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CRISIS AND CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT POLICY 

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: SEA, Director of Instruction, Registrar, Instructor

REVISION DATE: September 2025

The College is committed to providing a healthy, safe working and learning environment for all staff, students, and visitors, and to reduce the risks of accident or injury for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.

Health and Safety

The College follows health and safety guidelines relevant to the types of programs offered.

A review of the guidelines will be conducted annually to ensure the guidelines are being followed.

Any possible breaches or concerns relating to the guidelines must be directed immediately to the Instructor, Director or SEA. Students, Employees, visitors, and clients can discuss relevant matters. Any immediate safety concerns will be addressed immediately; not urgent or more general concerns be recorded and reviewed by the SEA within 72 hours.

References:

WorkSafe BC – https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health- safety/searchable-ohs-regulation

OH/ safety guidelines: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/occupational-health- safety/searchable-ohs-regulation/ohs-regulation

Procedure for Fire Safety

1. The SEA and the Director ensure that sufficient fire suppression equipment is available as needed throughout the whole campus and that all fire suppression equipment is examined by a qualified inspector at least annually.
2. The SEA and the Director ensure that all employees receive training in both the operation of the fire suppression equipment and college fire evacuation procedures.
   
3. The SEA and Director are responsible for preparing and posting emergency exit instructions route maps in each classroom.
4. In the event of a fire emergency, staff will immediately contact the fire department (911) relaying the location of the campus and will give the details of the type of fire if known, location and follow the instructions of the 911 operator.
5. All persons will evacuate the campus under the direction of senior staff.

1. Instructors will escort their students to the safety area identified on the exit plan, ensuring that he or she takes the class lists with them. The instructor will check the students present against the class list and will immediately advise the SEA or Director if anyone is missing.
2. The SEA or the Director will act as a liaison between fire officials and students or employees during the emergency. If necessary, the SEA or Director will authorize college closure.
3. No student or employee will re-enter the campus until the fire officials have authorized re-entry.

Procedure for Earthquake Safety

1. The SEA or Director ensure that adequate precautions are taken throughout the campus to assure that injury due to falling or unstable items during an earthquake is limited, this may include securing file cabinets and shelving and keeping binders below head-level.
2. The SEA or Director ensure that all employees receive training in the college earthquake evacuation procedures.
3. The SEA or Director prepares and post emergency instructions and exit route maps in each classroom at the campus with the exit specifically noted in a colored highlight.
4. In the event of an earthquake emergency, all staff and students will take cover and remain under cover until the shaking stops.
5. When deemed safe to do so, all persons will evacuate the campus.

1. Instructors will escort their students to the safety area set out in the exit plans, ensuring that he or she takes the class lists with them. The instructor will check the students present against the list of students in attendance that day and will immediately advise the SEA or the Director if anyone is missing.
   
2. The SEA and the Director will act as a liaison between rescue officials and students / employees during the emergency. If necessary, the SEA or Director will authorize college closure.
3. No persons will re-enter the campus until the officials have authorized re-entry.

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: All employees, All enrolled students

REVISION DATE: September 2025

CCBC is committed to the prevention of and appropriate response to sexual misconduct.

Sexual misconduct refers to a spectrum of non-consensual sexual contact and behavior including the following:

• sexual assault;
• sexual exploitation;
• sexual harassment;
• stalking;
• indecent exposure;
• voyeurism;
• the distribution of a sexually explicit photograph or video of a person to one or more persons other than the person in the photograph or video without the consent of the person in the photograph or video and with the intent to distress the person in the photograph or video;
• the attempt to commit an act of sexual misconduct; and
• the threat to commit an act of sexual misconduct.

A Complaint of sexual misconduct is different than a Report of sexual misconduct. A Complaint is when the victim/survivor discloses or chooses to tell someone at the institution of an incident of sexual misconduct to seek support but may not want to make a formal report to police or the institution. A Report is a formal notification of an incident of sexual misconduct to someone at the institution accompanied by a request for action. A Report does not have to be made by the victim/survivor. 

A student making a Complaint will be provided with resolution options and, if appropriate, accommodation, and will not be required or pressured to make a Report.

