What Does a Community and Developmental Service Worker Do?

As a graduate of Trillium College’s Community and Developmental Service Worker (CDSW) diploma program, your opportunities will span nearly all aspects of human services.

A service worker is trained to help those who struggle with a variety of social challenges. Here are just a few careers options available to graduates of our Community and Developmental Service Worker diploma program.

Life skills instructor

Life skills instructors work one-on-one or in small groups to help those with unique challenges develop basic life skills– such as cooking, basic hygiene, and money management skills. This helps these individuals gain independence and move forward in life.

Community development worker

A community development worker works to help those who are marginalized or excluded from society to integrate into their community. Their work helps to create social change and improve the quality of life for those who are otherwise overlooked.

Crisis intervention worker

Crisis intervention workers counsel people in distress. They help those in danger of harming themselves or others; support those undergoing acute mental health crises; and help those affected by terror attacks or natural disasters.

Program Coordinator

Program coordinators run community-based social programs and services. They assess a community’s needs and then develop group programs to meet these needs. These programs could be in the area of legal help, medical attention, financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, and more.

Family service worker

A family social worker can help to restore harmony by providing services to families in crisis. Their work varies, depending on the clients they serve. These workers work with clients and other professionals to develop a treatment plan; coordinate services provided to clients by their or other organizations; research community services available to their clients; help clients fill out application paperwork; and monitor clients to ensure that their family gets the help they need.

Group home worker

Group home workers act as a liaison. They communicate between the resident and law enforcement agencies; families; social service agencies; and community organizations to update these parties of the status of the resident. They also monitor the behavior of residents, help to resolve disputes and teach residents basic quality-of-life life skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, taking medications, cleaning the home, and going to work.

Mental health worker

Mental health workers are responsible for providing support, counselling and services to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues. This includes early intervention strategies, mental health education and advocacy and relapse prevention work.

Addictions worker

Addictions workers provide individual or group therapy to individuals struggling with addiction. These workers counsel patients and work with a patient’s family members or close friends. They participate in orientation sessions, informational programs and/or dependency prevention initiatives.

Do you have a strong desire to assist others and make a true difference? A career as a Community and Developmental Service Worker will be a rewarding, satisfying career. Start today!

At Trillium College, our Community and Development Service Worker program gives you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to offer support as a community service worker. Learn the skills needed to properly work alongside social workers who assists people of all ages with mental and/or physical disabilities or who face challenges with mental health and/or addictions.

Get the Facts About Healthcare Careers in Ontario

At Trillium College, we offer more programs in the healthcare industry than in any other industry. And with good reason– the demand for healthcare professionals continues to rise in Ontario.

With an aging population increasing in size, there is a growing demand for trained professionals to work in a field that has no limitations. Will you leverage the province’s changing demographics to your advantage and pursue a career in healthcare?

We’ve pulled relevant information from the Government of Canada Job Bank Job Market report about the prospective job outlook for each one of our healthcare courses.

Advanced Esthetics and Spa Operations

This diploma program gives you the hands-on training and expertise to perform professional client consultations, facials, hair removal, manicures, pedicures, specialized body treatments and more.

According to the Government of Canada Job Bank Job Market report:

For the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be good for Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations (NOC 6562) in Ontario.

Employment in this occupational group has shown strong growth over the past decade. The majority of these workers are employed in the personal care services sector. Other key employers can be found in the retail trade industry, mainly in health and personal care stores.

Job opportunities for this group are dependent on population growth, but more so, mostly driven by consumer discretionary spending. Although personal care trends can shift, there are indications that there have been increased interests and usage for some of these services, maintaining demand in this field. A fair number of estheticians, electrologists and related occupations are self-employed. They can increase their client base by keeping up to date with the latest trends and by using social media tools for self-marketing.

Intra Oral Dental Assistant Program Level 1 & 2

Our diploma program is one of the most in-depth dental assistant programs offered. It gives you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills and experience needed to work competently, effectively and safely as a dental assistant.

According to the Government of Canada Job Bank Job Market report:

For the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Dental assistants (NOC 3411) in Ontario.

In Ontario, the overwhelming majority of dental assistants are employed in the offices of dentists. They can also work in clinics supervised by dental hygienists.

