School of Health and Wellness

Get hands-on practice for your career in healthcare.

why choose us

About us

You want to make a real difference in the lives of others. We want to help you achieve your goals. Choosing a career in healthcare means choosing a future of caring. Your career in health and wellness puts you on the front lines of making a real, tangible difference in the lives of others.

At our school, you’ll gain a comprehensive healthcare education with a wide range of in-demand programs including nursing, pharmacy, and therapy. You'll learn through hands-on, industry-relevant training led by experienced faculty, preparing you to start your career with confidence.

Health and Wellness isn't just a term. It's a career path that empowers you to make a difference through caring.

Our programs offer you the opportunity to specialize in areas like perioperative and interdisciplinary therapy, giving you the skills to meet growing healthcare demands. We’ll equip you to serve diverse communities with compassion and integrity, starting from day one. With a supportive environment and forward-focused curriculum, we’ll help you build the confidence and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of others—empowering you to succeed in your healthcare career.

Simulation Centre

Our Simulation Labs replicate a real-world clinic with hospital beds, functioning medical equipment, and AI-driven mannequins that interact with students. This hands-on experience builds confidence and prepares students for real-world healthcare challenges.

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Health Care Aide Student Buddyship

Health Care Aides (HCAs) provide up to 80% of direct care for older Canadians, serving as the primary frontline caregivers in long-term care and at home.

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Virtual Reality (VR) Focused Assessment Tool

This VR system immerses students in lifelike patient scenarios, helping them practice symptom identification and decision-making. This interactive training builds confidence and prepares them for real-world healthcare settings.

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97%
Graduate Employment Rate
90%
Program Quality Satisfaction
Sheila Tabangay-Muyomba
Health Care Aide, Foothills Country Hospice Society

"Bow Valley College empowered me to grow academically and personally. Guided by caring and knowledgeable instructors in the School of Health and Wellness, I gained the skills and confidence to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. I'm excited to keep learning here and encourage others to pursue their dreams."

The possibilities are endless

Our Programs

Certificate
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2 Terms
Recreation Therapy Aide
Have experience in health or human services? Join this five-month program and support client well-being through recreation.

Starts in

Domestic
International

September 2026

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Certificate of Achievement
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1 Term
Registered Nurse Pathway to Canadian Practice
Build the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed to safely and confidently practice nursing in Canada.

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Domestic
International

May 2026

September 2026

January 2027

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Post-Diploma Certificate
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22 Weeks
Perioperative Nursing for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
This program will provide LPNs with the required advanced practice education to work in a perioperative setting.

Starts in

Domestic
International

September 2026

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Diploma
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6 Terms
Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant
Acquire knowledge and hands-on experience for a fulfilling career in interdisciplinary rehabilitation therapy.

Starts in

Domestic
International

September 2026

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Certificate
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2 Terms
Health Care Aide
The Health Care Aide program will provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on skills to provide person-centered care within a health care team.

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Domestic
International

May 2026

September 2026

January 2027

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Diploma
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5 Terms
Practical Nurse
Want to become an effective and compassionate health care provider? This program prepares you to deliver professional nursing care in a complex medical system.

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Domestic
International

May 2026

September 2026

January 2027

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Diploma
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4 Terms
Pharmacy Technician
Study to prepare compounds and sterile products, and to dispense medications. This full-time program includes both community and hospital practicum placements.

Starts in

Domestic
International

September 2026

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Diploma
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4 Terms
Psychiatric Nurse
Build extensive knowledge and hands-on clinical skills in mental health assessment and intervention, preparing you to confidently deliver compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care across diverse healthcare settings.

Starts in

Domestic
International

September 2026

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Micro-Credential
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3 Terms
Advancing Internationally Educated Nurses Care Pathways
This program supports nurses in building confidence and advancing their practice through flexible, competency-based micro-credentials aligned with workforce needs.
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Certificate of Achievement
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1 Term
Path2Practice for IENs
This program helps bridge your nursing qualifications and experience with what is needed to meet the healthcare standards and work requirements in Alberta.
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Launch Your Health Care Career

Through the School of Health and Wellness, it’s possible.

In just two years, you could become a Licensed Practical Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Health Care Aide, and more.

Together, we can make it happen.

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