Health Care Assistant Diploma

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Provide person-centered care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client. Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual health and well-being of clients and families. Provide person-centred care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges. Provide person-centred care and assistance for clients experiencing cognitive andor mental health challenges. Interact with other members of the healthcare team in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. Communicate clearly, accurately and sensitively with clients and families within a variety of community and facility contexts. Provide personal care and assistance in a safe, competent and organized manner. Recognize and respond to own self-development, learning and health enhancement needs. Perform the care-provider role in a reflective, responsible, accountable and professional manner.

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent; Minimum 18 years of age; English Language Proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following: Evidence of three years of full-time instruction in English and evidence of Grade 10 English with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent as specified by the BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker Registry Evidence of less than three years of full-time instruction in English and evidence of required scores on a standardized English assessment as specified by the BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker Registry; Completion of the VCC Health Care Assistant Program English Competency Declaration form; A police check from the applicant’s country of origin, issued within 12 moths before the program start date; Standard First Aid (Red Cross or St. John Ambulance) including current CPR level C or BLS. CPR certificates expire one year from the date of issue. Current status is required for all clinical and practicum experiences.; BC FOODSAFE Certificate Level 1; Criminal Record Check Students in this program are required to complete a CRC. The CRC must be completed according to VCC's Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the practice education requirements of the program or graduate.; TB Screening Students must submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest X-ray dated a maximum of six months prior to the program start date. An additional TB test is required after each potential exposure to TB and/or travel to areas with a known prevalence of TB.; Immunization Record A School of Health Sciences Student Immunization Record must be completed. Students may be declined placement in a clinical or practicum site if a completed immunization record is not provided.; N95 Respiratory Mask An N95 respirator mask that is individually fitted by a trained provider, following CSA guidelines. The individual mask fitting should be done just prior to beginning the program. Mask fitting must be done annually. Students are responsible for the cost of the mask fitting. The original certificate must be presented to the department on the first day of class. Please see Respiratory Mask Fit Testing Information Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.; International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.); Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program