Employment growth in this field is dependent on the demand for dental services. Over the past decade, a growing and aging provincial population and increasing public awareness of the importance of oral hygiene has spurred demand for dental services. In addition, the ongoing expansion of geriatric dentistry and the access to improved cosmetic, aesthetic and orthodontic procedures will continue to support demand in this field. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) does not cover most dental services, yet for several years now, more private spending on dental services has been coming from insurance than from patients’ pockets.

Massage Therapy

This program introduces you to a variety of Swedish soft tissue manipulation techniques. You will develop the knowledge and skills to assess clients’ needs and develop treatment plans.

According to the Government of Canada Job Bank Job Market report:

For the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Massage therapists (NOC 3236) in Ontario.

This outlook is the result of an analysis of a number of factors that influence employment prospects in this occupation. Some of the key findings are that:

• Employment growth is expected to be strong.
• A small number of people are expected to retire.
• This occupation has recently experienced low levels of unemployment.

Medical Lab Assistant/ Technician

This diploma program gives you the knowledge and practical skills needed to play an important role in promoting community health while working under the direct supervision of physicians, registered medical technologists and other healthcare professionals.

According to the Government of Canada Job Bank Job Market report:

For the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (NOC 3212) in Ontario.

This outlook is the result of an analysis of a number of factors that influence employment prospects in this occupation. Some of the key findings are that:

• Employment growth is expected to be strong.
• A large number of people are expected to retire.
• This occupation has recently experienced low levels of unemployment.

Medical Office Assistant

Our Medical Office Assistant curriculum provides you with the in-depth training in medical terminology, medical administration procedures and the medical transcription skills needed to effectively support our communities’ medical professionals.

According to the Government of Canada Job Bank Job Market report:

For the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) in Ontario.

Employment of medical administrative assistants has remained relatively stable in Ontario over the past few years. Over half work in offices of physicians, while a significant portion is also employed in hospitals. Although hospital downsizing across Ontario may temper employment growth, increased provincial funding to promote community-based health initiatives and clinics targeting specific demographics or health specializations may contribute to opportunities in this field. Job opportunities will also arise due to the high portion of medical administrative assistants nearing retirement age in the province.

Candidates with training in medical office administration should have the best opportunities for securing employment, though applicants with administrative experience in a doctor’s office may also be considered by some employers. Medical administrative assistants are expected to work closely with both doctors and the general public, therefore strong interpersonal and customer service skills are assets for job seekers. Employment opportunities are also improved for candidates familiar with medical terminology, and who have a strong working knowledge of healthcare information system software, such as electronic medical records, and Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) billing.

Personal Support Worker

Trillium College delivers the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) program, providing a solid educational base for workers who provide long-term care and support services in both institutional and community settings.

According to the Government of Canada Job Bank Job Market report:

For the 2016-2018 period, the employment outlook is expected to be fair for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) in Ontario.

This outlook is the result of an analysis of a number of factors that influence employment prospects in this occupation. Some of the key findings are that:

• Employment growth is expected to be strong.
• A large number of people are expected to retire.
• This occupation has recently experienced low levels of unemployment.

Looking for a career in demand now and in the future? Look no further than a rewarding career in Health Care. At Trillium College, we’ll help you do what you love, and you will get your medical diploma in less time than you think.

Whether you have an entrepreneurial flair and wish to work independently as a registered massage therapist or esthetician, would love to work in a residential setting as a personal support worker or see yourself working in your local medical or dental office, Trillium College has a variety of medical programs to get you into a healthcare career in demand – and FAST.

Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.
These poignant words, written by famous American poet Walt Whitman, may seem overly cheery to some. But good cheer rarely held a man or woman back in life. And it certainly made living a more enjoyable experience.

Sometimes those interested in adult learning allow a negative mindset to hold them back. With adult learning, as with many of life’s challenges, however, “attitude is everything” – and mature students must learn how to attack restricting thoughts and beliefs head on. Here are some of the negative thoughts that can stifle the pursuit of adult learning, as well as “replacement thoughts” that can help you push towards your career dreams.

Negative Thought #1

-“I’ll never be able to succeed, so what’s the point in trying?”

Positive Replacement
-“I can succeed if I try!”

