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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paralegals are key players in law offices and legal firms. Lawyers rely on them to perform the crucial duties that keep cases on track and ensure things don’t come to a costly grinding halt. The Paralegal Assistant program provides a broad overview of the Canadian legal system, Legal Professional Act and Rules of the Law Society of BC.  Students will learn about intellectual property, estates planning, and credit and collection procedures.  Other major topics include family law, real estate law, criminal law, commercial law, corporate law and insurance law. Students will also master legal office procedures and documentation as well as methods for legal research and interviewing. A five-week practicum allows students to gain practical experience in legal setting.

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.