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- 2018-2019 (Creation)
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In 1964 BCIT opened it’s doors with two Health programs; Medical Radiology and Medical Laboratory for a total of 73 students enrolled. BCIT shared training responsibility with various designated hospitals. On successful completion, the student was awarded a certificate.
Currently the School of Health Sciences runs programs in ten main areas of study:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrodiagnostics
- Food Safety and Processing
- Health Care Management
- Health Protection
- Laboratory Sciences
- Medical Imaging Technologies
- Nursing & Specialty Nursing
- Therapeutics
These include degree and post-degree programs as well as the entry-level programs.
The School of Health Sciences maintains the quality and relevance of its health training programs through close liaison with employers and professional associations. Maintaining the traditions of BCIT there are Advisory committees for each program. Students can expect provincial, national and international accreditation; regular external and internal program assessments; a variety of professional development provisions for faculty and staff; and integration of a variety of learning strategies, including industrial experience through projects and practicums.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Concept Repository was hosted as an e-resource for BSN students and faculty on the BCIT Library's e-resource site until 2024 when the SoHS started using updated Concepts that were integrated into the courses.
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Individual PDFs of Nursing Concepts. These are in-depth definitions and ways of thinking about healthcare practice that guide the nursing education at BCIT.
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Shared under a Creative Commons License BY ND: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
You are free to share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially. The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
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ND: If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
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BCIT BSN students: do not use for course work. The Concepts in the BCIT Archives are out of date. Please consult with your instructor/faculty for current Concepts.