Applicants must be at least 19 years of age prior to start of the study period, or must be graduated from grade 12. (or equivalent) Applicants must provide proof of meeting English language competency requirements. (Please refer to the language proficiency policy.) The following are to be completed prior to the first practice education experience: Proof of meeting current immunizations / vaccinations as per health care organization policies / guidelines (or signed vaccination exemption form, except TB) Criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice, including clearance to work with vulnerable adults * First Aid CPR Level “C” or “HCP” FoodSafe Level 1 (or a course deemed…

English Proficiency Test Overall Score Speaking Listening Writing Reading IELTS ** 5.5 5.5 5.5 5 5 TOEFL (IBT) ** 56 15 15 13 13 CAEL ** 50 40 40 40 40 CLBPT * n/a 6 6 5 5 CELPIP ** n/a 6 6 5 5 * CLBPT test is only available for students currently in Canada. The test result is valid for one year. (a CLB Report Card from a LINC Program may also be accepted.) ** The test result is valid for two years.

Upon successful completion of the Health Care Assistant and Communication – Year 2 program, students will be granted the following credentials: Health Care Assistant & Communication Diploma Dementia Certificate Medication Assistance Certificate HCA Acute Care Certificate Provincial Violence Prevention Certificate *Eligibility to register with the "BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.   Program Schedule Week 1-10 (On-campus, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm): Theory courses Week 11-22 (On-campus, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm): Theory courses Week 23-26 (On-campus, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm): Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance (lab training) Week 27-33 (On-site, variable 40 hours a week schedule): Work Experience courses

Medical Terminology (Basic Word Structure, Organization of the Body, Suffixes, Prefixes, Medical specialists and case reports) Caring for Mother and Infants. Caring for Young Developmental Disabilities Growth and Development Working with Clients and their families Concepts for Practice (theory, roles, law, organization) Interpersonal Communications (empathy, medical terms) Anatomy and Physiology (intro to body systems) Lifestyle and Choices (activities of daily living) Personal Care Skills (hygiene, comfort, simple treatments) Caring for Common Health Challenges (life cycle) Mobility Techniques (body mechanics) Pharmacology (assisting with medication delivery) Gerontology (study of aging process, demography) Cognitive and Mental Health (including addictions) Dementia (causes, stages, behaviors, Alzheimer’s Disease) Palliative Care (end-of-life care, pain management, grieving) Family Dynamics (culture, diversity, domestic violence) Nutrition (menu planning, diet, Canada’s…

Medical Terminology Essential Skills for Caregivers Health and Healing: Concept for Practice 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 Assistant Practice Experience in Home Support and/or Assisted Living Practice Experience in Multi-Level and/or Complex Care