PREP 1300 Future Program Research

The purpose of this template is to help guide you through some important research about your potential future program & career path. It will help you achieve your
stated goals such as:

● I want to go to the Durham College RPN Program

● I want to transfer to Trent University
● I want to pursue an engineering degree
● I want to go to the BScN program at OnTechU
● I want to become a veterinary technician
● I want to ________________________what’s your goal?

Getting Started

Applying to Ontario Colleges:https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/Apply

Applying to Ontario Colleges: https://www.ouac.on.ca/

Program Pages Trent University: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/undergraduate/programs

Program Pages OnTechU: https://ontariotechu.ca/programs/

Program Pages Durham College: https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses

Career Information

Durham College Career Centre:https://durhamcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/career-development

Important Note: Sometimes you will perhaps not be able to find every single piece of information. If a section is not relevant put “N/A” for not applicable. If the
information is something that you cannot find but will need later on - make sure you note that and make it an action item. If the template is not sufficiently
completed it will not be a successful submission for this assignment.
 Find a Future Program - Complete the Below Template and Research That Program

Rubric Elements
Data General Details of the Program

https://durhamcollege.ca/programs/dental-hygiene

https://www.algonquincollege.com/health-studies/program/dental-hygiene-3-years/

Program Website https://www.fanshawec.ca/programs/dhy3-dental-hygiene/next

When to Apply Programs open on OCAS on September 30th.

How to Apply OCAS

Fee To Apply $125 CDN

The equal consideration deadline is February 1st. Because Dental Hygiene is a highly competitive program,
Deadline to Apply this is the deadline.

OSSD and Grade 12 English, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. The course can be college, mixed, or Almost all
Pre-Requisites university levelled. The pre-health sciences program is also a pre-requisite for this program components are
addressed in detail.
Notes for follow up
Grades defer for different colleges. Durham College doesn’t state any grades on its website, Fanshawe and items included.
Algonquin state that a minimum of 65 is required to be considered, and George Brown requires a minimum Ample details. A
Grades of 70% in English and biology and a minimum of 60% in chemistry, physics, and math. clear plan with
actions items
Acceptance November 1st is the earliest offer date. present.

Testing No testing is required for the Dental Hygiene Program

Entrance GPA N/A. I plan to ask the admissions office.

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Program Length 3 years.

Credential Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Next Credential This program sets me up to become a Dental Hygienist. I can go straight into the field after this program.

Tuition is paid per semester and the cost varies depending on the college. The total costs of the program
Tuition/Year ranges from $30,000 to around $40,000.

OSAP N/A

https://durhamcollege.ca/financial-info/financial-aid

https://www.fanshawec.ca/admission-finance/financial-aid-awards

https://www.algonquincollege.com/financial-aid/

All the colleges I plan on applying to have various bursaries and scholarships available for students. I plan
Bursary/Grants on applying to a couple bursaries for academic achievement.

Budget I will need about roughly $30,000 a year. This includes tuition, residence, food, gas, and spending money.

The benefits of this program are that it is very hands on, I get to begin working in the field immediately after
graduating, and the program is 3 years so schooling is overall short.

One drawback that I am worried about is the cost of tuition. OSAP will help me cover it, but I am concerned
about the student debt I will be left with.

Summary This program will qualify me to be a Registered Dental Hygienist.

Program Details

Data Details Rubric Elements

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 Courses There are 7 courses per semester.

Labs There will be labs and I will be required to get PPE including scrubs.

Placements N/A
Almost all
components are
Vaccinations I will need my entry level immunization form completed by my doctor. addressed in detail.
Notes for follow up
TB Test Find out if any settings require a tuberculosis test. Contact your family doctor. items included.
Ample details. A
clear plan with
CPIC A CRC with VCC is needed for semester 4 and 6. This is mandatory for field placement. I can get this from actions items
my local police station. present.

First Aid I need level C CPR training and first aid certification from a recognized provider.

Commute/Residence I plan to live on residence. This will cost around $3800 for a quadruple occupancy, and I will not need a
meal plan.

Taking Action

Action Items List all your next steps and action items:

Ample details on
● I need to apply to Durham College, Fanshawe College, Algonquin College, and George Brown
multiple action
College for the Dental Hygiene program before February 1st.
items indicates a
● I need to speak with my student advisor to answer any questions I may have.
clear path for
● I need to start budgeting correctly to ensure I’m financially ready for the program.
success.

Once you have completed this with ample details, submit to the assignment folder on DC Connect.
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 Mind Map

Now that you have established a vision articulated your goals, and are planning for your next program, it is time to visualize your plan for success.

Time for a mind map! Mind maps can be helpful to clarify ideas. They are also great to stick on the fridge or your wall to remind you of why you
working hard on this journey. There are a number of ways you can do this. Here are some options below.

Please choose one of the following options below.

***Please upload the completed map image to the appropriate DC Connect Assignment folder.

If your professor cannot see the map or has to hunt for it, it will likely receive a 0.***

Here are some videos about mind maps in general: Digital Mind Mapping:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITk-NfoKfjg https://bubbl.us/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkCQx2umjbI https://coggle.it/
https://sketchboard.io/

Video, Cartoon or Storyboard Mapping: Power Point Mind Mapping:

https://screencast-o-matic.com/ You can also use power point or google slides to create hierarchy or
https://www.storyboardthat.com/ flow charts to portray the map.
https://www.powtoon.com/home/? That way you can add in comments or audio explaining the mind map.
https://www.canva.com/ Here is a video about making hierarchies in power point:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsfZD4oU7l0

Hardcopy Mind Mapping:

You may wish to draw out your map manually which is fine. Please add
color and variety to the map. It should be a creative representation of
your journey. Take pictures and submit to DC Connect.

On the next page are some examples from previous students.

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