Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a Health Care Assistant in B.C., you must register with the B.C. Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Eligibility is achieved by successfully completing a recognized HCA program.

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

Nursing assistant/aide and patient care assistant/aide

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives. Eligibility is achieved by completing a recognized practical nursing education program and successfully writing the Rex-PN regulatory exam.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a licensed practical nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Licensed practical nurses

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a cardiopulmonary technologist in B.C., you may choose to be certified through the Canadian Association of Cardio-pulmonary Technologists. Eligibility is achieved by completing a Bachelor of Science degree, or by being a Registered Nurse, or holding a recognized Medical Technologies Registration, in addition to a minimum of 1800 hours in the field of pulmonary technology at a recognized institution.

Cardiopulmonary technologists

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Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients. They are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted care facilities for the elderly and other health care establishments. Emergency medical care attendant are employed by private ambulance services, urgent care centers or other health facilities.

Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients. They provide care in the client's residence, where they may also reside. They are employed by home care and support agencies, private households, or they may be self-employed.

The Health Care Assistant - ESL (HCA-ESL) Certificate is designed to provide English as a Second Language students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers, and respected members of the healthcare team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, you'll provide person-centered care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. You will study the HCA program content with instructors from the School of Health and Human Services, study English language skills with an ESL instructor and have class, lab and clinical placement experience throughout the program.

Health Care Assistant - ESL Certificate

The Health Care Assistant - Indigenous Certificate follows the provincially developed Health Care Assistant curriculum with a focus on Aboriginal community and culture. It is designed to provide Aboriginal students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers, and respected members of the healthcare team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, you'll provide person-centered care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. You will be required to participate in full-time clinical placements that include day and evening shifts that may occur outside of regular class time.

Health Care Assistant - Indigenous Certificate

The Health Care Assistant Certificate follows the provincially developed curriculum and is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers, and respected members of the healthcare team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centered care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. You will be required to participate in full-time clinical placements that include day and evening shifts that may occur outside of regular class time.

Health Care Assistant Certificate

The HCA program combines theory courses, lab skills and clinical practicums in real-world health care settings. In the program, you'll learn how to provide personal care to clients and residents in complex care, specialized dementia care, selected acute care settings and in the community. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to work with patients who have specialized needs, with training in personal care nursing, common health challenges, and cognitive and mental health challenges. Classes are taught by experienced Registered or Licensed Practical Nurses who share stories about their experiences in a variety of health care settings, including acute care, long-term care and home support. 

The Health Care Assistant Certificate is designed to provide you with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front‐line care-­givers and respected members of the health care team. This program combines theory, lab study and practice experience. You will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide professional care to the elderly and those facing other health or illness challenges. Student practice experiences are an integral part of the program. Clinical practice experiences occur outside of the college setting. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in a variety of practice settings.

The Health Care Assistant Certificate gives you the skills to care for disabled individuals living in long-termcare facilities or private homes. To help clients meet their needs in all dimensions of health in their home or in a facility, the program prepares you to help with assessments, communication, and activities of daily living (such as nutrition and personal hygiene). As a graduate of this program, once you receive your certificate, you are eligible for a registration with the BC Care Aide Registry. This qualifies you to work anywhere in BC as a Health Care Assistant.

This program will provide students with the necessary knowledge and confidence to successfully work as a nursing unit assistant (NUA) in a vast array of nursing units and clinical settings. NUAs strongly contribute to overall patient care in many settings and must possess a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills to help facilitate the successful functioning of a nursing unit. Through both lecture and a supported practicum placement, you will learn different types of physician's orders, policies, ethical standards and duties that encompass the NUA role. Nursing unit assistants work in many areas in healthcare such as outpatient settings, inpatient units and clinics.

Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate

The Health Care Assistant Certificate covers the knowledge, skills and abilities you require in order to provide personal care to others. With 12 weeks of supervised practical experience, you will have the opportunity to put the theory you have learned into practice and gain the skills you need to for a successful career. The HCA program is offered in a blended synchronous/asynchronous format, theory courses are delivered online (synchronously) and laboratory and practical courses are delivered face-to-face; you are required to attend all instructional activities at the scheduled times.

