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Certificate in Health Care Assistant International
Certificate in Health Care Assistant International

Certificate in Health Care Assistant International

  • ID:SC010015
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Duration:
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* Assessment Fee, Books & Supplies, Student Fees

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • ​Grade 10 graduation or 19 years of age or older
  • Passing Stenberg College entrance interview
  • Passing English Language Competency Requirements

English level:

Applicants whose native language is not English and wish to study at Stenberg College in one of the diploma programs MUST demonstrate their proficiency in English by way of Academic IELTS or PTE with minimum scores in IELTS of 6.0 overall and a PTE score of 51

Other requirements:

Prior to Health Care Assistant – International Program Admission, Program Advisors will outline practice education requirements for the program. Upon enrolment, students will be informed of next steps and timelines. Non-compliance could result in program dismissal. Requirements for practice education placements include:

  • Completion of a Criminal Record Consent Form under the Criminal Record Review Act
  • Acceptable Criminal Record Search under the Criminal Record Review Act
  • Proof of Immunity Status as required by industry
  • Acceptable Medical Examination Form completed by a physician
  • International students must provide a police certificate from the country of origin

Course Information

About the Program

As a Health Care Assistant, you provide support to elderly individuals and help them maintain a level of independence while easing their pain and improving their quality of life. Graduates are prepared to work in Extended and Intermediate Care Facilities, Home Support Agencies, Adult Day Care, and Assisted Living residences. While the majority of program graduates provide care for seniors, our program prepares you to care for adults with a wide variety of chronic health conditions.

Stenberg’s Health Care Assistant – International Program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line caregivers, and respected members of the healthcare team, in both community and facility settings. Students complete 3 months of English language studies (ELS100) prior to beginning the provincial Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program. Students then take English language studies (ELS200) on an ongoing basis throughout the program to continue improving their speaking and listening skills.

Program Courses

  • English Language Skills I
  • English Language Skills II
  • Orientation and Student Success Skills
  • Health and Healing: Concepts for Practice
  • Clinical Prerequisite Certifications
  • Health Care Assistant: Introduction to Practice
  • Health 1: Interpersonal Communications
  • Health 2: Lifestyle and Choices
  • Healing 1: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges
  • Healing 2: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Challenges
  • Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance
  • Practice Experience in Multi-Level and/or Complex Care
  • Multi-Level/ Complex Preceptorship
  • Career Search Strategies
  • Practicum Prep
  • Practicum

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll find opportunities for employment in health authorities, such as hospitals and community agencies, assisted living facilities, home support agencies, adult care centres, and private homes. You may also choose to be self-employed, working independently as a personal care attendant.
Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, the wage range of Health Care Assistants is from $17.00 – $22.50 per hour depending on experience and location.

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