Health Care Assistant
2 Years Full Time
CourseImg Health Care
Min. Qualification :
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Health Care informatics
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • CV
  • Statement Of Purpose
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of English Proficiency Test
  • Letter of Recommendation
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
2023-09-01 00:00:00.000 2023-07-01 00:00:00.000 Active
Eligibility

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC

  • High School Graduation
  • 18 years of age or older 
  • English Language Proficiency, as required by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. VCC adheres to the Registry's requirements.
  • Completion of the VCC English Language Declaration form. 
  • A police check from the applicant's country of origin.

To be Completed During Term 1:

  • Standard First Aid (Red Cross or St. John Ambulance) including current CPR level C or BLS.  
    • CPR certificates expire one year from the date of issue. Current status is required for all clinical and practicum experiences.
  • BC FOODSAFE Certificate Level 1
  • Criminal Record Check
    • Students in this program are required to complete a CRC. The CRC must be completed according to VCC's Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate. 
  • TB Screening
    • Within the first term, students must submit a negative TB skin test. If the TB skin test is positive, a negative TB chest x-ray is required.
    • An Immunization Record must be completed
    • Immunizations in the following are strongly recommended and in some case may be required for practicum placements:
      • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
      • Polio
      • Measles, Mumps & Rubella
      • Varicella (Chicken pox)
      • Hepatitis B
      • Influenza (annually)
      • COVID-19
  • N95 Respiratory Mask
    • An N95 respirator mask that is individually fitted by a trained provider, following CSA guidelines.
    • The individual mask fitting should be done just prior to beginning the program. Mask fitting must be done annually. Students are responsible for the cost of the mask fitting.
    • The original certificate must be presented to the department on the first day of class.
    • Please see Respiratory Mask Fit Testing Information

GENERAL

  • Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
  • International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
  • All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.   

RECOMMENDED CHARACTERISTICS

  • A genuine concern for the well-being of others.
  • Patience and perseverance.
  • Flexibility, trustworthiness, and dependability.
  • High standard of personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Physical stamina.
  • No sensitivity or allergy to latex.
  • Ability to work in environments where standards of conduct may be different from one’s own.

Admission Process

1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on The Edu Network portal.
2. Non-refundable application fee of $145 CAD will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only .
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his The Edu Network portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on The Edu Network (Ten Agents).

Description

Learn to provide person-centered care and promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients in continuing care environments in British Columbia.

Upon completion of the Health Care Assistant Program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Provide person-centered care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client.
  2. Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual well-being of clients and families.
  3. Provide care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges.
  4. Provide care and assistance for clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges.
  5. Interact with other members of the healthcare team in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
  6. Communicate clearly, accurately and in sensitive ways with clients and families within a variety of community and facility contexts.
  7. Provide personal care and assistance in a safe, competent and organized manner.
  8. Recognize and respond to own self-development, learning and health enhancement needs.
  9. Perform the care-provider role in a reflective, responsible, accountable and professional manner.

Visa

The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th  Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Admit Card (12thClass)
Bachelors Marksheets
Degree Certificate
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)

Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

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