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Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics (Postgraduate) is a joint program with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and other facilities that teaches you how to assess and fit patients with artificial limbs, braces and splints. This program is unique in Ontario.

The Health Information Management program will prepare you to participate in the collection and organization of health information. Over the course of two years, you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to work as health information practitioner.

In the Hearing Instrument Specialist program you will learn the specialized skills required to work as a hearing health-care professional. You will develop people skills and will learn how to use the latest technology to assess appropriate hearing solutions for those in need. For applicants with a relevant degree or diploma, we offer an opportunity for advanced standing into semester 3 of the program.

The Office Administration – Health Services program will help you develop the specialized skills needed to work in a variety of health-care settings. You’ll learn relevant technological skills like computer applications and specialized software, medical terminology, clinical and office procedures, effective oral and written communication skills and soft skills such as interpersonal skills, teamwork and customer service.

The practice-oriented and hands-on Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician program will teach you to be competent with many hand tools and specialized machines used in the fabrication of orthotic and prosthetic devices.

The Dental Assisting program provides the education required to work as a certified dental assistant (Levels I and II). As a student in this program, you will develop the skills, technical knowledge and clinical experience necessary to work in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of settings.

The Dental Hygiene program will teach you the competencies and skills required to practise as a dental hygienist in the province of Ontario. This program focuses on developing interpersonal communication skills and professionalism while providing dental hygiene care.

The Dental Office Administration program will teach you the administrative skills and clinical knowledge needed to work effectively in a dental practice. You’ll also get ample hands-on experience off-site with a dental partner, so you’ll be ready to work upon graduation.

George Brown Polytechnic’s Dental Technology program will teach you the specialized skills of a dental technologist, including how to design and fabricate various oral devices that have been prescribed to a patient by a regulated dental practitioner (often a dentist). Throughout this program, you will learn to make a range of dental appliances such as full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges, implant-related restorations, orthodontic appliances and other specialty items.

George Brown Polytechnic’s Denturism program will educate you within the guidelines of the denturist’s scope of practice. This includes assessment, treatment planning, design, fabrication and maintenance of various dental prostheses and oral devices.

The Restorative Dental Hygiene (Postgraduate) program is open to registered dental hygienists who have a minimum of one year of work experience. Students will learn how to perform advanced restorative procedures and preventive measures. Those interested in advancing their skill set and expanding their scope of clinical practice should consider this program.

It is our intention to offer our own independent Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) degree program at George Brown Polytechnic in Fall 2026. We are currently seeking the required approvals, and updates will be posted on the George Brown website.

Important note: The final intake of the S118 Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program, delivered in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University and Centennial College, was in Fall 2025. We remain committed to supporting all students enrolled in this program through to graduation.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is offered collaboratively between George Brown Polytechnic, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Centennial College. This four-year degree is a requirement for anyone wishing to work as a registered nurse in the province of Ontario. This program, offered across all three sites, provides diverse clinical placements, simulation-based education and interactive teaching and learning. Graduates can write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), apply for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and pursue nursing positions in a variety of health-care settings. This program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN).

The Personal Support Worker (PSW) program will teach you the skills required to provide or assist with personal care for the elderly, the chronically ill and persons with accessibility challenges. These patients may live in the community, in long-term care facilities or in select ambulatory care settings.

Classes for this two-semester program are held at our state-of-the-art Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus and are scheduled between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Students can expect to participate in unpaid faculty-supervised clinical practicums that take place in various settings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Shift hours may vary between day and/or evenings depending upon the practice setting and may start as early as 6:30 a.m.

The one-semester Personal Support Worker Pathway to Practical Nursing program prepares Personal Support Worker (PSW) graduates for entry into the Practical Nursing (PN) program. This full-time program focuses on strengthening the academic skills required by the PN program.

George Brown Polytechnic's Practical Nursing program will teach you the foundational skills required to work as a registered practical nurse in Ontario. Following successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to write the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Registration Examinations – two qualifying examinations required by the Ontario College of Nurses.

The Registered Nurse – Critical Care Nursing Program is a one-semester graduate certificate program that prepares Registered Nurses to transition to critical care settings to provide safe, competent care to critically ill individuals and their families.

Registered Nurse – Operating Room Perioperative Nursing (Postgraduate S414) is a graduate certificate program for Registered Nurses. In one semester, graduates will have learned the necessary skills required to work collaboratively in surgical settings. This program includes both a theory and clinical practice component.

The one-semester Registered Nurse – Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing (Postgraduate S404) program prepares Registered Nurses to provide care for critically ill newborns and their families in an intensive care setting.

The Registered Practical Nurse – Operating Room Perioperative Nursing Program prepares RPNs with the foundational theoretical and technical skills needed to work within their scope of practice in a perioperative setting. This program includes a theory and clinical practicum component.

The RPN Bridge to BScN two-semester bridging program prepares Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) to transition into Trent University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Degree Program offered on-site at George Brown.