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Addictions and Community Services Worker - Vancouver Career College

Work in your community and support people as they kick their drug and alcohol addictions for good. The Addictions and Community Service Worker program at Vancouver Career College prepares graduates for a rewarding entry-level careers in the field of community care. The 43-week program combines theoretical and practical skills. Courses focus on psychology; fundamentals of addiction; physical effects of substance abuse; and relapse prevention. Students also study group facilitation and techniques for working with families. In addition to addictions support, the program also teaches additional community support techniques, such as dealing with family violence and special needs patients. Graduates will find entry-level work in a variety of settings, including social service agencies, correctional institutes, community mental health centres and drug and alcohol treatment facilities.

Computer Graphic Design - Vancouver Career College

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.

Dental Office Administrator - Vancouver Career College

Do you have a passion for dental health? Combine a rewarding administrative career with great teeth. Vancouver Career College offers an intensive Dental Office Administrator Diploma program to fulfill the high demand for trained administrators in the dental industry. During this 36-week program, students learn to combine general office skills with a broad range of skills specific to dentistry. The curriculum covers general topics including computer skills, marketing, patient communications, and staff relations. Specialized training courses focus on the most current standards in pharmacology, dental health practices and dental billing software. Students are prepared to answer basic patient questions about dental conditions and prescriptions and to handle day-to-day dental office duties. After a five-week practicum in your field of study, you will be fully trained to start your career as dental office administrator, dental receptionist, or dental claims administrator.

Hospitality and Hotel Management Diploma (AHLA) - Vancouver Career College

There are many exciting career opportunities in Canada’s fast growing tourism industry. Adventure tourism and recreation, food and beverage services, events and conferences and accommodations are just some of the tourism sectors with great prospects. Find the training you need to enter this industry through the Hospitality Diploma and Certificates Program at Vancouver Career College. The program covers a variety of tourism and hospitality skills. Students study staff management, office procedures, hospitality computer systems, housekeeping management, front of house procedures and human resource management. They also obtain B.C. Food Safe and Serving It Right certificates. Finally, students gain hands-on experience in the tourism industry with a five-week practicum. There are multiple diplomas to choose from. Graduates can receive a Hospitality Management Diploma or a Hospitality Operations Diploma. Graduates will also be certified with an American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Diploma. For those graduates who want to further their education, these Vancouver Career College programs are also transferable to colleges and universities.

Medical and Dental Office Administrator - Vancouver Career College

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.

Travel and Tourism - Vancouver Career College

The global scope of the travel industry means that tourism professionals the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements and demands of today’s travel-savvy clients. The Travel and Tourism diploma program will provide you with a solid foundation to start your career in one of the world’s largest industries. As a Travel and Tourism student, you will learn about the history, geography, languages, cultures and currencies of various worldwide travel destinations. You will also examine travel trends and what motivates clients to travel. In addition, you will learn about various travel products and focus on customer service, sales and marketing techniques. Airline ticketing and procedures and the Apollo and SABRE reservation systems are also covered. You will then apply your knowledge in a practical setting during a three-week practicum.

Career opportunities include travel counseling, airline customer service agent, flight attendants, cruise line guest services, tour operator call centre representatives, hotel clerks and car rental agents and much more.

International Trade (FITT) - Vancouver Career College

Responsive to standards and demands of industry for training in this field, Vancouver Career College has partnered with FITT (Forum for International Trade Training), Canada’s national professional organization, to deliver the FITT skills program, including import and export management. The FITT skills program focuses on the practical aspects of international business, including logistics, nation-by-nation marketing opportunities, trade finance, market entry strategies and international management techniques.

All FITT skills courses meet the international standards of international business and trade training and are accredited by the International Association of Trade Training (IATTO), an association recognized in 26 countries worldwide. The FITT Diploma fulfills the educational requirements of the prestigious professional designation, the Certified International Trade Professional. (C.I.T.P) The C.I.T.P is the only professional designation for international trade in Canada and it identifies the designee as a qualified professional able to meet the challenges of today’s global marketplace.

