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Diploma of Health Care Assistant
- Vancouver, Canada
- 0.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Eight-month certificate preparing students to work as health care assistants.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Health Care Assistant and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Home support
- Assisted living
- Group homes
- Complex care
- Special care units
- Home and community care
- Acute care
- Bridge to Access to Practical Nursing Diploma
Curriculum
- 745 hours over about 31-34 weeks: common health challenges
- Lifestyle and choices
- Interpersonal communication
- Introduction to practice
- Personal care and assistance
- Cognitive and mental challenges
- And three practice experience courses totalling 270 hours in care settings.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (or mature student status); proof of English; suitability interview for select programmes; PAL needs a 50% tuition deposit
- statement of purpose
- proof of funds
- health certificate and police clearance.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check entry requirements. Apply online and pay the application fee where charged. Receive the Conditional Offer and submit passport
- high school diploma or equivalent
- proof of English and the listed documents; a suitability interview applies to some programmes. Pay the tuition deposit (50% for the Provincial Attestation Letter). Receive the Letter of Admission and PAL. Apply for the study permit with proof of funds for tuition and living costs. Study permit
- health insurance and enrolment contract before the start.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,790 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | OICC Vancouver Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Oxford International Career Colleges Vancouver |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $22,790 CAD per year. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.

