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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...

Making the transition to college can sometimes be intimidating. Whether you've recently finished high school or are looking to go back to school to make a career change, one important factor in choosi...

If you want to work with others, help patients achieve a better quality of life, and enjoy fulfilling work at a rewarding job, then community support work might be the career path for you.

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.

Learning new concepts, meeting new people, and beginning your journey towards a fulfilling career can make college an extremely rewarding experience. But college can also be a time of stress and uncer...

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...

On Thursday May 21st Stenberg students rallied together to participate in CAN-struction in support of the Surrey Food Bank. CAN-struction is an annual design and building competition that takes place...

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...

We started off first semester with classes called Professional Communications and Professional Practice. You don’t realize how important these classes are, or why on earth you actually need them until...

Today’s society is becoming more and more focused on wellbeing, which means that individuals are becoming more aware of the need to maintain their heart health. Diet, exercise and other healthy habits...

People around the world are more connected now than ever before. In a multi-cultural environment like Canada, it is becoming increasingly common for teachers and teaching assistants to provide specifi...

Education assistants help children with a range of physical, learning or behavioural difficulties integrate into inclusive learning environments. In order to support full participation, EAs assist stu...