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Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Placement Requirements
The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements.
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $6,655.76
- international: $17,027.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $3,327.88 | $8,303.50 |
| Tuition | $2,802.04 | $7,777.66 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | Domestic Fee | International Fee* |
| Total | $3,327.88 | $8,303.50 |
| Tuition | $2,802.04 | $7,777.66 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $469.89 | $469.89 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $55.95 | $55.95 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
PATHWAYS OUT TO ANOTHER PROGRAM:
TO A PARTNER INSTITUTION
Master of Health Science
Graduates of the Ontario Graduate Certificate from Humber College who meet the following criteria will be eligible to enter into the final 75 credits of the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Master of Health Science (180 credits) in New Zealand:
- Successful completion of the Humber Ontario Graduate Certificate in (A) Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management, (B) Systems Navigator, or (C) Addictions and Mental Health;
- Successful completion of an approved research methods course from Humber; and,
- Achievement of the NZQA minimum English proficiency standards for a degree program by completing any Ontario Graduate Certificate.
To complete the EIT Master of Health Science, graduates of the Ontario Graduate Certificate require 75 credits at NZQF Levels 8 and 9 with a minimum of 45 credits at NZQF Level 9.
All Humber graduates articulating through this pathway will be provided with academic guidance by the EIT Master of Health Science Programme Coordinator in regards to EIT’s facility and supervision capability at the time of student application.
Graduates of the Ontario Graduate Certificate from Humber College who enroll at EIT will enroll as international students and will have the rights and obligations of international students.
For more information, contact: teubanks@eit.ac.nz
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution. Please contact the institution for detailed admission requirements.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
Continue to expand your education at Humber. Learn a new skillset to learn to work with inter-disciplinary teams in hospitals, medical centres, community services, correctional, probation, and private and public facilities to guide patients, clients, families and members of vulnerable populations through complex health and social care systems and difficult decision-making processes.
The Systems Navigator graduate certificate program will prepare you for an exciting career in the emerging profession helping individuals manage and co-ordinate their care within the health and social services fields. Systems navigators assist with navigating complicated and interrelated systems and are the primary source of communication between the inter-disciplinary team and individuals, acting as an advocate and guide.
You will acquire skills to assess diverse clients’ service priorities and to develop personalized care plans. Building on your current professional knowledge and practice, you will learn about the complex systems in which support services are provided to patients and clients. Through hands-on work experience and in-class learning, you can expect to attain and exceed the practice-ready knowledge, skills and attitude employers are seeking. In addition, you will learn the business and economics of service delivery systems and how professionals’ roles and responsibilities intersect.
Courses Learning OutcomesSemester 1
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Build progressive relationships with and among clients, families, and health and community service professionals to support seamless client services.
Adhere to professional, legal and ethical standards of practice to advance equitable health and community services.
Consult with diverse clients to assess existing supports and to establish goals for personal wellness.
Implement support plans for individuals, designed to align with client strengths and identified wellness goals.
Strategize to assist clients to engage proactively with health and community professionals/services.
Employ communication skills and strategies that contribute to social justice and client self-determination.
Connect individuals and families to community resources to establish service networks of health and community supports.
Maintain documentation and databases to facilitate seamless client service and enhance systems operations.
Employ systems theories and emerging research to reveal the complexities of accessing varied health and community services.
Present complex change processes and the resulting implications for the evolving role and scope of practice of a systems navigator.
Work Placement
You will complete 240 hours of work experience which are reflective of your specialization, and learning and professional development goals. The variety and number of health and community service organizations utilizing systems navigators, along with our extensive industry partnerships, will help you to find a placement opportunity that’s right for you.
Why Choose Humber?
Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions, offering programs that emphasize a solid academic foundation and practical, hands-on learning. In class, you will learn practical skills from faculty who are connected to industry, giving you an advantage when it comes to beginning your career. With over 50 years of excellence, Humber offers real-world training and practical skills and knowledge to thousands of students every year. Humber develops highly skilled and adaptable citizens to be successful in careers that significantly contribute to their local communities.
Continue to expand your education at Humber. Learn a new skill-set to be able to work with inter-disciplinary teams in hospitals, medical centres, community services, correctional, probation and private & public facilities to guide patients, clients, families and members of vulnerable populations through complex health and social care systems and difficult decision-making processes.
The Humber Advantage
The Systems Navigator graduate certificate will prepare you to work in an emerging profession helping individuals manage and co-ordinate their care within the health and social services fields.
This two-semester program is ideal if you possess a bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or diploma in health, social and community services, or other health-related or human services fields.
Your Career
This program will prepare you for an exciting career in the emerging field of systems navigation.
Graduates will be prepared to work across various health and community service systems and will also have the skills to take on client leadership roles specific to seamless service delivery for patients and clients, often acting as the single point of contact. Career opportunities exist in the fields of nursing, occupational/physical therapy, social services, mental health and addictions, and child and youth care.
Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS | INTERNATIONAL STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | North | Open | Open |
Systems Navigator Program
Watch the video to find out about the Systems Navigator Graduate Certificate.
Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness News
Health Sciences Students Will Spend Reading Week Helping Children in Guatemala
Wed, December 18, 2019
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Nursing and Paramedic students will spend the February 2020 reading week helping children and adults, conducting health assessments in Guatemala.
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