Certificate of Health Care Assistant

University of the Fraser Valley - Chilliwack Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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6 Months

Duration

CAD 17,850/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150 FREE

Application Fee

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 15,000 +

Int. Students: 1,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

45190 Caen Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0N3, Canada

Certificate of Health Care Assistant

Program Overview

The demand for health care assistants is at an all-time high, particularly in the Fraser Valley with an aging population.

Start a career in this rewarding field and enjoy the job search advantage provided by top-notch training from a reputable school with UFV's Health Care Assistant (HCA) program. The 24-week program is designed to provide you with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as a front-line caregiver and respected member of the health care team, in community and facility settings.

Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, you learn to provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients, residents, or patients.

You explore the main areas of health and wellness, including:

  • Interpersonal communications
  • Lifestyle choices
  • Concepts for health and healing
  • The role of a health care assistant within a practice
  • Personal care skills

Special needs in home support, residential and acute care
In addition to classroom instruction, the Health Care Assistant program offers laboratory instruction, providing you with a variety of clinical experiences to get you job-ready. You also complete a practicum experience with a local health facility in the Fraser Valley to gain work experience and make connections in the industry.