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SUZANNE WILLIAMS | STUDENT SUCCESS
As a recent graduate of Langara’s Balance System Acupuncture (BSA) Certificate program, Suzanne Williams' path to becoming a Registered Acupuncturist was a winding but exciting journey. Suzanne lived abroad for many years in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Paris. Living overseas has exposed her to easatern medicinal practices and taught her the value of patience and keeping an open mind.
Acupuncture involves insertion of fine needles to help alleviate pain and internal disorders. BSA is a special style of Acupuncture that builds on the classical approach from over 2,000 years ago, making it quick, efficient and well suited to modern day. This BSA program also offers an intimate learning environment, clinical hours and competency testing.
“The program allowed me to practice with a strong degree of confidence from day one in the clinic. It continues to help shape the acupuncture practitioner I want to be. The program also introduced me to a community of likeminded practitioners and provided me with a network to get my first jobs as an acupuncturist.”
The classroom experiences at Langara were both inspiring and engaging for Suzanne. Dr. Sonia Tan, program developer and lead instructor, along with guest lecturers, imparted lasting knowledge on Suzanne. She appreciated the variety of backgrounds and experiences the other students contributed. Suzanne is grateful for the doors that have opened for her since completing the BSA program and beginning her practice.
“I have had many meaningful experiences at work – the look of astonishment on a patient’s face when their pain melts away or they gain range of motion with just a few well-placed needles; the trust that patients show when they release emotion, and sometimes tears, in my presence; and simply the sincere ‘thank you’ at the end of their treatment.”
Karen Ramsden | 604.323.5926 kramsden@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Ongoing Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: None Cost: $529 - $649 per course
Karen Ramsden | 604.323.5926 kramsden@langara.ca Type: Program FT / Course PT Entry Dates: Fall/Spring Schedule: Varies Delivery: Mixed Credential: Varies Cost: $189 - $1,471
Karen Ramsden | 604.323.5926 kramsden@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Fall/Spring Schedule: Varies Delivery: Online Credential: Varies Cost: $500/prerequisite courses & $2,800/certificate
Jeff Madigan | 604.417.9674 jeffreymadigan@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: May, Sep, Jan Delivery: Online Credential: None Cost: $459
Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, and Physical Assessment
OFFERED ONLINE Refresh your knowledge, upgrade your career skills, or prepare for further education. The Pathology, Physical Assessment, Anatomy and Physiology curriculum may include review specific to: the assessment and monitoring of neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems; the musculoskeletal system; and the complexities of the human body’s parts, functions and physiological processes. Courses may qualify as an admission requirement, an elective, or as professional development CEUs. Please check with the accepting institution for eligibility. Physical Assessment courses by request to groups of more than 15 people. See website for details. langara.ca/cs
Animal Control
CHECK BACK AUG 2020 This program provides training and professional development for bylaw, animal care and control, and other enforcement and regulatory officers who may interact with animals as part of their employment. Receive the theoretical background, applied skills, and specialized knowledge to better equip yourself in this line of work. Registration is open to those working in the field, and to those wishing to pursue this as a career option. The Animal Control Basic Training program is currently offered in the spring term. Please see website for entry options and prerequisites. Interested in pursuing a career in this field? The prerequisite course "Introduction to Animal Control" is open to all. langara.ca/pets
Balance System Acupuncture
OFFERED ONLINE The Balance System Acupuncture program presents a unique approach to acupuncture. Courses build on the foundations and modern approaches of acupuncture currently taught in professional programs world-wide, and further refines the classical approach documented from over 2,000 years ago. This specialized program provides practitioners with a license to practice Acupuncture, a small enhanced learning environment, confidence through didactic and clinical hours, competency testing, and a professional certificate awarded to successful graduates. Suitable for registered Acupuncturists, MDs, NDs and others with applicable acupuncture foundations qualifications. Equivalency options are available. Some courses may be taken individually. langara.ca/acupuncture
CELBAN Preparation
