Meet Our Instructors
Meet Our Instructors
Abella Ortiz
HCA: Clinical Instructor Abella worked in the Philippines and Middle East as a Register Nurse before immigrating to Canada. Working abroad, she brings to her role experience as a nursing supervisor in various hospitals , a health educator as a clinical instructor, and a strong appreciation of the importance of respect for cultural diversity in … Read MoreSarah Plata
HCA: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Sarah started her career in nursing in 2008 as a LPN, and after several years of work in the field decided to further her career by enhancing her skills. She went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Victoria. Since then, she has worked primarily at long … Read MoreRona Simsuangco
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (HCA) Rona was a practicing Midwife in the Philippines before immigrating to Canada in 1998. Here she has been a LPN since 2007 working in Acute care in hospital settings, and as a Client Services Supervisor for one of the largest Home Support agencies in BC. In addition to classroom and … Read MoreMarilee Sinlao
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (HCA) Marilee obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in the Philippines, where she worked in a variety of different hospital units including surgical, maternity, and emergency. Since arriving to Canada, she first achieved her license as a LPN and then as a Registered Nurse. As a Health Care Assistant Program instructor … Read MoreSuccess Story
Program: ESL / HCA
Drake Medox College helped me to achieve my main goal – to become a Healthcare Assistant. They helped me also to become more confident in aspects of speaking and understanding. The ESL-HCA Program at Drake Medox College is the best study program I’ve been to. My Instructors were very supportive.