March 8, 2010 - Practical Nursing 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 thousands more among those injured. This raises the question; if a disaster of this magnitude occurred in Canada how would our nurses be enabled to resp... More
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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 provide residents meals, personal care, and 24-hour nursing so that they can remain active members of the community, without the burden of keeping up... More
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January 27, 2010 - New Campus Opens in Richmond, BC
Richmond, BC - January 27, 2010 - UCW Academy of Health, with a campus in Victoria, BC, is open for business in Richmond, BC. UCW Academy of Health offers a variety of programs, particularly in the health sciences field, such as Practical Nursing and Resident Care Attendant. As a bridge to University Canada West (locations in downtown Vancouver and Victoria), many opportunities are available to students – from getting vocational training for high-demand job markets, to preparation for uni... More
