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The Health Care Assistant certificate provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide person-centered care and promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients in continuing care environments. The program consists of theory, laboratory practice, and practice education experiences in complex care facilities and community care sites. 

Health Care Assistant Certificate

Vancouver Community College

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1. English 10 or equivalent
2. Proof of meeting the minimum English language competency requirements as set by BC Care Aide and Home Support Worker Registry.

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Completion of VCC Health Care Assistant Program’s English Language Declaration form 
2. Standard First Aid (Red Cross or St. John Ambulance), including CPR level C or Health Care Provider CPR
3. BC Food Safe Certificate Level 1

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Upon acceptance, you must: 

    - submit a successful Criminal Record Search (CRC) (you are responsible for the cost of the CRC; this must be received by the Registrar's Office before the first day of classes. Conviction for relevant offenses may prevent entry to the program)
    - provide proof of a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
    - provide a completed immunization record; the following immunizations are strongly recommended and may be required for practicum placements:
    - Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
    - Polio
    - Measles, Mumps & Rubella
    - Varicella (Chicken pox)
    - Hepatitis B
    - Influenza (annually)
    - be properly fitted for an N95 respiratory mask (you are responsible for the cost of mask fitting; see Respiratory Mask Fit Testing Information)

2. It is recommended that you have:
 
    - Ability to work under direction and to act with initiative as a member of the health care team
    - A genuine concern for the well-being of others
    - Patience, perseverance, and dependability
    - Ability to use a problem-solving approach
    - Physical stamina
    - Flexible, adaptable and non-judgmental attitude in adjusting to a variety of working environments

Admission Advice

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines. 

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