The time has finally come, we get to start becoming hands on! In HCA170( Personal Care Course ) we are learning all our practical skills and getting to put all…
So far since I’ve been in school I have had 3 different instructors. Each very different , this blog is going to be about them , their teaching styles and…
Holy – school has sure been hit into overdrive these past few weeks. We have started the course called “Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges”. This course is designed…
Assisted living facilities across the country do a fantastic job of allowing the elderly to retain their independence while also making sure help is just a short distance away. While…
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” There are no better words to describe the domain of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) than these wise…
Hello again! Clinical placements, what an experience. To say that my time during clinical placements was good would be an immense understatement. It truly was one my favourite parts of…
SIMS dolls also known as simulation dolls. Hospitals all over the world use SIMS dolls to enhance the skills of their doctors, nurses and even care aids. They are an…
Hi all, Getting off the elevator on the seventh floor you are greeted with two floors-to-ceiling glass doors. Upon entering you are immediately greeted by the staff that fill the…
Welcome back! Most of the HCA program courses centre around communication. The different styles of communication, how to recognize/differentiate between the good and the bad ways of communicating, when there…
First day jitters were a feeling I didn’t expect to have when I walked through the glass doors at Stenberg for my first official day of class. All the usual…
Stenberg is an amazing school and I’m so glad I decided to further my education here. However it wasn’t an easy decision trying to find a school that worked for…
Hi! My name is Kelsey and I am studying at Stenberg to become a Health Care Assistant (HCA). I was born and raised in beautiful North Delta, BC. I have…
I can’t say enough good things about this program. The online format gave me the flexibility to continue working during the program. The teachers were…
Montana S.
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
I completed my Education Assistant program online in June 2019. This is an excellent program with amazing and welcoming staff. Stenberg is a great college…
Maddie L.
Education Assistant
This is a college that cares about its students. The instructors want to see you succeed and they give you the tools to do so.…