September 9, 2010 - Healthcare Assistant The healthcare sector of the economy is booming and producing new employment opportunities everyday as our understanding of healthcare increases. If you're thinking about entering the field of healthcare, and aren't quite sure where to begin, becoming a certified HCA is one of the best places to start! More
August 25, 2010 - Identifying Different Types of Addictions According to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, a person is addicted to a substance or activity if he/she meets at least three of the seven criteria... More
August 17, 2010 - Order of Canada Recipients for Social Services On June 18, 2010 Peter Jaffe, Maureen and Patrick Doherty, and Father Sylvio Michaud were honoured with the Order of Canada for Social Service. Presented by Governor General Michaëlle Jean, the designation dates back to 1967, and is the country's highest achievement award for those who have dedicated their lives to community service. More
July 26, 2010 - Community Health Workers are Held to High Standards Upon launching the new BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry in January 2010, the first of its kind in Canada, Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon acknowledged the value of community health care workers. More
July 6, 2010 - The Most Effective Addictions Workers Master the Art of Listening Listening skills are very important when dealing with drug addiction
Victoria, BC - July 6, 2010 - Addictions counsellors, and other social service professionals, are more likely to help clients when they employ successful listening skills. There is more to listening than hearing words; it's a faculty that must be conscious, trained and continuou... More
June 21, 2010 - Choosing the Right Resident Care Attendant Program Health Care Assistant and Community Health Care programs provide Provincially-recognized training
Victoria, BC - June 21, 2010 - With Health Care Assistant and Community Health Care programs being offered across the country, it's important to know that the education you invest in will train you for the job you want. In the past, standards for Co... More
June 15, 2010 - Understanding Mental Health Disorders Community Health Care programs help social services professionals to work effectively with mentally ill clients
Victoria, BC - June 15, 2010 - One in five Canadians will experience a mental health disorder at least one point in their lives. It is essential that social service professionals have an understanding of mental illness so they can provi... More
June 9, 2010 - How to Manage a Patient with Dementia Practical Nursing courses help train grads to deal with patients who suffer from dementia
Victoria, BC - June 9, 2010 - LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) and Health Care Assistants most often care for elderly patients. With a rapidly aging population, it's more and more important for healthcare workers to be well versed in dealing with patients wh... More
June 2, 2010 - Social Service Opportunities at Community Centres in Victoria Community centres in Victoria and other Canadian cities always in need of trained social workers
Victoria, BC - June 2, 2010 - There are a number of community centres in Victoria, and across the rest of the province, where social service professionals work and provide supportive programs to families and individuals of all ages. Those with a backg... More
May 18, 2010 - How Healthcare Workers Can Manage an Aggressive Patient Victoria, BC - May 18, 2010 - Healthcare workers often are faced with a difficult or unruly patient. At Vancouver Career College, students are given the tools to deal with aggressive patients in a safe manner. Both Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Assistants need to be able to accept the negative emotions of their patients and to not reac... More
May 12, 2010 - Healthcare Jobs Abundant for Medical Office Assistants Earning a diploma from one of the best healthcare colleges is the first step
Victoria, BC - May 12, 2010 - Medical office assistants play an integral part in the healthcare system. They provide the skills and knowledge that are required to support the administration of medical offices and coordinate quality patient care. Their broad understanding... More
April 30, 2010 - LPNs in Palliative Care Nursing school helps prepare LPNs to work in the growing palliative care industry
Burnaby, BC - April 30, 2010 - Practical nursing is a healthcare program that focuses on preparing students to work in medical, surgical and residential care. With the population aging, many Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who graduate from nursing school enter int... More
April 26, 2010 - Caring for Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries Patience and understanding important personality traits for Community Health Care workers
Victoria, BC - April 26, 2010 - Community health care workers may have the opportunity to care for persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI), either in home support settings or at residential facilities.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Permanent spinal cord injuries ca... More
April 23, 2010 - Dental Office Receptionist Training a Springboard for Dental Careers Dental office administrators help keep dental office running smooth
Victoria, BC - April 23, 2010 - A dental office administrator is the person who keeps a dental office running smoothly. While the dentists and dental hygienists are taking care of dental procedures on patients, the dental receptionist manages the front end.
Dental Administration... More
April 14, 2010 - It Takes a Special Kind of Person to be an Addictions Counsellor Addictions counsellors help clients turn their lives around
Victoria, BC - April 14, 2010 - An addictions counsellor provides essential health and social services, helping people turn an existence of dependence and desperation into a life of hope and recovery.
The Role of an Addictions Counsellor
Substance abuse counsellors work at community se... More
April 9, 2010 - Variety of Jobs Available to Health Care Administration Grads Medical and dental assistant skills transferable to a variety of work places
Victoria, BC - April 9, 2010 - Getting a diploma in Medical and Dental Office Administration can open doors in both facets of the health care industry. Generally, medical office assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks in doctors' offices, public and private ... More
April 7, 2010 - Practical Nursing Programs Open Doors to Exciting LPN Jobs LPN jobs are a great launching pad for those interested in pursuing further healthcare education
Victoria, BC - April 7, 2010 - Employment for LPNs is projected to grow faster than the average career. The most growth for this profession will occur in hospitals and home healthcare services, although there are also LPN jobs available on cruise... More
March 29, 2010 - Prominent Canadian Women in Healthcare Healthcare college programs help launch careers of industry leaders
Victoria, BC - March 29, 2010 - International Women's Day has come and gone, but strong female leaders continue to play a huge role in the Canadian healthcare system. Let's take a look at some of Canada's most influential and prominent women in healthcare.
