Program Overview

The Health, Recreation and Human Services (HRH) cluster focuses on a vast array of challenging and rewarding careers in health care, community supports, recreation, cosmetology, food services, tourism, and law.  The table below illustrates the Occupational Areas in the HRH cluster within which we offer.

Occupational Areas & Courses

Community Care Services

Experience volunteering and develop skills for community-based services in a variety of settings.

Cosmetology & Esthetics

Learn the various skills involved in the cosmetology trade, such as haircutting, texturizing, colouring, and styling. Specialize in skin care and treatments, including facials, cosmetic make-up services, hair removal, massage and nail art.

Foods

Examine the role of food, looking beyond consumption to production, visual appreciation, nutrition, meal planning, economics and, preparation.

Health Care Services

Prepare for medical careers by examining the anatomy and function of the body systems. Develop first aid, CPR, and occupational safety skills necessary for careers in emergency response.

Human & Social Services

Learn about the occupations related to wellness, human development, family support, and professional standards and ethics.

Leadership

Includes coursework from a variety of occupational pathways including: Community Care Services, Health Care Services, and Human and Social Services

Legal Studies

Become familiar with the influence, impact, and complexities of the law in daily life.

Recreational Leadership

Develop skills useful for coaching, fitness leadership, sport performance, athletic therapy, and leading recreational activities.

Sports Medicine
Medical Studies
Sports Performance

Includes coursework from a variety of occupational pathways including: Community Care Services, Health Care Services, Human and Social Services, and Recreational Leadership

Tourism

Look at the impact of tourism in Alberta and around the world and develop knowledge and skills required for the tourism industry.