Accounting and Payroll Administrator - Reeves College

This 40-week diploma program goes above and beyond introductory training and will prepare you to enter the current job market with a competitive advantage. Key elements of the curriculum focus on accounting and payroll fundamentals. Students become well-versed in the business accounting cycle. Meanwhile, specialized courses review specifics, such as payroll compliance legislation like the Canada Pension Plan, the Employment Insurance Act., and the Income Tax Act. The program also offers computer and accounting software training and teaches core administrative skills. Along with an Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma, graduates can also access the Canadian Payroll Association’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner Program (PCP), which allows for a greater advantage in the competitive job market. At the end of the program, students enter a five-week practicum, complete with job search training. Graduates receive an Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma and are fully prepared to enter the field in a number of roles, including bank teller/clerk, accounts receivable/ payable clerk, benefits/ payroll officer, or audit clerk.

Accounting Technician - Reeves College

In today's job market, you need practical and marketable skills. The Accounting Technician program offers a combination of general office administration skills, accounting skills and technology with which to help prepare you for opportunities in administrative or financial positions. A very strong aptitude for math is required for this course.

Business Administration Management - Reeves College

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or are interested in managing an existing business, you will need practical and hands-on skills to enter the field. Our Business Administration Management Diploma Program prepares you for a successful career in business. The program, which is 35-weeks, introduces students to sales and marketing, communications and administrative duties. A variety of marketing courses cover specialized techniques, while students also learn customer service and interpersonal skills. Students will also learn administrative duties, computer skills, computerized accounting, accounting fundamentals and more. A five-week practicum and subsequent job search analysis prepares graduates to enter the business world as new business owners or entry-level business managers. There are additional job opportunities in the following positions: office coordinator, administrative assistant or manager, marketing assistant, inventory controller and accounting/bookkeeping assistant.

Business Administration/E-commerce Management - Reeves College

Combine administrative, marketing and e-commerce skills and gain a competitive advantage in the business world. Our accelerated Business Administration/ E-Commerce Management Diploma program covers all the bases needed to support a successful business. You will learn computer skills ranging from basic word processing to PowerPoint to computerized accounting software. The E-Commerce portion of the program examines present and future trends in e-commerce. In fact, students will plan, build, launch and manage their own corporate website. Meanwhile, the 41-week program also examines business communications, sales and marketing in a variety of sectors. Business management, administrative skills and customer relations are also part of the curriculum. At the end of the program, students gain on-the-job experience through a five-week practicum in a business of their choice. Graduates are qualified for a variety of entry-level roles in the business world, such as office administrator, customer service representative, marketing assistant, internet/e-commerce marketing assistant or business owner. Further experience in the field often leads to more senior managerial or consulting positions.

Legal Administrative Assistant - Reeves College

Legal Administrative Assistants are the highest paid in the field of office administration. Also known as Legal Secretaries, they are key members of a legal office for they are responsible for making it run smoothly. Reeves College’s Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma Program trains you to become a high status member of the legal office. This intensive program runs for 43 weeks and covers all aspects of the legal world. No previous secretary experience is required as the program trains students in all the required areas. Instructors explain how a legal office runs and the specific administrative duties required. Advanced keyboarding, transcription and computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) are all part of the curriculum. In addition, students receive an Internet and Core Computing Certification. One of the most valuable aspects of a Legal Administrator is their familiarity with the Canadian legal system. During this program, students learn about the court structure and legal rights. Courses cover all forms of law: corporate and commercial, family, criminal, real estate and conveyance, and wills and estates. There are administrative opportunities at law offices specializing in all of the above areas. Following a five-week practicum, graduates will receive a Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma Program. Upon completing this program, graduates can also choose to further their training by entering our Paralegal Diploma Program.

Medical Office Assistant - Reeves College

Work in the heart of the fast-paced health care industry as a Medical Office Assistant. Reeves College offers the Medical Office Assistant Program. During this 32-week diploma program, students will learn all aspects of running a medical office, from administrative to technical skills. Also, obtain “real world” experience with a five-week practicum at the end of the program. During the MOA program, you will learn the latest medical office best practices, such as bookkeeping, computer skills, organizing medical records, transcribing medical information, operating specialized billing software, and preparing and administering basic medical tests. Other core curriculum focuses on human anatomy and diseases, medical terminologies, pharmacology, and clinical procedures. MOAs are fully trained to answer basic patient questions about their conditions and medication. Supporting courses will help you develop interpersonal and customer relations skills, and focus on career development and the job search. Meanwhile, sustainability also plays a role in the MOA program. Learn how to “green up” your work and home life. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Medical Office Assistant Diploma, a Standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR “C” Certificate. Graduates are trained to in the following positions: Admitting Clerk, Emergency Room Admitting Clerk, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Clerk or Medical Office Assistant.

