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Diploma of Health Care Assistant

Oxford International

  • Vancouver, Canada
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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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

  1. Choose the programme and check entry requirements. Apply online and pay the application fee where charged. Receive the Conditional Offer and submit passport
  2. high school diploma or equivalent
  3. 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
  4. health insurance and enrolment contract before the start.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,790 CAD
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Program details

CampusOICC Vancouver Campus
Faculty or schoolOxford International Career Colleges Vancouver
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.