The process for making a Complaint about sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

• The student can contact the Senior Education Administrator or the Director of Instruction by email or phone.

The process for responding to a Complaint of sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

• The Senior Education Administrator or the Director of Instruction will respond to the student within 1 day of receiving the complaint.

The process for making a Report of sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

• The student can make a report with the Senior Educator Administrator or the Director of Instruction by email or phone.

The process for responding to a Report of sexual misconduct involving a student is as follows:

• The Senior Education Administrator or the Director of Instruction will respond to the student within 1 day of receiving the report.

It is contrary to this policy for an institution to retaliate, engage in reprisals or threaten to retaliate in relation to a Complaint or a Report.

Any processes undertaken pursuant to this policy will be based on the principles of administrative fairness. All parties involved will be treated with dignity and respect.

All information related to a Complaint or Report is confidential and will not be shared without the written consent of the parties, subject to the following exceptions:

• If an individual is at imminent risk of severe or life-threatening self-harm.
• If an individual is at imminent risk of harming another.
• There are reasonable grounds to believe that others in the institutional community may be at significant risk of harm based on the information provided.
• Where reporting is required by law.
• Where it is necessary to ensure procedural fairness in an investigation or other response to a Complaint or Report.

In all instances the institution will:

• Ensure the safety of the victim/survivor. 
• As appropriate, provide emergency numbers for on and off campus security (if applicable), law enforcement, medical assistance, mental health services, and other services. 
• Respect the right of the individual to choose the services they consider most appropriate.

This institution is certified by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). Certified institutions must comply with regulatory requirements, including the requirement to have a Sexual Misconduct policy. For more information about PTIRU, go to www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca.    

DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: Senior Educational Administrator, Director of Instruction, Registrar, Instructor

REVISION DATE: September 2025

1. This policy governs complaints from students respecting Coastal College of British Columbia and any aspect of its operations.
2. A student who makes or is otherwise involved in a complaint will not be subject to any form of retaliation by the institution at any time.
3. The process by which the student complaint will be handled is as follows:
   • All student complaints must be made in writing.
   • The student must make a written complaint to the Director of Instruction (jas@coastalcollegeofbc.com) or SEA (kirpaul@coastalcollegeofbc.com)  If the Director of Instruction is absent or is named in a complaint, the student must provide the complaint to the Senior Educational Administrator.
   • The Senior Educational Administrator or Director of Instruction will review any complaints. Within 5 days of receiving the complaint, the Director or Senior Educational Administrator will arrange to meet with the student to discuss the concern(s).

• Following the meeting with the student, the Director or the Senior Educational Administrator will conduct whatever further inquiry or investigation is necessary to determine whether the concerns can be substantiated.

• Any necessary inquiries or investigations shall be completed within 10 college days of the initial meeting with the student. This timeline can be extended with approval of the Director if the complaint is deemed complicated and requires additional time.

• The Director or Senior Educational Administrator will connect with the student and other persons and do one of the following:
  
  • Determine that the concern(s) were not substantiated; or
  • Determine that the concern(s) were substantiated, in whole or in part.

• The Senior Educational Administrator will prepare a written summary of the determination, and a report of what action (s) may be taken. This summary and report will be reviewed and approved by the Director.

• A copy shall be given to the student, and the original will be placed in the student’s file. If the student is under 19 years of age, a copy will be sent to their guardian/ parent.

• Written reasons for the determination will be provided to the student within 30 days after the date on which the complaint was made.

• The written reasons will advise a student, that if the student is dissatisfied with the determination, and has been misled by the institution regarding any significant aspect of that program, the student may file a complaint with the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) (www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca). Complaints must be filed with PTIRU within one year of the date a student completes, is dismissed from, or withdraws from the program.

1. The student making the complaint may be represented by an agent or a lawyer.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: SEA, Director of Instruction, Registrar, Instructor

REVISION DATE: September 2025

Students are expected to be honest in all their activities at the College. All forms of cheating and/or plagiarism are unacceptable:

• Copying from another student’s test or homework.
• Allowing another student to copy from your test or homework.
• Using materials such as textbooks, notes, or formula lists during a test without permission.
• Having someone else write or plan a paper/ assignment/project.
• Collusion is the act of two or more students working together on an individual assignment without permission.

