PLAR Credit Bank

The TRU-OL Credit Bank allows you to receive credit towards your Open Learning program for pre-assessed training from selected employers, private training organizations and/or Continuing Studies programs. Look at the list below to see if any of your training might be eligible.

Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene Program

Partner Organization Name: Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene
Partner Organization Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Program
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: 54 credits for BHSc
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

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
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: May 2011
End of Articulation Agreement: May 2016
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Managment Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: ACST 1XXX (3 credits)

Health Care Ethics

Partner Organization Name: Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa
Partner Organization Program/Course: Health Care Ethics
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: Certificate in Management Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: ACST 1XXX (3 credits)*

* Students who completed Health Care Ethics between June, 2011 and January 8, 2013 are eligible for APST 1XXXX (2 credits).

Human Factors in Patient Safety Course

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: ACST 1XXX (3 credits)

Canadian College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Note: Institution now closed

Acupuncture Diploma

Partner Organization Name: Canadian College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Partner Organization Location: Victoria
Partner Organization Program/Course: Acupuncture Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 3 years
Start of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 84 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma

Partner Organization Name: Canadian College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Partner Organization Location: Victoria
Partner Organization Program/Course: Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 5 years
Start of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 90 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma

Partner Organization Name: Canadian College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Partner Organization Location: Victoria
Partner Organization Program/Course: Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 4 years
Start of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: August 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 90 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy

Massage Therapy Diploma

Partner Organization Name: Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy
Partner Organization Location: NS (ON and AB locations not yet approved)
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: 69 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene
Note: Institution now closed

Dental Hygiene Program

Partner Organization Name: Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene
Partner Organization Location: Hamilton, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2010
End of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2015
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 60 credits for BGS; 54 credits for BHSc
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Canadian National Institute of Health

Dental Hygiene Program

Partner Organization Name: Canadian National Institute of Health
Partner Organization Location: Ottawa, ON
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Program
Length of Program/Course: 18 months
Start of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2009
End of Articulation Agreement: November 13, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 54 credits for BHSc
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Canadian Therapeutic College (now Trillium College)

Massage Therapy Program

Partner Organization Name: Canadian Therapeutic College (now Trillium College)
Partner Organization Location: Burlington
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 69 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 21 of the 69 credits are at the upper level; 15 of the 75 credits are at the upper level.

Primary Care Paramedic

Partner Organization Name: Canadian Therapeutic College (now Trillium College)
Partner Organization Location: Burlington
Partner Organization Program/Course: Primary Care Paramedic
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 54 credits for BHS; 60 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: All 54 credits are at the lower level; all 60 credits are at the lower level.

Sports Injury Therapy Program

Partner Organization Name: Canadian Therapeutic College (now Trillium College)
Partner Organization Location: Burlington
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: July 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 84 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 30 of the 84 credits are at the upper level; 15 of the 75 credits are at the upper level.

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: July 1, 2015 with automatic renewal.
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: CMA Professional Program (90 credits), CMA Accelerated Program (21 credits)
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

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
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: December 3, 2012
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 60 credits ( 54 APST Lower Level and 6 APST Upper Level)
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

City of Winnipeg

Primary Care Paramedic

Partner Organization Name: City of Winnipeg
Partner Organization Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
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 of General Studies, Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 45 credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Advanced Care Paramedic

Partner Organization Name: City of Winnipeg
Partner Organization Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
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: 69 credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)

Home Visitor Training Program

Partner Organization Name: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver
Partner Organization Program/Course: Home Visitor Training Program
Length of Program/Course: 30 weeks
Start of Articulation Agreement: n/a
End of Articulation Agreement: n/a
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: TRU-OL Program
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 15 credits (applied studies 100 level)
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy Program

Partner Organization Name: Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: Vernon
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 1, 2006
End of Articulation Agreement: November 1, 2011
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 69 credits for BHS*
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

* Students who completed their programs between November 2006 and February 2012 are eligible to receive between 84 and 90 PLAR credits.

SFU Continuing Studies

Certificate in Management Program - Continuing Studies

Partner Organization Name: SFU Continuing Studies
Partner Organization Location: Burnaby
Partner Organization Program/Course: Certificate in Management Program- Continuing Studies
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2007
End of Articulation Agreement: September 1, 2012
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: TRU-OL Program
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 36 credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Credit Bank Equivalencies

SFU CS Course

MGMT 110
MGMT 115
MGMT 240
MGMT 250
MGMT 300
MGMT 310
MGMT 111
MGMT 120
MGMT 230
MGMT 350

MGMT 355
MGMT 360
MGMT 420
SFU CS Title

Communication in Business
Organizational Behaviour
Introduction to Marketing
Fundamentals of Accounting
Strategic Planning In Tourism
Human Resource Management
Writing in the Workplace
Intro Business Administration
Intro to Economic Theory
Business Finance

Management Accounting
Business Law
Business Strategy
TRU-OL Equivalent

ADMN 100 level
ADMN 320
ADMN 250
ADMN 231
TMGT 3020
ADMN 222
ENGL 106
BUSM 100
ECON 100 level
ADMN 200 level (exempts/precludes TRU-OL ADMN 336)
ADMN 233
ADMN 390
ADMN 3XX level

Safeway (Agreement pending)

Advanced Retail Career Development

Partner Organization Name: Safeway
Partner Organization Location: Canada and US
Partner Organization Program/Course: Retail Management Development Program. Phase Two: Advanced Retail Career Development
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: n/a
End of Articulation Agreement: n/a
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Business Skills, Diploma in Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 6 credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: BUSM 100 (3 credits) + BUSM 1XX ( 3 credits) with exemption for BUSM 121.

