Health Care Cook

For Health Care Cook, the application deadline is September 1, while tuition is International students: view tuition rates for international students..

The programme includes a 34-week intensive certificate that blends practical kitchen work with theory on nutrition, food safety and dietary modification for therapeutic menus. Students gain experience creating menus, preparing meals and complying with strict sanitation standards used in hospitals, long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centres.

What sets this course apart is its close alignment with Saskatchewan’s health-care sector, offering a mandatory work-experience component that places learners in real clinical kitchen environments. International students must hold a co-op work permit to participate in this placement and provide a Canadian criminal-record check before starting.

The curriculum is delivered on-campus at the Moose Jaw and Prince Albert campuses, with no part-time option. Admission requires Grade 12, a successful English language test, and meeting ACCUPLACER scores (250 in arithmetic, 237 in reading) or an alternative admission assessment.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina, is a hands-on institution known for industry-focused technical and vocational education. Established roots and modern facilities support a practical approach to learning that prepares students for direct entry into the workforce. The Regina campus offers applied programs designed to meet regional and national labour needs, with a student body that includes a significant international presence and a commitment to experiential learning.

Programs cover a broad range of trades, health technologies, business and engineering technologies, with 27 distinct options that emphasize applied skills, labs and work placements. Strong partnerships with local employers shape curricula and create practicum and co-op opportunities, allowing students to build professional networks and accumulate workplace experience before graduation. Faculty with industry backgrounds provide mentorship and skill-focused instruction aligned with employer expectations.

Campus services support both domestic and international students through advising, skills development and career-centred workshops, helping graduates navigate job search and credential recognition. The college’s practical training model, combined with vibrant community ties in Regina, makes it a pragmatic choice for students seeking applied learning and clear pathways into employment across Saskatchewan and beyond.