Health Sciences Micro-credentials
RRC Polytech’s health sciences courses in the form of micro-credentials provide critical skills in many important areas of health sciences.
Micro-credentials Explained
Micro-credentials are shareable endorsements of knowledge, skills or competencies that are awarded as digital badges.
RRC Polytech Micro-credential Courses
The following micro-credential courses are created and delivered by RRC Polytech.
Learn more about each course by clicking on a section heading.
Diagnostic Support Worker Courses
The RRC Polytech Diagnostic Support Worker (DSW) program prepares students to practice diagnostic support skills as knowledgeable, competent and caring health care professionals.
The DSW program is an applied certificate program designed to enhance the accessibility to health care services for remote communities. Focused in community, students are provided with the opportunity to learn and practice clinical skills close to home.
| Course | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Foundations |  In-class Online | Apply Now |
| ECG | In-classOnline | Apply Now |
| Phlebotomy | In-classOnline | Apply Now |
| Radiographic Procedures | In-classOnline | Apply Now |
Psychological Health & Safety Certification
RRC Polytech’s Psychological Health & Safety Certification micro-credential course prepares students to learn about the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (PH&S). This standard provides employers with a framework on how to foster psychologically safe and healthy work environments.
In partnership with The Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba and Winnipeg Inc., learners will complete this offering with a recognized micro-credential to show their abilities to be an advocate for safe psychological and mental health workplaces.
This two-day micro-credential course involves in-person practice and 4-6 hours of online pre-work.
| Course | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological Health & Safety Certification | In-classOnline | Check Availability |
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Additional Information
If you have a question about RRC Polytech’s micro-credential courses, contact us.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.