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Health Care Support Worker Certificate

Douglas College

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Study Options
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  • Location
    Coquitlam
  • Campuses
    Coquitlam

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  • Length
    One Year (47.3 credits)
  • Tuition Estimate
    $6500 Total
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $2000 Total
  • Credential Granted
    Certificate

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Application Deadline Advice

Admissions are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.

Fall Semester Entry:  Applications open early October of the previous year
Winter Semester:  Applications open early February of the previous year

Application Fee: $34.65

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

Route A: for regular admission to the Health Care Support Worker Certificate 

1. General College Admission Requirements

2. English Language Proficiency:

Native English Speakers*

Non-native English Speakers

Requirements:

English 11 or equivalent

Requirements:

Standardized English Language proficiency test score

1. Evidence of one of the following:

    - complete English 11 (C); OR

    - Accuplacer:

  • Grade 11 level or higher
  • Reading Comprehension: 65
  • Write placer: 4

2. Completion of Douglas College Self- Declaration Form

 

Evidence of one of the following test scores:

  1. TOEFL = at least 80 (within the last two years)
  2. IELTS = 6.0 overall, with no band lower than 6.0 (within the last two years)
  3. CLB PT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test) =  Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 7 and Writing 7 (taken within the past six month)
  4. CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) = overall score of 60 (written within the last two years)

Note (*) Native English Speaker is defined as individuals who have a minimum of 7 years of education in an English-speaking environment. See program website for a list of countries with English language systems/institutions. 

Route B: for Community Mental Health Worker Graduates accessing the Health Care Support Work Certificate

1. meet the regular admission requirements in Section/Route A

2. One of: 

  • graduated from Douglas College Community Mental Health Worker Program within two years before applying to the program (Note: the Introduction to Community Mental Health Certificate program offered through Douglas College Continuing Education is not equivalent to the Community Mental Health Work Certificate)
  • graduated from Douglas College Community Mental Health Worker Program greater than two years before applying to the program and have a letter from an employer confirming current practice experience, such as working with persons with mental illness in a residential or community based facility for at least 1120 hours within four years before applying to the program.
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Admission Advice

1. You are strongly recommended to attend an information session.

2. A personal interview with the Program Coordinator may be requested.

3. Upon offer into the program, you are required to provide:
  • current Criminal Record Search (This must be done through Douglas College. Specific Instructions will be provided by the program Admissions Officer)
  • Complete an Informed Medical Suitability Declaration(to be completed on Douglas College Form) and a physician's note may be required.
  • a current record of immunization for Hepatitis B
  • proof of a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray, taken no more than 4 months before starting the program/classes.
4. Updated immunizations for measles, mumps, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, varicella and rubella are strongly recommended.  Recommendations will change based on Health Region requirements.

5. Certificates in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C are required before the first clinical placement.

6. Non-Violence Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is required before the first clinical placement. NVCI course may be arranged through the HCSW program during program orientation. 

7. International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, contact Douglas College International.

 


 

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy Douglas's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

Summary

One of the following (minimum scores):

  • a C grade in English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, or Technical and Professional Communications 12 (the mark is based on both the course and provincial exam)
  • a B grade in Communications 12 (the mark is based on both the course and provincial exam)
  • a grade of 3 or a "C" grade on Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or Literature
  • a grade of 3 or a "C" grade on International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Standard Level)
  • an essay score of 4 on the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) exam
  • a GED Language Arts Writing and Reading score of 450
  • a TOEFL score of 220 (computer based) or 83 (internet based) or 560 (paper based)
  • an IELTS score of 6.5 (academic module only)
  • an overall and essay CAEL score of 60
  • an EIKEN Test of Practical English placement of Grade 1
  • completion of an ABE English course equivalent to DVST 0355 or higher
  • a college level writing or literature course that transfers as a college level English, Communications or Creative Writing course
  • an undergraduate degree from an English speaking post-secondary institution
  • completion of a Douglas college writing assessment with a
  • Mastery of DVST 0350 and 0360 or DVST 0355 or DVST 0356 or EASL 0360
  • a P grade in DVST 0455 or EASL 0460 or EASL 0820
  • a P grade in DVST 0450 and mastery of DVST 0460
  • Mastery of EASL 0375 or EASL 0376 or assessment of EASL 0475 and mastery of EASL 0365 or assessment of EASL 0465

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General Admission Requirements (All Students)

You are eligible for enrollment at Douglas College if you meet the General Admission Requirements along with the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in EducationPlannerBC.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

If you have BC secondary school graduation or lack one course for BC secondary school graduation you may qualify for admission to Douglas.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

 

Out-of-Province

If you have BC secondary school graduation or lack one course for BC secondary school graduation you may qualify for admission to Douglas.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

 

BC Transfer Student

You must meet the General Admission Requirements for Douglas College.

You may transfer from another institution with up to 75% of the credits required for a Douglas College citation, diploma, degree or university transfer program.

To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

You must meet the General Admission Requirements for Douglas College.

You may transfer from another institution with up to 75% of the credits required for a Douglas College citation, diploma, degree or university transfer program.

To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.

Mature Student

If you are at least 19 years old on the first day of class, or at least 17 years old and have not been enrolled in school for at least one year, you may qualify for admission to Douglas College.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

International Student

For details on admission requirements for International Students check here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

If you are a student with special needs and have completed a certificate or equivalent from a special program and have been in school for at least 12 years you may qualify for admission to Douglas College.

You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Douglas College programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

How to Apply


Canadian Students - Applying to the College

International Students - Applying to the College

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