If you missed attending the Occupations in Healthcare Expo on May 7, 2009 at the Markham Civic Centre, you can find important information here...
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About the Expo Video - Length 6:30 min
A quick recap of the expo with interviews from exhibitors and information on the Employment Assessment Centres.
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Seminar One
Life in the Lab - Length 11:20 min
The wonderful world of laboratory technology and the responsibilities of those who work in the lab are presented.
Occupations featured:
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technologist
York Central Hospital
Presenters:
Eve Roa - Medical Laboratory Technician
Paula Curti - Medical Laboratory Technologist
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Seminar Two
The Need for Elder Care - Length 26:00 min
A presentation on a variety of occupations available for those considering working with elders in the community, in clinics or in long-term care, with a focus on occupations other than nursing, accompanied by a background showing staff at work.
Occupations featured:
Nursing: Registered Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
Dietary Personnel: Dietician, Dietary Aide, Chef/Cooks
Environmental Personnel: Cleaners, Laundry, Maintenance
Volunteer Coordinator
Hair Dresser
Chiropodist
Physiotherapy/Restorative Aide
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Activation/Recreation Coordinator
North York General Hospital
Presenters:
Sheila Simmons - Acting Manager for Geriatric Ambulatory Services
Lauren Simpson - Activation Co-ordinator
Suzanne MacKenzie - Director of Elder Care
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Seminar Three
Past, Present and Future of Dental Hygiene - An Exploration of Possibilities - Length 21:20 min
A presentation on the dental hygiene program at the college, the options for careers in the future of the dental hygienist and the implications for healthcare as a whole is explored.
Occupations featured:
Dental Hygienist
Aurora Dental College
Presenter:
Neli Gontier - Program Co-ordinator
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Seminar Four
Careers helping people who have a developmental disability achieve their dreams - Length 24:34 min
A presentation on the job opportunities that exist within the Community Living movement supporting people who have a developmental disability to live, work and play in their community.
Occupations featured:
Developmental Support Worker
Residential Support Worker
Independent Living Case Worker
Day Program Support Worker
Vocational Support Worker
Community Living Aurora Newmarket District
Presenter:
Larry Palmer - Executive Director
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Seminar Five
Becoming a Dental Hygienist: Why Oral Health is so Important - Length 11:00 min
By educating today's client, a dental hygienist may assist people in maintaining their oral health for a lifetime.
Occupation featured:
Dental Hygienist
Oxford College of Arts, Business & Technology
Presenter:
Karen Young - Director, Oxford College
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Seminar Six
Achieving success as a Personal Support Worker of Medical Office Assistant - Length 11:07 min
What it takes to be a successful PSW or MOA. Why these occupations are important to the healthcare sector.
Occupations featured:
Personal Support Worker
Medical Office Assistant
Academy of Learning
Presenter:
Florence Glickman - Manager of Eastern Operations
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Seminar Seven
Acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine - A newly recognized health profession with unlimited lifelong potentials - Length 11:48 min
Learn the medicine rooted in a thousand years of history from the East and now getting recognized by modern societies in the West for health, happiness and wealth.
Occupations featured:
Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncturist
Toronto School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Presenter:
Dr. Mary Wu - President
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Seminar Eight
Beyond the Stethoscope - Non-traditional healthcare careers - Length 13:10 min
Healthcare has the right career for you, even if you don't want to be a nurse or doctor.
Markham Stouffville Hospital
Presenter:
Shelagh Jones - Recruitment & Retention Specialist
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