Health Care Assistant Certificate

Highlights

Gain the training to effectively provide hands-on care and support the physical, emotional, environmental and social needs of older adults. In the 27-week HCA program you will apply what you learn in care facilities, assisted living facilities and private homes in the community.

Paid work and training: The Health Care Access Program pays for your education while helping place you in a job.

Careers

There is an ever increasing need for health care assistants to help older adults in residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and in clients' private homes.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of Grade 11 minimum (Grade 12 preferred), or equivalent
• One of: Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, EFP Literary Studies and Writing 11, EFP Literary Studies and New Media 11, EFP Literary Studies and Spoken Language 11 with a minimum B (or equivalent)
• English language competency for non-native English speakers (BC Health Care Assistant Programs - minimum English language competency requirements)
  
  In accordance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act of BC, Residential Care Regulation – students entering the Health Care Assistant program must be 19 years of age, or turning 19 within the first four months of the program.

Next Steps

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