Intended for internationally educated nurses and health care providers, this course helps prepare you for the Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN). Explore how to communicate in English about health care situations common in Canadian health care settings. Learn how to demonstrate empathy and speak to patients using the English language. langara.ca/celban
Eleanor J. Clarke | 604.323.5133 eclarke@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Spring, Summer, Fall Schedule: Wknds Delivery: Classroom/Lab Credential: Certificate Cost: $1,527 (includes First Aid course) (separate cost for the textbook)
Ofir Gabay | 604.323.5925 ogabay@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Sep Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: Year one: $5,750 Year two: $6,500
Eleanor Clarke | 604.323.5133 eclarke@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Sep Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Diploma Cost: See website
Dental Reception
OFFERED SEPT 2020 Are you looking for a challenging and exciting career? This accelerated program provides the basic skills necessary for day-to-day front desk procedures in a computerized dental office. Students will learn dental terminology, clinical procedures, dental specialties, insurance coverage, and more. This intensive fast-track course will give hands on experience with dental software. Learn how to do day end/month end reports, electronic billing, claim submission, patient charting, and insurance submission. For those that enjoy customer service, attention to detail, teamwork, a fast-paced work environment, and being organized, this is the profession for you! Courses in this program may not be taken individually. langara.ca/cs
Expressive Arts Therapy
Our training consists of studio-based learning, theoretical study, and supervised practice in the community. Students learn to integrate artistic modalities such as theatre, drama, visual arts, movement, and creative writing into a distinctive therapeutic practice. Students will explore psychological life and develop artistic sensitivity and therapeutic skills through personal and group experiential process. Program graduates gain unique expertise necessary to work as an expressive arts therapist within a range of educational, clinical, private, and community settings. Courses in this program may not be taken individually. langara.ca/exa
OFFERED SEPT 2020
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
The Health Safety and Environmental Compliance Post-Degree Diploma program is designed to provide the necessary skills to focus on workplace compliance, including labour, inspection and auditing, public and worker safety, and environmental protection. The program provides a comprehensive combination of training in all aspects of health and safety as well as environmental compliance to make you job-ready. Courses in this program may not be taken individually. langara.ca/hsec
Kate Browning | 604.323.5813 kbrowning@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Variable Schedule: Days/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: See website
CHECK BACK SEPT 2020
Integrative Energy Healing ™
CHECK BACK AUG 2020 We offer a two-stage learning process. Our non-certificate, foundational Integrative Energy Healing™ (IEH) Intensive is the starting point of IEH study and blends the principles of western scientific energy medicine with ancient eastern teachings of chakras, nadis, energy flows, and the inner journey. Second, the Advanced Integrative Energy Healing™ (AIEH) Certificate program combines somatic-based dialogue strategies with a biofield-centered approach to working with body, mind, and heart in clinic and internship experiences. Both programs are offered through Friday-Saturday, classroom based learning modules in Vancouver. Completion of the IEH Intensive modules are a prerequisite for the two-year, part-time Advanced IEH Certificate program. Some courses in this program may be taken individually. langara.ca/ieh
Linda Turner | 604.323.5546 lturner@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Jan Schedule: Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: See website
Karen Ramsden | 604.323.5926 kramsden@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Jan, Sep , Feb, May, Aug, Oct Schedule: Days/Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: $1,402
Karen Ramsden | 604.323.5926 kramsden@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Ongoing Schedule: Days/Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: None Cost: $154 - $339 per course
Karen Ramsden | 604.323.5926 kramsden@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Ongoing Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: $761 + Pet First Aid $151
Medical Aesthetics
OFFERED JAN 2021 Medical aesthetics represents the fastest growing segment of the spa industry, where there is a demand for knowledgeable professionals trained in the use of specific medical treatments such as neuromodulators, chemical peels, dermal fillers, and lasers. Our part-time certificate program is specifically designed for healthcare professionals who would like to work in this popular field. This program aims to balance the theoretical and practical aspects of the industry, while providing students with the tools to launch a career in medical aesthetics. Students have the opportunity to study with renowned instructors from the medical aesthetics sector and practice hands-on skills in our clinics. Courses in this program may not be taken individually. langara.ca/cs
