Health Care

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Start your career as a front-line caregiver in this rapidly expanding field. Learn the skills and techniques needed to provide support to those living in care units, assisted living, and other community settings.

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Programs

Program Credential Tuition Length Start date(s)
Program name University Transfer – Pathway to Health Sciences Credential Certificate Tuition $5,486 Length 1-0 years per course Start date(s)
Program name Medical Laboratory Assistant Credential Certificate Tuition $2,513 Length 6-0 months Start date(s)
Program name Pre-Health Sciences Credential Certificate Tuition $5,075 Length 0-0 Start date(s)
Program name Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant (Rehab Assistant) Credential Diploma Tuition $9,841 / $54,034 Length 2-0 years Start date(s)
Program name Pharmacy Technician Credential Certificate Tuition $10,826 Length 37-0 weeks Start date(s)
Program name Medical Laboratory Assistant Credential Certificate Tuition $2,513 Length 6-0 months Start date(s)
Program name Health Care Assistant Credential Certificate Tuition $3,093 Length 8-0 months Start date(s)

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Standalone courses

These courses may be taken individually outside of VCC programs.

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Other learning options

Open Studies

At VCC, you’re more than a student; you’re a future professional. Our priority is that you graduate with the skills that B.C. employers want and need.
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Continuing Studies

Upgrade your skills and talents in your spare time. VCC Continuing Studies programs are designed for working professionals, with most classes held during evenings and weekends.
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International Studies

Discover VCC’s wide variety of two-year diploma programs specifically designed for international students who wish to work in Canada after graduating.
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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.