Capilano College Medicai Office Assistant Grad Wins Lt. Governor's Medal Laura Wylie, a graduate of the nine- admitting clerk or department — setting, appropriate English conversation month Medical Office Assistant program stenographer, as well as in the offices of and writing skills and the Sec. John’s at Capilano Gollege, was presented with the many other health professionals. Standard First Aid Certificate. Along with : convocation fast November, rm _ Applicants must meet the following inchedes a of studies, me program also "Laura was interested and involved in al] 2dmission requirements: Completion of in g.rworwerk work practicum in the ~ aspects of the program and at the same Gtade 12 or equivalent or mature student . » time, demonstrated a caring and considerate status, 3Swpm keyboarding speed, personal ‘attitude towards fellow scudents,” says Jean interview, apticude for working in a medical Clark, convenor. of the Medical Office Assistant. program. "Her academic achieve- ments ‘and capabilities and her - delightful ; "I hope to. be working both asa medical personality will make her a valuable sere in The Lieutenant Governor's office assistant and a certified dental her chosen career."" |: - Sliver Medal honours. @ -.. assistant," Laura explains, “as these two ¢ health. care industry is one of the uGgeN ee careers complement each other." ies in. Canada, -and. the. contri : in: a positive . The Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal honours a student who has been registered ... . are: : in a vocational or career program of Jess program have the ‘specialized training 2atewssreee : : than two years duration and who has not Ww rk i in ‘ umber’ of: medical ¢ , Ss 2 only excelled in his or her studies, but has Jean ‘Clark (left), ‘Medical Office Asistas : 4 § _ also contributed ina positive way to the life sits ate Conermer’s silver medal w winner, of the college, institute, or community. Today, Laura is enrolled at Malaspina University College in Duncan, B.C. where she is studying to become a certified dental assistant. . “ ¢After attending Career Choices and conducting several : and. “personable man of 40;~ informational interviews, I knew exactly what I was going, . Management for: twenty. years. to do. There were times when I wanted to. give up, but all OF the staff made time available for me + and encouraged me -to go on.” While in the Career Choices program, Anthony discovered that his greatest strengths are working with “. people and managing people. He researched several options - to;his job; Anthony realized he had to: and. decided. on..a new career _in- human” resources") For more infonination please cal ‘ei many. othe people in his management. 9. *.- : co ‘Holly Back, ‘Acodony Director ‘ "Anthony. is now. attending a diploma. 1 program in? me Business Administration ata local college, and: looks forward to graduating and re-joining the workforce. .- 2 *A big thank you, YWCA: I. ‘hope ‘your funding never stops, so. that. you’ can continue’ £0 help put people like - |. myself back on their feet.” es People interested in: ‘finding out more ‘about YWCA. Career. Choices can do so ony phoning. 984-7680." Dae Vogue raduates are requested - even be fore they. finish tbe. courses. #201 - 1433 Lonsdale Ave. ‘7 North: Varcouver ” ss : trains working | individuals in the . assist 8 students with special need: “Gourses are offered evenings and weekends. We offer: on-site fal immersion; "| J. INFORMATION SESSI clinically supesvis-ed and waing, "| Thureday, May 4- =: hI Regiiered Nurses; job search 7-8 p.m. Leila _ Mere of he Be are arg By Capilano Collége . oe Be a part of the - association, the Better Business. |~ || “Library Building, Room 195 healthcare industry. ~ Bureau & registered wit ; a °§ 2055 Purcell Way, “North Vancouver, “Nvain as a Resident Care: oy BRSEC.” on avarees registration, required) Attendant / Nurse's Aide ~ “ Pinanciat Assistance a a multimillion dollar Geld ‘with unlimited opportunities. * Cal Hoi for an Appoint ment. for Certified Care Givers." . Tel: 604-879-2291. ° Las www fricollege.com —