Kootenay Columbia College

Kootenay Columbia College Since 1996. Providing Exceptional Learning Experiences. 10 + Programs focused on hands-on experience and high-demand careers.

Located in Nelson and Burnaby, BC, Canada. Who are we?:
Kootenay Columbia College (KCC) is an accredited post-secondary institution since 1996, offering diverse, career-focused programs. Why choose us?:
Our expert faculty, including healthcare and business professionals, provides hands-on training. All diploma programs are eligible for StudentAid BC funding. Our Programs:

Business
* Accounting And Payroll Administration
* Digital Business Management
* Information Technology
* Web Design And Development
* Software Development
* Data Science And Analytics

Tourism
* Tourism and Hospitality Management

Social Service
* Social Service And Community Support Worker

Health Sciences
* Doctor Of TCM
* TCM Practitioner
* TCM Herbalist
* Acupuncturist
* Registered Massage Therapy
* Holistic Nutrition Certificate
* Holistic Nutrition Diploma
* Medical Office Assistant

Looking for a rewarding career in 2026? Train to become a Social and Community Support Worker in just 17 weeks at KCC! ✅...
11/13/2025

Looking for a rewarding career in 2026? Train to become a Social and Community Support Worker in just 17 weeks at KCC!

✅ High-demand field: Over 14,000* new jobs expected in BC in the next decade. Our grads are prepared to fill roles in mental health centers, youth programs, shelters, and more.
✅ 340 hours of training covering counseling skills, addiction support, mental health fundamentals, and ethics. No prior degree needed!
✅ Flexible learning: Study in Burnaby or online from anywhere in BC. Perfect for those working or balancing life commitments.
✅ Hands-on experience: Gain practical skills with real-world scenarios.

*Terms and conditions apply.
*Stats from WorkBC*.

🎓 Monthly Intakes. Limited spots available – now accepting applications!

Start your path toward a rewarding career in holistic health. Our Holistic Nutrition Certificate program is designed to ...
11/12/2025

Start your path toward a rewarding career in holistic health. Our Holistic Nutrition Certificate program is designed to fit your schedule with flexible learning and industry-recognized training. In just 15 weeks, gain the knowledge and confidence to begin a career in holistic nutrition.

Today, we remember together. Kootenay Columbia College honours the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, and those ...
11/11/2025

Today, we remember together. Kootenay Columbia College honours the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, and those who continue to serve, to protect our peace and freedom.

Lest we forget.

Please note that our campuses are closed today.

Ear acupuncture targets specific points in your ear that connect to your entire body. Here are a few of the most common ...
11/07/2025

Ear acupuncture targets specific points in your ear that connect to your entire body. Here are a few of the most common benefits:

Reduces stress and anxiety: It calms your nervous system by activating points that signal your body to exit fight-or-flight mode. If you're constantly wound up or overthinking, this helps bring you back down.

Eases pain and tension: Whether it's headaches, neck pain, or chronic discomfort, ear acupuncture works on the pathways that process pain.

Improves sleep quality: When your body's stressed, sleep suffers. Calming your system and easing physical tension helps you fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer.

Supports relaxation: It works on nerve pathways that control your body's stress response. When those are calmed, your muscles soften and your system shifts out of survival mode.

We offer ear acupuncture at our student clinic in Nelson. Sessions are supervised, affordable, and we are open for bookings. Book your session through our website and give your body the reset it needs.

Community Support Workers play a vital role in helping individuals navigate life challenges. They connect individuals an...
11/06/2025

Community Support Workers play a vital role in helping individuals navigate life challenges. They connect individuals and families with essential resources like housing, education, and mental health services, supporting real change in their communities.

If you’re someone who values empathy, communication, and making a difference in people’s lives, this field might be the right path for you.

From coding to design, web development brings ideas to life on screen. Discover the many career paths you can take after...
11/04/2025

From coding to design, web development brings ideas to life on screen. Discover the many career paths you can take after completing our Web Design & Development Diploma.

Happy Halloween from all of us at KCC! Our team fully embraced the spooky season today by dressing up, bringing the fun,...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at KCC! Our team fully embraced the spooky season today by dressing up, bringing the fun, and creating the kind of day that makes us grateful to be here. 🎃

Happy Halloween from all of us at KCC! Wishing you a safe and spooky night filled with sweet memories.
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at KCC! Wishing you a safe and spooky night filled with sweet memories.

If you're looking for a career with flexibility, growth potential, and demand, project management is it. You can work in...
10/30/2025

If you're looking for a career with flexibility, growth potential, and demand, project management is it. You can work in tech, healthcare, construction, finance, basically anywhere projects need to get done. And with roles ranging from coordination to leadership, there's room to grow at your own pace.

Build a career helping others. Our 24-week Health Care Assistant program combines practical learning with recognized cer...
10/28/2025

Build a career helping others. Our 24-week Health Care Assistant program combines practical learning with recognized certifications to prepare you for success.

10/27/2025

Ready to experience the benefits of traditional healing? Paul Gaucher has been practicing for 18 years since graduating from KCC. He offers acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha treatments that help reduce pain, improve circulation, release muscle tension, and promote your body's natural healing process. Book your session today in our Nelson Clinic by calling 250-352-5887 or visiting our website for more information.

It's Massage Therapy Awareness Week! Time to share the wellness. Refer a friend to our Student Clinic and you both get a...
10/23/2025

It's Massage Therapy Awareness Week! Time to share the wellness. Refer a friend to our Student Clinic and you both get a discount on your next booking! Book your session now!

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Education for Heart and Mind

Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (formerly the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences) is situated right in the heart of downtown Nelson, BC. Founded in 1996 as a Traditional Chinese Medicine school, Joanne Sinclaire took leadership in 2014 and forged two new programs: Registered Massage Therapy Program and the Holistic Nutrition Certificate Program. A former teacher and student of the Academy, Joanne sought to bring health services education based on practical, hands-on experience to the Kootenays. Our students are able to provide local Kootenay residents with excellent care at an affordable price, improving their clients’ health and quality of life while honing their own practical skills through clinical practice. Our exceptional faculty of instructors share their knowledge and professional experience through a wide range of learning environments that include "hands-on" labs, traditional classroom as well as a student clinic setting.