As a registered forensic nurse with the Fraser Health Authority, Tara Wilkie helps victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. Her training is paramount to recognizing and stopping the cycle of abuse – which is why she felt it was so important to return to her alma mater to teach Forensic Health Sciences … Read more
BCIT President Kathy Kinloch has been inducted into the 2018 Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Top 100 Hall of Fame. Each year, the WXN recognizes 100 of Canada’s highest achieving and most influential women across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Kathy is one of the ten elite women to have been inducted into WXN’s Top … Read more
The BCIT Joinery Department was awarded the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) WorkSafeBC Safety Innovation Award 2018. Faculty and staff worked together on improving the awareness and quality of safe work procedures in the Joinery shop: signage was posted throughout the shop, safe work procedures were placed on all machinery, and a complete Student Orientation Booklet was … Read more
BCIT’s Big Info is a big deal. The open-house event on Nov. 14 at the Burnaby campus drew more than 3,400 prospective students to explore over 300 programs — from business operations, tech and computer engineering, to healthcare and media. Most importantly, the event also gave participants a chance to speak one-on-one with faculty. “My … Read more
In level 1 of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, we learned about normal anatomy. Level 2 and 3 is all about pathology. This post is about which pathologies are more common in women and which are more common in men. Women The Gallbladder Women are 3x more likely than men to get gallstones. They are … Read more
During our third and final year of the BCIT Radiation Therapy program, we are spending the fall semester in the classroom as the final push before our last clinical experience. During this time, we are taking an Imaging Technology class. This class goes over the theory and technology of various imaging modalities that are important … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce that Jennifer Figner has been appointed Associate Vice President, Implementation and Integration. Jennifer joined BCIT in 2005 after more than a decade working in the public accounting sector in both financial and human resource management roles. She holds a BCom from the University of British Columbia and is a designated … Read more
Adults aged 19-64 should get about 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of intense aerobic exercise per week. Unfortunately for BCIT students, free-time is a rarity only experienced during the alignment of the stars. Therefore, to help keep those classic breakfasts off the gut, here are a few tips to efficiently stay active with … Read more
Note to Media: Alexandre Hebert, Manager of Zero Energy Buildings Learning Centre (ZEBLC) at BCIT, is available for interview on topics related to the economic impact and resources to support industry in understanding and transitioning into the Energy Step Code. Please contact Amy Chen to schedule. In 2017, the Province of British Columbia made a commitment … Read more
It’s that time of the year again when everyone is desperately trying to catch up with their classes and trying to finish team and individual projects on time. It can get really overwhelming during these times, which is why it’s always good to have a reminder about an important aspect of our health. On October … Read more