Academic misconduct is the violation of college policies by tampering with grades or by obtaining and/or distributing any part of a test or assignment. For example:

1. Distributing, or accepting, either for money or for free, a test before it is administered.
2. Encouraging others to obtain a copy of a test before the test is administered.
3. Changing grades in a grade book, on a computer, or on an assignment.
4. Continuing to work on a test after time is called.
5. Unauthorized use of computer or calculator programs.
6. Disruptive behavior is any behavior that interferes with the teaching/learning process.

Plagiarism, which includes:

Submission of any work for assessment not done by the student without full and clear identification and acknowledgment of the actual author or creator of the work or source.

Consequences:

The student has the onus and the burden of proof of the integrity of their work.

The instructor will consult with the SEA or Director to determine the severity of the situation and determine the consequences which may range from a zero grade on an evaluation to academic warning, suspension and/or dismissal

REFUND POLICY

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: Senior Educational Administrator, Director of Instruction, Registrar

REVISION DATE: September 2025 

The institution must pay the tuition or fee refund within 30 days after receiving notice of withdrawal or refusal of study permit; providing a notice of dismissal, or the date on which the first 30% of the hours of instruction are provided (no-show). 

For programs NOT requiring PTIRU approval

The institution will refund 100% of the tuition other than the application fee if:

• The student does not attend the program, and 
• The institution receives from the student a notice of withdrawal or a copy of refusal of a study permit no later than 30 days after the later of: 

1. a) the start date of the program in the most recent Letter of Acceptance 
2. b) the start date of the program in the enrolment contract.

The refund will be paid within 30 days of the date the institution receives the notice of withdrawal.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: SEA, Director of Instruction, Registrar, Instructor

REVISION DATE: September 2025

If a student decides to withdraw from a program, the student must provide a dated, written, notice of withdrawal to the Registrar’s Office. Refunds are calculated according to the college Refund Policy, and the date on which the written notice of withdrawal is received will be used to determine whether any refund is owed.

An international student whose application for a study permit has been denied is entitled to a refund if a copy of the denial letter is provided to the College prior to the program start date.

Procedure:

1. The written notice of withdrawal may be delivered in any manner provided that receipt or other verification is available that indicates the date on which the notice is delivered. A notice of withdrawal form is available on the college website.
2. The notice of withdrawal or dismissal is deemed to be effective from the date it is delivered.
3. The refund to which a student is entitled is calculated on the total tuition fees due under the contract. Where total tuition fees have not yet been collected, the institution is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date and a student may be required to make a payment for monies due under the contract.
4. The application fee is non-refundable.

ATTENDANCE POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: Senior Educational Administrator, Director of Instruction, Registrar, Instructor

REVISION DATE: September 2025

          (In Class- Synchronous Programs)

Attendance in classes is necessary, and missing classes can affect student learning and progress. 

If students are having any issues which may affect their attending class for any reason, they should discuss this with their instructor.

1. Each instructor will record, monitor, and report on the attendance of all students for all their courses.
2. The Registrar’s office will keep the students’ attendance records.
3. Students will be warned of attendance issues to resolve the matter.
4. An email will be sent to advise the student of the issue if it continues.
5. If a student does not maintain an attendance average of at least 80% in general program, they may not be permitted to extend the course which they are enrolled in.

The consequence for students who do not meet the minimum attendance requirements listed above are as follows:

When a student is absent from the College for a period of three consecutive calendar days without notifying the College of the reason for the absence, the student will be considered as having been dismissed from the course and will have to re-take the course as soon as practical and possible.

When a student is absent from the College for a period of ten consecutive calendar days without notifying the College of the reason for the absence, the student will be disenrolled from the program.

The student will have to successfully repeat the course to receive credit for that course.

Absences may only be excused at the discretion of the Director of Instruction or SEA but will still be considered as an absence. If the absence is due to excusable absences, the student may be asked to provide a medical note explaining the absence, and there may be no charge for re-taking the course.

1. Excusable absences may include medical/ health issues or serious personal issues. Students should inform their instructor as soon as possible. 

