School of Health & Human Services
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In the School of Health & Human Services we’re dedicated to providing education in a range of caring professions in our community. We offer a variety of certificate, diploma and degree programs, as well as a post-degree diploma program. We work in partnership with universities, other colleges and employers to bring you the best opportunities to continue your learning… and to find employment. Continue reading Dean's message...
What's new
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Camosun's Human Services department changes name
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Fundraiser for the Patty Foster Memorial Bursary
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Dental is looking for patients for their clinics
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Medical Radiography Technology Program
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Camosun's Practical Nursing Access program running in Bella Bella
Community, Family and Child Studies is the new name for the department that prepares students to work in the human services sector or to pursue further education in fields like child and youth care, social work and social justice. "We chose our new name to emphasize the scope and focus of the programs we offer, " says department chair Anita Ferriss. "In addition to choosing a name, we identified vision and mission statements to guide us as we develop educational programming to meet the substantial need in our communities." The department's vision is "healthy community"; the mission is "one relationship at a time.” Read more.
Patty Foster, a valued member of Camosun’s nursing faculty, lost her battle with breast cancer last August. To honour her memory and kick start the Patty Foster Memorial Bursary, Camosun’s nursing department presents Sarah’s Daughters, a riveting and moving portrayal of a woman’s personal experience with a genetic form of breast cancer. If you like to attend "Sarah’s Daughters” it runs January 28th @ 7:30pm; January 29th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. See poster (pdf - 959kb).
Tickets are $24.00 per person and $18.75 for students and seniors. Tickets are available through the McPherson box office or vouchers can be purchased through Camosun College Nursing Faculty.
Certified Dental students are looking patients for their up coming clinics. Camosun's dental clinics are an inexpensive alternative to visiting a Dentist's office and everyone is welcome; you just need to attend a screening appointment. More info (pdf 30kb).
Coming September 2011. For more information please visit our Medical Radiography Technology Program page
For the first time ever, the Practical Nursing Access program will be running in the small community of Bella Bella. This is joint funded project with Heiltsuk College in Bella Bella will help students with previous Resident Care Attendant certificates to further their education. For more information on the PN Access program visit our site.