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Health Care / Medical Career Training in Vancouver Island BC

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Discovery Community College, BC:
Discovery Community College is an assistant private training institute with multiple locations throughout Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland in British Columbia. We provide a range of on-site and online Healthcare programs in fields such as Health Care Assisting, Practical Nursing, Community Support, and more. Our Diploma & Certificate programs are supported by a professional faculty that works with you to help discover your potential, and develop skills to succeed in today’s job market.

Why Choose Discovery Community College?


- Pursue a Rewarding Career Helping Others
If you’re a compassionate person, interested in working with and helping others and you’re looking to get established in a rewarding professional career, training in Healthcare could be an excellent opportunity for you.

- Achieve Your Career Goals
Our programs are efficiently designed to equip our graduates with all the knowledge and experience they need to achieve their career goals in short periods of time – meaning you’ll be earning more money in a position you love even sooner.

- Job Growth in B.C.’s Healthcare Sector
According to B.C. Stats and Work Futures B.C., employment levels in B.C.’s healthcare sector have grown by 28% since 1997 – which is higher than average for all industries.

On-site / Online Diploma & Certificate Healthcare Training Programs :


On-site Programs:
- Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Community Support Worker
- Health Care Assistant
- Medical Dental Office Management
- Dental Accounting Admin Diploma
- Dental Assistant Level II

Interactive Online / Distance Learning Programs:
- Health Care Certificate
- EMS and Firefighters Program
- Health Information Management
- Alternative Medicine
- Ancillary
- Veterinary

Student Testimonials:
“Going back to college was one of the better decisions I have made. My experience at Discovery College has been an exceptional one.”
- Darshan, Graduate - Medical Dental Office Assistant

“Discovery Community College gave me the training and skills to get into the work force. The small class size, hands on training and superb teaching gave me the confidence and knowledge…”
- Kiel, Graduate - Health Care Assistant

“I can proudly say that going to Discovery was one of the greatest choices I have made in my life. Now I not only have a job, but a career which I am proud of.”
- Ana, Graduate - Community Support Worker

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Address: 1130 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W2C8, Canada
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-07-09 were from:

Burnaby; Vancouver; Qualicum Beach; and more.
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Medix College of Healthcare, Ontario
Courses / Programs
Medix School is a registered private career college providing professional health care training in Ontario for over 30 years. Medix School has expanded and we now have campuses in Toronto, Scarborough, London, Brantford and Kitchener-Waterloo. Employment counselling and job search training is provided for all students during their program by scheduled classroom lectures and ongoing individualized counselling. The School remains a permanent source of employment search assistance for all graduates. Graduates are hired in hospitals, research facilities, physicians' offices and walk-in clinics, private laboratories, and veterinarian's offices.
Full-time health care diploma programs range in length from 21-88 weeks. All full time programs include mandatory clinical/practical field placements. Programs include: Personal Support Worker, Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Intra-Oral Dental Assistant Level 1 & 2, Dental Hygiene, Medical Office Assistant, Medical and General Laboratory Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, ECG/Phlebotomy Technician
Rhodes Wellness College, Vancouver
Courses / Programs
Providing industry-leading training since 1996, Rhodes Wellness College is recognized as a leader in Coaching, Counselling, Wellness and Life Skills training in Canada.

Our college campus is conveniently located in the center of beautiful Downtown Vancouver, BC. Rhodes graduates have the skills and experience employers seek. Employers frequently request our graduates because of the experiential nature of our training. Typically, between 80 and 95% of our graduates find work within the wellness, life skills, coaching and counselling fields within eight weeks of graduation.

At Rhodes, we use the experiential learning model - the process of actively engaging students in an authentic experience that will have benefits and consequences.

Students make discoveries and experiment with knowledge themselves instead of hearing or reading about the experiences of others. Students also reflect on their experiences, thus developing new skills, new attitudes, and new theories or ways of thinking.

Students are supported by on-site employment counsellors who will help them secure a practicum and achieve their career goals. We are dedicated to the belief that our success is measured by your success.
Certified training programs in Coaching, Counselling, Wellness and Life Skills:

- Professional Counsellor Diploma

- Wellness Counsellor Diploma

- Life Coach Diploma

- Life Skills Coach Certificate

- Life Skills Counsellor Certificate

All of the programs are taught experientially. This means hands-on training and practical experience in the community, giving you the confidence in your new skills and networking in the field to start your career.
St. Clair College, Ontario
Courses / Programs
Located in Windsor, Ontario, St. Clair College provides an advanced diploma course in Diagnostic Medical Sonography through our Centre for Applied Health Sciences. This program is 2.5 years in duration and will prepare you for entry-to-practice as a General Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Technologist) in settings including hospitals, clinical laboratories, and other health care facilities.

