What does a Health Care Assistant do?
Health Care Assistants provide person-centered care and promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients in continuing and complex care environments. Health Care Assistants support those providing and
receiving health care.
What do I need to start?
- Recommended courses:
Science for Citizens 11 or Biology 11
- Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
- Completion of the VCC HCA English Competency Declaration form
- Standard First Aid with CPR C (must be taken before program start)
- Criminal Record Check
- BC FOODSAFE Certificate Level 1 (must be completed before program start)
- Immunization records and Tuberculosis Screen Test, N95 respiratory mask (must be provided before program start)
What are the benefits?
- Tuition will be paid by the NVSD for the first level of training. Students
are expected to pay for program supplies, equipment, tools, and PPE
- approximately $1500
- up to 32 graduation credits
- practical experience in a clinical setting
- ability to ladder to other health care professions such as Licenced Practical Nurse
When and where is the program offered?
- VCC - Broadway Campus
- Class based and online
- 8 month, full time course
- September and January intakes
How do I register?
We are currently in progress with the application procedures. Please see your school's WEX teacher if interested.
Please do not apply directly to VCC for this program. To be eligible for TUITION FREE programming, you must apply through the North Vancouver School District.
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