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During the last few weeks of being in the actual classroom it was packed with lots of information, tips and case scenarios. We had to memorize 9 different scenarios, 4 of them we had to know by the ti...

Students enrolled in a health care aide training program will have the opportunity to provide daily assistance to the elderly once they break into the field. By helping clients with day-to-day functio...

We’ve all experienced a racing or fluttering heartbeat at some point in our lives. Maybe it woke us from a nightmare, warned us that we were over-exercising, or made us realize we were falling in love...

Pursuing a career as a cardiology technician can be incredibly rewarding, especially for students who want to help others and make a meaningful difference. Cardiology technologists help with the diagn...

Anyone who has seen an eyeglass prescription knows that they can be quite tricky to read. While it is true that doctors are known for their chicken-scratch handwriting, even a clearly printed prescrip...

As people age, cognitive function naturally slows down, but sometimes, factors like dementia can play a role in impacting some senior's abilities to perform normal everyday tasks. It's said that nearl...

While selecting the perfect pair of eyeglasses for someone may seem like a fairly simple task, certified Opticians know that doing so is actually not as easy as it may appear. Industry experts know th...

As we get older, our bodies change in ways that are often associated with "slowing down". Changes happen on a cellular level, and therefore affect everything; from our organs, to our bones and joints....

Dispensing opticians play a critical role in the optical retail industry. These trained professionals are responsible for advising patients on the lenses and frames that will best suit their prescript...

Over the last 30 years, the number of people who wear glasses has changed dramatically. We now spend more time indoors looking at our phones, playing video games, watching TV, and browsing the interne...

Phlebotomy is the process of using a needle to collect blood from a patient’s vein. These blood samples are hugely helpful, and can provide a lot of insight into a patient’s condition. Nurses use bloo...

Anyone who has ever worn glasses understands how uncomfortable a pair can be if they are not properly fitted and adjusted. While industry pros are capable of only slightly adjusting plastic frames, th...

As BC’s aging population grows, there is an increasing demand for caring individuals who can help provide support for the elderly in hospitals, retirement communities or in their private homes.

Swimming and other water-based exercises are aerobic, which encourages movement which directly increases blood flow, helping the heart become stronger. Students in a therapeutic recreation gerontology...

After graduating from a Cardiology Technologist training program, you will be working in hospitals, clinics and private practices performing tests to help doctors and specialists diagnose and monitor...

In the health care field, interviewers will want to know why you chose them as well as why they should choose you. Students studying at nursing programs in BC, for example, will have the opportunity t...

Because of this new debate about the safety of vaccines, it’s important to remember the reasons why immunization is important in the first place. Read on to find out the top three benefits of getting...

Doctors use laboratory test results to make final decisions on the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. In fact, lab results influence about 70% of all clinical decisions. Laboratory testing can...