The overall goals and objectives of the program are aligned with the current National Competency Profiles (NCP) for the Generalist, as approved by the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (CSDMS) boards and the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals (CARDUP).

The role of a sonographer is to perform examinations that will provide diagnostic ultrasound images for interpretation by a medical radiologist. Using advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology, and physical applications, the sonographer will produce images of internal body structures utilizing a variety of hand-held acoustical scanning probes and imaging techniques.
- Advanced Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2.5 years)
National Personal Training Institute, Toronto
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Mississauga and serving the Greater Toronto Area, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is a leading personal trainer school. We provide an innovative and comprehensive Personal Fitness Trainer diploma program taught by experienced and qualified instructors. It will provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills you need for a successful and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. You can complete this course in as little as six months, or attend class each Saturday for a year. Day, evening, and weekend class are available.

At NPTI, we are committed to providing a high standard of education for our aspiring fitness professionals. Our curriculum is geared to the needs of today’s health-minded people. Our modern facility has the latest exercise equipment and learning materials for an effective and comfortable learning environment. We emphasize hands-on, practical training, and offer FREE ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts. Free job placement assistance is also available for all our graduates.

Student Testimonial:
"I believe that this personal training course has given me the confidence and knowledge base to be a great personal trainer. The staff is top notch, very approachable whenever I had questions and supportive in their advice. The practical aspect of this course is without a doubt the biggest asset. No other program offers it...Don't hesitate to take your personal training course with NPTI."
- Steve, NPTI Graduate
- Personal Fitness Training Program:
500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday).

Training includes 300 hours of classroom instruction plus 200 hours supervised, hands-on gym time. You will also have a practical internship with 6 months of hands-on experience in a fitness facility with a personal trainer.
Evergreen College, Toronto Campus
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated close to the intersection of King St. & Yonge St. in central Toronto, Evergreen College provides a wide range of diploma programs that prepare you for successful careers in fields including Business Administration, Pharmacy Assistant, Early Childcare Assistant, and Computer System & Network Specialist. Registered as a private career college, our Toronto campus is located only 1 minute from King Subway Station. Evergreen College also has campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Scarborough, Ontario.

At Evergreen College, our small class sizes create a higher-quality learning environment and superior training. Our diplomas are “market-oriented”, meaning they have been designed to meet the real needs of the job market. Our Career Services offer Co-op / Field Placements to our students, giving them real-world experience which leads to successful integration in their field.

Our well-prepared instructors are experienced specialists in their field; holding advanced degrees and the working knowledge to assist their students. Our facilities (classes and labs) are equipped with the most modern equipment including new computers, servers and network devices with the latest software releases in each program of study. Our mission is to guide each student to success by imparting the relevant theoretical and practical knowledge they need, while building confidence in an ongoing support structure geared to meet the needs of the job market.
Career Diploma Programs:
- Business Administration in International Trading
- Computerized Accounting and Payroll
- Medical Office Administration
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Community Service Worker
- Personal Support Worker
- Early Childcare Assistant
- Computer System & Network Specialist
Canadian National Institute of Health (CNIH), Ottawa
Courses / Programs
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canadian National Institute of Health (CNIH) is an innovative health care college that provides medical and dental diploma programs that are approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. We aim to prepare you for professional careers in the fields of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (probationary), Dental Hygiene (CDAC accredited), Dental Assisting and Dental / Medical Administration.

CNIH provides comprehensive, career-focused educational programs and services to ensure that our graduates are educated to perform all recognized dental and medical procedures in the most proficient manner using critical thinking skills and effective interpersonal communications. Experienced instructors, state of the art facilities and ample opportunity for professional hands-on training make the difference.

In addition to providing sound theoretical knowledge and an opportunity to develop excellence in clinical procedures, our programs are structured to foster attitudes of caring, accountability, and credible work ethics so that graduates are eligible for regulation to practice and continue life-long professional competence improvement.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diploma (20 months)
- CDAC-Accredited Dental Hygiene Diploma (18 months)
- Dental Assistant Diploma (32 weeks)
- Dental / Medical Office Administrator Diploma (26 weeks)