Medical Office Administrator (MOA)
OFFERED ONLINE Medical Office Administrators (MOAs) perform a variety of administrative duties in doctors’ offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings. This intensive fast track program focuses on providing students with the training specific to working in a medical office. Topics include: medical office procedures, medical documentation, medical transcription, medical terminology, clinical procedures, medical billing, basic pharmacology, anatomy and physiology for the MOA, and EMR (Electronic Medical Records). Students are also provided with strategies to assist them with future employment goals. Students must register in MOAP 1101, 1102 and 1103. See website for entry requirements and registration procedures. Courses in this program may not be taken individually. langara.ca/moa
Mindfulness
Participate in courses to support your mental well-being. Experience positive change in how you respond to thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. Courses offered include Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and other self-care courses such as The Art of Self Compassion, Yoga Fusion Hatha and Yin, and more. MBCT and MBSR based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program works towards a cultivation of mindfulness. These courses may qualify as an admission requirement, as an elective for complementary therapy or health care programs, or as professional development Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please check with the accepting institution for eligibility. langara.ca/hhs
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Professional Dog Walker
Receive a recognized certificate that provides credibility to your business and confidence in your care of dogs. Whether for personal or professional interest, these courses will support you in the care of animals in your care. The Professional Dog Walker Certificate program offers courses relevant to any pet service or business. Courses include canine behaviour, first aid, legislation, business practices, safety, risk management, and hands-on experience. Learn from experts in the industry including an animal behaviourist and welfare scientist. Courses may not be taken individually (except Pet First Aid). langara.ca/pets
Cora Van Wyck | 604.323.5416 rmt@langara.ca Type: Full-time Entry Dates: May, Sep, Jan Schedule: Days Location: Main/Broadway Campuses Delivery: Online Credential: Diploma Cost: See website
Karen Ramsden | 604.323.5926 kramsden@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Ongoing Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: $154 - $1,499 per course
Nicole Marcia | 604.872.1613 nmarcia@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: Ongoing Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: Domestic $1,595
Nicole Marcia | 604.872.1613 nmarcia@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: See website Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: $1,219
Registered Massage Therapy
This program prepares you to be an independent, successful, and professional healthcare provider. This intensive, two-year program delivers curriculum beyond the standard in areas such as gross anatomy, business skills, and subtle manual therapies. Our instructors encourage excellence and critical thinking skills. They will nurture your mastery of massage therapy. Practical training in student clinics and diverse outreach locations ensures you have incredible opportunities to apply and integrate your learning in a supervised setting. This program is recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of BC. langara.ca/rmt
OFFERED SEPT 2020
Therapeutic Touch® Practitioner
Become a certified and internationally qualified Therapeutic Touch practitioner. Learn the use of therapeutic touch in various settings, a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as mentorship and clinical practice. Students are offered further opportunities to practice their skills, and to study continued self-care or business ownership skills. In addition, graduates will receive certificates for Therapeutic Touch Levels 1, 2 and 3 from BC Therapeutic Touch Network Society. Courses may be taken individually or as a credit towards a professional certificate. langara.ca/cs
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Therapeutic Yoga for Pain Management
In this experiential 80-hour certificate program, learn to teach restorative yoga, therapeutic breathing, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques for pain management to groups and individuals. This program bridges the chasm between modern pain science and yoga in an academic setting, and through the application of yoga techniques, philosophies, and practices, is developed for yoga teachers and healthcare providers to advance their knowledge in the field of pain management. langara.ca/yoga
