Certificate in Health Care Aide

Develop the skills and knowledge to succeed as a health-care worker, helping others live with dignity and independence. The Health Care Aide program develops the knowledge and skills you need to become a health care aide, helping people remain independent while receiving care and treatment. Under the supervision of a nurse, you will assist hospital patients, personal care home residents or home care clients with their daily activities and physical, emotional and social needs. In this program, you will develop your health-care knowledge and skills while learning the expectations and responsibilities of a health care aide. You will also develop professional interpersonal communications skills and study growth and development, gerontological care and home care. Build your knowledge through a combination of classroom theory, practical learning in simulated labs and clinical work experience in health care facilities.

An interim transcript confirming enrolment in the required courses The regular admission requirement for all College programs (excluding upgrading and introduction programs and those programs requiring post-secondary education) is a Grade 12 or mature student high school diploma including any pre-requisite courses identified in the program admission requirements.