Certificate in Health Care Assistant in Vancouver Canada | Capilano University

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) certification at CapU offers fast-track career preparation, enabling students to finish the program in just 7 months.
CapU's HCA curriculum integrates classroom instruction, hands-on lab training, and clinical placements within actual healthcare environments.
Throughout the program, you'll gain expertise in delivering personal care to patients across various settings including complex care facilities, dementia care units, acute care hospitals, and community health services.
You'll acquire specialized knowledge and techniques for assisting patients with unique requirements, covering personal care nursing, common health issues, and cognitive/mental health conditions.
Instruction comes from seasoned Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses who bring real-world insights from diverse healthcare environments like hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care services.
After completing the program, you'll be prepared to enter a stable, expanding profession with opportunities for career growth.

Program competencies
Deliver individualized care that honors each client's or resident's specific needs and preferences.
Apply critical thinking to support clients' and families' overall health across physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
Administer organized, safe, and skilled care for individuals facing multiple physical, cognitive, or mental health difficulties.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and healthcare colleagues to support treatment objectives and positive team dynamics.
Practice professionally with self-awareness, taking responsibility for continuous learning and personal wellness while fulfilling caregiver responsibilities.