It can be scary to come back to school and pursue adult learning. You’ve been out of the education world for a long time, and maybe you’re frightened that you just won’t be able to manage. Or perhaps your experiences in high school weren’t the best, and this has left some anxiety about succeeding in the academic world.
Well, the thing is, you won’t even have the opportunity to prove your worst fears are incorrect unless you TRY. Also, many colleges have student advisors, who can help you put your best foot forward as you apply for or start a new adult learning program. In fact, the chances are, you probably have most of the prerequisites to begin the program of your choice, so kick out those self-limiting thoughts, do a little research and reach out to the college of your choice for support as you make impressive steps towards a better life.

Negative Thought #2

-“I could never afford to go back to school!”

Positive Replacement
-“Let me look into financial aid at the college of my choice!”

Adult learners, beware! While financial concerns plague us all, fear of monetary stress can be an unnecessary barrier to your educational pursuits and career advancement.
Sure, professional training costs money – but many colleges offer scholarships, special low-interest loans, bursaries and other access to financial aid. Trillium College, for example, has formed special agreements with certain banks and may offer scholarships with student financial needs in mind.

Negative Thought #3

-“I’m too busy to go back to school.”

Replacement Thought
-“Many colleges support adult learning with flexible scheduling options.”

Life gets busy, and this is a reality. But many colleges are aware of this fact, and cater to adult learning needs. Flexible scheduling, in the form of night or day class options, is something Trillium College offers to help combat the barrier of a busy life when it comes to adult learning.

Negative Thought #4

-“I don’t have the energy for adult learning.”

Positive Replacement
-“Energy is a state of mind.”

Don’t have the energy to go back to college? Worried that you’ll lose your motivation if you enrol in a college program? Well it’s time to get your mojo back.

First, thinking more positively in and of itself will help you live with more energy, and this blog should help with this. Second, resist the bag of chips and another hour spent on the couch and get moving. Go outside. Exercise. Whatever. But get moving, get your eyes beyond a television screen and look to the beauty of the world around you. It’s amazing how choosing to think positively, getting more exercise, eating healthier foods and opening your eyes to new experiences can help bring new ideas and energy into your daily life. With the motivation you’ll gain from a few habit changes, you’ll have the ability to pursue your dreams and take steps in your life that will lead to an improved reality.

Negative Thought #5

-“I don’t have any information about adult learning programs.”

Replacement Thought
-“A quick call or internet search will tell me all I need to know.”

Maybe it seems that a college diploma is out of your reach, simply because you don’t know the processes for application, or what’s involved. Yet, a simple Google search could bring a world of opportunity to your fingertips. Or even better, a call to the college of your choice gives you a personal connection to all the information you need to move forward. Trillium College’s career advisors and admissions reps, for example, can help answer your questions. They can also book you in for a free Career Planning Session today.

References to the “power of positive ideas” or putting “mind over matter” are surely clichéd – but it doesn’t mean they don’t hold truth. If negative thinking is holding you back from adult learning, a college diploma and the career of your dreams, it’s time to re-evaluate your thinking and make a change right away.

Call 1.855.234.2008 to get more information about Trillium College, and to book your FREE Career Planning Session, today.

Working as a Medical Office Assistant

Our Medical Office Assistant diploma program prepares students for a career in medical administration. As the Canadian population ages, the medical field is experiencing rapid growth, creating demand for a huge range of careers in medical administration.

Our graduates find well-paying jobs in offices, clinics, and hospitals as:

• Receptionists
• Administrative assistants
• Office managers
• Medical transcriptionists
• Medical billing clerks
• Unit/ward clerks
• Patient registration clerks

But what does a typical day in the life of a medical office assistant look like? Given the scope of job options, there are many possibilities. Our example graduate, Laura, can fill in the details of what an average workday for her looks like. Although some of the details might change, any job as a medical office assistant will include similar tasks and responsibilities.

A Day in the Life: Laura Smith, Clinic Office Manager

Laura is a 29-year-old graduate who works full-time as Dr. Greene’s office manager. Dr. Greene is a busy cardiologist who splits her time between her private office, where Laura has worked for three years, and the local hospital. Laura’s role is to care for all clerical aspects of Dr. Greene’s practice, while Dr. Greene’s nurse looks after clinical aspects.

8:00 am: Laura arrives at office, ahead of other staff. She unlocks the door, turns off the alarm and turns on all the computers and tablets. She records a new voicemail stating today’s availability. Laura listens to voicemail messages and checks office e-mail, taking note of any cancellations or urgent messages. She calls patients from her waiting list to fill any same-day cancellation slots.

