What You Will Learn:
The Health Sampler program offers an engaging introduction to the diverse and rewarding world of health care through a mix of collaborative classroom learning, hands-on lab experiences, and interactive activities. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: Dental Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Therapeutic Assistant Diploma, Pharmacy Technician Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Human Service Worker, Human Kinetic Diploma, Medical Device Reprocessing.
What You Need to Know:
- The Sampler Program is open to students in grades 10-12.
- You must apply in the Spring (March) to be eligible for the Fall intake.
- The program takes approximately 4 months to complete.
- You will earn 4 high-school grade 12 elective credits towards graduation upon successful completion of the program.
- You will attend OC VERNON campus two evenings per week (Tuesdays/Thursdays) and some Saturdays for hands-on labs. There are also field trips, and some online material presented through Okanagan College’s Moodle platform.
- https://www.okanagancollege.ca/cs-samplers
Does this Sound like You?
- You show empathy and compassion, understanding how others feel and caring about their well‑being.
- You communicate clearly, listening carefully and speaking in ways patients and families can understand.
- You build positive relationships, working well with patients, families, and other health care team members.
- You use strong critical‑thinking skills, making thoughtful decisions to support a patient’s health and safety.
- You are always learning, building your clinical knowledge so you can provide safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
Help Yourself Succeed By...
- Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
- Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
- Maintaining good attendance and keeping up with school work - career programs require interviews!
- Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
- Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
- Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
- Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).