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Health Care Assistant

Certificate: Dual Credit Health Care Assistant Program
Health Care Assistant | Vancouver Island University

In this 24 week program students gain the knowledge and skills required to become a caregiver. The major focus is in providing care for people experiencing changes in their functional abilities. Enriched with Indigenous ways of knowing and being, this program will enhance the student’s ability to provide cultural safety and person-centred care to all. This program is offered full-time.

Students will experience classroom teaching and discussions. As well as hands-on experience in the nursing lab and a variety of clinical settings. Students learn to become a vital part of the interdisciplinary health care team. When students complete the program, they can register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

More information can be found on VIU’s website: Health Care Assistant | Vancouver Island University

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Who:                  

Grade 12 students 

What:                 

20 high school credits and 18 VIU credits 

When:      

September to March

March to September (may be possible)

Where:       

VIU tiwšÉ›mawtxŹ· campus.  Practicum placements will be in various locations in the community.

Why:    

The program prepares students for employment in complex care facilities, extended care units, home support agencies and residential settings. Graduates will work primarily with older adults.

  • Help people live safe, healthy and comfortable lives
  • Health Care Assistants are in demand in BC
  • Experience a fulfilling career with the chance to develop rewarding relationships
  • Health Care Assistant certification can also lead to other roles in health care
  • After 600 hours of work as an HCA, you can ladder into the Practical Nursing program

How:                  

  • Read the Dual Credit Information Package.

  • Apply Now - Review and complete the Dual Credit Application. Gain acceptance into the program.

    • Meet with Mrs. Ellis, Career Pathways Coordinator, to review information package, application, and requirements.

    • VIU Admission Requirements:
    • Once accepted additional requirements:
      • Criminal Record Checks through the Ministry. VIU will contact successful applicants with how to complete this requirement
      • A completed Immunization Requirements Form
      • Proof of WHMIS training
      • Foodsafe Level I certificate
      • Standard First Aid certificate is required (that includes CPR Level "C")

  • Pay Fees - This program is valued at over $3000. Check the VIU program page for updated fees. qathet School District will cover your tuition only. You are responsible for all other fees (including deposit, application, lab, student, grad fees, and criminal record check; as well as textbooks, and supplies). Visit the VIU program page or contact VIU for updated fees. 

    • A $200 deposit is required to secure your spot in the program. Students withdrawing from the program after acceptance will be subject to a $500 withdrawal fee.

  • Attend class 5 days per week. Not adhering to strict university guidelines will result in withdrawal from the program.

  • Assessment will be provided by your VIU instructor according to VIU's reporting period. A final grade will be given on your Brooks Learning Update. Recognizing that university courses expectations can be rigorous, it is strongly recommended that students communicate frequently about their progress with both their VIU Instructor and Brooks Career Pathways Coordinator.

  • 20 credits on your high school transcript and 18 VIU credits on your university transcript for the successful completion of the program.   

  • If required, seek IEP, counselling and student supports through the VIU Student Support Team or through the Brooks Career Counselling Office. 

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Health Care Assistant | Vancouver Island University

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