8:30 am: Greets Doctor Greene and the office nurse as they arrive, updating them on the day’s schedule and any urgent patient messages.

9:00 am: Laura greets the first patient as he arrives. She confirms his demographics and OHIP information is up-to-date in medical record software. After discovering the patient had recent blood work done that is not on his file, she calls the lab to have it sent over immediately before the doctor sees him.

9:30 am: Laura continues registering patients as they arrive. In between patient arrivals, she processes all documents that have arrived since the last work day. She files lab work electronically in patients’ electronic medical records, prints off prescription renewals for the doctor to sign, and sets aside referral requests to deal with later in the day.

10:00 am: The phone is ringing off the hook. Calls include ones from a pharmacist who needs a Limited Use code for a prescription the doctor just sent in, an Emergency Room nurse who is caring for one of Dr. Greene’s patients, and another doctor who wants to speak with Dr. Greene about a mutual patient.

11:00 am: Laura registers a first-time patient and creates electronic medical record for her. She helps the patient fill out basic paperwork and enter her demographics and allergies into her medical record. The new patient forgot her lengthy list of medications at home, so Laura calls her pharmacy to get a list sent over right away for the doctor’s review.

12:00 pm: Lunchtime.

12:30 pm: Laura calls tomorrow’s patients to remind them of their appointments. She leaves messages for any who do not answer, reminding them to bring their health card and list of medications.

1:30 pm: Processes referrals. Laura sorts referrals by urgency, according to office guidelines. She finds appointments for each patient, sending their appointment times and instructions to their referring doctor.

2:30 pm: After finding out that Dr. Greene is attending a conference next Friday that she forgot to mention, Laura begins rescheduling all of that day’s patients. There are few openings in the doctor’s schedule, so this task requires patience and problem-solving.

3:30 pm: A patient arrives without an appointment, explaining that he urgently needs to see the doctor. After asking the patient questions and discussing the situation discreetly with the office nurse, Laura adds him to the day’s schedule.

4:30 pm: Although the patients should all be gone by now, there are still a few patients to be seen. The doctor is running overtime and patients are restless in the waiting room. Laura stays until all patients are seen, making their follow-up appointments and booking any tests the doctor ordered for them.

5:30 pm: After recording a new voicemail stating that the office is now closed and checking the office e-mail one last time, Laura finishes her workday by turning off the computers and lights, setting the alarm and locking the door.

After reading what a typical day for Laura looks like, it’s clear that working as a medical office assistant is a demanding profession that requires:

• Multitasking
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent people skills

A career as a medical office assistant can be immensely rewarding. Medical office assistants act as a liaison between patients who need help and the practitioners who can offer that help. They assist people in their most vulnerable moments and help them navigate the healthcare system. Medical office assistants often make the difference between a patient falling through the cracks or getting the help they need, when they need it.

If you love people, enjoy being organized, and want to make a difference, then a career as a medical office assistant might be the perfect fit for you!

As a professor of cognitive psychology, I teach about memory, especially about when and why our memories often fail us. Students are excited to apply this material to their everyday lives.

During a recent class, a student asked whether other faculty were familiar with this research and remarked that it would be helpful if everyone structured their lessons with this knowledge in mind.

I offer the following tips taken from basic memory research. All of these findings can be easily applied to how you teach your classes and advise students.

1. Attend to information.

How often are your students checking text messages while listening to your lecture, arguing that they are really good at multitasking? Remind your students that most failures of memory are not problems with retrieval but with encoding. Most of the time we do not have difficulty pulling information out; the problem is that we never got it in to begin with. To make this point, I use the classic Nickerson and Adams (1979) penny task and ask students to draw the head of a penny from memory. They quickly realize that they have “forgotten” which direction Lincoln is facing or are unsure which phrases are on the heads or tails side. Explain to your students that they didn’t forget what a penny looks like. The truth is that they never bothered to encode the information. To remember something, they need to engage in controlled processing. They have to block out other distractions and focus on the task at hand.

