7 ways to give students a sense of belonging
Be part of a community
A sense of belonging is a basic human need, just like food or shelter. It enables us to have the ability to see value in life and to cope with challenges. A sense of belonging makes us feel like there is a community behind us and boosts our confidence. It also makes us feel relaxed, receptive and motivated to succeed.
Bottom line: feeling like we belong is conducive to learning and academic success.
At MCG, we realize that we are on the front lines of affecting positive change and creating the right atmosphere for students to succeed. Since we originally opened our doors as the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy (NIMT), and evolved into MCG Career College in 2019, our faculty and instructors have followed a few simple, yet effective, ways to provide students with a sense of belonging in the classroom. Now we want to encourage everyone to apply these methods to creating their own communities.
Private colleges expecting boost following provincial budget
NEWS RELEASE — MCG Career College and other private vocational colleges are preparing to receive more inquiries from prospective students following the Alberta Provincial Budget that slashed operating grants and lifted the tuition freeze for government-funding post-secondary institutions.
While many students remain on wait lists for post-secondary programs in the allied health field, MCG Career College is ready to accept applications for positions in the allied health field that funnel directly into in-demand positions in industry.
“Our programs are approved by the government, but we are funded by private dollars, which allows us to manage our costs and programming internally,??? explains Carmen Sheridan, Dean of MCG Career College.
The heart of a clinic: Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk
Get ready to shine in this exciting role
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to improve yourself while helping others in your community. You’ve read all about the benefits of becoming a Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk, and you’ve signed up for the 5 month program at MCG. Before you know it, you’ll be job-ready with the skills and confidence you need to excel in this role.
If you’re like many of us, even though you’ve got what it takes to do a good job, you’re full of those dreaded new-job-jitters that creep up and test your confidence. New roles always have a learning curve and it’ll take some time before your master your craft and get into a daily groove. To help get you there more quickly, we’ve outlined what the work of a Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk (MOA) typically looks like. Knowing this ahead of time will take some of the unknown out of your first few days and get you into your new job with ease.
Turning a passion into a meaningful career
Meet MCG Massage Therapy instructor, Heather Moore
A career as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) requires advanced training, commitment and a drive to help others on their path to wellness. During the course of a day, it’s not uncommon for a massage therapist to see as many as five clients, typically for 60 to 90 minutes appointments. Providing effective and therapeutic massages over the course of a day—and throughout your career—requires strength and stamina, and perhaps most importantly, knowledge.
New Calgary college elevates health and wellness training
NEWS RELEASE — Health and wellness education has been elevated in Calgary as a new technical training institution begins training the future leaders of our community. MCG Career College officially opens its doors this fall with a focus on relevant education, top instruction and flexible programming.
A private vocational college, MCG Career College offers a growing portfolio of programs and courses that empower students with the confidence and skills they need to become leaders and business owners in our community. Above all, it’s built around flexibility.
First Aid: sign up and save a life!
Having Standard or Advanced First Aid training is a life skill that you’ll never regret acquiring. Incidents and accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. Having the knowledge and confidence to help victims makes for increased well-being for all, creating safer, happier communities.
Here are five reasons to sign up for Standard or Advanced First Aid training today:
It makes a difference in your community
First Aid is incredibly helpful in many situations: when someone ingests a harmful substance, has a stroke, suffers a heart attack, has a seizure, is involved in a car accident or during a natural disaster.
4 reasons why everyone should know CPR
Help keep someone alive until paramedics arrive
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a powerful life saving skill and something that everyone should consider learning. Being trained in CPR means that if someone collapses nearby and isn’t breathing, you can step in to keep them alive until paramedics arrive. If that’s not enough, we’ve compiled our top four reasons for you to sign-up for a CPR course and become a lifesaver in your community!
Training is easy and inexpensive
It doesn’t require years of medical training to become certified in CPR, it’s very affordable and certification can be completed in a short period of time. For most people, learning the proper technique once is all that’s required, but for some professions, it is important to re-certify CPR every two to three years.
Top three reasons you should become a Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk
Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping others? Do you like to be organized and help others to find order? Are you good with computers and other office equipment? Can you see yourself working in the health and wellness industry? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a career as a Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk could be right for you — read on!
Medical Office Assistants & Unit Clerks are vital members of any health care team. This unique and innovative role blends clinical and administrative duties to provide quality patient care and ensure a well-functioning work environment.
Evolving to meet the needs of our students and community
NIMT is now MCG Career College!
There have been lots of exciting changes taking place this summer! We’ve been preparing to open the doors to our new Calgary campus and we’ve been working on expanding our programming to include more options for our students. As we evolve beyond massage therapy programming, it’s only fitting that we update our brand and name!
Introducing MCG Career College
Today, the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy has officially become MCG Career College! MCG Career College will be more than a technical training institution; it will be a gathering place for a community of innovators in health and wellness training.
Kinesiology and Massage Therapy: A Powerful Combination
Elevate your ability to help others by applying your kinesiology background as an RMT!
Congratulations! You’ve studied hard and have graduated from your kinesiology program. You’ve mastered the study of human movement and all that is concerned with health and wellness… now what?
If you’re like other graduates in the field, you may be realizing that you have an excellent foundation to build upon. Why not use your degree as the basis to reach other professional milestones, ones in which you can tangibly help others achieve optimal health? If that sounds like a familiar train of thought, consider a rewarding career where you can continue to grow professionally while expanding on your kinesiology skill-set: become a registered massage therapist!
