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president peter devlin presents award to student

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Certificates, College Degrees, Continuing Education, Diplomas, Prepare for College

Certificate vs. Diploma vs. Degree: Types of College Programs

Certificate vs. diploma vs. degree: what's the difference? Learn the different college credential options and what makes each of them unique.

March 15, 2024

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Living in London, Student Life

Ten winter safety tips to avoid slips and trips

Follow our ten winter safety tips to avoid slips, trips and falls on Fanshawe College's campus or anywhere you're travelling during the slippery winter months.

Graduate Certificate vs. Master’s Degree: What’s the difference?

January 31, 2019

Graduate Studies, Pathways

Graduate Certificate vs. Master’s Degree: What’s the difference?

We often get asked what a graduate certificate is and if it’s the same as a Master’s degree. Find out the differences!

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At the School of Health Sciences of Fanshawe College at the London Campus, a person wearing a grey uniform with a Fanshawe College Community Pharmacy Assistant Student patch is pressing a button on a keypad.

May 13, 2026

Careers, Diplomas

Future of Pharmacy in Canada | Trends, Scope & Career Opportunities

Explore the future of pharmacy in Canada, including expanded roles, prescribing powers, and career opportunities for pharmacy technicians and assistants.

In the School of Health Sciences at Fanshawe College's London Campus, a person wearing a blue scrub top and glasses uses medical instruments to examine a baby mannequin lying on a bed with blue and pink blankets.

May 13, 2026

Diplomas, Opinion Pieces

What does a respiratory therapist do? NICU care for premature babies

Learn what a respiratory therapist does in NICU care, from neonatal respiratory support and ventilation to helping premature babies breathe.

In a classroom at the School of Health Sciences of Fanshawe College at the London Campus, a group of people in blue scrubs sit on rolling stools, facing two people who are demonstrating a procedure on a

May 13, 2026

Careers, Diplomas, Opinion Pieces

Respiratory therapist programs in Canada and career pathways

Explore respiratory therapy programs in Canada, what you’ll learn and how to become a respiratory therapist through education, certification and career pathways.

A Respiratory Therapist student works on the screen of a medical ventilator in a simulation lab at Fanshawe College

May 13, 2026

Careers, Diplomas, Opinion Pieces

Who operates a medical ventilator? Inside the role of a respiratory therapist

Learn who operates a medical ventilator and how respiratory therapists manage setup, monitoring and patient care during ventilation.

A man wearing a security uniform stands at the back of an entertainment venue scanning the space for any possible issues.

May 13, 2026

Careers, Diplomas, Opinion Pieces

Investigator jobs in Ontario: security careers, skills and how to get started

Explore investigator jobs in Ontario, security career paths, required skills and how to get a security guard licence in Canada.

Inside the School of Health Sciences at Fanshawe College's London Campus, a person wearing glasses and a white lab coat holds a blister pack of medication and a pen, standing in front of shelves stocked with numerous bottles of pills.

May 13, 2026

Careers, Diplomas

How Prescriptions Are Filled in Canada | Pharmacy Assistant vs Technician Roles

Learn how prescriptions are filled in Canada, from intake to final check. Explore the roles of pharmacy assistants, technicians, and pharmacists.

A garden features a rockery with various plants, including cacti, surrounded by green grass and trees.

May 13, 2026

Diplomas, Lifestyle

How to Redesign Your Backyard | Step-by-Step Landscape Design Guide

Learn how to redesign your backyard with this step-by-step guide. Discover landscape design tips, planning strategies, and expert advice for beginners.