Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Health Care Assistant in Victoria Canada | Camosun College
Camosun College
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Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
13,236
(c. USD9,517.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Working as a Health Care Assistant offers you the chance to build essential knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes to become an effective frontline caregiver and valued team member in both community and clinical environments. Graduates of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) program are highly sought after. Beyond the standard HCA curriculum, you can choose from specialized tracks: The Health Care Assistant - English Second Language option supports students in enhancing their English proficiency while completing the HCA program. The Health Care Assistant - Indigenous pathway caters to Indigenous students, incorporating cultural and community-focused elements into their HCA training.
Throughout the Health Care Assistant program's coursework and practical placements, you'll develop the competencies, understanding, and principles required to deliver quality care to seniors and individuals managing health conditions. With an emphasis on elderly care, you'll master techniques for supporting clients' physical, emotional, and social needs, preparing you for your future role as a Health Care Assistant.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Evidence of all of the following must be provided prior to acceptance:
1. HCA Program Entry - English Language Competency Requirements
To be accepted into a recognized BC HCA program, applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English**. Students must be able to communicate effectively in English to be successful in their studies and capable of providing safe and competent care to patients/clients/residents in the work environment during practice education components. Domestic and/or international applicants who do not have three years of full-time instruction in English will require a standardized proficiency assessment to confirm competency in all four language skills areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing).
For applicants with three years of full-time instruction in English, one of:
C in English 11
C in English 11 Camosun Alternative
ACCUPLACER Next Generation Test Results: Reading 230, Writing 230 and Writeplacer 4
For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English, one of:
Standardized English language proficiency test score
Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT) (test must be within the last year):
Listening 7
Speaking 7
Reading 6
Writing 6
Note: A CLB Report Card from a Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) Program may also be accepted.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic or General (test must be within the last two years):
overall score of 6
minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening
no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) (test must be within the last two years):
overall score of 60
no section less than 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (test must be within the last two years) IBT only:
an overall score of 76
no score lower than 20 in Speaking and Listening
no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing
**Applicants must provide a transcript(s) or a BC personal education record as evidence to confirm completion of a minimum of three years of full-time instruction in English. To meet this threshold, the Registry looks to confirm that applicants have studied over a period of three years and completed a minimum of two semesters of studies within each year. In addition, it is expected that the student will be taking full time studies (30 credits per academic year to a minimum of 18 credits per academic year [60% courseload]). In this way, it is typically a minimum of six semesters with total credits between 54 - 90 credits, completed over the three-year timeframe.
High School Graduation is mandatory.
High school transcripts, proof of high school graduation (mandatory for most programs) and official, certified English translations
Post-secondary transcripts and credentials (if applicable) and official, certified English translations. Include all credentials, even if non-completed and/or in-progress
1. HCA Program Entry - English Language Competency Requirements
To be accepted into a recognized BC HCA program, applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English**. Students must be able to communicate effectively in English to be successful in their studies and capable of providing safe and competent care to patients/clients/residents in the work environment during practice education components. Domestic and/or international applicants who do not have three years of full-time instruction in English will require a standardized proficiency assessment to confirm competency in all four language skills areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing).
For applicants with three years of full-time instruction in English, one of:
C in English 11
C in English 11 Camosun Alternative
ACCUPLACER Next Generation Test Results: Reading 230, Writing 230 and Writeplacer 4
For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English, one of:
Standardized English language proficiency test score
Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT) (test must be within the last year):
Listening 7
Speaking 7
Reading 6
Writing 6
Note: A CLB Report Card from a Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) Program may also be accepted.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic or General (test must be within the last two years):
overall score of 6
minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening
no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) (test must be within the last two years):
overall score of 60
no section less than 50
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (test must be within the last two years) IBT only:
an overall score of 76
no score lower than 20 in Speaking and Listening
no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing
**Applicants must provide a transcript(s) or a BC personal education record as evidence to confirm completion of a minimum of three years of full-time instruction in English. To meet this threshold, the Registry looks to confirm that applicants have studied over a period of three years and completed a minimum of two semesters of studies within each year. In addition, it is expected that the student will be taking full time studies (30 credits per academic year to a minimum of 18 credits per academic year [60% courseload]). In this way, it is typically a minimum of six semesters with total credits between 54 - 90 credits, completed over the three-year timeframe.
High School Graduation is mandatory.
High school transcripts, proof of high school graduation (mandatory for most programs) and official, certified English translations
Post-secondary transcripts and credentials (if applicable) and official, certified English translations. Include all credentials, even if non-completed and/or in-progress
Tuition
CAD
13,236