Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Health Care Assisting in Coquitlam Canada | Douglas College
Douglas College
|
Coquitlam Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
21,537
(c. USD15,734.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Acquire the expertise and abilities needed to deliver comprehensive care for individuals with varied health requirements through the Certificate in Health Care Assisting. This program teaches you to aid with personal hygiene, facilitate participation in social and leisure activities, and assist with mobility. The curriculum primarily emphasizes caring for clients with physical needs and/or dementia. You'll also complete several supervised clinical placements in healthcare environments.
By extending your studies for one more semester, you can obtain a Certificate in Community Mental Health Work. When paired with the Health Care Assisting Certificate, this dual qualification provides competencies in both physical and mental health care.
Healthcare assistants are employed in private residences, care centers, assisted living complexes, and diverse healthcare settings.
Potential career paths include:
Activity Aide/Recreation Therapy Assistant
Disability Support Attendant
Family Care Provider
Healthcare Assistant/Aide
Home Support Worker
Housekeeping Assistant
Nursing Aide/Orderly, Patient Service Associate
Patient Care Assistant
Personal Home Care Attendant
Senior Care Aide
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High school graduation OR 19 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.
Minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school.
Minimum final grade of C or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs
IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5, TOEFL IBT - Minimum overall score of 83, PTE - Minimum overall score of 56
Tuition
CAD
21,537