Admission Requirements

Students must meet all of the admissions requirements as listed:

1. Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or mature student status 19 years of age
2. Proof of meeting English Language Competency Requirements:
   1. English as First Language Speakers: Evidence of one of the following:
      • Proof of completion of Grade 10 English graduation. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion. A minimum of a C grade is acceptable.
      • College courses determined to be equivalent to completion of Grade 10 English (or higher) by post-secondary institutions. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion. A minimum of a C grade is acceptable.
      • ACCUPLACER Next Generation: Recommended minimum cut scores are as follows: Reading (230), Writing (230), Writeplacer (4)
   2. English as Second Language Speakers: Evidence of one of the following assessments, completed within the last two years:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): test must be within the last two years, IBT only - Overall score of 76 with no score lower than 20 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing
      • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic or General -- test must be within the last two years: Overall score of 6 with a minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing
      • Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT): test must be within the last year: Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 6 and Writing 6 - Note: a CLB Report Card from a LINC Program may also be accepted.
      • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Academic or General -- Academic: Aggregate score of 4L or better, with 4L or better in Speaking and Listening and 3H or better in Reading and Writing. General: CELPIP 7 or better in Speaking and Listening and CELPIP 6 in Reading and Writing
      • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Overall Score of 60, with no section less than 50
3. Pre-Practice Experience Requirements:
   • A clear criminal record check via the CRRP – Criminal Records Review Program.
   • Immunizations as per Practice Education Guidelines:
     • Provide proof of a negative reaction to a TB skin test or a chest x-ray with a note from a physician stating that you are not contagious.
     • A note from a physician stating that you are mentally and physically able to perform duties normally associated with your chosen field.
     • It is strongly recommended that student immunizations remain current for Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, Polio, and Diphtheria.
   • Completion of Student Practice Education Core Orientation modules
   • Completion of First Aid and CPR ‘C’ Certification
   • Completion of Food Safe
   • Completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Modules
4. Successful completion of all theoretical courses with a minimum 70% grade in each course
5. Successful demonstration of skills testing in preparation or practice experiences