Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program
FACULTY OF HEALTH - 32 WEEKS - DIPLOMA PROGRAM
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(32 Weeks Without Breaks, 25 hours per week)
(32 Weeks Without Breaks, 25 hours per week)
Program Information
First College admits applicants on a first-qualified basis, whereby applicants must meet one of the following 2 admission criteria plus proof of meeting English Language Competency Requirements*.
1. The student has graduated from Grade 12 or equivalent (B.C. high school diploma, B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma, General Educational Development) or an equivalent secondary school completion from another jurisdiction; or
2. The student has mature student status (is 19 or older before the start of classes) and has demonstrated evidence at the appropriate level of literacy, numeracy, comprehension and/or written skills to enable successful completion of the program.
3. Proof of meeting English Language Competency Requirements* (HCA Program - English Language Competency Self-Declaration Form)
Students must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as satisfactory and active English comprehension skills. All applicants must meet the English Language Competency requirements. Please download the Program Admission Rrequirement for more details.
HCA 001 – Health and Healing: Concepts for Practice
HCA 002 – Health 1: Interpersonal Communications
HCA 003 – Health 2: Lifestyle and Choices
HCA 004 - Health Care Assistant: Introduction to Practice
HCA 005 – Healing 1: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges
HCA 006 – Healing 2: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Challenges
HCA 007 – Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance
HCA 008 - Practice Education Experience: Multi-level/Complex Care Facility Placement including Specialized Dementia Care
HCA 009 – Practice Education Experience: Home Support/Assisted Living/Group Home
Requirements are due prior to the first day of Clinical Placement, the Student Service Department will assist you with obtaining necessary documentation.
1. A Criminal Record Check Clearance
A criminal record check must be obtained from the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General’s Criminal Records Review Office. Criminal Record Check *not through RCMP.
Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
Access Code: BDHTPXUY7K, Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults.
2. Sign Medical Exam Self Declaration Form First College
3. COVID Vaccine Records
*Note: International applicants will also be required to submit a criminal record check clearance from their country of origin.
Domestic
International
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