The Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma Program equips you with the tools necessary to meet the demands of the current job market. The aim of this program is to provide you with a combination of computer and office administration skills and a practical foundation in accounting, computerized accounting systems and payroll. Accountants and auditors help to ensure that the Nation’s firms are run more efficiently, its public records kept more accurately, and its taxes paid properly and on time. Students are prepared to enter the employment market upon graduation after a 5-week practicum giving them on the job experience. Industry is clear about the kind of training they want and we have paid close attention to their needs in developing this program. Students in our Accounting and Payroll Administrator program gain a competitive edge by participating in the Payroll Management Certificate Program (PMCP) offered through the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA). Students take the CPA Core Payroll Courses: Introduction to Payroll and Intermediate Payroll and are prepared for examination and certification to PMCP Level II: Payroll Supervisor. Accountants and auditors held over 1,080,000 jobs in 1998, in the United States alone. They worked throughout private industry and government, but about 1 out of 4 worked for accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firms. Approximately 1 out of 10 accountants or auditors were self-employed

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.

An intensive program designed to prepare you for such positions as Long-Term Care Aide (geriatric), Home Support Healthcare worker, Resident Care Attendant, Nurse’s Aid and Special Needs Assistant. The excellent training provided by highly qualified instructors, and the experience acquired during the seven weeks of practicum will equip you with the knowledge and confidence for a career in Care Giving. Each student will complete a three-week practicum in the community and a four-week practicum in a long-term care facility to give them the hands-on experience that is crucial to getting a job. With a comprehensive approach to community healthcare, students become familiar with development disorders and the basic principals involved in special education within schools. Students will also gain an understanding of behaviour management, non-violent in crisis intervention and the care of residents and clients with mental health disorders. With additional supporting skills development in the area of recreational therapy (including art & music therapy) and program planning, students will be prepared to assist in the organization of activities. As graduates of the Community Healthcare Program, you will be prepared to function collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Upon successful completion of this program students will receive the following: Community Healthcare Diploma Long Term Geriatric Care Aid Certificate Resident Care Attendant Certificate Alzheimer’s Certificate Mental Health Community Care Certificate Introductory Pharmacology Certificate Standard First Aid Certificate CPR “C” Certificate FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate WHMIS Certificate

With a high industry demand for appropriately trained personnel, the Dental Office Administrator Diploma Program aims to provide graduates with the best-suited combination of general office skills and specialized dental office training. This program responds to the unique challenges that dental teams face within the 21st century and the need for dental office staff to assume a wider range of responsibilities. Emphasis has been placed on all aspects of dental office administration in order to address the concerns of this progressive industry; such aspects include marketing, patient communications, staff relations and personal growth topics. Students learn dental terminology, pathology and pharmacology, and are trained to understand basic dental office procedures. Students also learn to assess and prioritize patient appointment requests and respond to patients& #146; basic questions about their dental conditions and prescriptions. The program also focuses on building a practical understanding of dental billing and dental practice management software. The highest possible standards are maintained and this program is kept current with the industry and employers' requirements. Upon graduation, you are prepared to begin a career as a Dental Administrative Assistant, dental office administrator bc, Dental Receptionist and Dental Claims Administrator. Students will also meet job requirements to work in specialty dental offices and to act as sales representatives for dental manufacturing companies.

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.

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. Students will 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 medical billing software package. You will also receive First Aid and CPR training and certification. 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, Emergency Room Admitting Clerk, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Clerk or Medical Office Assistant.

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.

