Health & Human Services
A wide variety of courses are available at the Powell River campus. Every program has a practice component, where theory moves into application as students learn to work effectively in their chosen career.
Graduates are well positioned to make meaningful contributions to society through their practice with individuals, families, groups and communities, and have strong success with employment upon completion of their programs. Active and participatory learning are what one can expect, as well as relevant and current curriculum. Learners are guided through experiences that require self-awareness, commitment, reflection, critical thinking, and teamwork. Through these varied and rich learning experience, students will gain the competencies necessary to enter their chosen health or human services career.
Disability Studies Diploma
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Diploma in Disability in Powell River.
For more information call Malerie Meeker at 604-485-8030 or email: Malerie.Meeker@viu.ca
Early Childhood Education and Care
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The Early Childhood Education and Care program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children and their families in child care settings.
Health Care Assistant
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This program is offered annually at the Powell River campus and is designed to provide the student with theory and skills required to become a caregiver. The major focus is in providing care for people experiencing changes in their functional abilities.
Note: The Health Care Assistant program was formerly called the Home Support Resident Care program.
Introduction to Human Services
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Introduction to Human Services is a new dual‐credit program for Grade 12 students; it is delivered in the second semester of the Grade 12 school term at the Powell River Campus of VIU. The program provides Grade 12 students with the opportunity to enroll in Human Service program courses; credit transferrable to the full VIU program. Introduction to Human Services is a partnership program with School District #47, VIU, and the Powell River Association for Community Living (PRACL).
Practical Nursing
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This program provides students with the theory and skills required to practice as a Practical Nurse in acute care, extended care, intermediate care and community settings.
School and Community Support Worker
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The School and Community Support Worker Program (SCSW) provides theoretical and practical knowledge, including the generic and multidisciplinary skills and perspectives required for work in the disability field.