Diploma in Health Care Assistant.
Program ID: 947
The Health Care Assistant program provides the specialized training needed to work as an intermediate or extended caregiver working with elderly or disabled patients.
The program teaches students the fundamental medical knowledge they will need to succeed in this industry, including medical terminology, physiology, chronic conditions. Students learn to monitor patient health, keep patient records, and create a support network for a special needs patient and his or her family.
Students in this program complete two clinical care supervised practicum placements in order to put their skills into practice. Graduates receive several certifications in addition to the Health Care Assistant Diploma, including certifications in Assisting with Medications in Assisted Living, Violence Prevention for Provincial Health Workers, FOODSAFE Level 1, CPR “C” and AED, Mental Health First Aid Basic, WHMIS, and more.
Great Career Training Begins in Burnaby.
At the Burnaby campus, you`ll find a campus team with one goal in mind: your success!
From career counselling to financial aid information, we are committed to helping you train for and obtain a job that`s just right for you.
Metropolis at Metrotown, a major hub featuring hundreds of stores and two movie theatres, includes a variety of student-friendly amenities such as coffee shops, book stores, stationary shops, restaurants and grocery stores.
