Health Care Assistant Certificate

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Program type
Undergraduate
Credential
Certificate
Length
1 year
Start date
September, January
Tuition*
This program is fully paid by the Ministry of Advanced Education.

Overview

The Health Care Assistant Certificate gives you the skills to care for disabled individuals living in long-termcare facilities or private homes. To help clients meet their needs in all dimensions of health in their home or in a facility, the program prepares you to help with assessments, communication, and activities of daily living (such as nutrition and personal hygiene). As a graduate of this program, once you receive your certificate, you are eligible for a registration with the BC Care Aide Registry. This qualifies you to work anywhere in BC as a Health Care Assistant.

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