School of Health & Human Services
News & events archive 
Camosun's Human Services department changes name
Posted Mon, 08 Feb 2010
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.”
Fundraiser for the Patty Foster Memorial Bursary
Posted Mon, 08 Feb 2010
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.
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.
Medical Radiography Technology Program
Posted Mon, 08 Feb 2010
Coming September 2011. For more information please visit our Medical Radiography Technology Program page
Camosun's Practical Nursing Access program running in Bella Bella
Posted Mon, 08 Feb 2010
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.
Nursing Orientation for 1st year students - September 2nd & 3rd
First year Nursing students are invited to come to the the lawn outside the front of the Young building for their orientation on September 2nd and 3rd. It runs from 9:00am to about 4:00pm both days. If you think you might be interested in a career in Nursing click here to find out more.
Health Care Assistant
In September the Home Support/Resident Care Attendant program will be known as the Health Care Assistant program. Click here to find out more information about the HCA program and see if it could be the career for you.
Fall Health & Human Services Welcome Back Faculty and Staff Event -September 1st
Tuesday, September 1, 8:30am-1:00pm, Conference Room, Vancouver Island Technology Park. Come and regroup for the start of another exciting academic year.
CDA - Distinguished Service Award
Certified Dental Assistant Faculty member , Sheryl Haynes , recently received a Distinguished Service Award from the Certified Dental Assistants of BC (CDABC). Sheryl was nominated by her peers for exceptional dedication and commitment to the promotion of the profession.
CFCS Students giving back
Some of our Community, Family and Child Studies students giving back to the community. Are you interested in pursing a career in the field? Find out more here!
Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Awards Ceremony - August 7th
The latest group of HS/RCA graduates are being acknowledged for excellence within the program. Click here for pictures of the ceremony and more information about the HSR/RCA program.
Grad is coming up - June 19th!
Camosun’s graduation celebration moves to a two-ceremony daytime format at the PISE building at Interurban campus. The new arrangement means the college can continue to welcome all grads and guests without restricting invitation numbers. The ceremonies will take place at 11am and 3pm, with a combined reception for all at 12:30. More information.