The pre-health program at Centennial College prepares students for further training in health-related fields by offering small classes, experienced faculty, and state-of-the-art laboratories. It helps students develop essential skills and knowledge needed for success in programs such as practical nursing and massage therapy, emphasizing both theoretical and practical learning. Admission requires an Ontario secondary school diploma or equivalent and specific English and math qualifications.

1. Pre-Health Program Prepares Students for Further
Training
There are educational options for students who require some preparation
training in order to perform at a level that will allow them to succeed in
specialized programs. At Centennial College, these undertakings are called
College and University Preparation programs. Not only do these programs
offer small classes, state-of-the-art science and language laboratories as
well as dedicated, experienced faculty support, but they also help ESL
students brush up on their English. The prep programs are meant to assist
in developing a thorough understanding of the personal, academic and
professional requirements needed for taking diploma and advanced diploma
programs.
One such offering is the Pre Health program, which helps students to gain
access to a range of options within the School of Community and Health
Studies. This School is committed to delivering innovative teaching through
state-of-the-art laboratories where students receive hands-on experience in
a stimulated environment. As such, students watch theory come with the
guidance of industry-experienced instructors. Among the programs for
which Pre Health prepares students are: Practical Nursing, Massage
Therapy, Transportation and others.
Additionally, students receive the preparation they need if they are:
• Exploring a science program at college toward their future career goal
• Acquiring academic admission credentials needed to enter college-
level science programs
• Seeking science courses required for post-secondary programs and
have not finished high school or completed science courses
As one of the respected Pre Health programs in Toronto, this offering is very
well rounded. It not only includes health-related courses such as Computers
for Healthcare Professionals (introduces students to word processing,
spreadsheet and presentation applications in a Windows-based operating
system and gain skills related to basic research technique and APA
reference format) and Pre-Anatomy and Physiology (allows students to
develop a strong foundation in anatomical terminologies and fundamental
human physiology through an emphasis on understanding and applications
rather than memorization), but also math, communication and science
courses.
Aside from obtaining a strong theoretical base, students also gain a practical

2. one as they complete a range of projects and hands-on activities prior to
graduation. For example, in the Computers for Healthcare Professionals
course, students finish a final project for which they are expected to apply
the computer skills, research technique and data analysis tools to prepare a
properly referenced health-care related research report.
To apply for this Pre-Health science program interested persons must
have completed and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or
equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older); English Grade 12
C or U, or equivalent or take the Centennial College English Skills
Assessment for Admission; and Mathematics Grade 11 M or U; or 12 C, M or
U, or equivalent or take a Centennial College Math Skills Assessment for
Admission.