Retail Leadership Development

Partner Organization Name: Safeway
Partner Organization Location: Canada and US
Partner Organization Program/Course: Retail Management Development Program. Phase One: Retail Leadership Development
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: n/a
End of Articulation Agreement: n/a
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Certificate in Business Skills, Diploma in Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 15 credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: BUSM 111 (3 credits) + ADMN 1XX (3 credits) (with exemption for ADMN 222)+ BUSM 1XX ( 3 credits) (no exemption for ADMN 250 or BUSM 213)+ APST 2XX (6 credits).

SCI Stenberg

Cardiology Technologist Diploma

Partner Organization Name: SCI Stenberg
Partner Organization Location: Surrey, BC
Partner Organization Program/Course: Cardiology Technologist Diploma
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: November 4, 2010
End of Articulation Agreement: February 29, 2016
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 45 credits for BHSc
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

The Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries Inc.

Dental Hygiene Program

Partner Organization Name: The Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Toronto
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Program
Length of Program/Course: 18 month course
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 7, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: June 1, 2015
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 54
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Trillium College

Massage Therapy Program

Partner Organization Name: Trillium College
Partner Organization Location: Burlington
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Program
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 69 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 21 of the 69 credits are at the upper level; 15 of the 75 credits are at the upper level.

Primary Care Paramedic

Partner Organization Name: Trillium College
Partner Organization Location: Burlington
Partner Organization Program/Course: Primary Care Paramedic
Length of Program/Course: n/a
Start of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2008
End of Articulation Agreement: July 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 54 credits for BHS; 60 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: All 54 credits are at the lower level; all 60 credits are at the lower level.

Sports Injury Therapy Program

Partner Organization Name: Trillium College
Partner Organization Location: Burlington
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: July 1, 2013
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science & Bachelor of General Studies
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 84 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: 30 of the 84 credits are at the upper level; 15 of the 75 credits are at the upper level.

Utopia Academy

Massage and Hydrotherapy

Partner Organization Name: Utopia Academy
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage and Hydrotherapy
Length of Program/Course: 2 years
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: 6Pre-September 2007 Program- 69 credits for BHS and 75 credits for BGS; September 2007 Program - 84 credits for BHS and 75 credits for BGS
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: PRE-SEP 2007: 69 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS POST-SEP 2007: 84 credits for BHS; 75 credits for BGS.

Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene Inc.

Dental Hygiene Program

Partner Organization Name: The Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene Inc.
Partner Organization Location: Vancouver
Partner Organization Program/Course: Dental Hygiene Program
Length of Program/Course: accelerated 18 month course
Start of Articulation Agreement: January 7, 2013
End of Articulation Agreement: December 31, 2014
Name of TRU-OL Program/Course: Bachelor of Health Science
Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 60
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

West Coast College of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy Diploma

Partner Organization Name: West Coast College of Massage Therapy
Partner Organization Location: New Westminster & Victoria
Partner Organization Program/Course: Massage Therapy Diploma
Length of Program/Course: 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
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a Number of TRU-OL PLAR credits: 69 credits for BHS*

* Students who completed the Massage Therapy Diploma between July 1, 2006 and July 1, 2011 are eligible for 84-90 PLAR credits towards the BHS.

White Spot Limited

Management Accreditation Program Level 1

Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: BC and AB
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: APST 1XX ( 3 credits)
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Management Accreditation Program Level 2A

Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: BC and AB
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: APST LL ( 3 credits) + BUSM 1XX ( 3 credits)
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Management Accreditation Program Level 2B

Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: BC and AB
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: APST LL ( 3 credits) + BUSM 1XX ( 3 credits) + BUSM 111 exemption
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Management Accreditation Program Level 3

Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: BC and AB
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: APST LL ( 6 credits) + BUSM 1XX ( 3 credits)
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: n/a

Management Accreditation Program Level 1+2A+2B+3

Partner Organization Name: White Spot Limited
Partner Organization Location: BC and AB
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: 24 credits
Details on TRU-OL PLAR Credits: Up to 9 credits for Cert Business Skills; up to 18 credits for Cert Mn Studies; up to 24 credits for Dipl Mn Studies; up to 24 credits for Bachelor of Commerce; up to 24 credits for Bachelor of General Studies.