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University Programs

The university offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines.

Bachelor Programs

• Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Health Care Programs

• Activity Assistant Certificate
• Acute Care for HCAs
• Certificate in Community Mental Health
• Dementia Care
• Dental Assistant Program
• Dental Receptionist
• Gerontology certificate
• Health Care Assistant Program
• Health Care Assistant – Access
• Health Care Assistant – ESL
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medication Management
• Palliative Care
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
• Diploma in Health Services Administration
• Registered Massage Therapist
• Medical Device Reprocessing technician

Child, Family and Community Support Programs

• Addictions Support Worker Diploma
• Community Support Worker Diploma
• Education Assistant Diploma
• Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA)
• Live in Caregiver

Aesthetics Programs

• Certificate in Makeup Artistry Fundamentals

Aviation Programs

• Airline Cabin Crew Certificate Program
• Private Pilot License
• Flight Instructor Rating Program
• Night Rating
• Commercial Pilot License

Accounting Programs

• Bookkeeping & Accounting
• Canadian Payroll Administration
• Canadian Taxation
• Diploma in Accounting
• Accounting Management Diploma
• QuickBooks for Accounting
• Accounting and Payroll Compliance Professional Certificate

Business Programs

• Certificate in Business Essentials
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Business Management with Co-Op
• Diploma in Integrated Business Management
• Certificate in International Business

Office Administration Programs

• Certificate in Office Administration
• Keyboarding Skills

Hospitality Programs

• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Food Service Assistant Certificate

Information Technology Programs

• Basics of Computers
• Cloud Computing Technology
• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Network Support Technician
• Diploma in Computer Science Fundamentals
• Diploma in Information Systems
• Diploma in Digital Technology Solutions

Legal Studies Programs

• Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Warehousing Programs

• Warehouse and Logistics Fundamentals

English Language Programs

• Academic Prep Program
• CLB Test Preparation
• ESL (English as a Second Language)
• IELTS Preparation Program

Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program at Western Community College provides students with the expertise needed to assist pharmacists effectively. The curriculum covers essential areas such as pharmacology, medication preparation, and inventory control, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.

Program Details

• Comprehensive training in pharmacology, drug distribution, and inventory management.
• Emphasis on accuracy, ethics, and patient confidentiality.
• Preparation for certification and employment in various pharmacy settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program can work in:

• Long-term care facilities
• Hospital pharmacies
• Retail pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical manufacturers

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more)
• One of the following for Maths competency: Foundations of Math 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent OR Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent
• Biology (Grade 11 or higher) with a grade of C or higher (or equivalent)
• Chemistry (Grade 11 or higher) with a grade of C or higher (or equivalent)

Language Proficiency

Students will need to submit a proof of English Language Competency by any one of the following pathways:

1. Graduation from a Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) accredited pharmacist education program located in Canada that was provided in the language required for licensure; or
2. Graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited pharmacist education program located in the United States that was provided in the language required for licensure; or
3. Graduation from a CCAPP-accredited pharmacy technician education program located in Canada that was provided in the language required for licensure and, if the program was less than three years' duration, whose language proficiency admission criteria match those outlined in this document; or
4. Graduation from a high school, CEGEP (general and professional teaching college in Quebec), community college, private career college or university program located in Canada, if the program was of at least three years' duration and was provided in the language required for licensure, with successful completion of three consecutive English language courses, depending on the required language. Second language or additional language courses are not acceptable as evidence, with English 12 with a grade of C or higher (or equivalent)

Language Proficiency Tests

• The Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• The Occupational English Test (OET)

Program Duration and Fees

• Total program hours: 1380
• Weeks Full-Time: 52
• Tuition Fee: $9,400 (Domestic Students), $19,850 (International Students)

Other Programs

The university also offers other programs in healthcare, including:

• Registered Massage Therapy Program
• Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate
• Dental Assistant Program