In the Access to Practical Nursing program, students apply their previous training and experience as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) or Resident Care Attendant (RCA) to accelerate their practical nursing training.

In the Dental Assisting – Certified, students learn the specialized skills and knowledge needed to assist dentists with procedures, provide oral health education, and function as a dental health team member.

In the Dental Hygiene Diploma program, students get hands-on training to provide dental care including examinations, cleaning, polishing, and assessments while working with the public at VCC’s dental clinic.

In the Dental Technology Sciences Diploma, students learn traditional and digital technologies used in the design and fabrication of dental restorative prostheses, orthodontic appliances, and implant-supported restorations.

In the Health Care Assistant Certificate, students acquire the knowledge and skills to provide person-centered care and promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients in continuing care environments. EAL students (English as an Alternative Language) students may take Health Career Assistant – EAL.

In the Health Unit Coordinator Certificate, students learn to process physicians’ orders and coordinate patient activities in hospitals as well as long-term and specialized care facilities.

In the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate, students get specialized training to reprocess reusable medical devices such as surgical tools and patient care equipment.

In the Medial Lab Assistant Certificate, students learn to collect and prepare blook (phlebotomy) and other biological samples, perform electrocardiograms (ECG), and communicate effectively with patients and other health care providers. During the practicum, students perform the duties of a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the workplace. The collection and processing of specimens are performed under the supervision of practicum site personnel. During the practicum, effective communication skills, professional conduct and adherence to standard operating procedures are required.

In the Medical Transcriptionist Certificate program, students gain the skills to professionally transcribe and edit medical reports from audio recordings.

In the Nursing Bachelor’s Degree, students receive training to provide safe, ethical, culturally sensitive, and person-centered care as a registered nurse in hospitals, communities, homes, clinics, and residential facilities.

In the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program, students learn to safely and accurately prepare and distribute pharmaceutical products, promote patient health, and communicate with health care professionals in a community or hospital pharmacy.

In the Practical Nursing Diploma program, students learn to provide safe, ethical, and culturally sensitive nursing care for individuals and families at multiple life stages and in a variety of practice settings.