Oil and Gas Administrative Assistant - Reeves College

The Oil and Gas Administration diploma program gives you the competitive advantage to succeed in one of Alberta’s booming industries. You will develop strong business administration, communication and computer skills. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of the industry’s unique terminology and day-to-day practices through a combination of instructor-led classes and an on-the-job practicum.

Paralegal - Reeves College

Become an integral part of a legal office. Paralegals are well respected and well paid members of a legal team. The Paralegal Diploma program at Reeves College trains you to enter the challenging and fascinating world of law. The program combines administrative skills with extensive legal training. Students receive an Internet and core computing certification and study advanced keyboarding and business communications, as well as other day-to-day administrative tasks. The intensive program introduces students to the Canadian court system and covers all aspects of the law, including family law, corporate law, real estate, criminal law, and litigation. Students also learn the procedures for legal documentation and handling evidence. The 65-week program culminates in a five-week internship where students will work in a law office. Graduates are ready to enter the legal world working as a Paralegal in settings such as a private law firm, corporate or government offices.

Computer Graphic Design - Reeves College

The Computer Graphic Design Diploma Program provides the practical training and technical skills that will allow creative people to begin careers in this exciting and profitable field. Students learn about design and layout, typography, color theory, presentation, prepress and marketing principles. They also become technically proficient with the entire Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe Acrobat) and learn QuarkXpress. Additionally, students will develop basic web design skills using HTML and Dreamweaver. By the end of the program, students will have built a portfolio that showcases their abilities to translate creative visions into eye-catching print and web-based layouts and designs.

Office Administration - Reeves College

An office administrator is the backbone of every business. Organizational, clerical and customer service skills are essential to be successful at this fast-paced and demanding job. Reeves College’s Office Administration program provides the training you need to gain employment as a corporate receptionist, office manager, personal assistant or executive assistant. Students become familiar with office administration techniques. They also learn business communications, customer service and accounting software. Additional courses cover computer literacy, word processing and keyboarding. A five-week practicum provides students with on-the-job training. Graduates receive an Office Administrator Diploma.

Acupuncture - Reeves College

Due to the growing interest in natural health and human longevity, the general public is exhibiting an increased awareness in natural and Holistic Medicine and, in particular, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. In fact, many extended health benefits plans now recognize the legitimacy of these disciplines and not only refer their clients to, but also pay for the use of the services of qualified practitioners. Our program are designed to meet the needs of health care professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge in order to increase their clientele, acupuncturists from other provinces and countries who wish to further their studies in Alberta, and individuals who are completely new to the field, but have a genuine interest in Acupuncture. Our acupuncture program is a unique 27-month program that consists of courses in acupuncture, tui-na massage, and western medicine. It is a condensed version of the 4-year programs offered in TCM universities in China.

Hospitality Management - Reeves College

Whether you are interested in tourism, adventure tourism, recreation, accommodations, travel, events, conferences, or other areas of hospitality, this program can give you the skills required to work effectively and efficiently in the hospitality sector. At Reeves College, you will gain valuable knowledge in staff supervision, food and beverage service management, accounting, and human resource administration. In addition, you can earn certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA).

Acupuncture - PCU College of Holistic Medicine

Acupuncture is the treatment of disharmony and disease through the application of needles to certain points on a patient's body. The Acupuncture courses at PCU College are a subsection of our TCMP program and emphasize the theoretical and practical aspects of this discipline. These courses form one of the two major components of the TCMP diploma program. Students gain thorough theoretical knowledge of the meridian system and acupoints as well as the clinical and therapeutic application of acupuncture. Advanced coursework concentrates on the practice of accurate point location, needling methods and precautions. Students also study the foundations of TCM theory, the fundamentals of western medical sciences and basic herbology. They are also exposed to TCM Clinical Science and Clinical Training.