Ceritificate In Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Coast Mountain College - Smithers Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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8 Months

Duration

CAD 8,968/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1975

Total Students: 7,700 +

Int. Students: 195 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

3966 Second Ave, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0, Canada

Ceritificate In Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Program Overview

The Health Care Assistant program provides opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide professional care to the elderly and those facing other health or illness challenges. This 29 week, full-time program combines theory, lab study and practice experience. 

Health Care Assistants receive direction and supervision from other health professionals such as Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses.  Student practice experiences are an integral part of the program. Clinical practice experiences occur outside of the college setting. While the majority of practice placements are in centres close to CMTN campus communities, it may be necessary to utilize agencies in other Northwest communities.  Students must arrange their own transportation to and from practice experience sites and assume related costs. Students may be required to work a variety of shifts (e.g. four-, six-, eight- and/or 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.)