BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Health Care Assistant in Chilliwack Canada | University of the Fraser Valley
University of the Fraser Valley
|
Chilliwack Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,184
(c. USD12,333.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The need for health care assistants has never been greater, especially in the Fraser Valley where the population is growing older. Launch a fulfilling career in this field and benefit from a competitive edge in your job search through exceptional training from UFV's respected Health Care Assistant (HCA) program. This intensive 24-week course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to excel as a front-line caregiver and valued team member in both community and clinical environments. Working under professional supervision, you'll master the art of delivering personalized care that enhances clients' physical, emotional, mental, and social health.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
One of the following:
Successful completion of Grade 11 with one of Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, English First Peoples 11, English 11, or ENGL 081.
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a minimum of six credits at post-secondary level.
Mature students, 19 years or older, will be considered if they meet the prerequisites for ENGL 091, ENGL 099, or ENGL 105.
One of the following:
Applicants whose first language is English: seven years of education in an English-speaking environment (can be acquired in either consecutive or non-consecutive years). Applicants who have had four consecutive years of secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking environment will be given consideration to meet the English as a first language requirement.
Applicants whose first language is not English: required to complete one of the following English language competencies:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IBT only: overall score of 76 with no score lower than 20 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing. Test must have been within the last two years.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic or General: overall score of 6 with a minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing. Test must have been within the last two years.
Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT): Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 6, and Writing 6. Test must have been within the last year.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): overall Score of 60, with no section less than 50. Test must have been within the last two years.
Successful completion of Grade 11 with one of Composition 11, Creative Writing 11, Literary Studies 11, New Media 11, Spoken Language 11, English First Peoples 11, English 11, or ENGL 081.
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Completion of a minimum of six credits at post-secondary level.
Mature students, 19 years or older, will be considered if they meet the prerequisites for ENGL 091, ENGL 099, or ENGL 105.
One of the following:
Applicants whose first language is English: seven years of education in an English-speaking environment (can be acquired in either consecutive or non-consecutive years). Applicants who have had four consecutive years of secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking environment will be given consideration to meet the English as a first language requirement.
Applicants whose first language is not English: required to complete one of the following English language competencies:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IBT only: overall score of 76 with no score lower than 20 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing. Test must have been within the last two years.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic or General: overall score of 6 with a minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing. Test must have been within the last two years.
Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT): Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 6, and Writing 6. Test must have been within the last year.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): overall Score of 60, with no section less than 50. Test must have been within the last two years.
Tuition
CAD
17,184