St. John's
Health Information Management
Human Resource Assistant - Payroll Practitioner
Home Support Worker/Personal Care Attendant
Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker

Halifax
Human Resource Assistant
Human Resource Assistant - Payroll Practitioner
Makeup Artistry and Design
Paralegal
Physical Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant
Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker
Criminology 
Public Relations

Dartmouth
Makeup Artistry and Design
Child & Youth Care Worker
Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker
Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant 
Physical Therapy Assistant 
Pharmacy Technician 
Continuing Care Assistant

Saint John
Human Resource Assistant
Human Resource Assistant - Payroll Practitioner
Business Administration and Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Assistant Advanced Certificate
Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker
Pharmacy Technician
Interior Decorating

Moncton
Human Resource Assistant
Human Resource Assistant - Payroll Practitioner
Business Administration and Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Assistant Advanced Certificate
Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker
Public Relations

Fredericton
Human Resource Assistant
Human Resource Assistant - Payroll Practitioner
Business Administration and Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Assistant Advanced Certificate
Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker 
Public Relations

Charlottetown
Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker 
Human Resource Assistant
Human Resource Assistant - Payroll Practitioner
Criminology
Resident Care Worker


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Human Resource Assistant
Program Objectives
Rapid workforce change makes responsible and responsive human resources service delivery and management one of the most pressing and critical areas facing the corporate world. The Human Resource Assistant provides the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully deliver fine and valued services that attract and retain human resources in today’s complex business environment.
This diploma program consists of a range of courses covering the concepts and practices in the field of human resources. Each course blends theory instruction with individual and group application.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities in the human resource field exist in the private sector in both large and small organizations, the public and not-for-profit sectors. A key function in all of these organizations is the delivery of solid, customer focused human resources skills. Now, more than ever is the right time to enter this growing field with job- ready skills and a practical understanding of the reasons why programs and services are designed and delivered the way that they are. Well-trained human resources assistants play a very real and important role in so many aspects of a successful HR program, and the need for HRA’s with an understanding of human resource responsibilities has never been greater.
Examples of job titles are: Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment and Selection Assistant or Clerk, Job Analyst, Training Specialist, Compensation and Benefits Clerk or Coordinator, Human Resources Junior Cconsultant, Cccupational Health and Safety Clerk, Equal Employment Opportunity Clerk and Labour Relations Assistant.

Human Resource Assistant - Payroll Practitioner
Program Objectives
Rapid workforce change makes responsible and responsive human resources service delivery and management one of the most pressing and critical areas facing the corporate world. The Human Resource Assistant provides the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully deliver fine and valued services that attract and retain human resources in today’s complex business environment.
This diploma program consists of a range of courses covering the concepts and practices in the field of human resources combined with specific, practical payroll training. Each course blends theory instruction with individual and group application.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities in the human resource field exist in the private sector in both large and small organizations, the public and not-for-profit sectors. A key function in all of these organizations is the delivery of solid, customer focused human resources skills. Now, more than ever is the right time to enter this growing field with job- ready skills and a practical understanding of the reasons why programs and services are designed and delivered the way that they are. Well-trained human resources assistants play a very real and important role in so many aspects of a successful HR program, and the need for HRA’s with an understanding of human resource responsibilities has never been greater.
Examples of job titles are: Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment and Selection Assistant or Clerk, Job Analyst, Training Specialist, Compensation and Benefits Clerk or Coordinator, Human Resources Junior Consultant, Payroll Officer, Cccupational Health and Safety Clerk, Equal Employment Opportunity Clerk and Labour Relations Assistant.


Makeup Artistry and Design
Program Objectives
The field of Makeup Artistry and Design is an exciting one. It can be fast paced, full of variety and challenges, and offers many opportunities for creative expression. CompuCollege now offers a leading-edge learning opportunity for those who are serious about entering this growing profession. Much more than a makeup course, the Makeup Artistry and Design Diploma presents each student with expert instruction beginning with skin care and continuing through fashion and glamour makeup, makeup and lighting for photography, theatrical makeup and special effects for film and television. The program goes beyond the basic tools and techniques required when working in this field and also provides professional advice about succeeding in the business. Excellent communication skills are a must as makeup artists work closely with many different people. To develop these attributes, the Makeup Artistry and Design program includes 85 hours of instruction focussed on the professional and communication skills necessary to become a polished professional. This full-length program provides the region’s most comprehensive introduction to Makeup Artistry both as a craft and as a profession.
Career Opportunities
To gain employment in this competitive industry, it is critical to have completed a reputable Makeup Artistry course and to attain solid work experience. Some positions may require industry experience in addition to formal education. Career options include sales and makeup advisor at department stores, drug stores, cosmetic retail outlets and salons and beauty studios; retail or wholesale cosmetic representative; make-up application at salons and at fashion shows; bridal and glamour photography and makeup and special effects for television, film and theatre. Graduates may choose to freelance as makeup artists at photo shoots, weddings, fashion shows, stage productions and other special events. The Atlantic Provinces are experiencing increased participation in the fashion, film, music and theatrical businesses, and there is a growing need for professional workers in these fields. Other employment possibilities include manager of cosmetic retail outlets or makeup studios, beauty editor and makeup trainer. 

Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker
Program Objectives
Helping young people and their families overcome emotional and behavioural problems is the child and youth care worker’s role. With the Child and Youth Care diploma, offered in cooperation with Grant MacEwan College of Edmonton, Alberta, you can offer your concern, guidance, and encouragement to troubled young people and their families. Building on the counselling, crisis intervention and creative helping strategies taught in the Child and Youth Care program, the Addictions Support Worker modules explore the physical, emotional and social effects of alcohol, drugs and gambling, examine the process of addictions assessment and teach effective case management skills. Upon graduation you will have completed the formal education requirements for the International Certified Alcohol And Drug Counsellor certification administered by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. The ICADC certification also comprises significant work experience, clinical training, portfolio and examination components. 

Career Opportunities
This program helps prepare students for a broad range of counselling opportunities associated with both youth and addictions. You could enjoy a rewarding career as a youth worker, family support worker, employee and family assistance counsellor, recovery and group home worker, addictions counsellor, community education and prevention worker, counsellor assistant or family-school liaison worker. Work settings include treatment centres, group homes, youth centres, family support programs, community based and foster care programs, correctional facilities, mental health agencies and schools.

Business Administration with Purchasing Assistant
Program Objectives
The objective of this course is to expose the student to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration, while providing the student with the tools required for a career in business. Particular emphasis is placed on the principles, practices and techniques needed by today’s procurement professional. The efficient management of materials and goods is vital to the success of an organization, and many organizations are recognizing the strategic importance of purchasing and supply management. Effective purchasing techniques have dramatic impact on the bottom line, as a dollar saved is a dollar of net profit.The Purchasing Skills modules provide a comprehensive introduction to purchasing and supply management concepts and practices. Each phase of the procurement process is explained: costing techniques, negotiation strategies, supplier management, e-distribution, logistics management, quality control, contract administration and ethical considerations associated with purchasing. Special attention is devoted to inventory management. These modules will train graduates to make reasonable analyses and decisions in various buying situations. Because the business world is very dynamic, students are taught to keep up to date with the latest developments and business trends by reading financial newspapers, books, and magazines. Case studies are used to train students to think analytically and to apply their knowledge by solving problems and making decisions.

Career Opportunities
The business world is a constantly changing environment with opportunities for those individuals with the skills necessary to adapt to those changes. Careers in finance, banking, marketing, personnel, accounting, and general management are available to those successful graduates who have the right combination of proper academic skills, personal drive, and dedication.
Professional purchasing offers excellent career opportunities, as employers in all sectors are looking for people with effective buying, inventory management and logistics skills. As a profession, purchasing is getting more sophisticated all the time. A career in purchasing can lead to a high degree of achievement and recognition.

Purchasing Assistant
Program Objectives
The objective of this intensive course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles, practices and techniques needed by today’s procurement professional. This program is specifically designed to complement and add to prior business education. The efficient management of materials and goods is vital to the success of an organization, and many organizations are recognizing the strategic importance of purchasing and supply management. Effective purchasing techniques have dramatic impact on the bottom line, as a dollar saved is a dollar of net profit. Each phase of the procurement process is explained: costing techniques, negotiation strategies, supplier management, e-distribution, logistics management, quality control, contract administration and ethical considerations associated with purchasing. Special attention is devoted to inventory management and case studies are used to train students to think analytically and to apply their knowledge. These purchasing skills modules will prepare graduates to make reasonable analyses and decisions in various buying situations. This program also provides a foundation for further specialized study in procurement, public sector purchasing, supply chain management or operations management that may lead to discipline-specific certification. Students wishing to pursue an external designation such as offered by PMAC, NIGP, APICS or other organization are responsible for ensuring that they satisfy the external program's requirements.
Career Opportunities
Professional purchasing offers excellent career opportunities, as employers in all sectors are looking for people with effective buying, inventory management and logistics skills. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in planning, inventory management, transportation and related supply chain processes. They have the skills and flexibility to apply their knowledge in a variety of positions in service, manufacturing or government. As a profession, purchasing is getting more sophisticated all the time. A career in purchasing can lead to a high degree of achievement and recognition.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Program Objectives 
Health Information Management professionals collect and organize health information, assign codes to medical conditions and treatments for statistical summarization, safeguard health information and release it to authorized persons. Current and accurate information is critical for patients, health professionals, the public, health care agencies and government. The Health Information Management Program will develop your ability to understand biomedical sciences, health data classification systems, records management systems, computers in health care, health care delivery systems, research methods, statistics, epidemiology, medico-legal aspects of health information, utilization review, quality management and human resource management. You will also learn to apply knowledge and skills in health record science and records management, e.g. assembling, quantitative/qualitative analysis, transcription, coding, diagnosis typing, abstracting, research, data retrieval and analysis, medical and legal issues and professionalism. Developing and managing the transition from paper-based record systems to electronic systems. The program will also enable you to understand and utilize statistical methods in relation to health care.
This program will focus on the three domains of practice as outlined by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA – the national certifying body for all Health Information Management professionals): the electronic health record; data quality; and privacy.