Dr. Judith Shami... More
March 22, 2010 - Flu Shots for Health Care Workers - Do They Help? Are other forms of flu prevention more effective?
Victoria, BC - March 22, 2010 - A new Canadian study has concluded that flu shots are futile.
Published by the Cochrane Library, the paper analyzed five studies that were conducted between 1997 and 2009. Researchers found that immunizing Health Care Assistants and licensed practical nurses did n... More
March 15, 2010 - Practical Nursing 101: What is an LPN? Victoria, BC - March 15, 2010 - Most people have heard the abbreviation "LPN" but what exactly does it mean? It stands for Licensed Practical Nurse, and describes a person who provides professional care to individuals in a wide variety of settings.
For those who are interested in a career in health care and who genuinely look forward to bei... More
March 11, 2010 - Growing Need for Home Support Workers as Population Ages Home care offers seniors an alternative to residential care homes
Victoria, BC - March 11, 2010 - Canada's population is getting older. The proportion of seniors, persons aged 65 years or older, in the country was 13.9% in July of 2009. By 2030, this percentage is expected to drastically increase to almost 25%.
It's no surprise then that home ca... More
March 8, 2010 - Nurses in a Crisis Situation Are Canada's health care professionals ready to deal with a natural disaster?
Victoria, BC - March 8, 2010 - On February 27, 2010 an 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of the Maule region of Chile, lasting approximately three minutes. During the course of the devastation, a reported 723 people perished, with many more missing and th... More
March 5, 2010 - Need for Residential Care Continues to Climb Demand on care facilities creates job opprtunities for well-trained health care professionals
Victoria, BC - March 5, 2010 - As baby boomers begin to retire, British Columbia is faced with a growing need for residential care homes.
Residential care is a service for people who can no longer live in their own homes independently. These facilities ... More
November 17, 2009 - Licensed Practical Nurses Have Role to Play in Fight Against Flu Academy of Health says more training increases scope of practice, better job opportunities
Victoria, BC - November 17, 2009 - As British Columbians line up to receive immunizations against H1N1 and other strains of the flu, there is an increased need for trained practitioners to administer vaccines and screen and monitor patients. Recent news sto... More
November 14, 2009 - Diabetes Awareness and Training Important to Resident Care Attendant Role
UCW Academy of Health program preps grads to assist clients living with the condition
Victoria, BC - November 14, 2009 - The number of people with Type 2 diabetes has steadily increased over the last 10 years in North America with the condition becoming a common diagnosis among the elderly, often complicating treatments for other conditio... More
November 5, 2009 - Practical Nursing Still a Growth Area in BC
Seats still available for PN program at the UCW Academy of Health in Victoria
Victoria, BC - November 5, 2009 - As British Columbia economy recovers from the recession, the province's health care sector is just one industry taking the lead in employment opportunities. Nursing is a particular growth area thanks to retirements in the field ... More
October 19, 2009 - UCW Academy of Health Combats Spread of H1N1 College arms students and faculty with up-to-date prevention info to fend off Swine Flu
Victoria, BC - October 19, 2009 - As British Columbians face another wave of H1N1 this fall, UCW Academy of Health is arming their students and faculty with up-to-date information and preventative tips in order to reduce the impact on campus life.
"Transmissi... More
October 11, 2009 - YWCA's Week Without Violence - Oct. 11-17 Addictions and community support worker programs available at UCW Academy of Health
Victoria, BC - October 11, 2009 - The YWCA's Week Without Violence kicks off today, acting as a sober reminder that domestic violence is still very much a reality and emphasizes the need for trained social workers throughout the world. Those interested becoming ad... More
October 4, 2009 - Care Workers Key Members of Health Care Team Community Health Care program at UCW Academy of Health offers a well-rounded education
Victoria, BC - October 4, 2009 - With the increased demand for personal care services on British Columbia's health care system, greater emphasis has been placed on the role caregivers play. Working directly with clients in settings ranging from extended care fa... More
September 12, 2009 - Quality Care for Seniors Starts with Training Victoria, BC - September 12, 2009 - Imagine reaching an age in which quality health care services and long-term care facilities become critical for your well-being. As British Columbia's aging baby boomer population grows, demands for educated and experienced health care workers will increase exponentially. This is good news for anyone considering... More
September 6, 2009 - Health Care Training a Great Option This Fall
Victoria, BC - September 6, 2009 - It's back-to-school season, but this year, it's not exactly business as usual. Post-secondary institutions in the province are anticipating increased enrolment figures, as British Columbians weather the effects of a higher unemployment rate and a tight job market. According to Victoria-based UCW Academy o... More
August 12, 2009 - New Opportunity to Train for Nursing Career
UCW Academy of Health Launches New Program for Vancouver Island Students
Victoria, BC - August 7, 2009 -Vancouver Island students interested in pursuing a nursing career will have a new training option this fall as UCW Academy of Health is set to launch its brand new Practical Nursing diploma program this November in Victoria.
Academy o... More
July 3, 2009 - Health Care Jobs Still in High Demand Victoria, British Columbia - A recent report by Chek News has reiterated the need for trained health care professionals in our current economy. Despite growing unemployment rates in some sectors, the demand for talented health sector workers continues to rise.
Last year, close to 4,000 positions opened up at the Vancouver Island Health Authority.... More
June 4, 2008 - Endless Opportunities for Community Health Care Post-Secondary Graduates Victoria, British Columbia - Students interested in pursuing a career in health care services will find a new and improved opportunity for advanced education and professional training at UCW Academy of Health in Victoria. Applications are now being accepted for their unique and specialized post-secondary programs with a June 1 start date.
Offerin... More
