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Associations
BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry reviews and recognizes Health Care Assistant programs in BC to ensure that they are: following the provincial curriculum, implementing a common set of training standards, and graduating competent front-line health care providers. Confirming that health care assistants meet registration requirements is integral to the Registry’s mandate of patient protection and improved standards of care. Graduates of the HCA program delivered by Sprott Shaw College are eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry to demonstrate their competence and credentials to work for publicly funded employers in BC. For more information on the Registry, please visit: https://www.cachwr.bc.ca.
BC College of Nurses and Midwives
The Sprott Shaw College Practical Nursing program curriculum is based on the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Practice Framework. These include the Scope of Practice Standards, Professional Standards and the Practice Standards as set out by BCCNM. Successful graduation of this program does not guarantee a license to practice. Such license is issued by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) after successful completion of the mandatory national examination. For more information on the BCCNM, please visit: http://www.bccnm.ca.
BC College of Oral Health Professionals
The BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) is the regulatory body for Dentists, Dental Therapists, and Licensed Dental Assistants in BC. The role of the BCCOHP is to protect the public by overseeing the conduct and competence of its registrants by ensuring that they are registered and qualified to practice and consistently provide safe and ethical care to their patients. Our Dental Assistant program is designed to meet the regulations governing licensed dental assisting practices as defined by the BC College of Oral Health Professionals. With the completion of the program, students will be eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Board examination. Passing this exam and applying for licensure with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals will allow our students to become Licensed Dental Assistants. For more information on the BCCOHP, please visit: https://oralhealthbc.ca.
The Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs
The Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAP) sets standards for pharmacy and pharmacy technician education programs; grants accreditation awards to programs that meet the standards; and promotes continuous improvement of accredited programs.
For more information, visit: https://ccapp.ca/
Canadian College of Health Information Management
The Medical Office Administrator with Practicum program is accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management and CHIMA. Graduates are eligible to write the Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA) national certification exam (NCE). Certification recognises health data as a key factor in providing safe and quality care to people across the country. Upon successful completion of all theory and practical components, students will have prepared for this exam and scheduled to write the exam. Students also receive a HICA student membership at the beginning of their training in this program. For more information on CCHIM, please visit: https://cchim.ca/.
Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada
The Sprott Shaw College Dental Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).
In consultation with its partners, CDAC develops and approves—requirements for educational programs, and training. For more information on CDAC, please visit: https://www.cda-adc.ca.
Early Childhood Educators of BC
The Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC) offer professional development opportunities, training, and resources for early childhood educators throughout BC, envisioning a society where these educators thrive within a supportive community that values both childhood and education. ECEBC serves as the collective voice to enhance the professional and personal commitment to the significance of early care and learning, empowering the sector through education, collaboration, and leadership. Sprott Shaw is a member of the Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia. For more information on ECEBC, please visit: https://www.ecebc.ca.
Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (EMALB)
The Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board is responsible for examining, registering and licensing all emergency medical assistants (EMAs) in BC, including first responders. Sprott Shaw College is an approved EMALB Educational program.
Skilled Trades British Columbia
SkilledTradesBC leads and coordinates the skilled trades training and credential system in BC. After completion of the electrical foundation program, students will receive an SkilledTradesBC ID number, allowing them to work in the electrical industry. For more information on this process please visit: https://skilledtradesbc.ca.
Ministry of Education and Childcare
Sprott Shaw College’s Early Childhood Education programs are recognized by the Ministry of Education and Childcare. Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) play a critical role in providing education and care for young children. To work as an ECE or ECE Assistant in a licensed child care facility in B.C. you must be certified by the ECE Registry. For more information on this Ministry and its Registry, please their web site here.
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA)
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) facilitates collaboration for its members – the pharmacy regulatory authorities across Canada – to discuss and take a national approach in addressing common issues in the practice of pharmacy in Canada.
For more information, visit: https://www.napra.ca/
National Payroll Institute
The National Payroll Institute (NPI) represents over 40,00 payroll practitioners covered under individual or organization memberships, working with employers and governments to make payroll legislation and administration more efficient and effective. Graduates of the Sprott Shaw College payroll programs are eligible to complete and submit the application to receive the Payroll Compliance Practitioner Designation from the National Payroll Institute. For more information on this process please visit: https://www.payroll.ca.
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
The American Hotel & Lodging Education Insititute (AHLEI) is a global leader in hospitality edcucation, training and certification, providing a range of resources including online learning, professional certification and educational materials for the hospitality industry. Students enrolled at Sprott Shaw may register for these courses as part of the Tourism and Hospitality Programs. For more information on this process please visit: https://ahlei.servsafebrands.com.
National Association of Career Colleges
The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is a national association representing 450 regulated career colleges from across the country. Established in 1896, the National Association of Career Colleges continues to serve its members and support students of regulated career colleges. NACC acts as an umbrella organization for its affiliated provincial career college associations. All NACC members meet the highest regulatory standards, ensuring the best possible education for their students. For more information about NACC, please visit: https://nacc.ca.
BC Career Colleges Association
The BC Career Colleges Association’s (BCCCA) aim is to ensure that the private education and training industry is recognized for the high level of service delivery, commitment to quality, and student satisfaction that the sector delivers to the consumers. BCCCA member schools adhere to a Code of Ethics and are committed to providing students with individual care and attention throughout their studies, and as they graduate and search for employment. The member schools believe in offering students an education and training experience that is satisfying, supportive and designed to provide the skills and knowledge that students need to find the job and/or career that they want. For more information about the BCCCA, please visit www.bccca.ca.
EDUCANADA
EduCanada is a brand that supports the international education offerings of Canada’s provinces and territories. The EduCanada brand is the result of collaboration between the provinces and territories through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) and Global Affairs Canada.
For more information on EduCanada, visit www.educanada.ca or view our listing on CICIC at www.cicic.ca.
Affiliations
Acsenda School of Management
Ascenda School of Management (ASM) is an independent post-secondary institution located in the vibrant business district of Vancouver, offering competitive undergraduate degrees in both business administration and hospitality management.
ASM provides specialized areas of study, allowing students to concentrate on specific business fields, gain practical work experience while earning their degrees, and earn credits toward professional designations.
For more information on this pathway opportunity, click here.
Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University (TWU) is dedicated to equipping students to discover meaningful connections between career, life, and the needs of the world. Drawing upon the riches of the Christian tradition, they are committed to uniting faith and reason through excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.
For more information on this pathway opportunity, please click here.
