Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma program is designed for those who want to begin a career in the health or community support fields. This program provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures, and medical office administration, as well as related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs, and mental health.
Program Details
- Duration: 940 Instructional Hours + 900 Co-op Hours
- Theory Courses:
- CPDT080 | College Success Strategies and Orientation – Healthcare (20 hours)
- CMNS089 | Canadian Interactions (40 hours)
- ENGL099 | Business, Professional, and Technical English (40 hours)
- CMTY101 | The Canadian Community (40 hours)
- CMNS155 | Intercultural Business Communications (40 hours)
- HSSW110 | Non Violent Crisis Prevention-Management (40 hours)
- ACCT101 | Principles of Accounting (40 hours)
- MOAA101 | Medical Terminology I (40 hours)
- MOAA102 | Medical Terminology II (40 hours)
- MOAA110 | Assistant Office Procedures (40 hours)
- MOAA120 | MSP Billing (40 hours)
- MOAA130 | Medical Transcription (40 hours)
- CSSW105 | Child and Youth Care (40 hours)
- CSSW106 | Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (40 hours)
- CSSW107 | Caring for Individuals (40 hours)
- CSSW110 | Addictions Care (40 hours)
- CSSW115 | Support for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities (40 hours)
- CSSW116 | Support for Clients with Mental Health (40 hours)
- CSSW119 | Children and Youth with Disabilities (40 hours)
- CSSW120 | Self Care (40 hours)
- CSSW125 | Working with Families and Communities (40 hours)
- CSSW130 | Indigenous Perspectives (40 hours)
- ECCE111 | Child Growth and Development: Foundations and Social Development (40 hours)
- CPDT085 | Career Development (40 hours)
- Work Experience:
- COOP130-HSCSA | Co-operative Education: Health Science Community Support and Administration (900 hours)
Fee Structure
| Fees (in CAD) | International Students | Domestic Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Application Fee | $500 | $250 |
| Administrative Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Textbook Fee | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Material Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Other Fee | $300 | $0 |
| Testing/Assessment Fee | $200 | $50 |
| Total Fees | $34,400 | $33,700 |
Requirements
- High school graduates or mature student status (19 years or older at the start of the program)
- Language requirements (click for details)
- International students must comply with the requirements of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in respect to study permits.
Program Outline
Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma Program at Pacific Link College
Degree Overview:
This program prepares individuals for a career in the health or community support fields. Graduates can seek employment in diverse settings, ranging from medical offices to community non-profit organizations.
Outline:
The program involves 12 months of theoretical courses followed by 900 hours of co-operative work experience.
Theoretical Courses:
- CPDT080: College Success Strategies and Orientation – Healthcare (20 hours)
- CMNS089: Canadian Interactions (40 hours)
- ENGL099: Business, Professional, and Technical English (40 hours)
- CMTY101: The Canadian Community (40 hours)
- CMNS155: Intercultural Business Communications (40 hours)
- HSSW110: Non Violent Crisis Prevention-Management (40 hours)
- ACCT101: Principles of Accounting (40 hours)
- MOAA101: Medical Terminology I (40 hours)
- MOAA102: Medical Terminology II (40 hours)
- MOAA120: MSP Billing (40 hours)
- MOAA130: Medical Transcription (40 hours)
- CSSW105: Child and Youth Care (40 hours)
- CSSW106: Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (40 hours)
- CSSW107: Caring for Individuals (40 hours)
- CSSW110: Addictions Care (40 hours)
- CSSW116: Support for Clients with Mental Health (40 hours)
- CSSW119: Children and Youth with Disabilities (40 hours)
- CSSW120: Self Care (40 hours)
- CSSW125: Working with Families and Communities (40 hours)
- CSSW130: Indigenous Perspectives (40 hours)
- ECCE111: Child Growth and Development: Foundations and Social Development (40 hours)
- CPDT085: Career Development (40 hours)
Work Experience:
- COOP130-HSCSA: Cooperative Education: Health Science Community Support and Administration (900 hours)
Careers:
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in various settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Medical offices
- Community health centers
- Non-profit organizations
- Government agencies
Other:
- The program schedule and end date are subject to change depending on factors such as academic performance, course availability, breaks, electives, and student visa status.
- The program includes additional components like Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification, and FoodSafe.
| Fees (in CAD) | International Students | Domestic Students | |---|---|---| | Tuition Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 | | Application Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 | | Administrative Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 | | Textbook Fee | $1,600 | $1,600 | | Material Fees | $800 | $800 | | Other Fee | $300 | $0 | | Testing/Assessment Fee | $200 | $0 | | Total Fees | $34,900 | $34,400 |
