Non-Program Courses

For students who prefer to take individual courses and not an entire program, some RMC courses are available on a one-by-one basis.

To register for one-off courses, please click the apply now button on the website and register as a “Non-Program Student”. After paying your application fee, you will receive an automated email with login and password to our student system. Please follow the link in the email and access the system to upload any documents that may be required to register.

Course availability is subject to requirements of students currently registered in a program at RMC and may have limited capacity for individual registration.

The course list follows below in the dropdown tabs:

Non program students are required to submit the following information:

Academic Requirements:

Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) or 19 years of age or older.

English Language Requirement:

Completion of English 12, or equivalent, or a satisfactory demonstration of written and verbal English ability as determined by the College (View the college’s complete English Language Requirements)

Application Requirements:

Completion of Application form

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International students may apply to take courses under 6 months in length.

Non-Program students may apply for starts three times per year in:

January
May
September

Non Program Fees for 2024/25 are as follows:

Application Fee (non-refundable): $30 (domestic); $100 (international).
Course Fees: Varies by course length
Textbook’s extra and purchased by students.
Technology and Library fee: $50 per term when engaged in full-term courses. Short and non-credit courses under one week will have the technology fee waived.

Payment plans are available for students meeting certain conditions. This program is not applicable for student loans.

The schedule and textbook list for Winter, 2025 will be released in late September, ’24.

Business

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours	Cost
ADMN 1001	Bookkeeping - Level 1	30	$406	Graduates of the Bookkeeping course will be able to enter the job market with confidence in a role that requires bookkeeping skills. This course is designed for individuals who have no knowledge of bookkeeping or are currently working in a bookkeeping role but need more technical knowledge to work confidently.
ADMN 1002	Bookkeeping - Level 2	30	$406	This course expands upon the material taught in Level 1, providing an introduction to payroll, income tax, cost management and budgeting.
ADMN 1020	Budgeting and Cost Management	22.5	$305	Expands upon principals of budgeting, cashflow, cost management, and best practices in the handling of money in the workplace. Includes emphasis on “big picture thinking” and emphasizes the difference between profit and cashflow.
ADMN 1040	Payroll Administration	22.5	$305	Introduces principals and best practices of payroll administration. Understand federal and provincial legislation in regard to payroll administration and produce payroll documents of various types.
BCAP 1311	Sage 50 - Level 1	22.5	$305	Create a company and use Sage 50 to enter transactions, manage inventories, modify accounts receivable and accounts payable and manage capital expenses.
BCAP 1321	Quickbooks - Level 1	22.5	$305	Use Quickbooks Online to setup a company. Create and manage inventories, create invoices, process transactions, apply sales tax and create custom forms. Become familiar with basic reporting functions and analyze reports to make business decisions.

General Business

Business Courses

Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours	Cost
BUSM 1100	Office Skills & Client Support	15	$203	Superior organizational, time management and outstanding customer service skills are basic key requirements to succeed in any workplace environment. In this course, learn how to organize day to day activities and long term projects without missing a step or deadline. You'll also learn how to search the web for information, create a project budget sheet, implement proper filing systems, front office duties, proper telephone techniques, customer service skills.
BUSM 1150	Employment Prep	30	$406	When seeking employment or making a career change, positively standing out from the rest and being noticed is a key factor in potentially securing an interview and successfully reaching your goal of employment. In this course learn effective job search techniques; explore how applicant tracking systems work; create a professional resume and covering letter; how to prepare for an interview and follow up; and create a bio for LinkedIn.
CMNS 1100	Professional Communications	45	$609	Effectively write letters, emails, blogs and proof copy that eliminates confusion and misunderstandings and promotes a positive working environment both internally and externally. Practice verbal communications skills and practice tactics to defuse and minimize conflict.

Computer Technology

Computer Basics

Computer Technology

Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours	Cost	Course Description
BCAP 1100	Microsoft Word - Level 1	30	$406	Master Microsoft Word essential skills to create professional looking documents. Learn how to efficiently use the ribbon to format and edit documents, password protect documents, apply text and paragraph styles, set tabs, indents, section breaks, bullets and lists, create tables, columns and text boxes, insert and manipulate pictures and shapes, add watermarks, headers, footers, tables of contents, and use references.
BCAP 2100	Microsoft Word - Level 2	15	$203	Build on skills learned in Microsoft Word Level 1. Explore advanced functions such as setting and tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, applying custom formatting, linking text boxes, advanced document password protection, working with Building Blocks using Quick Parts, creating mail merges, online forms, creating a table of content, indexes and tables of figures.
BCAP 1120	Microsoft Excel - Level 1	30	$406	Master essential skills, to create professional and functional spreadsheets. Calculate and analyze data such as budgets, expenditures, financial forecasts and convert data into charts and graphs. Efficiently use the ribbon to create worksheets, input numbers and text, format columns and rows, specify calculations creating formulas and values, compile and sort database lists, link information from different spreadsheets, and create charts and graphs.
BCAP 2120	Microsoft Excel - Level 2	18	$203	Build on skills learned in Microsoft Excel Level 1. Explore advanced functions such as conditional and custom formatting, use of advanced filters, using Macros, advanced chart elements, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
BCAP 1140	Microsoft PowerPoint	15	$203	Create and manage powerful and engaging presentations for the workplace. Explore how to efficiently use the ribbon to create slides, work with text, images, apply themes, multimedia, transition and animation elements.
BCAP 1160	Microsoft Outlook	15	$203	Create, send and add attachments, manage emails and address books, schedule appointments, meetings and track responses, create, share and modify the calendar, as well as use the tasks, notes and journal features.
BCAP 1200	Keyboarding - Level 1	22.5	$305	Typing speed and accuracy is a key requirement in today's working environment. This self paced computer keyboarding course is for the novice to the seasoned typist who wants to brush up on their existing skills and increase their typing speed. This course also provides students an opportunity to test their final typing speed close to the end of the program with a minimum target of 35 wpm.
BCAP 1311	Sage 50 - Level 1	22.5	$305	Create a company and use Sage 50 to enter transactions, manage inventories, modify accounts receivable and accounts payable and manage capital expenses.
BCAP 1321	Quickbooks - Level 1	22.5	$305	Use Quickbooks Online to setup a company. Create and manage inventories, create invoices, process transactions, apply sales tax and create custom forms. Become familiar with basic reporting functions and analyze reports to make business decisions.

