Students throughout British Columbia have more opportunities to train for careers as health-care professionals, thanks to focused investments in post-secondary education and training.
"For years, British Columbians have been calling for more trained health professionals in their communities," said Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. "We heard that call to action and we're investing in valuable, in-demand training in every corner of the province so that students preparing for careers in health care, or health professionals upgrading their skills, are able to provide quality health care when and where it is needed. It is because of the work of these unsung heroes in health care that we are at a place to safely build back the best B.C."
This week, government announced more than $4.4 million for health profession-related education and training at B.C. post-secondary institutions. This funding is in addition to annual funding of more than $125 million for health education programs around B.C.
Programs include training for health-care assistants, anesthesia assistants, mental health and community support workers and programs for nurses.
