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Overview
Complete theory courses either online or in-person! Your choice to study the theory portion from your home or in-person on the Trail campus. Then join three in-person workshops to complete the lab skills course. Selkirk College has flexible study options for the HCA program. We want to help you make it work. Contact admissions for further details.
The Health Care Assistant program is 26 weeks in total. During the first 16 weeks, students complete theory classes (online or in-person). Then in-person lab courses on the Trail campus, followed by completion of 270 hours of practice in residential and community care settings during the final ten weeks of the program.
As a graduate, you will be a respected member of the health care team and work under the direction and supervision of a health professional.
Take This Program If You Are
- Caring
- Genuinely interested in people
- Comfortable dealing with difficult situations
- Easily adaptable to diversity
- A good communicator
- Self-motivated and responsible
Career Options Include
- Adult Day Care
- Assisted Living
- Community Health Workers
- Complex Care
- Front-Line Care Providers
- Home Support
- Residential Care Attendants
- Special Care Units
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Health & Healing: Concepts for Practice
- Health : Interpersonal Communications
- Healing : Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges
- Healing : Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Challenges
- Healing : Personal Care and Assistance
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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More details
Most programs accept applications 12 months before the start date.
Language
English
Credits
37 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 3 other Short Courses in Health Administration in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Selkirk College and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International
8324 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8324 CAD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
3561 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3561 CAD for the full programme during 6 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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