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The Credit Bank allows you to receive credit for pre-assessed training from selected employers, private training organizations and Continuing Studies programs. Refer to the following list to see if any of your training might be eligible for credit toward a TRU-OL credential.

If any part of your completed courses or program fall outside of the Articulation Agreement dates outlined below, please contact the advisors for further information. You may be required to provide proof of registration or licensure acquired within a regulated province, where applicable, for potential credit award.

You may also be eligible to receive other credit through either formal transfer credit earned at recognized public institutions or our Partnership Transfer Agreements.

Aboriginal Finance Officers of Canada

AFOA Program
Partner Organization Name: Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) Canada
Partner Organization Location: 1066 Somerset Street West, Suite 301, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3
Partner Organization Program/Course: AFOA Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: April 01, 2016
End of Articulation Agreement: March 31, 2018
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 48 PLAR credits for each of the degrees
AFOA Courses
Partner Organization Name: Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) Canada
Partner Organization Location: 1066 Somerset Street West, Suite 301, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3
Partner Organization Program/Course:
• AFOA Delivered Courses: CAFM 3 (Aboriginal Business Law), CAFM 4 (Strategy & Decisions), CAFM 5 (Values & Ethics in the Aboriginal Workplace), CAFM 6 (Aboriginal History and Developments), CAFM 14 (Aboriginal Human & Fiscal Issues).
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: April 01, 2016
End of Articulation Agreement: March 31, 2021
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 15 PLAR credits for each of the degrees

Academy Canada Career College

Diploma of Health and Human Sciences (Massage Therapy)
Partner Organization Name: Academy Canada Career College Inc.
Partner Organization Location: 167-169 Kenmount Road. St. John’s, NL A1B 3P9
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: May 12, 2017
End of Articulation Agreement: May 12, 2022
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits

Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene
Partner Organization Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 20 months
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 30, 2011
End of Articulation Agreement: November 30, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 54 PLAR credits

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Fundamentals of Quality Management
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa
Partner Organization Program/Course: Fundamentals of Quality Management course
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2015
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Managment Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 3 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Graduates of the Health Care Ethics course may be eligible for additional credit with their Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology.
Health Care Ethics
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa
Partner Organization Program/Course: Health Care Ethics course
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2015
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Management Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits:  up to 3 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: This course has been awarded 2 PLAR credits. However, as 3 credits constitute a single course, students will need to consult with a Program Advisor regarding the possibility of being awarded an additional 1 credit for other coursework. Graduates of the Health Care Ethics course may be eligible for additional credit with their Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology.
Health Care Ethics (post-January 9, 2013)
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa
Partner Organization Program/Course: Health Care Ethics course (post-January 9, 2013)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 9, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: January 9, 2018
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits:  up to 3 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Graduates of the Health Care Ethics course may be eligible for additional credit with their Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology.
Human Factors in Patient Safety
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa
Partner Organization Program/Course: Human Factors in Patient Safety course
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 9, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: January 9, 2018
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits:  up to 3 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Graduates of the Health Care Ethics course may be eligible for additional credit with their Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology.

Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy

Massage Therapy Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
Partner Organization Location: ON, NS, AB
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 2,200 hours
Start of Articulation Agreement: April 1, 2009
End of Articulation Agreement: April 1, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Health Science; up to 75 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Canadian Flight Centre

Aerobatic Instructor Rating
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Flight Centre
Partner Organization Location: Delta, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Aerobatic Instructor Rating Course (with a passing grade for the Transport Canada Aerobatic instructor Rating Flight Test)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2019
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 1 PLAR credit
Commercial Pilot License
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Flight Centre
Partner Organization Location: Delta, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Commercial Pilot License Course (with passing grade for the Transport Canada CPAER written test and Transport Canada CPL Flight Test)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2019
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 6 PLAR credits
Instructor Rating
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Flight Centre
Partner Organization Location: Delta, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Instructor Rating Course (with a passing grade for the Transport Canada AIRAF written test and Transport Canada Instructor Rating Flight Test)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2019
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 3 PLAR credits
Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Flight Centre
Partner Organization Location: Delta, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (Multi-IFR) Course (with a passing grade for the Transport Canada Multi-Engine Flight Test, INRAT written test and Transport Canada Multi-IFR Flight Test)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2019
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 1 PLAR credit
Private Pilot License
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Flight Centre
Partner Organization Location: Delta, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Private Pilot License Course (with a passing grade for the Transport Canada PPAER written test and Transport Canada PPL Flight Test)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2019
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 4 PLAR credits

Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene
Note: Institution now closed

Dental Hygiene Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene
Partner Organization Location: Hamilton, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2010
End of Articulation Agreement: July 19, 2012
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 60 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies; up to 54 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Health Science

