Program Details
Our instruction in community and health issues connects you to programs that are implemented in hospitals, clinics, schools, community agencies and homes. Whether your profession will involve preventative medicine, long-term care, educational support, recreation and social support or building healthy communities, our learning environment provides an exceptional, hands-on education.
Health Unit Coordinator: Certificate
This program provides you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to work as a member of a health team in a variety of health-care settings, including acute, long-term and extended care.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 Semester | Full | May |
Langley |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
| General University admission requirements apply. Typing speed 40 WPM without error; Attend information session; Criminal record check. Computer skills recommended. | ||||
Health Care Assistant: Certificate
This program provides you with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to work as a frontline caregiver in a variety of long-term care settings which include both residential care facilities and home support agencies.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 Semester | Full | May | Langley |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
| Acceptable English language assessment; CPR Level C; First Aid certificate; Criminal record check; Food Safe Level 1; Immunizations. | ||||
Nursing: Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing
Through this program, you will learn the skills needed to become a competent, creative and caring practitioner of psychiatric/mental health nursing. Graduates of this program will work in mental health settings including forensic psychiatry, addiction facilities, acute and long-term care hospitals, clinics and home care agencies.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 4 Year | Full Part (for RPNs in degree completion program) |
May | Surrey |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
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1st Year Full-time: Chemistry 11–C+; Principles of Biology 12–C+; English 12–B; Principles of Math 11–C. Current First Aid certificate; CPR Certificate–Level C; Immunizations; Criminal record check. Degree Completion for RPNs: Completion of Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing; CAHS 3500; CPR Level C course; Immunizations; Proof of membership in CRPNBC; Interview. | ||||
Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prepare for a career as a registered nurse in a variety of health-care environments. This program educates nurses to work with individuals, families, groups and communities from a health promotion perspective and with an ethic of caring. Students develop sensitivity to people's experiences with health and healing, and learn to work as partners with clients and other health-care providers.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 4 Year | Full Part (for RPNs in degree completion program) |
May | Surrey |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
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1st Year Full-time: Chemistry 11–C+; Principles of Biology 12–C+; English 12–B; Principles of Math 11–C. Current First Aid certificate; CPR Certificate– Level C; Immunizations; Criminal record check. Degree Completion for RNs: f/t or p/t (3 semester)–Completion of diploma at a recognized nursing institution or an assessment & NRSG 3190; Current RN licence; Confirmation of employment; Completion of ENGL 1100 & 1202 (or equivalent); CPR Level C course; Immunizations; Interview and/or reference letters | ||||
Nursing: Graduate Nurse Internationally-Educated Re-entry Certificate
Nurses trained in other countries may enhance nursing skills as required by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 12 Months | Full |
May | Surrey |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
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Letter from CRNBC; Registered nurse experience or graduation from an RN program within the past 10 years; CPR Level C; Immunizations; Criminal record check | ||||
Nursing: Graduate Nurse Qualifying Certificate of Completion
Nurses who graduated outside B.C. will learn mental health, maternal child and pediatric nursing to qualify for registration in B.C.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | Self-paced | Self-paced | May | Surrey |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
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Letter from CRNBC; Criminal record check; CPR Level C; Immunizations; TB test. | ||||
Nursing: Graduate Nurse Re-entry Citation
Renew your registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) or upgrade into acute care.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation | 6–12 Month | Self-paced | May | Surrey |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
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General University admission requirements apply. Proof of current or previous registration in Canada by a provincial or territorial regulating authority of registered nurses; Basic criminal records check completed within 6 months prior to the start of the program; CPR Level C; Immunizations. | ||||
Special Education Teacher Assistant: Certificate
Prepare for work as a teacher assistant in the education system, supporting students with diverse learning, behavioural and physical needs.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 Year (2 Year if taken part time) | Full Part |
May | Langley Richmond |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
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Grade 12 or equivalent; English 12–C or equivalent; 100 hours volunteer or work experience with children or youth and two supporting letters; Attendance at information session and smaller group meeting; Criminal record check prior to practicum. | ||||
Community Support Worker: Diploma or Certificate
Intake for this program has been postponed indefinitely.
Acquire the knowledge and skills to support individuals with mental disabilities in the community and/or become a teacher assistant in schools.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma Certificate |
4 Semester (D) 2 Semester |
Full Part (Limited) |
Sept | Langley |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
| English 12–C or equivalent; Standard first aid; Medical assessment; Criminal record check; Program orientation overview, Two letters of reference. | ||||
Gerontology–Based Therapeutic Recreation: Certificate
Intake for this program has been postponed indefinitely.
Plan, implement and evaluate client-centred recreation programs for the elderly in settings such as adult day centres, extended care units, special care units, assisted living sites, seniors' centres, and parks and recreation programs.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 Semester | Full | Sept (Full) Jan (Part) |
Langley |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
| General University admission requirements apply. 50 volunteer hours or work hours in a related setting; Two letters of references; Criminal record check; Immunizations; Attend information session. | ||||
