Certificate in Health Care Assistant

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers and respected members of the healthcare team. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in a variety of practice settings including home support, assisted living, residentialcomplex care, special care units, other home and community care settings, and acute care.

The following admission requirements reflect provincial standards mandated by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Evidence of the following must be provided prior to acceptance: Proof of Grade 10 completion (or equivalent) or mature student status Proof of meeting HCA Program Entry – English language competency requirements demonstrated by one of the following: For applicants with three years of full-time instruction in English: English 10 completion or equivalent For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English: Standardized English language proficiency test score.