Nurses continue to be in high demand in BC and across the country. If you want a rewarding career in health care that offers both diversity and many opportunities for growth, the Practical Nursing program at Vancouver Career College is for you. As a Practical Nursing student, you will learn to provide nursing care in collaboration with other health care professionals. You will focus on developing the essential competencies for a Practical Nurse as established by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia and gain the skills needed to care for patients in medical, surgical or rehabilitation wards of acute care hospitals. In addition, the Nursing Arts courses and the 3 practicum placements will give you ample opportunity to put theory into practice. By the end of your preceptorship component, you will have learned to provide holistic nursing interventions to patients and have gained the relevant clinical experience to meet professional practice competencies and standards. As a PN graduate, you will be prepared to join the health care team in medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards of acute care hospitals. You may also find employment in the long-term care settings, group homes, public schools, special care units and home care.

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.

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

The Computer Graphic Design Diploma Program provides the practical training and the technical skills that will allow people with creative flair to break into the exciting and profitable world of Computer Graphic Design. Among the more important tools and skills you will learn to use in this course are Design and Layout, Prepress, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Quark. All the skills learned in the program are aimed at the ultimate goal of developing a professional portfolio for presentation to prospective employers. In addition to purely graphics oriented skills, students will be introduced to basic Web Design skills using HTML, and Dreamweaver, which are increasingly required in the “real world” The computer graphic design's classes include basic core skills and progress to more advanced multimedia and animation techniques that include computer knowledge and software applications currently employed in the Graphic Design industry. By the end of the computer graphic design course, students will have the ability not only to express their artistic inclinations on a computer platform, but also to incorporate those expressions into a basic web page. Students will also have acquired the training and the portfolio necessary to interview for entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments, and television studios.

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.

TEFL (sometimes also referred to as TESOL), means Teaching English as a Foreign Language and a TEFL certificate is the major qualification required to teach English abroad. Taking a TEFL certificate course provides the opportunity to travel and work around the world, to gain knowledge and experience of foreign cultures and languages and to embark upon a career in teaching. The Vancouver Career College TESL Diploma Program provides students with a thorough understanding of ESL teaching methods and develops practical teaching ability. 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. Employment prospects for TEFL/TESOL graduates of Vancouver Career College's course is excellent, as the demand for TEFL/TESOL teachers around the globe has been steadly increasing. The Vancouver Career College TEFL / TESOL diploma program is one of Canada's best TEFL/TESOL courses.

Tourism / Eco-tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Canadian and world economy. The eco-tourism industry is expected to accelerate as world demand for travel to pristine wilderness areas, like British Columbia, becomes increasingly popular. Major areas of employment in the industry include Adventure Tourism and Recreation, Tourism Services, Food & Beverage Services, Accommodations, Travel & Trade, Events & Conferences, and Transportation Attractions. Careers in hotel management require valuable skills, and hospitality jobs are in great demand. Successful graduates will receive an American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) diploma, a Vancouver Career College diploma or certificates from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), which will be transferable to many colleges and universities. Students in the hospitality training programs also receive certification in BC FoodSafe and Serving It Right.

With the 2010 Olympic Winter Games fast approaching, BC’s booming travel and tourism industry needs well-trained travel professionals. The Travel and Tourism Diploma program provides students with a broad knowledge of popular global destinations, including worldwide capitals, currency, geographical, historical and cultural information.   Following the curriculum of the Canadian Institute of Travel Counselors, students will learn about travel products, add-ons, travel trends as well as sales and marketing techniques for the travel industry. Additionally, ticketing procedures for domestic, trans-border and international airfares will be covered.   Students will also learn the process of electronic ticketing, calculating refunds, exchanges and International Air Transport Association (IATA) rates of exchange. They will practice the Apollo or Sabre airline reservation systems in a simulated online environment as well. A five-week practicum will provide hands-on experience in the travel and tourism industry.

Legal Administrative Assistants are crucial members of a law office team. In fact, most lawyers consider them to be “the glue that holds a firm together.” The Legal Administrative Assistant program combines general office administration training with specialized legal courses so students develop a broad understanding of the day-to-day practices of a law office. Learn about the Canadian courts system, legal rights, practices and procedures. Study criminal law, civil litigation, real estate and conveyance, wills, estates and more. Gain hands-on experience through a five-week practicum.

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.