2. Engage in deep processing and self-reference.

Deep processing involves thinking about the meaning of the information and connecting it to personal experiences. To make this point, I use a modified version of Craik and Tulving’s (1975) study and present students with a list of adjectives, such as “creative,” “methodical,” or “serious.” For some of the words they are asked a question about how it is spelled; for example, “Does the word contain the letter T?” For other words, they are asked, “Does the word describe you?” Later, students are asked to recall as many of the words as possible. Students are significantly more likely to recall words from the “describe list” because they had to think about the meanings and apply the words to themselves. Simply reading over a paragraph of text or listening to a lecture does not guarantee encoding it into memory. What one thinks about while listening or reading is what matters.

3. Generate cues.

Students often request that I provide more examples of the concepts we are discussing. Although instructor-provided examples and explanations are important, I teach my students that it is more important that they come up with their own examples and cues. Research by Mäntylä (1986) reveals that participants recalled 36 percent more concepts when using self-generated cues than when using cues developed by someone else.

4. Create context.

Instructors know that students often come to class unprepared. Students argue that they prefer to hear the lecture before reading the chapter. To explain why skimming the chapter before class is important, I read my students an oddly worded passage from a study by Bransford and Johnson (1972). First, I show half of the class a picture that creates context for what they are about to hear. For this half of the group, the strangely worded passage is clear, and they find they are able to recall large portions of it after hearing it just once. The group not shown the picture fails to make sense of what they have heard and have difficulty recalling details. Without looking at material before class to create context, it is difficult for new material to make much sense.

5. Test frequently.

This is the easiest strategy and can have the most impact on students. Contrary to expectation, Roediger and Karpicke (2006) found that seeing a passage only once and then forcing yourself to recall it from memory leads to better retention than repeatedly reading the passage. Incorporate brief tests or quizzes into your course, and encourage your students to self-test as they study. Reading a passage and then stopping to ask yourself what you just read is going to be more effective than reading it twice. Students may have heard much of this advice before. However, taking the time to put students through these demonstrations will allow them to experience how these small adjustments can influence their recall. They will then see the value of changing the way they study.

References

Bransford, J.D. & Johnson, M.K. (1972). Contextual prerequisites for understanding:

Some investigations of comprehension and recall. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal

Behavior, 11, 717-726.

Craik, F.I.M. & Tulving, E. (1975). Depth of processing and retention of words in episodic

memory. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 104, 268-294.

Mäntylä, T. (1986). Optimizing cue effectiveness: Recall of 500 and 600 incidentally

learned words. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 12, 66–71.

Looking for a job as a Medical Lab Technician or Massage Therapist? You’re in luck! See the following opening positions in Kingston below.

Current Employers of our Medical Lab Technician graduates in Kingston

LifeLabs
LifeLabs
LifeLabs

Current Employers of our Massage Therapy graduates in Kingston

Prescott Family Chiropractic
pt Health
Massage Addict Kingston
Limestone Therapies

Medical Lab Technician Program Description

Trillium College’s Medical Lab Assistant / Technician diploma program gives you the knowledge and practical skills needed to play an important role in promoting community health while working under the direct supervision of a physician, registered medical lab technologist, or other healthcare professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding an array of laboratory technician skills, as well as ethical and administrative responsibilities as a medical lab technician. Subjects areas covered include specimen procurement, laboratory safety, medical terminology and documentation, infection prevention and control, and many others.

Massage Therapy Program Description

Trillium College’s Massage Therapy program introduces you to a variety of soft tissue manipulation techniques to treat stress, pain, and other physical conditions or disorders. You will develop the specialized knowledge and skills to systematically assess clients’ needs, formulate comprehensive clinical impressions, develop specific treatment plans and evaluate clients’ progress and treatment outcomes. Our curriculum emphasizes client focused care and is designed to facilitate your growth as a health care professional in order to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).

As a graduate of Trillium College’s Community and Developmental Service Worker (CDSW) or the Community Service Worker diploma program, the opportunities you can pursue span nearly all aspects of human services. You may find employment as a life skills instructor, community development worker, community service worker, crisis intervention worker, developmental service worker, drop-in center worker, family service worker, group home worker, mental health worker, Aboriginal outreach worker, veteran services officer, welfare and compensation officer, addictions worker, women’s shelter supervisor, rehabilitation worker. Potential work settings for a community service worker may include community residences, private homes, recreation programs, schools, hospitals, social services, and government agencies.

