An intensive program designed to prepare you for such positions as Long-Term Care Aide (geriatric), Home Support Healthcare worker, Resident Care Attendant, Nurse’s Aid and Special Needs Assistant. The excellent training provided by highly qualified instructors, and the experience acquired during the seven weeks of practicum will equip you with the knowledge and confidence for a career in Care Giving. Each student will complete a three-week practicum in the community and a four-week practicum in a long-term care facility to give them the hands-on experience that is crucial to getting a job. With a comprehensive approach to community healthcare, students become familiar with development disorders and the basic principals involved in special education within schools. Students will also gain an understanding of behaviour management, non-violent in crisis intervention and the care of residents and clients with mental health disorders. With additional supporting skills development in the area of recreational therapy (including art & music therapy) and program planning, students will be prepared to assist in the organization of activities. As graduates of the Community Healthcare Program, you will be prepared to function collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Upon successful completion of this program students will receive the following: Community Healthcare Diploma Long Term Geriatric Care Aid Certificate Resident Care Attendant Certificate Alzheimer’s Certificate Mental Health Community Care Certificate Introductory Pharmacology Certificate Standard First Aid Certificate CPR “C” Certificate FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate WHMIS Certificate

In this program, graduates are prepared to provide nursing care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. With the development of competencies necessary for a Practical Nurse as outlined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia, the program curriculum and practicum prepares the students with the skills needed to care for selected clients in medical, surgical or rehabilitation wards of acute care hospitals. Graduates may also gain employment in the long-term care settings, group homes, public schools, special care units (e.g., Alzheimer units) and home care. The Nursing Arts courses and the 3 Practicum courses give students ample opportunity to put theory into practice. By the end of the preceptorship component, students will have learned to provide holistic nursing interventions to patients, with all the relevant clinical experience to meet professional practice competencies and standards.

Are you a compassionate and caring person? Do you want to help others? If you want to establish a career that incorporates these qualities, you should enroll in the Resident Care Attendant program at Vancouver Career College. In the Resident Care Attendant program, you will study anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. You will learn about chronic medical conditions, interpersonal relations and communications, as well as human growth and development. You will also gain a solid foundation in specific areas such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, death and dying, and patient support networks.  You will receive certification in First Aid, CPR, BC FoodSafe, and WHMIS training. In addition, you will complete three-weeks of clinical training in intermediate care and four-weeks of clinical training in an extended care facility to gain hands-on experience in the field. As a graduate of the Resident Care Attendant program, you will be prepared to care for clients with special needs and to function collaboratively as members of a multidisciplinary health care team. You will be qualified for a range of positions, including Long-Term Care Aide (geriatric), Home Healthcare Worker, Residential Care Attendant or Nursing Aid.

If you love working with children, our Early Childhood Education program will provide you with an excellent introduction to a rewarding career. You will study interpersonal communications, childhood development, behavior management and program planning. In addition, you'll learn teaching strategies that use drama, math, science, play and arts and crafts. You will also receive First Aid and CPR certifications as well. As part of this program, you will observe experienced Early Childhood Educators in the field and then apply your newly developed skills during eight weeks of practicum. After completion of the coursework, you must gain an additional 500 hours of field experience required for licensing. Upon completion of the first ECE module, you can apply for an assessment letter to become an Assistant through the Early Childhood Education Registry. As you train, you can also work or volunteer part-time to complete the required hours. Upon graduation from the Early Childhood Education program, you will find employment opportunities exist in day care centers, preschools, nursery schools, integrated day cares and family service centres.

With a high industry demand for appropriately trained personnel, the Veterinary Office Management Diploma Program aims to provide graduates with the best-suited combination of general office management skills and specialized veterinary office training. Our program prepares students with professional front office skills, essential computer applications, accounting and management fundamentals and product knowledge and sales. Students learn to assess and prioritize client appointment requests and respond to clients’ basic questions about general animal healthcare. Students are introduced to animal breeds, medical terminology, animal health practice, pre- and post- surgical care, nutrition and diet, vaccines, parasites, pharmacology and common surgery. This program maintains the highest possible level of standards and it keeps current with the industry and employers’ requirements. Upon graduation, students are prepared to begin a career in veterinary office reception, administration or management and can work in veterinary clinics, hospitals, animal daycares, animal welfare organizations, wildlife shelters, zoos, aquaria, laboratories, breeding kennels and boarding facilities.