Canadian National Institute of Health

Dental Hygiene Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Canadian National Institute of Health
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 18 months
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2018
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 54 PLAR credits

Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia

Certified Management Accountant Professional and Accelerated Programs
Partner Organization Name: Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Certified Management Accountant, Professional Program and Accelerated Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2007
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: CMA Professional Program (up to 90 PLAR credits); CMA Accelerated Program (up to 21 PLAR credits)

City of Calgary Emergency Services

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic (EMT-P) with the Alberta College of Paramedics
Partner Organization Name: City of Calgary Emergency Services
Partner Organization Location: Calgary, AB
Partner Organization Program/Course: Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic (EMT-P) with the Alberta College of Paramedics
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: December 3, 2007
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 60 PLAR credits

College of Dental Hygienists of BC

CDHBC PLAR Assessment
Partner Organization Name: The College of Dental Hygienists of BC
Partner Organization Location: Victoria, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: CDHBC PLAR Assessment
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2017
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 9 PLAR credits

Criti Care EMS

Primary Care Paramedic
Partner Organization Name: Criti Care EMS, Inc
Partner Organization Location: Winnipeg MB
Partner Organization Program/Course: Primary Care Paramedic program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: June 29, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: February 28, 2017
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Diploma in General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 45 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Graduates of the Primary Care Paramedic program will be provisionally accepted into the Bachelor of Health Science pending the completion of three 3-credit courses pre-approved by a TRU-OL Program Advisor. Graduates of the Primary Care Paramedic program, who go on to complete the Diploma in General Studies, may be eligible to enter into the Bachelor of Health Sciences depending on the coursework completed for the Diploma of General Studies. Students are encouraged to work with their TRU-OL Program Advisor to pick appropriate courses.

HIPPY Canada

Home Visitor Training
Partner Organization Name: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Home Visitor Training Program
Length of Program/Course: 30 weeks
Start of Articulation Agreement: May 14, 2010  
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in General Studies, Certificate in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 15 PLAR credits for Certificate in General Studies; up to 9 PLAR credits for Certificate in Management Studies; up to 15 PLAR credits for Diploma in Management Studies

Insurance Institute of Canada

Chartered Insurance Professional Courses
Partner Organization Name: Insurance Institute of Canada
Partner Organization Location: Toronto, ON
Partner Organization Courses: C11 Principles and Practice of Insurance, C12 Insurance on Property, C13 Insurance Against Liability: Part 1, C14 Automobile Insurance: Part 1, C16 Business of Insurance, C110 Essentials of Loss Adjusting, C111 Advanced Loss Adjusting, C112 Practical Issues in Claims Management, C120 Underwriting Essentials, C121 Advanced Underwriting, C122 Practical Issues in Underwriting Management, C130 Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent, C131 Advanced Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent, C132 Practical Issues in Broker Management
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 31, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2018
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 3 PLAR credits per course
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: CIP courses C16 and C110 are equivalent to a 3-credit, 1000-level BBUS course, applied towards the Bachelor of General Studies program. CIP courses C11, C12, C13, C14, C112, C120, C121, C122, C130, C131, and C132 are equivalent to a 3-credit, 2000-level BBUS course, applied towards the Bachelor of General Studies program. The CIP course C111 is equivalent to a 3-credit, 3000-level BBUS course, applied towards the Bachelor of General Studies program. Students can obtain PLAR credit for only one of C112, C122, or C132. Credit for C130 is only available if no credit has been awarded for C11 and C14.

Langara College

Continuing Studies Diploma in Registered Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Name: Langara College
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Continuing Studies Diploma in Registered Massage Therapy
Length of Program/Course: two years
Start of Articulation Agreement: March 18, 2021
End of Articulation Agreement: March 18, 2024
Name of TRU Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU PLAR Credits: up to 78 transfer credits
Registered Massage Therapy Certificate
Partner Organization Name: Langara College
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Registered Massage Therapy Certificate
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU PLAR Credits: up to 69 transfer credits
Professional Accounting Certificate
Partner Organization Name: Langara College
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Professional Accounting Certificate
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: June 24, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU Program/Course: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Number of TRU PLAR Credits: up to 33 PLAR credits
Advanced Accounting Certificate (2003–2016)
Partner Organization Name: Langara College
Partner Organization Location: 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6
Partner Organization Program/Course: Advanced Accounting Certificate (2003–2016)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: June 24, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU Program/Course: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Number of TRU PLAR Credits: up to 18 PLAR credits
Advanced Accounting Certificate (2015 onwards)
Partner Organization Name: Langara College
Partner Organization Location: 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6
Partner Organization Program/Course: Advanced Accounting Certificate (2015 onwards)
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: June 24, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU Program/Course: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Number of TRU PLAR Credits: up to 18 PLAR credits