Current Employers of our Community Developmental Service Worker and Community Service Worker graduates in Oshawa

FFT
Access Community Services Inc.
COSTI Immigrant Services
The Portia Learning Centre
Donorworx Inc.
Donorworx Inc.
Access Rehab
Senior Persons Living Connected
Access Community Services Inc.
Storey Homes Ltd.
Richmond Hill
Access Rehab
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Canadian Deafblind Association Ontario Chapter
Fred Victor Centre
Stewart Homes
Gates College of Business, Culinary & Healthcare
KPP

Community Developmental Service Worker Program Description

Trillium College’s Community and Developmental Service Worker (CDSW) diploma program gives you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to offer support as a community service worker. A community and developmental service worker can work alongside a social worker who assists people of all ages with mental and physical disabilities or who face challenges with mental health and or addictions. A service worker is trained to help those who struggle with a variety of social challenges.

Community Service Worker Program Description

Trillium College’s Community Service Worker (CSW) diploma program gives you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to assist in creating, implementing and overseeing a variety of social and community-based programs. You will develop skills to assist in client assessment, proper referral procedure and monitoring clients’ treatments help change people’s lives for the better.

As a graduate of Trillium College’s Medical Office Assistant program, you may find work as an administrative assistant, dental office assistant, health records clerk, ward/Unit clerk, patient registration clerk, medical billing clerk, medical transcriptionist, office assistant, office manager or receptionist.

According to jobbank.gc.ca, you can earn a median salary of $44k as a Medical Office Assistant.

Current Employers of our Medical Office Assistant Graduates in St. Catharines

Red Cross
Toronto Cosmetic Clinic
St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Martindale Clinic
Visiting Angels
Henley House

Medical Office Assistant Program Description

Trillium College’s Medical Office Assistant diploma program prepares you to meet the demands of the fast-paced medical field. Our curriculum provides you with in-depth training in medical terminology, office administration, medical billing and transcription needed to effectively support our communities’ medical professionals. Emphasis is placed on professional conduct, ethics, and standards within medical environments.

Interested in becoming a Medical Office Assistant? Book an appointment with your Career Coach today. Classes are starting soon!

As a graduate of Trillium College’s PSW program, you may find employment in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, home care agencies, senior citizens’ recreation centres, hospitals, group homes, and respite and palliative care centers.

Current Employers of our Personal Support Worker graduates in St. Catharines

Heidhof Nursing Home
Paramed
Cavendish Manor
Revera
Tufford Manor
Pioneer Elder Care
Bella Senior Care
Garden City Manor
Extendicare
Chartwell
St. Charles Village
Care Partners

Personal Support Worker Program Description

Trillium College’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program, which is aligned with the National Association of Career College’s (NACC) curriculum, gives you a broad range of skills, enabling you to provide for the comfort, safety and well-being of your clients and to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in your care. Our program, which was developed as part of the Government of Ontario’s initiative to reform long-term care and community support services, gives you the solid theoretical knowledge and hands-on training to provide support services in both institutional and community settings.

Interested in becoming a Personal Support Worker? Book an appointment with your Career Coach today. Classes are starting soon!

As a graduate of Trillium College’s Esthetics and Spa Operations diploma program, you may find work as a cosmetics buyer, cosmetics rep/brand ambassador, esthetician, freelance makeup artist, nail technician, skin care specialist, skin care educator, trade publication editor, business consultant or spa manager.

According to jobbank.gc.ca, you can earn a median salary of $29.1k plus commissions as an Esthetician.

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Current Employers of our Esthetics and Spa Operations Graduates

VIP Nails & Spa
Enchanted Hands Day Spa
Caryl Baker Visage: The Face Experts
New You Spa
The Facial Place
Glamour Secrets Simcoe Place
Lavish Beauty Bar
Curio Hair & Body Upper Canada Mall
Himalayan Energy
Benefit
Atty Spa & Cosmetic Clinic
Beauty Express Inc.
Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
Royal Rubis Spa

Esthetics and Spa Operations Program Description

Trillium College’s Esthetics and Spa Operations diploma program gives you hands-on training and expertise in esthetics.  Our program trains you to perform client consultations, facials, hair removal, manicures, pedicures, specialized body treatments and more. The program also includes information on salon and spa administration, preparing you for a range of career opportunities in the exciting industry of esthetics.