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Certificate in Indigenous Health Practice at University of Regina

University of Regina, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Indigenous Health Practice, developed by First Nations University of Canada with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, builds a foundation in Indigenous perspectives on health and well-being. It is intended for students in allied and professional health programs and for practising health professionals. The certificate requires 15 credit hours and includes a community placement of at least 12 weeks.

Faculty: Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies  |  Department: Indigenous Health Studies, First Nations University of Canada  |  Duration: 1-2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Courses cover introductory Indigenous health studies (INHS 100 and 101), Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Health (INHS 210), and a full-time Community Placement Practicum (INHS 360) of at least 12 weeks taken with a Community Placement Seminar.

Career pathways

Community health worker, social worker, registered nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, mental health support worker, public health educator, health program coordinator, patient advocate, health policy advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies (Saskatchewan high school applicants, final admission): English Language Arts 30, Pre-Calculus 30 (Foundations of Math 30 for the BSRS only), one approved 30-level Math, Science, Language or Social Science course and one additional approved 30-level course, with a 70% average. Health Studies certificates, diplomas and degrees are joint with the Faculty of Arts, so applicants must meet Faculty of Arts admission requirements. All applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate terms: Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring/Summer (May-August). Indigenous Education and Nursing do not admit to the spring/summer term; Bachelor of Social Work admits to the fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uregina.ca/admissions/apply.html

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