1. The program may be extended for the student depending on circumstances. The SEA or Director will review the matter.

Student Responsibilities Students are expected to:

1. Report any absence due to illness or other reason to their instructor within 2 hours on the first and all subsequent days of absence either by phone or e-mail.
2. Maintain the attendance requirement.
3. Provide a doctor’s note to support absences of more than 3 consecutive days.

If unexcused absenteeism is chronic, an ‘attendance contract’ may be arranged with the student; and if this is breached, relevant sections of the dismissal policy may be followed.

POLICY (Distance Programs-Online)

Clock hours for distance education courses are set out in the course outlines (estimated)

1. Participation in courses is necessary and not following the course plans and requirements each week can affect student learning and progress.
2. If students are having any issues which may affect their participation for any reason, they should discuss this with their instructor. 
3. Each instructor will record, monitor, and report on student participation.
4. The registrar’s Office will keep the students’ “attendance” records.
5. Students will be warned of attendance (participation) issues so to resolve the matter early.
6. An email will be sent to advise the student of the issue if it continues.
7. If a student does not maintain an attendance average of at least 80% in the general program, they may not be permitted to extend the course which they are enrolled in.

The consequence for students who do not meet the minimum attendance requirements listed above are as follows:

When a student has not participated in two weeks of course work in a distance or combined delivery (asynchronous and synchronous) course without notifying the College of the reason for the absence, the student will be considered as having been dismissed from the course and will have to re-take the course as soon as practical and possible. When a student is absent from the College for a period of four weeks of course work in an on-line course without notifying the College of the reason for the absence, the student will be disenrolled from the program. The student will have to successfully repeat the course to receive credit for that course.

Absences may only be excused at the discretion of the Director or the SEA but will still be considered as an absence. If the absence is due to excusable absence, the student may be asked to provide a medical note explaining his/her absence, and there may be no charge for re-taking the course.

1. If a student does not maintain participation by demonstrating that they are following the requirements of the course, they may not be permitted to extend the course which they are enrolled in.

1. Excusable participation “absences” may include college breaks, medical/ health issues, serious personal issues. Students should discuss their absence as soon as possible with their instructor. 

1. The program may be extended for the student depending on circumstances. The SEA will review the matter and decide based on the situation along with the advice of the Instructor and Director.

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to:

• Report any ‘absence’ due to illness or other reason to the instructor as soon as possible.
• Follow the attendance/ participation requirement.
• Provide a doctor’s note to support absences of more than 3 consecutive days.

RESPECTFUL AND FAIR TREATMENT OF STUDENTS POLICY

Harassment and Anti-racism

 EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2017

RESPONSIBILITY: All employees, All enrolled students

REVISION DATE: September 2025

The staff at CCBC are committed to ensuring that its learning environment promotes respectful and fair treatment of all students. 

The core values that guide the College’s internal and external interactions with each other and the community:

• We believe cultural and social diversity is essential to our long-term success.
• We celebrate learning as a lifelong achievement for students, staff, and faculty.
• We strive for fairness in all decisions.
• We promote a safe, healthy environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. 

While on College premises or during activities or events hosted by the College the following activities are prohibited:

• Bullying, harassment, and/or discrimination. Violence- perceived or actual.
• Theft, willful damage to student property, College property and/or illegal activity.

If under any circumstances, a prohibited activity occurs, the following outlines the process for addressing the activity:

• The situation, if urgent, should be reported to the Director or Senior Education Administrator verbally or in writing as soon as possible. 
• If urgent, the student should approach an employee of the College who will assess the urgency of the situation and act accordingly (for example, call the police in the case of violence) and as needed, refer the matter immediately to the Director or SEA. 
• The student can request a confidential meeting with the SEA. Every member of the College community has the right to file a complaint of discrimination/harassment. At some point, the DISPUTE POLICY and/or other related polices / legal considerations may take effect.

Child Care BC

Family Resource Programs of British Columbia

Child Care Options

–Transportation

• A great way to plan transportation to get around the city and surrounding area is by using the BC Transit Trip Planner: https://www.translink.ca/trip-planner 

UBER: A ride sharing app for destinations that may be harder to get to with public transportation. www.uber.com

Visit Taxes for International students studying in Canada on the CRA website to learn about how income taxes work in Canada and if you need to file a tax return. You may also visit Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to learn more.