CHECK BACK SEPT 2020
Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma and Resilience
The 60-hour Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma & Resilience Certificate program (TYTR) is designed for certified yoga teachers, clinicians and healthcare practitioners to advance both their knowledge and expertise. Students will become specialized in trauma informed yoga methodologies, philosophies and practices and will learn to integrate these skills into their yoga teaching and therapeutic practices. The program is multi-disciplinary and integrative, offering a therapeutic and holistic approach to teaching therapeutically-based yoga techniques. langara.ca/yoga
Nicole Marcia | 604.872.1613 nmarcia@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: See website Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: See website
Nicole Marcia | 604.872.1613 nmarcia@langara.ca Type: Part-time Entry Dates: See website Schedule: Eves/Wknds Delivery: Online Credential: Certificate Cost: See website
NEW FEATURE PROGRAM
Yoga Teacher Training
CHECK BACK SEPT 2020 Our 250-hour certificate program trains you to become a professional yoga teacher. Discover the holistic and traditional practices of yoga to support physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Deepen your personal practice, and develop the clarity, confidence and skills to teach yoga. Design safe holistic classes that include mantra, warm-ups, breathing, postures, relaxation and meditation. Discuss common injuries, and how to modify yoga practices and poses to support a variety of student abilities and needs in class. Gain an in-depth understanding of yogic anatomy, philosophy, business, professionalism and ethics. Discover and connect to your inner teacher, on and off the mat. langara.ca/yoga
Yoga Therapy for Integrative Health
CHECK BACK SEPT 2020 A new certificate program providing in-depth training in the emerging field of yoga therapy. Yoga therapy supports a client-centered, strengths-based approach to healthcare. The program highlights the importance of yoga therapy as a preventative and supplementary healthcare practice for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Our interdisciplinary program bridges eastern and western health sciences for an integrative approach to health and healing. The program is designed to prepare graduates to be independent and successful health care professionals. Graduates will become leaders in this emerging field of complementary health care and trauma informed training. Upon completion, students will have the skills to teach yoga classes with a therapeutic focus and conduct one-on-one Yoga therapy sessions with confidence and professionalism. langara.ca/yoga
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
Industry, governments, and health and safety groups are focusing on a proactive way to prevent workplace injury, ensure workplace compliance, and understand and produce effective processes for creating a safe workplace. Our two-year, full-time post-degree diploma program prepares university and college graduates for careers in this in-demand profession. Applications for the September 2021 intake will open in October 2020.
Learn more. eclarke@langara.ca | langara.ca/hsec
Languages of the World & ESL
DELARA ZARIN | INSTRUCTOR
Delara Zarin has a passion for sharing the Persian language with her students regardless of where she lives. After graduating from Allameh Tabattaba’i University, studying Persian Language and Literature, she taught Persian Literature in high school in Iran. Upon immigrating to Canada, she started a Persian language course at the University of Calgary.
Today, Delara is now spearheading the Persian Language program at Langara Continuing Studies. Persian is a great addition to the multitude of language courses offered at the College. Delara is happy to be able to continue her teaching adventures.
Langara’s Persian language class focuses on learning the language by introducing practical methods that can be used on a daily basis. This can include focusing on role playing and proper pronunciation. “It’s beautiful seeing my students delighted upon understanding the etymology or the roots of words. It’s an experience that really ingrains the language in their minds!”
Whenever one of Delara’s students uses a Persian expression in the appropriate way, Delara feels very proud. One of her most memorable experiences includes a student who did not speak a single word of Persian when he first started her class. After some time, the student was able to deliver a speech in Persian at his daughter’s wedding to the delight of his daughter, his new son-in-law, and all the wedding guests. These are the stories that encourage and inspire Delara to continue teaching.
In her spare time, Delara enjoys creating abstract paintings, jogging, reading, and watching films. She loves the local library book clubs. You will also find her exploring the Lower Mainland, some favourite places include New Westminster Quay and Buntzen Lake.
