Experience the rewards of working in a caring profession, supporting older adults and vulnerable members of society as part of a dynamic health care team. As a graduate, you will be qualified to work as a frontline care provider in a variety of settings, including adult day programs, group homes, community care, residential care facilities or acute care hospitals.
Dual credit options are available, speak to a recruiter for more details.
The Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) is available to HCA applicants on a limited basis. For more information, read our CLBPT information sheet.
If you are an international applicant, you can be part of a special two-year international cohort where you can earn two certificates: a Health Care Assistance Certificate (eight months) and a Community Mental Health Worker Certificate (eight months). Please apply to the Health Care Assistant Certificate at the Comox Valley campus for Fall 2024 term.
Where: Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni
Starts: CR (October) CV (August and January) PA (August)
Length: CV & CR: 6 months / PA: 8 months part-time
Delivery: On-campus and Digital (Blended); Delivery Fall 2022: TBD
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