| School: | Capilano University |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education, Health and Human Development, School of Allied Health |
| Degree: | Certificate |
| Field of Study: | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
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| Description: | The Health Care Assistant (HCA) program combines theory courses, lab skills and clinical practicums in real-world health care settings.
Students learn to provide personal care to clients and residents in complex care, specialized dementia care, selected acute care settings and in the community.
The HCA certificate is an 8-month full-time program offered in an accelerated program that students can complete in 7 months of study.
Classes are taught by experienced health professionals who share their stories about clinical practice. |
| URL: | Health Care Assistant at Capilano University |
| Length: | 8 Month(s) |
| Cost per year:* |
Cost includes fees. |
| Careers: | Nurses Aides and OrderliesVisiting Homemakers | |