The Department of Allied Health prepares students to succeed in a range of rewarding and in-demand health care careers. Today’s multidisciplinary health care teams include a variety of professional roles supporting the pharmaceutical, therapy, and diagnostic needs of patients. Our programs prepare you to take on these exciting roles!
Whether you are interested in rehabilitation, learning about the Canadian health care system, using leisure as a tool to help people of all ability levels, or applying the knowledge necessary to work in a community or hospital pharmacy setting – we have the program for you!
Our Programs
Cardiovascular Technology
Acquire knowledge, skills and principles to assist physicians in various aspects of cardiac diagnosis through this high demand program.
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapists assess and treat physical dysfunction and pain of soft tissues and joints of the body, primarily through hands-on manipulation, remedial exercise plans, and client education programs.
Canadian Health Care for Foreign Trained Professionals (International Only)
This program helps familiarize internationally educated health care professionals to the Canadian Health Care System.
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
Pursue pathways to a broad range of certificate and diploma programs in health sciences.
Recreation Therapy
At the core, Recreation Therapists use leisure as a tool to help people of all ability levels make the most of their lives – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
Pharmacy Technician
Obtain a prescription to the world of pharmacy practice with simulated pharmacy lab experiences and work placements.
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
Take on an important supporting role in occupational therapy and physiotherapy in this client-centered career.
Our Campuses
An Allied Health education at Mohawk College provides the practical, hands-on training employers require. Our experienced faculty provide relevant, current instruction on the knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. In our world-class laboratory settings, you will have the opportunity to put that instruction into practice immediately, with faculty guiding you through the hands-on application of your skills. Your learning experience will culminate in a clinical placement experience, where you can put your knowledge to work with employers in your community.
For those who need to build the foundational skills for acceptance and success in our professional programs, the Department of Allied Health also offers Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees, and Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas.
Our programs are offered at multiple campuses to provide flexible learning opportunities for students:
- Fennell Campus
- Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster
- Six Nations Polytechnic
- Living Classroom at the Village of Tansley Woods
Our Students
Recreational Therapy
Cardiovascular Technology
Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact us: alliedhealth [at] mohawkcollege.ca (alliedhealth[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
