In today’s competitive business world, individuals need to possess up-to-date computer, customer service, marketing, and management skills. At Vancouver Career College, our Business Administration Management Diploma Program equips you with the tools necessary to meet the demands of the current job market.

Upon graduation, you are prepared to begin a career as an office administrator, administrative assistant, accounting / bookkeeping assistant, inventory controller, customer service representative, marketing assistant and business owner. With experience, graduates will find positions in office management, business and marketing management.

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.

Medical Pharmacy Assistants help pharmacists with dispensing medications and providing patients with up-to-date information about their prescriptions and medical conditions. Vancouver Career College's Medical Pharmacy Assistant provides students with the industry-leading training they need to excel in medical and pharmacy jobs.

During this program, students learn how to administer basic medical office tests, answer preliminary patient questions, and learn key medical terminology. Students also study billing and inventory, bookkeeping, communication techniques and prioritizing appointment requests. Courses also include prescription transcription, pharmacy billing, pharmacy math, and hospital or community pharmacy protocols.

All students complete two mandatory five-week practicum placements (10 weeks total) working in the medical/pharmacy field. Graduates of this program receive a Medical Pharmacy Assistant Diploma, Medical Office Assistant Diploma, a Standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR "C" Certificate.

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.

Working with people suffering from drug or alcohol addiction is a challenging and rewarding career path. Vancouver Career College's Addictions and Community Services Worker program prepares students to enter the growing field of community care.

The program teaches the fundamentals of addiction, human psychology, relapse prevention and the physical effects of substance abuse. Students also gain practical skills such as working with families and group facilitation techniques.

The 44-week program also teaches community support techniques such as dealing with special needs patients and domestic violence.

There is a growing demand for practical nurses who have the skills and knowledge to work in healthcare environments such as medical, rehabilitation, and surgical facilities.

Over the course of 51 weeks, Vancouver Career College's Practical Nursing Generic diploma program teaches students the clinical and holistic practices necessary to excel in this rewarding field. The curriculum covers topics such as gerontology, community medical care, and acute care, and meets the standards of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia.

Students gain hands-on nursing experience over the course of three separate practicum placements. They will also be mentored through a preceptorship that will help them to gain further insights into their chosen career field.

With a high industry demand for appropriately trained personnel, the Medical and Dental Office Administrator Diploma Program aims to provide graduates with the best-suited combination of general office skills and specialized medical and dental office training.

This program responds to the unique challenges that medical and dental teams face within the 21st century and the need for office staff to assume a wider range of responsibilities.

Students learn basic medical terminology and pharmacology, and are trained to prepare and to understand basic medical and dental office tests. Students also learn to assess and prioritize patient appointment requests and respond to patients’ basic questions about their medical and dental conditions and prescriptions. The program also focuses on general office procedures and administration, including the use of medical and dental billing software and practice management packages.

The highest possible level of standards is maintained and this program is kept current with the industry and employers' requirements.

Upon graduation, you are 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. Students 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 jobs are rewarding and fast-paced, but to get the skills you need to succeed in the healthcare industry, you need the right education.

Students learn the most up-to-date medical office skills and practices such as billing software, medical record maintenance, performing basic medical tests, medical terminology, and medical transcription. Students also gain core knowledge in other medial areas such as interpersonal relations skills, pharmacology, clinical procedures, human anatomy and diseases.

Graduates of this program receive a Medical Office Assistant Diploma, a Standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR "C" Certificate.

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.