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This program develops the knowledge and skills you need to become a health care worker who, under the supervision of a nurse, assists hospital patients, personal care home residents, or home care clients. Health care aides help people to remain independent by assisting them with their physical, emotional, and social needs and their daily activities.
You will learn about the expectations and responsibilities of the role and the knowledge and skills required to be a health care aide. You will study related topics including interpersonal communications, growth and development, gerontological care, and home care.
You will have opportunities to gain experience in simulated laboratory settings at the College and in actual practice settings in health care agencies.
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Year 1
Term 1Credit Hours
HCAP-1000Activities of Daily Living, Part 1
HCAP-1001Activities of Daily Living, Part 2
HCAP-1006Introduction to Gerontology
HCAP-1131Caring for Clients in the Community
HCAP-1132Growth and Development
HCAP-1133Long-Term Care
HEAL-1001Interpersonal Relationships
HEAL-1831Safety in Health Care Settings
HEAL-1845Health Care Delivery
PRAC-1130Health Care Aide Clinical Experience
The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.
Graduates of the Health Care Aide program will be eligible for employment in a variety of settings, including:
$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)