• Your T2202 official tax receipt from the college will be available to you for tax filing purposes. These forms are sent to you in a secured format by the end of February.

• WorkBC is maintained by the Government of British Columbia. It hosts a wealth of information that can be very useful for planning your career and learning about BC’s labour market and industries.
• Job Search Websites

LinkedIn

BCJobs

BC Tech Jobs

Indeed

Monster

Jooble

EduCanada

EduCanada.ca is the official Government of Canada website for international students looking to study in Canada! They are here to help you search for study programs, get cost estimates, apply for scholarships and plan your life in Canada.

— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) webpage.

 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare.html

–PLEASE NOTE: Coastal College of BC does not provide post-graduation work permits

–BC Settlement and Integration Services (BCSIS) Program

If applicable a local settlement service provider may be able to assist you. To learn more about what services may be available to you, contact your local BCSIS service provider.

Resources for post-secondary students

• Education in British Columbia
• EducationPlannerBC
• Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
• LearnLiveBC
• Employment Standards & Workplace Safety
• Work as a student
• Help your spouse or common-law partner work in Canada

Medical Insurance:  To satisfy this requirement you may submit a copy of your MSP coverage Or if you have another kind of basic medical insurance other than MSP, you may submit a copy to the college.

BC Medical Services Plan

Health Fee for International Students

Student Aid BC

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid.html\

Banking –The Royal Bank of Canada has online tutorials to answer all of your banking needs. Whichever financial institution you choose will be available to guide you and support you with any questions you may have. https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/ways-to-bank/tutorials/index.html 

— Sparrow Share Sparrow is a home sharing platform across Canada that can help you find rooms to rent and share.

— Residential Tenancy Act Be an informed renter by reading the BC tenancy act.

— BC Housing—a place to check for housing incentives and rental assistance programs

— GEC Living-“Vancouver’s largest off-campus student housing.”

Academic Advising

Planning your education and career goals can be challenging, our Academic Advisors are here to support you every step of the way. They are available to meet online, by phone or in-person by booking an academic advising appointment with the college info@coastalcollegeofbc.com.

Prior Learning Assessment Recognition

A Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a process to determine if prior course work or work experience is equivalent to part of a program at Coastal College of British Columbia (CCBC). CCBC recognizes that students may have successfully completed course work at another post‐secondary institution or have attained significant learning from work or training outside the formal post‐secondary education system. Those students who have gained such learning may be able to receive credit for that learning and build on it in pursuing further education at CCBC. Credit granted for PLA may be used to satisfy requirements for graduation.

CCBC recognizes the following prior learning:

• Work Experience: The student may provide confirmation of prior learning in a work experience setting. Where that work experience can be equated to the learning outcomes or objectives of a course or program at CCBC, credit will be granted.
• Coursework: The candidate may provide confirmation of prior learning in previously completed coursework to CCBC. Where that learning can be equated to the learning outcomes or objectives of a course or program at CCBC, credit will be granted.

Procedure:

1. The student submits a Prior Learning Assessment Form and supporting documents to practicum@coastalcollegeofbc.com providing proof of prior learning. For proof of prior coursework completed, a transcript must also be submitted. For proof of work experience, a formal evaluation must also be completed by an on-site supervisor using the Work Experience Evaluation Form and a letter of employment or a pay stub must be submitted.
2. The student pays the $100 assessment fee. The fee can be paid by e-transfer to payments@coastalcollegeofbc.com
3. An assessment of the PLA documents will be completed by the Senior Educational Administrator or the Director of Instruction within 5 working days.
4. Upon completion of the assessment, a copy of the form will be sent to the student and a copy will be kept in the students file.
5. An applicant who disputes the results of a Prior Learning Assessment may appeal that decision under the normal appeals process.
6. The credits achieved through PLA will appear on the student’s transcript.
7. The prior learning assessment process will be applied consistently to all students. Prior learning can be assessed up to 50% of the hours of instruction of a program.

