Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma

Program Overview

The Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma Program at Pacific Link College prepares individuals for careers in healthcare or community support. It combines theoretical knowledge in medical terminology, hospital procedures, and mental health support with 900 hours of co-operative work experience. Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and non-profit organizations. The program also includes additional components such as first aid and crisis prevention certification.

Program Outline

Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma Program at Pacific Link College

Degree Overview:

This program prepares individuals for a career in the health or community support fields. Graduates can seek employment in diverse settings, ranging from medical offices to community non-profit organizations.

Outline:

The program involves 12 months of theoretical courses followed by 900 hours of co-operative work experience.

Theoretical Courses:

• CPDT080: College Success Strategies and Orientation – Healthcare (20 hours)
• CMNS089: Canadian Interactions (40 hours)
• ENGL099: Business, Professional, and Technical English (40 hours)
• CMTY101: The Canadian Community (40 hours)
• CMNS155: Intercultural Business Communications (40 hours)
• HSSW110: Non Violent Crisis Prevention-Management (40 hours)
• ACCT101: Principles of Accounting (40 hours)
• MOAA101: Medical Terminology I (40 hours)
• MOAA102: Medical Terminology II (40 hours)
• MOAA120: MSP Billing (40 hours)
• MOAA130: Medical Transcription (40 hours)
• CSSW105: Child and Youth Care (40 hours)
• CSSW106: Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (40 hours)
• CSSW107: Caring for Individuals (40 hours)
• CSSW110: Addictions Care (40 hours)
• CSSW116: Support for Clients with Mental Health (40 hours)
• CSSW119: Children and Youth with Disabilities (40 hours)
• CSSW120: Self Care (40 hours)
• CSSW125: Working with Families and Communities (40 hours)
• CSSW130: Indigenous Perspectives (40 hours)
• ECCE111: Child Growth and Development: Foundations and Social Development (40 hours)
• CPDT085: Career Development (40 hours)

Work Experience:

• COOP130-HSCSA: Cooperative Education: Health Science Community Support and Administration (900 hours)

Careers:

Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in various settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Medical offices
• Community health centers
• Non-profit organizations
• Government agencies

Other:

• The program schedule and end date are subject to change depending on factors such as academic performance, course availability, breaks, electives, and student visa status.
• The program includes additional components like Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification, and FoodSafe.

| Fees (in CAD) | International Students | Domestic Students | |---|---|---| | Tuition Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 | | Application Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 | | Administrative Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 | | Textbook Fee | $1,600 | $1,600 | | Material Fees | $800 | $800 | | Other Fee | $300 | $0 | | Testing/Assessment Fee | $200 | $0 | | Total Fees | $34,900 | $34,400 |