Vancouver
British Columbia

MEDICAL OFFICE
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The RCA Program consists of 10 courses, which will be taught 5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for a total of 25 hours. Eight of the 10 courses are experiential classroom based lectures and workshops. The last two courses consist of 5 weeks of work experience / practicum and 2 weeks of preceptorship, whereby each student will be at various government, non-profit, and community care facilities within the lower mainland. The practicum/preceptorship will be in one facility with both complex care and assisted living units or in two facilities with complex care and assisted living separately. The purpose of this time is to apply the theory and skills learned throughout the program and observe professionals in practical situations. As well students will acquire situational-specific skills and identify areas that may need to be developed further. Students receive feedback and evaluation of their performance and gain valuable contacts in this diverse field. The program focuses on the enhancement of social, physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional and behavioral growth of the clients, both typical and atypical (special needs) through the use contemporary and alternative or complimentary methods.

Residential Care Attendant supports people of all ages, ethnic groups and backgrounds as they deal with life issues that have created disruption in their lives. The program focuses on the enhancement of social, physical, intellectual, cultural, emotional and behavioral growth of the clients, both typical and atypical (special needs) through the use contemporary and alternative or complimentary methods.