Vancouver Career College is an ideal place to train for a
technology, business, health care or trades related career. The
college develops programs in consultation with the health care
and business communities to ensure that graduates meet industry
demands. The college hires experienced professionals to provide
the knowledge to compete in the current job market and give
students the greatest opportunities for successful employment
after graduation. Free upgrading for graduates ensures that
Vancouver Career College students will continuously be in demand.
Vancouver Career College is a fully accredited, first-class
training facility dedicated to the needs of individuals intent on
starting a new career or enhancing their current skills. Everyone
here, from admissions staff to administration to classroom
instructors, has one ambition and purpose: to provide you with
powerful, life-changing skills and training. If you are as
serious about your future as we are about fulfilling dreams, we
would love to meet you.
Vancouver Career College trains individuals using current
business applications, programs and techniques so that they enter
the market with valuable, sought-after skills. In direct
consultation with the business community, the College develops
programs to satisfy industry demands for certain skill sets,
thereby giving our graduates the highest opportunity for
employment and success in their field of study. With free
upgrading for graduates, our students will always be in demand.
Applications may be accepted continuously for enrolment in the
next session of each Vancouver Career College program.
Programs at Vancouver Career College are offered on a modular
basis, meaning that one subject is covered at a time in a
progressive manner.
If you are a compassionate person with a desire to help others,
you might want to consider a career as an Addictions and
Community Services Worker. The Addictions and Community Services
Worker Diploma program at Vancouver Career College will prepare
you for a position in facilities that deal with alcohol and
substance abuse clients.
As a student in the Addictions and Community Services Worker
program you will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical
skills to work in high-pressure environments. You will also learn
about conflict resolution, substance abuse health issues,
prevention and treatment planning.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to work in a diverse range
of settings such as child, youth and family social service
agencies, and programs concerned specifically with alcoholism,
drug abuse, family violence and the aged. Additional work
environments may include group homes, correctional and community
mental health centres, and facilities for the physically and
developmentally handicapped.
Community Health Care
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The Community Health Care diploma program is an intensive program
designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in care-giving.
You'll learn residential care for clients living with chronic
conditions or mental health issues. You'll also study behavior
management, non-violent crisis intervention techniques,
developmental disorders and basic special education principles.
Recreational therapy and activity program planning will also be
covered.
As a Community Health Care student, you will also be trained in
Standard First Aid and CPR. WHMIS and BC FoodSafe training is
also provided. Seven weeks of practicum will allow you to combine
theory and practice. You will gain hands-on experience in a
three-week practicum in the community and a four-week practicum
in a long-term care facility.
As a graduate of the CHC program, you will be prepared to
function collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary
health care team. Career opportunities include Long-Term Care
Aide, Home Support Health Care worker, Resident Care Attendant,
Nurse's Aide and Special Needs Assistant.
Dental Office Administrator
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Because they are usually the first faces patients see at the
dentist's office, Dental Office Administrators are key members of
the dental health team. As such, they must be knowledgeable,
organized and client focused. If you are looking for a career in
the dental field, the Dental Office Administrator program at
Vancouver College is a great choice.
In the Dental Office Administrator program, you will study dental
terminology and pharmacology. You will also learn to prepare
dental tests and to respond to questions about various dental
conditions as well as prescriptions. In addition, you will
receive Standard First Aid and CPR certificates. A practicum
placement in a dental office will allow you opportunities to
explore the career field.
As a graduate of this program, you'll be prepared to begin a
career as a Dental Office Administrator, Dental Receptionist, or
Dental Claims Administrator. You will also meet job requirements
to work in specialty medical and dental offices and to act as
sales representatives for medical or dental manufacturing
companies.
Medical & Dental Office Administrator
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You can double your career opportunities by combining general
office skills with specialized training for medical and dental
offices. In the Medical and Dental Office Administrator program,
you'll study medical terminology and pharmacology. You'll also
learn to prepare medical and dental test, and respond to
questions about various medical and dental conditions as well as
prescriptions. Two practicum periods will allow you opportunities
to explore both career fields. In addition, you'll receive
Standard First Aid and CPR certificates.
As a graduate of this program, you'll be prepared to begin a
career as an Admitting Clerk, Emergency Room Admitting Clerk,
Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical
Transcriptionist, Medical or Dental Office Administrator, Medical
or Dental Receptionist, Medical or Dental Claims Administrator.
You will also meet job requirements to work in specialty medical
and dental offices and to act as sales representatives for
medical or dental manufacturing companies.
Medical Office Assistant
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In the Medical Office Assistant Program, you will learn basic
medical terminology and pharmacology, and be trained to prepare
and administer basic medical office tests.
As a student in the Medical Office Assistant program, you will
learn to assess and prioritize patient appointment requests. In
addition, you will learn general office procedures and
administration including the use of medical billing software
package. This program maintains the highest possible level of
standards and it keeps current with the industry and employers
requirements.
Upon graduation, you are prepared to begin a career as an
Admitting Clerk, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist,
Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Clerk or Medical Office
Assistant.
Medical Pharmacy Assistant
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As a result of pharmacists taking a more active role in drug
therapy and the counseling of their patients, the pharmacy
assistant is becoming an increasingly essential position.
In the Medical Pharmacy Assistant program at Vancouver Career
College, you will learn basic medical terminology and
pharmacology, dispensing (community and hospital), inventory,
billing, bookkeeping and administration, as well as customer
service skills. You will be trained to prepare and administer
basic medical office tests, learn to assess and prioritize
patient appointment requests and respond to patients' basic
questions about their medical condition and prescriptions. In
addition, you will learn general office procedures and
administration including the use of a medical billing software
package. You will also receive First Aid and CPR training and
certification.
Upon graduation, you are prepared to begin a career as an
Admitting Clerk, Emergency Room Admitting Clerk, Medical
Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Clinical Assistant,
Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Clerk, Pharmacy Assistant
Technician or Medical Office Assistant.
Pharmacy Assistant/Technician
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As a result of pharmacists taking a more active role in drug
therapy and the counseling of their patients, the Pharmacy
Assistant / Technician has becoming an increasingly essential
team member in retail, community and institutional pharmacies. If
you are interested in a rewarding health care career that
requires you to rely on your analytical and problem solving
skills, consider enrolling in the Pharmacy Assistant / Technician
program at Vancouver Career College.
During your Pharmacy Assistant training, you will study
pharmacology, terminology, pharmacy regulations and drug laws.
You will also learn proper dispensing methods (community &
hospital), inventory procedures, billing and administration. You
will focus on developing strong communication and customer
service skills. You will also receive First Aid and CPR training
and certification.
As a Pharmacy Assistant / Technician graduate, you will be
prepared to step into positions in retail, internet and community
pharmacies. In addition, you will be qualified to work in
hospital and institutional pharmacies. You may also find work as
a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company.
Resident Care Attendant
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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.
