TRU Kamloops Distance Education Programs and Courses
Thompson Rivers University offers distance courses and programs through Continuing Studies, the Faculty of Science, School of Business and School of Tourism. Distance education programs and courses are listed below by Faculty. For further information into a particular distance program or course contact the appropriate TRU Faculty.
Schools and Faculties
Continuing Studies
To register for a distance program or course through Continuing Studies contact 250.828.5039.
This distance learning program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) to develop the required knowledge and skills to meet the standards and competencies for professional nursing care in the home. Each course is eligible for 3 elective credits toward the TRU post-RN baccalaureate program.
TRU School of Nursing, Distance Education offers the
HLSC 3690, Human Sexuality for Health Professionals, for health care professionals.
- Visit Nursing Courses by Distance for registration details and more information about courses and programs offered through distance learning through the TRU School of Nursing.
Faculty of Science
To register for a distance program or course through the Faculty of Science contact the Office of the Dean at 250.828.5400.
This distance learning program allows those already working in a veterinary clinical setting to become an animal health technologist, with the support of TRU course instructors and a veterinary employer willing to provide clinical instruction.
This distance learning program has been developed in collaboration with the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) for animal caregivers interested in upgrading their work skills and for those interested in a career in animal welfare.
This online program is approved by the Canadian Network for Asthma Care (CNAC). On completion of the program’s three courses, graduates have the necessary background to optimally educate clients with asthma in the areas of prevention, health promotion and disease self-management. They are also eligible to take the CNAC examination for national certification as an asthma educator.
This post-graduate program is for health professionals who work with clients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and want to further their understanding of the disease and current management strategies. The two program courses introduce health care professionals to various skills to be used in their role as effective COPD educators in acute care and pulmonary rehabilitation settings.
The TRU Faculty of Science, Distance Education offers the CEHS 0990, Respiratory Therapy Clinical Refresher (NC).
This online program is approved by the Canadian Network for Respiratory Care (CNRC) and has a combined focus for health care professionals working with Asthma and COPD patients. The four course program requires the completion of the Online Asthma Educator Program along with a final course focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and disease management strategies of COPD. Participants are then eligible to challenge the CNRC CRE examination for national certification as an asthma/COPD educator.
School of Business
To register for a distance program or course through the School of Business & Economics email abtonline@tru.ca.
This online learning program is designed to prepare students for employment in a wide range of positions in business. Successful graduates will possess excellent communication skills, be team players, and have a positive attitude. They will be flexible and able to work on their own initiative. Administrative assistants are creative and have the ability to solve problems and exercise good judgment. They will be proficient in a variety of software applications and possess a good knowledge of the business environment. As key employees in an organization, administrative assistants need to keep current and be ready to take on new responsibilities.
This online learning program is designed to provide learners with the legal training required by local law firms. Courses will provide skills in keyboarding and transcription, along with knowledge of proper procedures and terminology used within the legal system. Students interested in taking this program should have previous office experience. (ABTS 1100, 1110, 1140, 1200, 1300 and 1550 are required)
School of Tourism
To register for a distance program or course through the School of Tourism, contact 250.828.5132 or email tourism@tru.ca.
This online learning program prepares students, with three levels of study, for the Red Seal Exam. The theory-based course helps familiarize students with the types of questions and areas of study which could be present on the exam. (Note: TRU does not offer the Red Seal Exam. Arrangements for the exam must be made with the Industry Training Authority.)