- 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.
- 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.)
For applicants whose first language is English, evidence of one of the following test scores:
- Provide transcript or proof of completion of Grade 10 English, or
- College courses determined to be equivalent to completion of Grade 10 English by post-secondary institutions (minimum C grade is acceptable)
- Other tests such as Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT), Language Placement Index (LPI) or Accuplacer may be accepted.
For applicants whose first language is not English/ International students, evidence of one of the following test scores:
| English Proficiency Test | Overall Score | Speaking | Listening | Writing | Reading |
| IELTS ** | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL (IBT) ** | 76 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| CAEL ** | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| CLBPT * | n/a | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| CELPIP ** | n/a | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| CELBAN ** | n/a | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
* 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.
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 23 weeks
Delivery Mode: Traditional (In-class) or Combination (Online+On-site)
Campus: Vancouver, BC
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 – Accelerated 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.
