Accreditation and Recognition Stenberg College is designated by the BC government’s Ministry of Advanced Education through the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB). PTIB is responsible for setting standards of quality and ensuring consumer protection. Stenberg College has also received the BC government’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, which is BC’s brand or “seal” of quality…
About the Career As an Optician, you’ll find opportunities for employment in: Optometry clinics Optical stores (independent or chain) Ophthalmology offices Optics labs Independent business offices Product sales sector Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, the wage range for Opticians is from $14 – $21 per hour depending on experience and location. There are…
Program Courses Please click the course title below to scroll to the course description: Additional Certifications As a student in the Stenberg Program, you will take Body Mechanics and Back Safety, as well as Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support to ensure that you have the advantage of additional external certifications valued by today’s…
Credit Transfer (Articulation) Stenberg College’s Optician Diploma program has an articulation agreement with BCIT. Graduates of the Optician Program can enter BCIT’s Advanced Diploma in Business Management with advanced standing. Upon completion of Stenberg’s Program, with an additional 8 months full time, you will acquire an Advanced Diploma in one of Canada’s largest business schools,…
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International Students Becoming an Optician can be a rewarding opportunity for an international student looking for a dynamic career. They are trained in diverse aspects of opticianry, including designing eyewear, crafting lenses, and providing exceptional customer service. According to the Government of Canada, there is a growing demand for Licensed Opticians in British Columbia. If you are…
Opticians are integral members of the eye-care team who design, produce and fit eyeglasses, contact lenses and specialized products for their clients.
Accreditation and Recognition Stenberg College is designated by the BC government’s Ministry of Advanced Education through the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB). PTIB is responsible for setting standards of quality and ensuring consumer protection. Stenberg College has also received the BC government’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, which is BC’s brand or “seal” of quality…
About the Career As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you’ll find opportunities for employment in: Hospitals Communities and private laboratories Public health laboratories Private health insurance companies Research institutions Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, the wage range of Medical Laboratory Assistants is from $20.60 – $24.77 per hour depending on experience and location. The…