Post-Diploma Certificate in Health and Human Services Management

at Bow Valley College Canada

The Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant diploma program prepares students to work in today's interdisciplinary health-care system. This program will provide students with a strong occupational and physical therapy assistant background and incorporate essential assistant-level skills in speech-language pathology and therapeutic recreation. Equipped with skills in these four rehabilitation disciplines, students will be prepared to meet industry demand and work in a specific rehabilitation discipline or in an interdisciplinary role.

The program teaches the students the skills required to make and design applications, websites, interactive multimedia products and e-publications and present, defend and critique digital media projects to meet the needs of the client and the project scope. The graduates of the program are capable of designing and producing flexible digital and print media like interactive/multimedia products, e-publications, websites and applications for public, non-profit, and corporate clients. 

The graduates of the course can find multiple jobs in the private and the public sector in non-profit agencies, government agencies, companies and corporations. The job roles include:

• Graphic designer
• Web designer and developer
• Graphic arts technician
• Front-end web developer
• Mobile designer

Education assistants work in a classroom and support children with diverse learning needs. In this program, you'll train to be an education assistant through classroom learning and practicum experience in a school.

You can also take the Education Assistant Certificate part-time, online. If you take the program online, you can only take online courses. Learners in the face-to-face full-time program write the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) in semester one.

Do you plan on extending your education? Transfer your courses and complete the Disability Studies Diploma in over a year.

The role of the administrative assistant is changing and growing. Get the practical skills and knowledge to take on many responsibilities in an office. Learn software applications, keyboarding, administrative procedures, and communications. As well, build interpersonal skills to be a more effective and skilled member in any office environment.

Students gain a broad understanding of an event's behind-the-scenes aspects, and plan and produce outstanding events. With a focus on exceeding client and attendee expectations, this program covers research, planning, coordinating, and managing successful events. Graduates typically find employment as event coordinators with special event/entertainment companies, in hotels or convention centres, as wedding planners, and with a variety of not-for-profit and corporate businesses.

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)
Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  

The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position. 

The students of the program are taught to support the individuals, the families and the communities dealing with addiction. The program lasts for eight months and helps the students develop the skills to support the negative behavior related to addiction. The curriculum involves classroom discussions and projects, and the focus is placed on learning to identify and manage addictions. 

The students who are registered in the full-time Addiction Studies Certificate program have to write the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) assessment in their first semester.

The graduates of this program will add to their existing knowledge and training by reading, planning and documenting the skills specific to the design of the kitchen and bath industry. The course teaches the students about the emerging trends and challenges for kitchen and bath designers, specializing to analyze and respond to clients' needs by creating functional and aesthetically pleasing design solutions, refining their knowledge of technical and presentation documents, considering environmental durability while working within the building codes and the design standards of the kitchen and the bath industry and increasing their understanding of residential construction practices and industry-specific materials and products.

The graduates of this program work in classrooms and support children with different learning needs. The program trains the students to b education assistants via practical training and classroom learning in a school.

The Legal Assistant diploma is a two-year program and is suited for the students who wish to work with lawyers on a variety of legal matters. The course prepares the students to have strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills, an understanding of confidentiality, superior computer skills, prioritization and effective time management. The Legal Assistant Capstone course brings theory and practice together in a law office simulation.

The course delivery is flexible and offers the students an option to study online. The students are provided support and feedback via email from an online instructor. 
 

The one-year certificate program focuses on the practical skills and knowledge about health care fundamentals, medical terminology, and current computer and software skills. The course is also available online, making it easier for the students to pursue it from home.  During the course, the students gain the skills needed to manage the flow of electronic and paper-based information in a medical office setting.