Prior Learning Assessment Form – Click here

Work Experience Evaluation Form – Click here

Learning Accommodations:

At Coastal College of BC we understand that students have different needs. We can support you with your learning needs through various learning accommodations. You may contact your instructor to discuss ways to support you, including;

• reduced course load
• access to voice recognition software
• due date extensions
• alternate format materials

Child Care BC

Family Resource Programs of British Columbia

Child Care Options

BC Housing

GEC Living

Nutrition Health

• The Greater Vancouver Food Bank
• Canada Food Guide
• Dietitian Services at HealthLinkBC

• Kelty Eating Disorders – BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

Online Substance Use Resources:

• Effects of Alcohol
• Tips for Safer Alcohol Use
• Tips for Reducing the Harm from Substance Use
• Cannabis Health Information – Government of BC
• Safer Cannabis Use
• Opioid Overdose Awareness
• Quitting Smoking & Tobacco Use
• Quick Facts on Vaping Risks – CDC
• Respecting Tobacco – First Nations Health Authority 

https://www.artreach.org/antioandequityresources

https://www.racialequitytools.org/ 

https://www.artreach.org/indigenousresources 

Sexual Violence Education and Support

• Sexual Violence and Misconduct Prevention and Response Policy 
• Choosing your own path to survivorship Caring for yourself is a radical act: Self Care Guide for Youth Workers
• LEAF – Law of Consent
• Sexual Violence

Intersectionality

• Qmunity: BC’s Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Resource Center – BC’s Queer Resource Centre, responds to the needs of BC’s queer communities and helps them thrive.
• Health Initiative for Men – non-profit supporting the health and well-being of gay men and other gender diverse people in BC
• Salaam Canada – Queer Muslim Community
• Sher Vancouver – non-profit society for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families and allies in Metro-Vancouver, BC
• Tri-Cities Pride Society

worksafebc.com

Worksafe BC Safety Plan

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Poison Control website

Here2Talk

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has launched Here2Talk, a free single-session service available by app, phone, or online chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Chat sessions with a trained counsellor can be accessed by downloading the Here2Talk app.

Phone: 1-877-857-3397 or 1-604-642-5212

Visit the Here2Talk website

Services available 24/7

Suicide Hotline Crisis Centre

Barrier-free non-judgmental, confidential support through 24/7 phone lines and online services.

Phone: 1-800-784-2433 or 1-866-661-3311

Visit the Suicide Hotline Crisis Centre website

GuardMe Student Support Program – International Students

Support program for international students that provides linguistically and culturally matched counselling resource. 24/7 support. 

Phone: 1-844-451-9700

Visit the GuardMe website

canada.ca

Foundry BC

Foundry is a province wide initiative supported by the Government of British Columbia, Graham Boeckh Foundation, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Providence Health Care and St. Paul’s Foundation.

foundrybc.ca

Anxiety Canada
Tools and resources available to assist with managing anxiety. Video and audio resources available. Step-by-step guides related to anxiety management.
Phone: 1-604-620-0744
Visit Anxiety Canada website

Bounce Back
Bounce Back® Online is a self-help program based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles. The online program helps with issues relating to depression, stress and anxiety. The modules are self-paced and easily accessible.
Visit Bounce Back website
Services available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Kelty’s Key
Kelty’s Key offers customized online courses developed by clinical experts in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Visit the Kelty’s Key website

Anxiety Apps:
Mindshift™ CBT: anxietycanada.com
Moodnotes: moodnotes.thriveport.com
Sanvello: sanvello.com

Practicums are organized by Coastal College of British Columbia (CCBC). In consultation with the student, CCBC would tentatively schedule a practicum in a high school or elementary school in the students’ preferred area. The student may also make inquires. CCBC would negotiate placements through discussions with a host organization. If a host organization is not available in the student’s preferred area of residence, the student may be required to accept a practicum elsewhere. Through negotiations, the practicum is set out based on the learning outcomes. Care is taken to ensure that the practicum does not demand knowledge that the student does not yet possess. All coursework must be complete before the beginning of the practicum. As well, a criminal record search and a basic first aid course must be completed before the start of the practicum. Most school districts do not allow practicums in September or June. Our goal would be to have you start the practicum in other months. Not to worry, we would work with you to ensure all these pieces are in place.

