Getting an education can change your life. But getting that education doesn’t have to take forever.
In B.C. 77 per cent of job openings in the next 10 years will require some form of post-secondary education.
For many students, the length of program and job prospects are top priorities. That’s why we’ve listed eight CNC programs that get you the education you need for high demand careers in one year or less.
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Dental Assistant Certificate:
Oral health is an essential component of our overall health. As a certified dental assistant, you’re a crucial member of an integrated dental healthcare team helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health and overall health and well-being.
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Read more about the program, admission requirements, and learn how to apply.
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Health Care Assistant Certificate
Healthcare is a dynamic industry continuing to experience growth. CNC’s Health Care Assistant Certificate provides students with the skills to succeed in a career the Government of B.C. is rapidly working to expand. The fully sponsored program is open to health care support workers employed with Northern Health or other approved health care employer in the region CNC serves. If you’re interested in becoming a health care assistant but don’t currently work for Northern Health, follow these steps to apply.
- Length of Study: one year
- Estimated Fees: $4,614
- Median Hourly Rate: $21.62
- B.C. Job Openings (2019-2029): 17,890
- Next start date: August 30, 2021
- Quesnel (digital delivery instruction with Mackenzie and McBride)
- Prince George (in person)
- Nechako (digital delivery instruction with Fort St. James and Burns Lake
Learn More about the Health Care Assistant Certificate
Read more about the program, admission requirements, and learn how to apply.
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Medical Office Assistant Associate Certificate
The Medical Office Assistant is a dynamic and vital role on medical office teams. They perform administrative and clinical tasks to ensure offices and clinics of physicians, chiropractors, podiatrists and other health professionals run smoothly. CNC’s Medical Administrative Assistant Associate Certificate offers students industry knowledge from practicing professionals and hands-on practical learning.
- Length of Study: six months or less
- Estimated Fees: $3,656 + fees and books
- Provincial Median Hourly Rate: $23
- B.C. Job Openings (2019-2029): 1,890
- Next start date: January 11, 2022
Learn More about the Medical Office Assistant Associate Certificate
Read more about the program, admission requirements, and learn how to apply.
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Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Associate Certificate
Healthcare, as a whole, must work together to work at all. An essential part of that system is the organization, decontamination, and sterilization of medical instruments in hospitals and clinics. That is the job of the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Technician.
CNC’s program provides students with the knowledge and ability to safely and correctly operate a variety of equipment used in MDR.
- Length of Study: six months or less
- Estimated Fees: $6,927.12 + fees and books
- Provincial Median Hourly Rate: $24
- B.C. Job Openings (2019-2029): 1,990
- Next start date: January 17, 2022
Learn More about the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Associate Certificate
Read more about the program, admission requirements, and learn how to apply.
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Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate
The Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA) plays a pivotal role ensuring the successful functioning of nursing units and clinical settings. CNC’s certificate program offers students classroom and supported practical placements providing knowledge about different types of physician’s orders, policies, ethical standards and duties that encompass the NUA role.
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Applied Business Technology Certificate
Administrative assistants are in high demand in a wide variety of roles and environments. With plenty of opportunities to grow and develop, administrative assistants perform tasks ranging from data entry, record keeping, and customer service all the way to managing day-to-day operations of entire offices or teams of people, making sure important activities run smoothly.
Learn More about the Applied Business Technology Certificate
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Pipe Trade
This foundation program is four trades rolled into one. Students receive a mix of hands-on and classroom training to gain entry level practical skills and academic knowledge preparing the apprenticeship pathway as either a plumber, steamfitter/pipefitter, or a sprinkler system installer.
- Length of Study: six months or less
- Estimated Fees: $5,068
- Median Hourly Rate: $28
- B.C. Job Openings (2019-2029):
- Next start date: September 7, 2021- February 11, 2021
Learn More about the Pipe Trade Program
Read more about the program, admission requirements, and learn how to apply.
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Education Assistant Certificate
With an Education Assistant Certificate, you’ll be prepared to work as a teacher’s aide or education assistant, providing assistance to children with disabilities in school settings. CNC’s flexible, online format makes the EA training accessible for all students, regardless of where they live or what their schedule is.
Learn More about the Education Assistant Certificate
Read more about the program, admission requirements, and learn how to apply.
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Please note: Photos used in this story were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.