Kootenay Columbia College

Healthcare is about more than medical tasks. It’s about helping people feel supported, comfortable, and cared for during some of the most important moments of their lives.

The Health Care Assistant program at KCC prepares students for meaningful, hands-on work in healthcare settings through practical training and real-world practicum experience. From supporting daily living to building strong connections with clients and residents, HCAs play an essential role in care teams every day.

If you’re looking for a career centered on compassion, connection, and practical care, learn more through the link in our bio.

The Health Care Assistant program delivered by Kootenay Columbia College is recognized by the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Graduates of the Health Care Assistant program, delivered by Kootenay Columbia College, are eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Holistic nutrition looks at food as more than fuel. It considers how what we eat connects to how we feel, function, and recover, and how those choices are shaped by lifestyle, environment, and individual need. It is a field that draws people who want to go deeper than general health advice and better understand the relationship between nutrition and overall wellness.

At KCC, students can explore this field through both the Holistic Nutrition Diploma and Holistic Nutrition Certificate programs. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of nutrition or begin your journey into holistic wellness, we offer flexible pathways to get started.

Find out more through the link in our bio.

Therapeutic recreation is about more than activities, it’s about helping people stay connected, engaged, and supported through meaningful everyday experiences. Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistants help create environments where recreation, social connection, movement, and creativity become part of overall well-being. Whether through group activities, community interaction, or daily routines, the role focuses on supporting quality of life in meaningful ways.

At KCC, the Therapeutic Recreation Activity Assistant program is designed for students entering the field for the first time and includes practicum experience as part of the learning process.

If you are interested in a people-focused path centered on care, connection, and community, explore the program through the link in our bio.

Some people are drawn to work that genuinely matters to others. If that sounds like you, the Health Care Assistant program at Kootenay Columbia College is worth exploring.

In 24 weeks, you will build the hands-on skills and real-world experience needed to work in hospitals, long-term care, home support, and assisted living settings. Healthcare work makes a difference every day. Find out more through the link in our bio.

The Health Care Assistant program delivered by Kootenay Columbia College is recognized by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Graduates are eligible for registration upon completion.

Here's to the beauty, diversity, and opportunities that British Columbia offers every day. Happy BC Day!

Please be advised that our campuses will be closed today (August 3) in observance of the holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow during our regular hours.

Enjoy your BC Day!

Every great healthcare professional starts with a commitment to learning. 💙 Our Health Care Assistant students are taking important steps toward their careers in healthcare, and we're proud to be part of their journey. Here's to the future caregivers making a difference in our communities!

Whether you're looking to qualify for a promotion, expand your expertise, or transition into a new opportunity, investing in professional training can help you get there. Your next chapter starts with the skills you build today.

Explore our programs and take the next step toward your career goals.

The path forward looks different for everyone. For some, it is choosing to continue their education. For others, it is returning to the classroom to build new skills or explore a different path. Whatever brings you here, taking that first step can lead to opportunities you may not have imagined. At Kootenay Columbia College, we offer programs that help students build a strong foundation for the next stage of their academic or professional journey.

Learn more about our college and explore our programs through the link in our bio.