Education Assistant practicums are scheduled for 180 hours which is approximately two months. During the Practicum, students are expected to work five days a week for about six hours a day. There are no part time practicum. All practicums are unpaid.

You can provide the college with your top three preferences of schools. These schools cannot be places where you have family or a history with the staff.

Most districts want the college to contact them up to 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the practicum. By the time they confirm the placement, it can be a few weeks prior to the tentative dates that you will be notified.

There are three intakes for practicum. Fall (Sept-Oct/Oct-Nov and Nov-Dec) Winter (Jan-February/February-March) Spring (April-May/May-Jun) Please make the necessary adjustments to be prepared for your 6-week full-time practicum (work, childcare, etc.)

The practicum coordinator does their best to place you in your preference, but it is based on the availability of the schools/admin/district. If the district cannot accommodate, you will be placed in an alternative district or independent school setting.

All students must complete a successful criminal record check and basic first aid course. Both must be complete prior to beginning your practicum.

The practicum coordinator will send you the EA Practicum Handbook and other resources and documents you will need prior to the start of your practicum.

You can complete the work experience Prior Learning Assessment to gain advanced standing for the practicum portion of the course. Ensure you inform the college of this to complete the necessary documents and gain approval.
Important Notes:

• September is a busy month for many schools and districts and as they are unavailable in the summer, most placements do not get confirmed until mid-September. Practicums usually begin in October. All schools and districts have different policies and procedures; therefore, it is important to be patient and understanding based on their needs regarding education assistant practicum placements.
• Do not contact schools and districts on your own as most districts communicate with the program coordinators.

Click here to learn more about Prior Learning and Advanced Credit at CCBC.

The Education Assistant Program is administered through Google Classroom. Please watch the Google Classroom Tutorial to familiarize yourself with this learning management system.
Click here to view the Google Classroom Tutorial Video

In the courses there are no examinations. The research is quite clear that exams do not provide long term retention or deep understanding of course content. In this program, the instructors use the formative assessment model. Many colleges and universities are moving away from the “test”. Many educators and experts believe that formative assessment is an integral part of effective teaching and learning. In contrast with most summative assessments (exams and tests), which are deliberately set apart from instruction, formative assessments are integrated into the learning process. For example, a formative-assessment technique could be as simple as an instructor posing a reflection question to a student and then using a rubric to provide feedback.

A Prior Learning Assessment is completed on a case by case basis. The process is applied consistently to all students.

1. The student submits all necessary documentation.
2. The Director of Instruction completes a thorough analysis to see if Advanced Credit should be granted.
3. The student is notified of the result.
4. The student has the option of accepting the advanced credit or taking the course.

Click here to learn more about Prior Learning and Advanced Credit at CCBC.

You can purchase textbooks from a variety of sites and locations. We encourage students to purchase e-textbooks as they are more affordable and come to your email within minutes.  Here is a list of sites some students have found useful:

• vitalsource.com
• Gettextbooks.ca
• Textbooks.com
• Cheggbooks.com

Coastal College of British Columbia (CCBC) is a fully accredited, designated college. Please check the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU)  of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills website. The certification number for Coastal College of British Columbia is 04288.

When registering, use a desktop or laptop. If you are still having problems with the online format, contact the college and you will be sent a paper copy that can be submitted by email with all required documentation.

Registration steps:

1. Go to the Registration page.
2. Complete the online registration.
3. Upload required documents.
4. Pay the one-time application fee. Please note that the fee is non-refundable.
5. The Registrar’s Office will process your application. If they require any further information, they may contact you. This process may take 3-5 business days.
6. Once your application is fully processed, the Registrar’s Office will send you a contract. The contract includes all the details of your program. Check the contract carefully. Notify the college by email or phone if there are any errors in your contract. Sign the contract after you have read it carefully.
7. Once the Registrar’s office receives your signed contract, the Registrar will sign it. You will receive a copy of the completed document.
8. You will then be asked to make a payment for your course.
9. Once payment is made and received, you are ready to begin your course.

Wishing you all the best as you embark on your new career path!

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Yes. Neither the institution nor the student can waive the requirements.

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