Vancouver Career College, Surrey campus:
Vancouver Career College (VCC) offers career-training programs will help you to develop the skills you need to start successful careers in the fields of business, education, health care, hospitality, technology and trades. Most diploma programs include an internship/practicum placement component. You will have the assistance of a Practicum Placement Coordinator who will help you explore practicum opportunities. VCC has seven locations in the Vancouver area - Surrey, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam and Kelowna. Surrey, with a population of approximately 400,000 inhabitants, is the 2nd largest city by population in BC (after Vancouver), and is situated within the Metro Vancouver area, at the centre of the Lower Mainland region of BC.
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Most diploma programs include an internship/practicum placement component.
Office Administration Program:
A successful office administrator must be a jack-of-all-trades. Multi-tasking is a job requirement and strong organizational skills are a necessity. Businesses rely on one or two key people to carry out the numerous duties once performed by many clerical staff. Our Office Administration program will teach you the general administrative, management and operational skills needed to work in a professional office. You will master the MS Office Suite and Simply Accounting, and strengthen your business communication skills.
With increasingly powerful desktop computers and office software, businesses are relying on a few key people to perform the multitude of administrative duties that previously required many clerical staff. Career opportunities exist in most business offices. As a graduate of this program, you'll be able to work as a Corporate Receptionist, Office Administrator, Personal Assistant, Office Manager or Executive Assistant.
Business Administration Management Program:
The fast-paced business world requires up-to-date computer, customer service and marketing skills. Our Business Administration Management diploma program can prepare you to meet these challenges head-on. You will learn standard office procedures, management techniques and industry-standard software such as the MS Office Suite and Simply Accounting. Business strategies and sales and marketing techniques are covered as well. Career opportunities include positions in office administration, accounting, inventory control and marketing.
Business Administration/ E-Commerce Management Program:
You need up-to-date computer, customer service, marketing, and management skills to succeed in the business world. Our Business Administration / E-Commerce Management diploma program can prepare you with the tools for success in this highly-competitive career field. You'll study business communication, time management, sales and marketing. You'll also master the MS Office Suite and Simply Accounting. In addition, you'll learn to plan, promote and manage an online business and corporate website.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to begin a career as an office administrator, administrative assistant, accounting / bookkeeping assistant, inventory controller, customer service representative, marketing assistant, internet / e-commerce marketing assistant or a business owner.
Human Resources Professional Program:
Vancouver Career College's diploma program provides students with a practical foundation in HR practices. Develop essential negotiation, communication, listening and conflict resolution skills. Learn about organizational behavior, workplace efficiency and change management, as well as the various ethical and legal issues that HR departments face. Study labor relations and learn about the Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code. Staffing, benefits, compensation and training and development are also covered. Gain hands-on experience with a 5 week practicum. As a graduate, you will be prepared to begin a career as a Human Resources Assistant, Industrial Relations Officer, Recruiter, Staffing Analyst and Placement Officer.
Accounting and Payroll Administrator Program:
The Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma program combines office administration and computer training with a practical foundation in payroll, accounting methods and specialized accounting software such as QuickBooks and Simply Accounting. A five-week practicum will give you an opportunity to put your skills to use in the field. As a graduate of this program, you'll also receive Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification through the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA).
Resident Care Attendant Program:
An intensive program designed to prepare graduates for such positions as Long-Term Care Aide (geriatric), Home Healthcare Worker, Residential Care Attendant or Nursing Aid. The excellent training provided by highly qualified instructors, and the experience acquired during the seven weeks of clinical training will equip students with the knowledge and confidence for a career in care giving. Each student will complete three-weeks of clinical training in intermediate care and four-weeks of clinical training in an extended care facility to give them the hands-on experience that is so crucial to getting a job.
Community Health Care Diploma Program:
An intensive program where you will 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. 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. Career opportunities include Long-Term Care Aide, Home Support Health Care worker, Resident Care Attendant, Nurse’s Aide and Special Needs Assistant.
Medical Pharmacy Assistant Program:
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. Train for 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.
You will learn basic medical terminology and pharmacology, dispensing (community and hospital), inventory, billing, bookkeeping and administration, as well as customer service skills. Students 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.
Medical Office Assistant Program:
In our Medical Office Assistant diploma program, you'll learn to organize a medical office, prepare and administer basic medical office tests and respond to questions about medical conditions and prescriptions. You'll also receive First Aid and CPR training and certification. In addition, you will learn general office procedures and administration including the use of medical billing software. You will also receive First Aid and CPR training and certification.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to begin a career as an Admitting Clerk, Emergency Room Admitting Clerk, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Clerk or Medical Office Assistant.
Medical Records Administrator Program:
Medical Records Clerk (Administrator) Diploma program teaches students to compile, review, analyze and classify health-related information. You will learn medical terminology and disease classification systems. Examine the various legal and ethical issues surrounding medical records, including government legislation relevant to confidentiality (Federal Privacy Act) as well as the release of information with and without patient consent. Gain hands on experience during a five-week practicum in a health care setting. Career opportunities include Medical Records Clerk, Medical File Manager, Admitting Clerk, Ward Clerk and more.
Pharmacy Assistant/Technician Program:
Pharmacy Assistant / Technician is becoming an increasingly essential position as a result of pharmacists taking a more active role in drug therapy and the counseling of their patients. Students will be trained in pharmacology, dispensing (community & hospital), inventory, billing and administration, as well as customer service skills. You will also receive First Aid and CPR training and certification. As as successful graduate of this program, you will be in great demand. A Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy study states, “86 per cent of all graduates of Pharmacy Assistant / Technician programs found work in their field.”
Early Childhood Education Program:
The Early Childhood Education program will provide you with an excellent introduction to a rewarding career working with young children. 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'll 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.
TESL - Teaching English Second Language Program:
TESL (or TEFL or TESOL), means Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, and a TESL certificate is the major qualification required to teach English abroad. Students learn how to create learner-centred lessons, manage classes and evaluate learners. With a supervised TESL / TESOL practicum component, graduates gain real classroom experience. Graduate may choose to apply for teaching jobs in Canada and internationally. Though not an admissions requirement, it is recommended that students have completed or nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree.
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