Health & Safety

Occupational Health & Safety

Occupational Health and Safety

Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours	Cost	Description
HESA 1100	Foodsafe Basic (Level 1)	7	$99	Required sanitation program for people working in the food service industry. Graduates are registered with the Ministry and receive a Food Safe Certificate. Bring your BC CareCard to class.
HESA 1200	Occupational First Aid (Level 1)	8	$149	Students participate in this course for OFA Certification. Course content includes basic life support (CPR-A), minor wound management, critical airway, breathing and circulatory interventions with c-spine control.
HESA 1201	Comprehensive Occupational First Aid (Level 1)	16	$199	Students participate in this course for comprehensive level-1 Certification. Course content includes basic life support (CPR-A), use of AED, wound management, critical airway, breathing and circulatory interventions with c-spine control, etc..
HESA 1350	WHIMIS	4	$49	Earn WHMIS certification in a classroom environment.
HESA 1421	Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute)	9	$149	Non-violent Crisis Intervention provides students with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations they may encounter at the workplace. This course is taught by a certified trainer and follows the Crisis Prevention Institute's program. Learn about prevention & verbal de-escalation skills, disengagement safety techniques, trauma-informed training, risk assessment framework and physical intervention techniques.

Medical Administration

Medical Administration Courses

Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours	Cost
ADMN 1211	Anatomy & Terminology 1	45	$609	Expand knowledge of anatomy and physiology and understand medical vocabulary used in every day medical office situations. Includes information on working in all medical environments from medical offices, extended health care service offices or hospitals. Level 1 includes an introduction to medical terminology, the cardiovascular system, blood, the respiratory system, the lymphatic system, the digestive system, the urinary system, the reproductive system and the endocrine system.
ADMN 1212	Anatomy & Terminology 2	30	$406	Learn the remaining medical language skills required to be a successful Medical Office Administrator. Anatomy and terminology discussed includes the nervous system, muscular and skeletal systems, as well as the skin, eyes and ears. Review medical imaging for diagnoses and the use of nuclear medicine for the process of tracking examinations and test results as a vital process of the medical office.
ADMN 1230	Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenous Health Topics	22.5	$305
HESA 1400	Practitioner Self-Care and Stress Management	45	$609	Obtain appropriate tools and resources to increase personal wellness and to help develop resiliency. The importance of self-care will be discussed and encouraged to help motivate, challenge, and inspire students to maintain positive changes in their lifestyle. Students will examine their own sense of self, emotions, and behaviours and reflect on how these aspects determine what self-care looks like and how it can affect our well-being.

Human Services

Community Support

Community & Social Support

Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours	Cost
HSER 1100	Supporting Vulnerable Persons	30	$406	Examine historical practices and perceptions related to people with disabilities including practices of institutionalization, segregation and stigmatization and its effects. Explore and compare current practices and rights to develop a strength-based philosophy of support that values quality of life, choice, inclusion, and family. Participants will gain an understanding of family members’ perspectives and identify factors that help foster a positive working relationship with them.
HSER 1160	Supported Community Living	30	$406	Develop and gain understanding about the support systems and services available for people with developmental and physical differences in British Columbia. The course includes a historical overview of the community living movement and the evolution of the wide variety of options available today. Participants will learn about the models of support available and the best practices, philosophies and guidelines that aim for better lives for the people that use these services.
HSER 1200	Human Development Across the Lifespan	45	$609	Understand the theoretical perspectives and practical applications in connection with human development. Beginning with infancy and early childhood, explore the stages of development through adolescence, into late adulthood and finally end of life and how these stages impact daily practice.
HSER 1410	Indigenous Peoples of BC and Social Determinants within their Communities	45	$609
HSER 1500	Ethics of Practice	45	$609	Explore the history of the Community Living Movement and gain an understanding of community living principles, practices, ethics and standards. This course provides a concrete understanding of the concept of professionalism and explores how federal and provincial legislation impact social service work.
CMNS 1200	Supporting Communication Across the Lifespan	45	$609	Introduces students to foundational attitudes and behaviours, which foster communication, verbal and non-verbal, between individuals and within groups. The course is presented with a practice component, allowing students to strengthen these attitudes and behaviours through learning exercises. Interpersonal communication is a people process, rather than merely a language process and is concerned with the relational message as well as the content of the message and how they impact on others, both clients and colleagues.