Careers

Laurier Grads are Successful

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

• Master’s degree: Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Health and Safety, Health Promotion, Social Justice and Community Engagement.
• College program: Public Relations, Paramedic, Human Resources, Social Services.
• Bachelor’s degree: Education.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

• clinical epidemiologist
• emergency room unit clerk
• inside sales representative
• midwife
• research consultant
• research ethics board coordinator
• staffing manager

Develop Your Knowledge and Skills

Employers have identified these top four skills as important when evaluating entry-level candidates­. As a Laurier student, you gain these skills through the opportunities available to you.

Functional Knowledge

• Develop a comprehensive view of health and health care by utilizing an interdisciplinary perspective to understand the social, biological and environmental causes of illness.
• Develop knowledge of the Canadian health care system including governance, institutions, jurisdiction and funding.
• Think critically about medicine, technology and health care systems.
• Understand how health encourages and supports the pursuit of social justice at the local and international level.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health care management, policies and political structures.
• Study long-term trends in health and disease as well as the impact of epidemic disease on societies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of epidemiology and the factors that govern the measurement and analysis of health and disease in populations.
• Assess the impact of diversity and inter-cultural communications on health care systems.

Collaboration/Teamwork Skills

• Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
• Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Communication Skills

• Find, evaluate, synthesize and clearly communicate research findings in oral and written formats.
• Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
• Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Problem-Solving Skills

• Develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of contemporary challenges, issues and trends related to health and health care.
• Conduct effective research and critically evaluate health-related information.
• Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
• Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
• Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
• Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.