1. For specific information
About the program, please
Call (204) 627-8684
Toll-free at 1-866-627-8500
Extension 8684
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE NORTH
The Pas Campus
7th and Charlebois
P.O. Box 3000
The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1M7
204.627.8500 or Call Free: 1.866.627.8500
Thompson Campus
504 Princeton Drive,
Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0A5
204.677.6450 or Call Free: 1.866.677.6450
Regional Centres
Flin Flon
Churchill
Swan River
Pimicikamak (Cross Lake)
Tataskweyak (Split Lake)
Chemawawin (Easterville)
Nisichawayasihk (Nelson House)
Bunibonibee (Oxford House)
Mathias Colomb (Pukatawagan)
Norway House
St. Theresa Point
Misipawistik (Grand Rapids)
Northern Health Promotion &
Community Development
Certificate Program
www.ucn.ca

2. Northern Health Promotion and Community Development
CONTI NUI NG STUDI ES CERTIFI CATE PRO GRAM
This continuing education program is designed to provide individuals currently employed in the areas of health
promotion/education and community development with the professional knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively
plan, develop and evaluate health programming through best practices while working within the framework of
community development.
Graduates of this program will have the skills and knowledge to work with health agencies in Northern and First Nations
communities and have an understanding of the health care dynamics within these communities. Opportunities for
employment exist within a variety of health care settings and related employment sectors. This program provides
flexible delivery options to accommodate students who are currently employed.
PROGRAM CONTENT Courses Credit Hours Admission Requirements Employment opportunities:
Required Courses: a. Manitoba Senior 4 • Health educators.
graduate, • Community development worker
UC.HCD.1000 Foundations of Health Promotion 3.0 b. Or equivalency, • Community Health developer
UC.HCD.1010 Health and Wellness 3.0 c. Or mature student, • Community health representative
UC.HCD.1200 Health Promotion Program Planning & Evaluation 3.0
• Health program developer
UC.HCD.1100 Health Promotion Strategies and Best Practices 3.0 Students may be required to • Health program coordinator
complete Criminal
Investigation and Child Abuse • Health training facilitator
Optional (choose 1):
Registry Checks • Health program analyst
UC.HCD.1300 Community Development Principles 3.0
UC.HCD.1310 Current Issues in Health 3.0