LKDSB - Specialist High Skills Majors

 

 

 

Specialist High Skills Major - HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 

The Health and Wellness SHSM allows students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university or an entry-level position in the workplace.

 

Kinesiologist, child care worker, audiologist, fitness instructor, doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, youth care worker, hospital porter, and medical technician are just some of the numerous and varied occupations in the health and wellness sector.

 

Health and Wellness SHSMWhat is required?

 

1) A bundle of nine (9) Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits that comprises:

  • Four (4) health and wellness major credits (see guidance counselor for complete list).
  • Three (3) other required credits from the Ontario curriculum, in English,  Mathematics and Social Sciences and Humanities, or Science.
  • Two (2) cooperative education credits tied to the sector.

2) Seven (7) sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs

(Four [4] compulsory and a choice of three [3] electives).

 

3) Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector to assist with identifying and refining career goals.

 

4) Reach ahead experiences connected with the student’s postsecondary plans.

 

5) Development of Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector, and documentation of them using the Ontario Skills Program.

 

Credits Apprenticeship
Training		 College University Workplace
Gr 11 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 12 Gr 11 Gr 12
Health and Wellness Major 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
includes content delivered
in the sector's context		 English   1   1   1   1
Mathematics 1   1     1 1  
Social Sciences and Humanties or Science 1 1 1 1
Cooperative Education 2 2 2 2
Total Number of Credits 9 9 9 9