The Health Care Assisting Certificate provides you with the skills to assist people with grooming, support them in taking part in social and recreational activities, and help them maintain mobility. The general focus of this program is caring for clients with physical care needs and/or dementia. You'll also get multiple supervised practice experiences in health care settings. With an additional semester of study you can earn a Certificate in Community Mental Health Work, which when combined with the Health Care Assisting Certificate, equips you with both physical and mental-health-care skills.

Health Care Assisting Certificate

The Health Care Assistant program is a full-time certificate program designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary to function as caregivers in a variety of health care settings. The program's courses and labs are enhanced by practice experiences in community complex care and home support facilities. During the final practicum component of the program, there is a distinct clinical opportunity to work and gain experience in an acute care setting. Students will be prepared to meet the care needs of adults who may be experiencing diverse and often complex health and illnesses. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

The Health Care Assistant Certificate prepares you to work as a Health Care Assistant in a variety of settings. The program is divided into three levels—each level consists of theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experience. The theory component is delivered through discussion groups, student presentations, lectures, demonstrations and guest speakers. You will apply the theory component in the laboratory and clinical settings. The Health Care Assistant certificate is earned with the completion of all credits listed under the Health Care Assistant completion plan. 

The Health Care Assistant Certificate provides a broad understanding of the knowledge, skills and principles to provide frontline personal care and service to individuals who require assistance with tasks of daily living in a variety of facility and community settings. Through foundational theory courses and hands-on courses students will participate in classroom and learning center/lab activities and practice experiences. 

Health Care Assistant Certificate (NIC)

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate is designed to provide you with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers and respected members of the healthcare team. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in a variety of practice settings including home support, assisted living, residential/complex care, special care units, other home and community care settings, and acute care. 

The Health Care Assistant Certificate will allow you under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in any level of continuing care, including: home support, adult day care, assisted living, complex care (including dementia care units) and acute care.

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[Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate]( https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/nursing-unit-assistant-certificate)

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certificate provides the knowledge and skills required to provide safe care and contribute to the physical, emotional and social well-being of clients in a variety of healthcare settings. The HCA program is 26 weeks in total. During the first 16 weeks, students complete theory classes (online or in-person). Then, in-person lab courses on the Trail campus, followed by completion of 270 hours of practice in residential and community care settings during the final ten weeks of the program.

The Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate prepares you with the knowledge, skills and experience to work in a health care setting as a Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA), Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC), or Health Unit Coordinator/Hospital Unit Clerk (HUC). You will learn to apply basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics and pharmacology in an acute-care setting, as well as apply critical thinking skills and transfer knowledge effectively.

Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate

The Health Care Assistant Certificate provides training on hands-on care and support the physical, emotional, environmental and social needs of older adults in acute care, assisted living or home support. You will apply what you learn in care facilities, assisted living facilities and private homes in the community. Through in-class instruction, practical experience in our state-of-the art nursing labs and clinical instruction, you will learn to provide care to those in need of support. You will graduate with an understanding of effective team work and the ethics and communication skills required to care for older adults despite their varying needs.

The Health Care Assistant Certificate provides an understanding of core values and beliefs foundational to health care assistant practice. Prepares students to work in residential care and community settings. Core concepts of caring, safety, critical thinking and a professional approach to practice. Students demonstrate their understanding initially in laboratory practice and later in both residential care and community-based settings. 

The Health Care Assistant Certificate is designed to provide you with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as a front-line caregiver and respected member of the health care team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, you learn to provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients, residents, or patients. You'll gain classroom and practicum experience before you find employment in residential care facilities, home support, and more.

The Health Care Assistant certificate provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide person-centered care and promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients in continuing care environments. The program consists of theory, laboratory practice, and practice education experiences in complex care facilities and community care sites. 

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

Health Care Assistant Diploma (International Cohort)

The Health Care Assistant Certificate combines in-class instruction with hands-on experience in nursing labs and clinical instruction that is uniquely enriched with Aboriginal ways of knowing and being. The major focus is in providing care for people experiencing changes in their functional abilities. Upon graduation you find employment opportunities working in complex care facilities, extended care units, acute care, home support agencies and residential settings.

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