Health Care Assistant Diploma | Burnaby Community & Continuing Education

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Health Care Assistant Diploma

You are welcome to attend a FREE INFORMATION SESSION to speak to an advisor in person.

Join the community of committed Health Care professionals who provide care to those in need. This 29 week, full time program, will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be employed as front-line care providers in care facilities or home-care settings. The course includes classroom theory, clinical instruction as well as supervised practicums in a variety of care facilities. Instruction is provided by qualified health professionals with extensive experience in the field of health care, both in clinical practice and teaching.

The program delivered by Burnaby Community & Continuing Education (Burnaby School District) is recognized by the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. The program uses approved HCA Provincial Curriculum 2015. Graduates of our program are eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. The Burnaby School District’s Health Care Assistant program has affiliation agreements in place with several Health Authorities in BC; this enables our school to request practicum placements in a variety of health care settings.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and shoes; requirements and costs will be discussed in class. Students must provide their own transportation to practicum sites.

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COMPONENT COURSES

Introduction to Practice
Health and Healing – Concepts for Practice
Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges
Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Challenges
Interpersonal Communications
Lifestyle and Choices
Personal Care and Assistance
Standard First Aid with CPR-HCP
WHMIS training
Practicum 1 (Multi-Level Care)
Practicum 2 (Community-Assisted Living / Home Support / Group Homes)
Job Search

PREREQUISITES FOR FIELD TRIPS AND PRACTICUMS

Signed medical certificate or note from a doctor indicating physical fitness and emotional stability
Proof of current immunization for Hepatitis B
Proof of current immunization for flu (seasonal)
Proof of negative TB test or proof from TB Control that the applicant does not have active TB
Current criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice (within 6 months of practicum)
FoodSafe 1 Certificate (Burnaby Community & Continuing Education offers this as a Saturday course)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate, students must meet all the following requirements:

Successful completion of all courses and practicums
Minimum 70% final mark for assignments and tests

FUTURE EMPLOYMENT

Over 95% of our graduates find employment within 6 months of graduating! Our graduates now work in such locations as Capilano Care Centre, Normana, Lynn Valley Care Centre, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Nikkei Assisted Living Home, Belvedere Care Centre, Cartier Home, Success Care Facility, Nurse Next Door and New Westminster Home Health.

Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Graduates will be qualified to work in long term care facilities (complex care, special care, mental health), acute care facilities, community home support and in assisted living areas.

STUDENT FEEDBACK

Comments from previous students:

The Health Care Assistant program and the variety of practicum experiences have opened up my eyes to a whole new field of opportunities for employment for HCAs.

I recently took the HCA program and really enjoyed it. I learned a lot; it was really fun and even more important, I’m working full time now!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested applications should attend a free information session to discuss the application process and ensure they meet all the admission requirements.

Complete and submit the HCA program application form
Complete a short interview
Proof of completion of Grade 10 (any country) or mature student status
Proof of English language proficiency
– Native speakers of English: English 10 or equivalent
– Non-native speakers of English: standardized English language proficiency test score (TOEFL/IELTS/CLB/CELPIP/CAEL)
International students must provide proof they have a study permit valid for the duration of the course

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Registration is only open for students who have completed the application requirements and have been accepted into the Health Care Assistant Diploma program. Students must register at least 1 full week before start date in order to secure a spot.

Register	Cost	Course schedule	Course location
Course ID 1701-1 Registration in person only; see below for office locations	$4975	22-JAN-2018 to 15-AUG-2018 Mon \| Tue \| Wed \| Thu \| Fri 9:00 am to 3:30 pm 135 sessions	Canada Way Education Centre 5310 Woodsworth Street Map

Course costs are subject to change each term; future course offerings may charge different amounts.

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Registration by phone or in person

Refund policy

A refund request must be submitted in writing and must include the original course registration receipt.

Fee payments originally made by credit card are credited back to the same card; for expired or invalid credit cards, refunds are made by cheque. Fee payments originally made by cash or cheque are made by cheque. Please allow 3 weeks for processing.

Cancelled classes
When a class is cancelled by Burnaby CCE, a full refund will be issued.

Full time certificate / diploma programs
A refund request must be submitted in writing and must include the original course registration receipt. For a refund request received at least 1 week prior to the first day of classes, a $100 processing fee is deducted when the refund is issued. For a refund request received less than 1 week prior to the first day of classes, a $200 processing fee is deducted when the refund is issued. No refund is issued for a request received after classes begin. Please see individual course descriptions for exceptions.

Part time certificate / diploma programs
A refund request must be submitted in writing and must include the original course registration receipt. For a refund request received at least 1 week prior to the first day of classes, a $25 processing fee is deducted when the refund is issued. For a refund request received less than 1 week prior to the first day of classes, a $50 processing fee is deducted when the refund is issued. No refund is issued for a request received after classes begin. Please see individual course descriptions for exceptions.

General interest courses that are 1 session long
A refund request must be submitted in writing and must include the original course registration receipt. For a refund request received at least 24 hours before the start of the class, a 20% processing fee and any applicable course supply fees are deducted when the refund is issued. No refund is issued for a request received less than 24 hours before the start of the class.

General interest courses that are 2 or more sessions long
A refund request must be submitted in writing and must include the original course registration receipt. For a refund request received before the second session of the course, a 20% processing fee and any applicable course supply fees are deducted when the refund is issued. No refund is issued for a request received after the second session of the course.