(HCA) HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT COURSES

Intake Dates:

Year 2024: February 26 / April 26 / July 01 / September 09

Program Overview

This program is designed to train learners to become Health Care Professionals. Our dedicated and experienced instructors will provide quality 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 a hospital and interact with patients throughout the practicum training period. This training will help students learn proficiency and the confidence most needed on a job.

Important Information

Effective September 2016, Gateway College will be implementing the HCA Provincial Curriculum 2015 into all the HCA courses. Graduates of the Health Care Assistant delivered by Gateway College are eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
Student loans are available for qualified domestic students.

Job Titles: Health Care Assistant, Resident Care Attendant, Long-term Care Aide, Home Support Worker, Personal Care Attendant, etc.
Credential: Diploma
Hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 3:30pm
Length: 755 hours over 32 weeks
Delivery Mode: Traditional (In-class) or Combination (Online+On-site)
Campus: Vancouver, BC

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Credentials:

Upon successful completion of the Health Care Assistant and Geriatric Care with Co-op program, students will be granted the following credentials:

•Health Care Assistant Diploma
•Dementia Certificate
•Medication Administration Certificate
•HCA Acute Care Certificate
•Provincial Violence Prevention Certificate
•WHMIS Certificate

*Eligibility to register with the “BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT COURSES: NURTURING COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Our comprehensive Health Care Assistant Courses cater to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry, these courses provide aspiring individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to become proficient Health Care Assistants (HCAs).

HCA COURSES FOR A DYNAMIC HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPE

Our Health Care Assistant Courses are meticulously crafted to shape aspiring individuals into competent Health Care Professionals. Under the guidance of dedicated and experienced instructors, students receive a high-quality education complemented by hands-on training, ensuring their preparedness for real-world healthcare scenarios. Students practice essential techniques in our state-of-the-art labs, equipped with articulated mannequins, hospital beds, and medical gear. The comprehensive training extends beyond the classroom, as students engage in practicum experiences at designated facilities or hospitals, fostering valuable interactions with patients. This immersive approach enhances proficiency and instills the confidence necessary for a successful career, making our Health Care Assistant Courses a pathway to excellence in healthcare.