Meet Our Instructors
Meet Our Instructors
Raquel Alvela
HCA: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Raquel achieved her Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy in the Philippines before immigrating to Canada. She began her career here as a live-in caregiver and didn’t waste any time re-establishing herself within BC’s Healthcare system. Graduating as class valedictorian from Drake Medox College’s HCA program, and then from her LPN program … Read More
Marivic Arciaga
Health Care Assistant (HCA) Marivic graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1990 in the Philippines and spent time working in Pakistan as a surgical nurse before immigrating to Canada in 1996. Here she achieved her LPN Diploma and has been working in various health care settings including supporting new refugees from different … Read More
CESAR BALCE
Health Care Assistant (HCA) Cesar possesses over 16 years of nursing experience in diverse healthcare settings including Acute Care, Assisted Living and Complex Care and is currently working with the health authority as a Nursing Supervisor in Community Care. His extensive experience in the field is complemented by over 15 years as an HCA and … Read More
Virginia Carino
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (HCA) Virginia originally obtained her nursing training in the Philippines, and then began her career in Canada as a Licensed Practical Nurse nine years ago. She remains very active and current in her profession working as a Care Coordinator in a seniors’ residence. She joined the Drake Medox College team as … Read More
Cindy Cook
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS Working with HCA and ESL-HCA students from different areas of the globe at Drake Medox College has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Cindy. Upon earning a Degree in Education and a Specialist Qualification in Teaching English as a Second Language at the University of Toronto, she took her knowledge, skills and … Read More
Harjeet Dhillon
Health Care Assistant (HCA) Harjeet began her career in 2008 as an LPN, and has worked in a variety of health care settings including convalescent and long term care. She enjoys providing care for the elderly in particular with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of those she serves. She furthered her … Read MoreSuccess Story
Thanks to Drake Medox College and their Biggest Contest Ever promotion I was able to go with my family to Spain and France for 3 weeks! This was a great opportunity for us to visit our relatives and friends back home and do some traveling as well. I recommend Drake Medox College to others as not only do you learn so much from their teaching staff and training provided but also make new friends as well.
~ ZARIEL FUENETABELLA - HCA
