Credential Locations Intakes Length Requirements
Health & Human Services
Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certificate Blended delivery across Northwest BC
Practical Nursing Diploma
Access to Practical Nursing Diploma
Terrace
Prince Rupert Blended delivery
Terrace
Prince Rupert Smithers
Multiple intakes annually. See website for details.
Jan 2025 (every other year)
Next intake: Jan 2027
Jan (every other year)
months
Next intake: Jan 2027 18 months
Grade 10 and age 19, or mature student status with English 10 or English First Peoples 10 or equivalent and a completed English competency self-declaration form. Clinical requirements: Standard First Aid, CPR-C, FoodSafe Level 1, immunizations, and a criminal record check for vulnerable populations.
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, Anatomy and Physiology 12 or equivalent, English Studies 12, Foundations of Math 11 or MATH 046, PNUR 103 or equivalent. Clinical requirements: Standard First Aid, CPR-C, immunization record, and a criminal record check for vulnerable populations.
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, Anatomy and Physiology 12 or equivalent, Biology 12, English 12, Foundations of Math 11, PNUR 103 or equivalents. Successful completion of a recognized HCA or RCA certificate program and minimum 600 hours of relevant field experience. Clinical requirements: Standard First Aid, CPR-C, immunization record, and a criminal record check for vulnerable populations. Social
Please inquire with CMTN regarding integrated health services that can lead to a Bachelor of Social Work. English 12 or equivalent and Math 11. Resume, written/ video statement of interest, two references, 45 hours of work/volunteer experience in a human service setting within last three years, and a criminal record check. Northern
Must meet UNBC admission requirements and have completed the equivalent of the following BC secondary courses with a minimum 70% or better: English 12 and Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 or Principles of Math 11 and Chemistry 11 or equivalents. Biology 12 or equivalent with a minimum 73% within five years of application. Upon acceptance: CPR-C, immunizations and a criminal record check.
Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
Sciences
12 graduation or mature student. English 12 or equivalent. Two references, written statement, immunizations and a criminal record check. For additional ECCE credential and options, please visit our website.
10 or equivalent. Resume, two references, 45 hours of work/volunteer experience in a human service setting within last three years, immunizations and a criminal record check.
12 and Math 11 or equivalents. One of: Life Sciences 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, or equivalents. Environmental Geosciences
1: Jan 6, 2025, Jan 5, 2026
2: Feb 24, 2025, Feb 23, 2026
3: Sept 2, 2025
4: Oct 27, 2025
4: Oct 27, 2025
1: Feb 10, 2025, Feb 9, 2026
2: Oct 13, 2025
3: Oct 13, 2025, Jan 5, 2026
4: Mar 17, 2025, Mar 16, 2026
1: Mar 10, 2025, Mar 9, 2026
2: Jan 6, 2025, Jan 5, 2026