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Health Sciences and Human Services

A wide variety of courses are available at the tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus. Every program has a practice component, where theory moves into application as students learn to work effectively in their chosen career.

Graduates are well positioned to make meaningful contributions to society through their practice with individuals, families, groups and communities, and have strong success with employment upon completion of their programs. Active and participatory learning are what one can expect, as well as relevant and current curriculum. Learners are guided through experiences that require self-awareness, commitment, reflection, critical thinking, and teamwork. Through these varied and rich learning experience, students will gain the competencies necessary to enter their chosen health or human services career.

Education Assistant and Community Support

The Education Assistant and Community Support program includes both theoretical and practical applications for working with people who have disabilities, across the lifespan. The core and specialty courses provide students with the skills and knowledge to work in entry level positions in community settings with people who have disabilities, and as educational assistants in the school system.

Health Care Assistant

This program is offered annually at the tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus and is designed to provide the student with theory and skills required to become a caregiver. The major focus is in providing care for people experiencing changes in their functional abilities.

Early Childhood Education and Care

The Early Childhood Education and Care program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children and their families in child care settings.

Community Mental Health Worker

Health Sciences and Human Services’ online Community Mental Health Worker certificate program provides students with an opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to enter a rewarding career supporting individuals with mental health and addiction issues. Courses are held online for 6 months, followed by an 8 week face-to-face practicum which may take place in students’ local community.

Professional Development

The Nanaimo campus of VIU also offers many opportunities for professional development through the Health Sciences and Human Services, Professional Development and Training program.

Health Sciences and Human Services Programs: Nanaimo and Duncan

View a complete directory of Health Sciences and Human Services programs available at other Vancouver Island University campuses.