McDonald's Restaurants of Canada

McDonald's Courses
Partner Organization Name: McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd.
Partner Organization Location: North York, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: McDonald's Courses: Advanced Shift Management, Basic Shift Management, Business Consultants MDP, Business Leadership Practices, Business Management, Delivery Skills for Presentations, Developing a Global Mindset, Effective Management Practices, Foundations of Management, Managing the Organization, Operations Consultants, Operations Supervisor MDP, Partnering for Results, Restaurant Management, Restaurant Operations Leadership Practices, Shift Management Development Program, Systems Management, Team Leader, Team Leader Development Program, Training Consultants, Training Consultants Development Program, Transition to Consulting
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 9, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: July 9, 2020
Name of TRU Program/Course: Bachelor of Business Administration (campus), Bachelor of Commerce (General Management)
Number of TRU PLAR Credits: up to 24 PLAR credits

Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy (3000 hr) Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: Vernon, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy (3000 hr) Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 1, 2006
End of Articulation Agreement: January 31, 2012
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 90 PLAR credits
Massage Therapy (Competency-based) Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: Vernon, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy (Competency-based) Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: Jan 1, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: Oct 31, 2018
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Although this agreement is no longer active, students who completed this program within these dates may be eligible to receive PLAR credits. Contact a Program Advisor for information.
Registered Massage Therapy Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: Vernon, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Registered Massage Therapy Diploma
Length of Program/Course: Two years
Start of Articulation Agreement: June 24, 2019
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2021
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits

Professional Medical Associates

Emergency Medical Technologist (Paramedic)
Partner Organization Name: 601765 Alberta Ltd O/A Professional Medical Associates
Partner Organization Location: St. Albert, AB
Partner Organization Program/Course: Emergency Medical Technologist (Paramedic)
Length of Program/Course: 16–18 months (11 terms)
Start of Articulation Agreement: May 31, 2011
End of Articulation Agreement: May 31, 2017
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits

SFU Continuing Studies

Management Studies Courses

Partner Organization Name: SFU Continuing Studies 
Partner Organization Location: Burnaby, BC 
Partner Organization Program/Course:: SFU Courses: MGMT 110, MGMT 115, MGMT 120, MGMT 240, MGMT 250, MGMT 310, MGMT 316, MGMT 325, MGMT 326, MTMG 345, MGMT 350, MGMT 355, MGMT 420, MGMT 230, MGMT 360
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 23, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: November 23, 2020
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Commerce
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 45 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: see table above or PDF document

SCI Stenberg College

Cardiology Technologist Diploma
Partner Organization Name: SCI Stenberg College International Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Surrey, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Cardiology Technologist Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 20, 2020
End of Articulation Agreement: September 30, 2025
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 48 PLAR credits
Psychiatric Nursing Regional Diploma (2014-2017)
Partner Organization Name: SCI Stenberg College International Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Surrey, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Psychiatric Nursing Regional Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2014
End of Articulation Agreement: December 3, 2017
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 72 PLAR credits
Psychiatric Nursing Regional Diploma (2018-2023)
Partner Organization Name: SCI Stenberg College International Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Surrey, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Psychiatric Nursing Regional Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: April 23, 2018
End of Articulation Agreement: April 23, 2023
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 84 PLAR credits

Southern Ontario Dental College

Dental Hygiene Diploma
Partner Organization Name: The Southern Ontario Dental College
Partner Organization Location: Ancaster ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: November 12, 2017
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 54 PLAR credits

Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries

Dental Hygiene Diploma
Partner Organization Name: The Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 18 month course
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2018
End of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2023
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 54 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Students who completed their program between January 2012 and November 2018 may be eligible to receive PLAR credits. Contact a Program Advisor for information.

Trillium College (formerly Canadian Therapeutic College)

Massage Therapy Program
Partner Organization Name: Trillium College
Partner Organization Location: Burlington, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: Nov. 28, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Health Science; up to 75 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies
Primary Care Paramedic
Partner Organization Name: Trillium College
Partner Organization Location: Burlington, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Primary Care Paramedic Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: Nov. 28, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 54 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Health Science; up to 60 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies
Sports Injury Therapy
Partner Organization Name: Trillium College
Partner Organization Location: Burlington, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Sports Injury Therapy Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: Nov. 28, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 84 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Health Science; up to 75 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies

Vancouver Academy of Music

Music Performance Diploma (Instrumental, Voice or Composition)
Partner Organization Name: Vancouver Academy of Music
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course:
   • Music Performance (Composition) Diploma
   • Music Performance (Instrumental) Diploma
   • Music Performance (Voice) Diploma  
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: Oct. 30, 2020
End of Articulation Agreement: Oct. 30, 2025
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Music (Performance)
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Music Performance (Composition) — up to 100 PLAR credits; Music Performance (Instrumental) — up to 100 PLAR credits; Music Performance (Voice) — up to 100 PLAR credits

