The College of Dental Surgeons of BC assures British Columbians of professional standards of oral health care, ethics and competence by regulating dentistry in a fair and reasonable manner. We fulfill our mission statement by setting requirements to practice; establishing, monitoring and enforcing standards of conduct and care; and, where necessary, disciplining registrants; as well as monitoring the continuing education of more than 3,300 dentists and 6,600 CDAs working in B.C.
In 1972 Mabel Dunham of Burnaby received her Bachelor of Education and Adult Education diploma at UBC; she was over sixty years of age at the time. Convinced other people her age would also be interested in furthering their education it became Mabel's mission to structure a self-help college.
Capital College, located in the beautiful Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, offers vocational and career-focused courses that, upon completion, lead to exceptional job opportunities. All the courses we provide emphasize training for professional accomplishments. Students who graduate from Capital College obtain solid academic knowledge as well as marketable job skills that are essential for success in today's global marketplace.Capital College welcomes both local and international students. We contribute to each and every student's success by offering a full array of professional services to assist with visa processing, cultural adaptation, and educational counselling. We invite you to explore what Capital College has to offer you on your journey to academic success.
These are challenging times, yet exciting times for our Continuing Education operation. With the continued downsizing of other Continuing Education programs throughout the Lower Mainland, our Fall course catalogue is now the largest and most complete in the province. Our home delivery distribution area for the course catalogue is also the largest in B.C., reaching homes in Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Langley, Cloverdale, South Surrey, and White Rock. This Fall 2010 course book is full of exciting new courses and Certificate Programs. We have also just become an official Microsoft I.T. Academy, which means that all our Microsoft courses now use official curriculum and testing options, allowing our students to achieve valuable, Microsoft Certifications, recognized world-wide. We have also become an official Microsoft Exam Provider and Testing Centre. In addition, our computer training lab will have brand new, state of the art, computers for the Fall term. Other exciting news includes a brand new C.E. teaching classroom in the Sedco Building in central Langley, which will become home for daytime courses, including the Dental Receptionist Program. Register early, it's going to be a very busy Fall term!
We are a teaching-focused university offering a wide range of programs and services that enable students to succeed in their current studies, in their ongoing education, in their chosen careers, in their lifelong pursuit of knowledge, and in their contribution as responsible citizens in a rapidly changing and diverse global community. Capilano University has earned an international reputation for quality teaching, programs and services. We strive to instill the knowledge, skills, motivation and attitudes that will enable our students to become independent thinkers and learners, and to contribute effectively in a rapidly changing world.
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with the largest city park in North America, Stanley Park, the many sandy beaches which are minutes from downtown, and the backdrop of the spectacular North Shore Mountains covered in lush forests and snowy peaks - a city of unparalleled photo opportunities.
The CDI College Richmond campus is located at 180-4351 No 3 Road in the heart of beautiful Richmond, British Columbia. Built on islands in the delta of the mighty Fraser River, Richmond is the fourth largest city in the province, offering all of the amenities found in major urban centers: excellent shopping, superb entertainment facilities, accessible mass transit and world class dining. CDI College instructors bring years of professional experience into the classroom. Having spent time in the fields they teach, they are able to enhance curriculums to meet the needs of potential employers. In addition to field experience, our teachers are also able to provide you with the one-on-one attention you deserve because our classes are smaller than other schools.
The College of Health and Care Professionals of BC regulates nine health professions to ensure practitioners provide safe, ethical, and high-quality care, thereby protecting public health and well-being.
We are dedicated to the advancement of interprofessional education and interprofessional collaboration. We work with the 15 health and human service programs at UBC to develop learning experiences that give students from different disciplines opportunities to learn about, from and with each other. We also collaborate with the British Columbia health authorities, other post-secondary institutions, as well as national and international organizations working towards interprofessional education and collaboration.