will be no in-person classes.

• Program Code: 1213
• School: School of Community and Health Studies
• Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Program Type: Graduate Certificate program
• Program Length: 1 years/ 2 semesters
• Location: Morningside Campus

The Workplace and Wellness 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 and Wellness Health Promotion courses will prepare you to promote the total well-being of individuals and groups within corporate and community contexts.

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 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 presentation techniques and strategies, develop a business case for wellness and market, and promote wellness programs.

As a Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion graduate skilled in program design and management, psychosocial and physical health issues, mental health management, program planning, and health promotion theory, you'll bring a holistic and interprofessional approach to the field.

Program Highlights

• Program content will include program planning and management, mental health management, health promotion theory, organizational development, environmental health, coaching, business foundations, and community health.
• 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 behavior, 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 the sustainability of resources, individual and community identities, critical social analysis, and enhanced personal and social responsibility.

Program Outline

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.

1. Assess wellness needs of individuals, groups, organizations, and communities.
2. 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.
3. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (i.e. presenting workshops, seminars, speeches, and facilitating groups; writing reports and proposals, and developing promotional materials).
4. Identify risk factors that influence human behavior, health, and wellness and implement strategies that facilitate personal, organizational culture, and community wellness.
5. Analyze the trends and issues in the political, social, and economic environment and effectively deliver contemporary wellness programs that address these factors.
6. Work in team settings and apply leadership and organization skills to a variety of populations and settings.
7. Provide appropriate referral information to assist individuals, groups, and organizations.
8. Advocate wellness concepts and philosophies in community and employment settings.
9. Maintain professional helping and working relationships that adhere to legal and ethical standards.
10. Apply principles of health promotion to a variety of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.
11. Apply research design and methods to Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion projects.
12. Examine the strategic approach to human resource management.
13. Develop global citizenship and equity knowledge, skills, and experiences as it relates to the sustainability of resources, individual and community identities, critical social analysis, and enhanced personal and social responsibility.

Companies Offering Jobs

• Program specialist
• Wellness coordinator
• Health promotion consultant/manager
• Wellness program manager
• Program manager
• Client relationship director
• Health strategies associate
• Health workplace engagement coordinator

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

Listed below are the degrees from partnering universities that are available for this program.

Please note that each partnership has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Davenport University: Bachelor of Business Administration

Placement Partners

Potential Field Placements:

AON Hewitt, Bridgepoint Hospital, Bernard Betel Centre, Black Creek Community Health, Excellence Canada, Flemingdon Health Centre, Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors, Durham Police, Toronto East General Hospital, Thorpe Benefits, The Salvation Army, Sprout Wellness Solutions, Southlake Hospital,The Hospital for Sick Children, North York General Hospital, Parachute, People Corporation, Scarborough Ctre for Healthy Communities, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Tire Corporation, Centennial College, Centric Health, Ceridian, City of Mississauga, Community Care Access Centre, Dolce International (BMO Financial), E. I Dupont Centre, Health Systems Group, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Homewood Employee Health, Insideout Life Balance, Lewis-Daly and Associates, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, Manpower Service of Canada, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Morneau Shepell, Mt. Sinai, Hospital, 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, St. Michael's Hospital, Sun Life Financial, TELUS, The Cooperators, The Healthy Shopper/Naturally Savvy, The Scarborough Hospital, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Housing Corporation, Toronto Police Services, Toronto Social Services, Tri-Fit Inc., University Health Network, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Vaughan Community Health, William Osler Health System, YMCA of Greater Toronto, York Region, York University

Areas of Employment

The specific and generic multidisciplinary studies and practical experience in the Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion program open employment doors to:

• Corporate wellness
• Community health and promotion organizations
• Not-for-profit sector settings
• Entrepreneurial opportunities
• Hospitals