Vancouver Career College

Registered Massage Therapy (2751 hrs) Diploma
Partner Organization Name: Vancouver Career College
Partner Organization Location: Burnaby, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course:
   • Registered Massage Therapy (2751 hrs) Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: Oct. 23, 2020
End of Articulation Agreement: July 31, 2021
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits

Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene Diploma (2015-2017)
Partner Organization Name: The Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Diploma Program
Length of Program/Course: accelerated 18-month course
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 1, 2015
End of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2017
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 60 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Graduates of the VCDH Program who have met the program entry pre-requisites will be eligible to receive up to an additional 30 lower level credits for a maximum of 90 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Health Science.
Dental Hygiene Diploma (2019-2021)
Partner Organization Name: The Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Diploma Program
Length of Program/Course: accelerated 18-month course
Start of Articulation Agreement: May 28, 2019
End of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2021
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 60 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Graduates of the VCDH Program who have met the program entry pre-requisites will be eligible to receive up to an additional 30 lower level credits for a maximum of 90 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Health Science.

Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (formerly Utopia Academy)

Massage and Hydrotherapy Diploma
Partner Organization Name:Vancouver College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage and Hydrotherapy Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 2 years
Start of Articulation Agreement: April 1, 2009
End of Articulation Agreement: Ongoing
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Pre-September 2007 Program (up to 69 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Health Science; up to 75 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies); September 2007 Program (up to 84 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Health Science; up to 75 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies)

West Coast College of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy Diploma (3,000 hour program)
Partner Organization Name: West Coast College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: New Westminster & Victoria, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 2 or 3 years
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2006
End of Articulation Agreement: February 1, 2012
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 90 PLAR credits
Massage Therapy Diploma (2,423 hour program)
Partner Organization Name: West Coast College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: New Westminster & Victoria, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 2 or 3 years
Start of Articulation Agreement: February 1, 2012
End of Articulation Agreement: February 29, 2016
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits
Massage Therapy Diploma (Competency-based Mastery Level)
Partner Organization Name: West Coast College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: New Westminster & Victoria, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 1 to 2 years
Start of Articulation Agreement: August 6, 2019
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2020
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits

White Spot Limited

Management Accreditation Program Level 1
Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: British Columbia, Alberta
Partner Organization Program/Course: Management Accreditation Program Level 1
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Business Skills, Certificate in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 3 PLAR credits
Management Accreditation Program Level 2A
Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: British Columbia, Alberta
Partner Organization Program/Course: Management Accreditation Program Level 2 A
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Business Skills, Certificate in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 6 PLAR credits
Management Accreditation Program Level 2B
Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: British Columbia, Alberta
Partner Organization Program/Course: Management Accreditation Program Level 2B
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Business Skills, Certificate in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 6 PLAR credits, BUSM 111 exemption
Management Accreditation Program Level 3
Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: British Columbia, Alberta
Partner Organization Program/Course: Management Accreditation Program Level 3
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Business Skills, Certificate in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 9 PLAR credits
Management Accreditation Program Levels 1+2A+2B+3
Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: British Columbia, Alberta
Partner Organization Program/Course: Management Accreditation Program Level 1+2A+2B+3
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: December 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Business Skills, Certificate in Management Studies, Diploma in Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 24 PLAR credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Up to 9 PLAR credits for Certificate in Business Skills; up to 18 PLAR credits for Certificate in Management Studies; up to 24 PLAR credits for Diploma in Management Studies; up to 24 PLAR credits for Bachelor of Commerce; up to 24 PLAR credits for Bachelor of General Studies.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services

Primary Care Paramedic
Partner Organization Name: City of Winnipeg
Partner Organization Location: Winnipeg, MB
Partner Organization Program/Course: Primary Care Paramedic
Length of Program/Course: 948 hours
Start of Articulation Agreement: February 12, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: August 29, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Diploma in General Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 45 PLAR credits for Diploma in General Studies; up to 45 PLAR credits (plus 9 transfer credits) for Bachelor of Health Science
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Graduates of the Primary Care Paramedic program will be provisionally accepted into the Bachelor of Health Science pending the completion of three 3-credit courses pre-approved by a TRU-OL Program Advisor. Graduates of the Primary Care Paramedic program, who go on to complete the Diploma in General Studies, may be eligible to enter into the Bachelor of Health Sciences depending on the coursework completed for the Diploma of General Studies. Students are encouraged to work with their TRU-OL Program Advisor to pick appropriate courses.
Advanced Care Paramedic
Partner Organization Name: City of Winnipeg
Partner Organization Location: Winnipeg, MB
Partner Organization Program/Course: Advanced Care Paramedic
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: February 12, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: August 29, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: up to 69 PLAR credits
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