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What is a Medication Administration Program?

January 21, 2024ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

In the healthcare industry, medical administration programs are introduced in order to provide training for the safe and effective delivery of medications as well as to serve several other purposes that we have outlined in this article. So, join us as we answer one of the most common queries, “What is a Medication Administration program?...

Jan

Potential Union Strike Impacting Bus and Transit Service on Monday

January 20, 2024ByWestern Community CollegeAnnouncements

Dear WCC Students, We hope this message finds you well. We would like to inform you about the possibility of a union strike that may occur on Monday, which could potentially disrupt bus, SeaBus and SkyTrain transit services starting Monday morning. If the strike takes place, it is expected to last for two days, impacting...

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What is the difference between palliative care and hospice?

January 18, 2024ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

Picture this: you’re standing at a crossroads, facing a daunting decision that could profoundly impact your or your loved one’s quality of life in the face of a serious illness. At this critical juncture, the terms “palliative care” and “hospice” often emerge, veiled in uncertainty, like two mysterious pathways in the labyrinth of healthcare. What...

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Eligibility Criteria for Government Funded Programs | WCC

January 14, 2024ByWestern Community CollegeCommunity Support

Government funded programs are rightfully known as the true lifeline for many individuals and communities however the subject of its eligibility may sometimes be perplexing. Such state sponsored programs provide a broad spectrum of services in the field of education healthcare, finance and a lot more. So, if you are interested in availing the government...

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Salary of Medical Lab Assistants in Canada | WCC

January 10, 2024ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

Medical laboratory assistants, the true professionals working diligently round the clock collecting specimen and helping various health specialists, are truly inspirational personalities. If you’re a medical laboratory enthusiast residing in Canada, you may be highly interested in knowing about these professionals earn. Well, if this is what you have in your mind, you have landed...

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Medical Lab Assistant | Roles and Responsibilities

January 8, 2024ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

Have you ever wondered who the professionals involved in the diagnostic process are and who work tirelessly round the clock to ensure the lab tests are accurate? These professionals are referred to as medical lab assistants. So, whether you’re planning to start a medical career or wish to know more about what does a medical...

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Become a Medical Lab Assistant | Step-by-Step Guide

January 4, 2024ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

Have you ever been to hospital or any health facility place and see individuals wearing a laboratory coat and a mask, collecting blood and other fluid samples and often interacting with doctors? Well, these professionals are known as the medical laboratory assistants. They are the true heroes working diligently round the clock to get the...

Dec

Is Medical Lab Assistant a Good Career?

December 31, 2023ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

In recent years, the demand for medical lab assistants and other health specialists has significantly risen which surged the healthcare industry, If you are thinking to walk on the career path leading towards wearing a white coat, roaming around health facilities, interacting with professionals and collecting blood samples of patients, then embrace yourself for the...

Dec

Can a Medical Assistant Give Lab Results?

December 27, 2023ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

In the healthcare industry, it is highly crucial to work as a team in order to deliver the best possible patient care. Medical assistants are one of the members of the health team, however, each member’s roles and responsibilities differ. So, if you are wondering, “can a medical assistant give lab results?” then you need...

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What Skills Does a Lab Assistant Need?

December 25, 2023ByWestern Community CollegeHealth Care

Medical Laboratory Assistants seem to be working behind the scenes but their roles and responsibilities significantly cater the various health settings. The job of a medical lab assistant requires not just intellectual but physical abilities as well along with many other skills that one may not even think of as a part of their job....

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What is a Medication Administration Program?

Potential Union Strike Impacting Bus and Transit Service on Monday

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice?

Eligibility Criteria for Government Funded Programs | WCC

Salary of Medical Lab Assistants in Canada | WCC

Medical Lab Assistant | Roles and Responsibilities

Become a Medical Lab Assistant | Step-by-Step Guide

Is Medical Lab Assistant a Good Career?

Can a Medical Assistant Give Lab Results?

What Skills Does a Lab Assistant Need?

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