Career Opportunities 
Health Information Management is one of the fastest growing occupations in the health care sector. As a Health Information Management professional, you contribute to individual and global health through the collection, management and reporting of health information. You provide an essential information support service which contributes to the delivery and evaluation of patient care, administrative decision-making, including financial planning and resource allocation. In Newfoundland and Labrador graduates find work as Health Information Management professionals and are primarily employed in hospitals. However, across Canada graduates may find work in government agencies, educational institutions, community health clinics, legal offices, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, primary care agencies, nursing homes, and long term care facilities.

Certifications
Utilizing curriculum from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), CompuCollege is offering a 2-Year Diploma program in Health Information Management. As well, our program is recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). Program recognition by CHIMA enables graduates to write the national certification exam. Successful challenge of the national examination qualifies graduates to work throughout Canada.

Occupational Therapy and Physcial Therapy Assistant

Program Objectives
With increasing numbers of aging people requiring assistance, along with those recovering from surgery, health and chronic conditions, the need has never been greater for occupational therapists, physiotherapists and their assistants. CompuCollege, in association with Medicine Hat College, offers diploma programs to educate the paraprofessionals who will work under the supervision of Occupational Therapists or Physical Therapists in the implementation of treatment programs. The Therapist Assistant Program at Medicine Hat College is nationally recognized and well established. This highly regarded program is now available in Atlantic Canada at CompuCollege. It combines classroom and practical learning in the foundations and skills required for support personnel in occupational therapy and physiotherapy with potential employers in hospitals, health units and private clinics. Students in this program will follow curriculum guided both by the currently identified functions, tasks, abilities and attitudes for entry-level, formally trained support personnel as defined by the Canadian Association Occupational Therapists as well as guided by the competencies defined by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for “Group One” physiotherapist support personnel. Upon completion you will be awarded dual Medicine Hat College – CompuCollge diplomas as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA).

Career Opportunities 
This program is designed to prepare students to enter the health care industry working in various settings as an occupational therapy assistant, a physiotherapy assistant or to perform elements of both roles under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist or both. Graduates may work in acute care, long term care or community care venues in either public or private settings. 

Physical Therapy Assistant

Program Objectives
With increasing numbers of aging people requiring assistance, along with those recovering from surgery, health and chronic conditions, the need has never been greater for physiotherapists and their assistants. CompuCollege, in association with Medicine Hat College, offers diploma programs to educate the paraprofessionals who will work under the supervision of Physical Therapists in the implementation of treatment programs. The Therapist Assistant Program at Medicine Hat College is nationally recognized and well established. This highly regarded program is now available in Atlantic Canada at CompuCollege. It involves extensive theoretical education combined with practicum training with potential employers in hospitals, health units and private clinics. Upon completion you will be awarded dual Medicine Hat College – CompuCollege diplomas as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Students in this program will follow curriculum guided by the competencies defined by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for “Group One” physiotherapist support personnel.

Career Opportunities
This program is designed to prepare students to enter the health care industry working in various settings as a physiotherapy assistant under the supervision of a licensed Physiotherapist. Graduates may work in acute care, long term care or community care venues in either public or private settings.

Paralegal

Objective
This program is very intensive and covers many aspects of the legal profession. Upon completion, graduates will have a broad understanding of legal concepts, values and principles of the Canadian legal system, combined with specific knowledge about several major areas of law. Paralegals prepare legal documents, maintain records and files and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals, so students will learn the proper procedures and terminology used in the legal system and develop their research, problem solving and communication skills. Throughout the program the rules of proper professional practice including the rules of ethics are emphasized. Students will not only enhance their keyboarding and transcription skills, but will also receive hands-on training in the two major word processing programs. Subject areas will include wills and estates, real estate, corporate and commercial law, civil litigation, and family law. 

Career Opportunities
Paralegals enjoy one of the highest employment rates and one of the highest average earnings in Canada for those pursuing paraprofessional occupations. A career in the legal profession is both prestigious and rewarding. This program in conjunction with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a professional and self-confident attitude prepares the graduate for a career in either a large legal organization or a small legal practice. Every office needs well-trained support staff . . . the challenges and opportunities are therefore endless.


Sales Specialist

Program Objectives
The sales function is increasingly important to the success of any organization and the competencies required to perform the job have grown dramatically in the last few years. The Sales Specialist Certificate provides the training required by any aspiring salesperson. The program focuses on sales of high value goods and services. This type of selling emphasizes professionalism, product expertise, listening to people, and finding win-win solutions for business problems. Each phase of the selling process is explained: identifying prospects, positioning your product, handling objections, establishing commitment and building relationships that lead to future sales. These concepts will help you become an effective and successful salesperson. 

Career Opportunities
Professional Sales offers excellent career opportunities, as employers are looking for people with effective selling skills. Examples of titles are Sales Representative, Manufacturers Agent, Inside Sales Representative, Account Executive, Sales Consultant, Sales Manager and Technical Support Representative.

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