Meet Our Instructors
Meet Our Instructors
Derrick Manila
HCA: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Derrick is an LPN who started out as a caregiver in the United States. It all began with a newly discovered fondness for the geriatric populace, which led him to his first career in healthcare as a health care assistant in residential care. Upon his arrival to Canada, a guidance counselor convinced … Read MoreAbella 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 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 MoreSuccess Story
I chose Drake Medox not only as the waiting period was shorter compared to other colleges but it was recommended to me by some of my friends. I am already huge advocate of Drake Medox College, not for the referral benefits but because of the good quality and hands-on teaching environment that I had experienced during my time as a student. I am now more confident in applying all that I've learnt to my current role and have Drake Medox to thank for that.
~ RONALD SUREAL - HCA