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Resident Care Attendant

Program Overview

This program is the most reputable and popular program in the school of Health Care . Our dedicated and experienced instructors will provide the best education with hands-on training to prepare students for the real world. Students will practice their techniques in labs equipped with articulated mannequins, hospital beds, medical gear and fixtures. Furthermore, students will participate at a designated facility or hospital and interact with patients through out the practicum training period. This training will help students learn proficiency and the confidence most needed on a job. Our graduates work in both private and publicly funded facilities and hospitals as well as a variety of community settings. These may include extended care, intermediate care, assisted living, acute care hospitals, home support, rehabilitation facilities, and group homes. RCAs work as part of a team within a health care unit under the supervision of a health care professional such as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Student loans are available for qualified local students.

Course Outline

  • Medical Terminology English Program
  • Role of the Resident Care Attendant
  • Progressive English Training
  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology Of Body System
  • Human Relations: Communication/ Relationships/ Family
  • Dementia Care: Alzheimer's, etc.
  • Personal Care Skills: Bathing, Feeding, Bedmaking, etc.
  • Medical Terminology
  • Nutrition
  • Transfers and Lifts
  • Palliative Care, Death & Dying
  • Depression/ Suicide
  • Job Search Skills
  • Red Cross CPR & First Aide Level C
  • WHMIS
  • FoodSafe

*Please contact us for course availability.

Upon successful completion of Resident Care Attendant:
Student will be able to obtain: 1. Resident Care Attendant Diploma
  2. First Aid Level I Certificate issued by Red Cross
  3. WHMIS Certificate
  4. FoodSafe Certificate
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