Sprott-Shaw Blog

Last night the Kamloops campus hosted a LPN open house; this is great for all future and potential LPN students! Two of the Kamloops advisors Darcy and Terina hosted the open house. There were approximately 20 people who attended the open house. Karen L one of the PN Coordinator as well as Ken the Director of the campus, Terina and Darcy all did power point presentations. Apple, granola bars and water were being served; some healthy food for the future nurses! All who attendant the Open house are very keen to start in our September intakes and are look forward to continuing the process.

At our Kamloops campus they will be holding a Spa Body Therapy Career Information Session this afternoon at 1:oopm in the Spa Body Therapy room. There will be active students, career counselors, and students interested in the program will be attending the session. The advisor in Kamloops also invited 2 employers and 2 past graduates from the program in order to give their feedback, personal experiences and to inform the people in attendance about the employment opportunities available. 

If your passion is to work in an environment with the purpose of providing clients with lifestyle improvement and health enhancement through professionally administered spa services, then consider a career in the spa and wellness industry. Along with an academic study of the general anatomy, and physiology, students will be provided with a detailed hands-on study of human anatomy, general pathology, nutrition, therapeutic exercise and hygiene. The clinical portion of this diploma program will allow the students an opportunity to practise Swedish massage techniques as well as spa hydro-therapy treatments. The skills you learn in the program will open career prospects within a day spa, resort/hotel spa, destination spa, medical spa, club spa, mineral spa, cruise ship spa and others.

Interested check our site http://sprottshaw.com/

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Nurses’ week starts today and will end Friday May 15. In order to celebrate Nurses Week, the Kamloops campus’ Practical Nursing students will be setting up a free blood-pressure clinic. Knowing your blood pressure is a necessity to understanding your health.

Practical Nursing is fast becoming one of the most necessary careers in the province of BC. The competencies required for a Practical Nurse are validated by the college of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia (CLPN) and are an integral part of the curriculum and practicum’s. Throughout this three semester diploma program, you will learn the full range of competencies in Pharmacology and medication administration. Programs includes 3 practicum’s one at the end of each semester. Finally a five week Preceptorship follows the successful completion of all semesters.   

Do you know yours? If you do not know and you happen to be in Kamloops, come to Victoria Square and find out!

For more information about the courses we offer check out: http://sprottshaw.com/

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Two weeks ago, developers announced plans to build a $250 million theme park within Kamloops. The facility will be built in phases and feature a water park, convention centre, hotel, arena and more. This new initiative fits nicely and wills the offering of our International Hospitality course starting in August.  The course is designed to provide graduates opportunities in exactly theses areas.

This program is designed for those seeking management positions or training in the worlds largest employing and most diversified industry. It covers many aspects of management, relating specifically to the management of hotels and motels, resorts and more. In this program you will receive certificates such as Super Host, Serving IT Right and Food Safe. 

If you are interested in the program speak with an admissions advisor about this opportunity or check out: http://sprottshaw.com/

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Congratulations to our Kamloops graduates!

On Tuesday April 28th, 2009 Kamloops held their graduation ceremonies. The Kamloops graduation went very well. Everyone looked absolutely amazing from staff, graduates to guests! There were approximately 300 guests who attended the graduation, which only proves me point of how big of a milestone it is to graduate from a post secondary institution!! Many guests drove over 16 hours to be present at their friend or family member’s graduation. I was told the cake was amazing by one of our Graduate Service Representatives. All in all it was a very memorable evening!

Our Valedictorian's speech brough people to tears!

To our Kamloop graduates, we wish you all the best!!
From Sprott Shaw Community College

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On Tuesday April 28 more than 45 students will be receiving their diplomas and certificates. Graduates are being recognized in all the major programs such as Practical Nursing, Administrative Assistants, Legal Secretary, Community Support Worker, Spa Body Therapy and Kamloop campus’ very first Early Childhood Educators program.

It is always such a great evening and judging by the more than 300 guests invited by the graduates, it is such an important milestone in these students life! You can feel the excitement and anticipation in the air, finally all those months of hard work comes down to this one night where the students are recognized for their great accomplishment. Even though you can feel the excitement there is also a bit of fear, fear of leaving the classroom and entering the job force! It is such a big step for students, leaving the classroom and entering into their career. However, I am confident in the students that they will do great things with their life and step into a successful career!

Congratulation graduates! We at Sprott Shaw wish you all the best!!  

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