Beauty / Massage- Massage Therapy
Oxford College’s Massage Therapy program prepares students for a rewarding career in the healthcare field. Emphasizing client-focused care, our program gives you an in-depth and well-rounded understanding of a massage therapist’s role.
As a massage therapist, you will assess soft tissues and joints of the body for treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain, and physical disorders. Students will develop specialized knowledge and hands-on training to assist patients with relaxation and recovery. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to become a registered massage therapist (RMT) and work for yourself or an employer.
Students will learn how to:
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Assess clients by conducting range-of-motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
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Explain procedures, risks, and benefits to clients
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Administer massage techniques, treating soft tissues and joints of the body through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations, remedial exercise programs, and client self-help programs
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Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques for further postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises
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Maintain records of treatments given
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Consult with other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists when developing treatment plans for clients
Request More Information - Advanced Esthetics and Spa Operations
Oxford College’s Advanced Esthetics and Spa Operations program gives you the hands-on training you need for a career in esthetics. As an esthetician, you will provide facial and body treatments designed to enhance an individual’s physical appearance. Other responsibilities include hair removal, manicures, pedicures, various types of cosmetic massage, and more.
At Oxford College, you’ll learn the technical skills you need for a career in the industry, along with vital communication and business skills. Our program will prepare you for a range of career opportunities and give you the confidence you need in today’s competitive environment.
Students will learn how to:
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Give facial and other body treatments using specialized products and techniques
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Advise customers on the use of makeup and other beauty products and apply makeup to customers; may specialize in applying makeup to models or other individuals for special occasions
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Remove unwanted hair from clients’ faces or bodies using needle-only specialized electrical hair removal equipment and other equipment
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Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails and provide related treatments
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Apply medicated lotions to treat scalp conditions and hair loss
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Business / Management / Office Services- Business Management
You got to where you are now with perseverance, commitment, and dedication. These traits will help you take your career even further.
Organizations look for these drivers to propel them forward. It’s no secret businesses need to grow, evolve, and adapt to stay successful. If there’s one constant in the world of business, it’s change.
Your Oxford College diploma in Business Management lets prospective employers know you are up to the challenge. You not only adapt to change, you welcome it. Get the comprehensive education you need to explore a range of career opportunities in the field of business.
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Finance- Accounting & Payroll Administration
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Oxford College’s accounting and payroll administration program is offered in partnership with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA). The CPA offers the only payroll certifications in Canada.
The CPA’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is the foundation for a career in payroll. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative requirements to manage an organization’s compliance requirements. When you get certified, you join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources you need to stay current and compliant.
Students will learn how to:
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Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
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Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers, and prepare financial statements
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Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax, and other bills
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Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents
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Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
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Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports
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Prepare employee payroll and government payroll filing
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Healthcare- Medical Office Assistant
The Medical Office Assistant diploma program at Oxford College prepares students to find employment in the growing healthcare sector. As a medical office assistant, you will greet people arriving at a medical office, hospital, or other establishment. You’ll also direct visitors to the appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments, and perform other clerical duties.
Our program balances the medical knowledge and technical skills needed to succeed as a medical office assistant. Students will be well-equipped to find a rewarding career in this rapidly growing industry.
Students will learn how to:
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Greet patients and schedule appointments using manual or computerized system, direct them to the appropriate contacts or services, and provide general information in person and by phone
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Perform clerical duties and maintain front desk security and security access lists
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Receive and record payments for services
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Interview patients to obtain and process information required to provide hospital and medical services
Request More Information - Medical Laboratory Technician
Oxford College’s Medical Laboratory Technician program prepares students to become integral members of a healthcare team and work alongside other healthcare professionals. Our program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their careers.
As a medical laboratory technician, you will conduct routine medical laboratory tests and set up, clean, and maintain medical laboratory equipment. You will also learn about laboratory safety, medical terminology, infection prevention, and more. In addition to learning an array of technical skills, students will also develop the interpersonal and communication skills needed to offer exemplary client care in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
Students will learn how to:
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Collect blood, tissue, and other samples from patients
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Log patient samples and prepare them for testing
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Set up medical laboratory equipment
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Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
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Perform quality assurance of testing techniques
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Clean and maintain medical laboratory and medical laboratory equipment
Request More Information - Personal Support Worker
The Personal Support Worker program at Oxford College prepares students for careers in a range of healthcare settings. Our diploma program gives you the hands-on training and theoretical knowledge required for a rewarding career as a personal support worker.
As a personal support worker, you will provide personal care and companionship to seniors, persons with disabilities, and convalescent clients. Care is provided within the client’s residence, in which the home support worker may also reside. Personal support workers ensure the safety and well-being of their clients, and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for each individual in their care.
Request More Information - Community & Development Service Worker
Oxford College’s Community and Developmental Service Worker program gives you the academic knowledge and practical skills needed for a professional career in community support settings. As a community and developmental service worker, you will administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services. You’ll also assist clients to deal with personal and social problems.
Discover a rewarding career where you can change people’s lives for the better. As part of our program, you’ll gain practical experience through placements in community support settings.
Students will learn how to:
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Interview clients to obtain case history and background information
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Assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and deficits
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Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
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Assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, assistance with moves, daycare, and other referral services
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Prepare intake reports
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Counsel clients living in group homes and half-way houses, supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning
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Participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs
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Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
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Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support, and discuss any difficulties or problems
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Refer clients to other social services
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Advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions
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Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
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Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community
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Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs, and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or healthcare professionals
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Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioural changes and responses to interventions
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Maintain contact with other social service agencies and healthcare providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients’ overall progress
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Coordinate the volunteer activities of human service agencies, healthcare facilities, and arts and sports organizations
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Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Request More Information - Intra Oral Dental Assisting Level 1 & 2
The Intra Oral Dental Assisting Level 1 & 2 program at Oxford College prepares students for a rewarding career in the oral healthcare industry. Students will benefit from our fully equipped dental laboratory and highly experienced instructors.
Intra-oral dental assistants help dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients. These professionals also perform clerical functions. Our in-depth diploma program gives you the theoretical and practical experience needed to succeed as a dental assistant as part of a professional team.
Students will learn how to:
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Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist during the examination
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Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
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Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
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Take and develop X-rays
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Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
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Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
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Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
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Educate patients on oral hygiene
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Invoice patients for dental services
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Schedule patient appointments and record dental procedures performed
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Order dental and office supplies
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Perform intra-oral duties such as removing sutures, taking and recording vital signs, applying desensitizing agents, topical anaesthetic, and anti-cariogenic agents; and applying and removing rubber dams
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