Health Care Assistant
26-Week (16 weeks online, 10 weeks practice) Certificate at Trail
Delivered with the following methods: On Campus, Online
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Selkirk College Health Care Assistant program is open to individuals who have met the following requirements. Please note, in the chart below, the new math requirements for students entering Grade 10 in the 2010/11 school year.
SECONDARY SCHOOL MATH ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
|
Program Name |
Selkirk College Minimum Requirements |
Selkirk College Recommended Requirements |
Selkirk College Math Requirement (as of September 2013) |
|
Health Care Assistant (HCA) |
Math 10 with a grade of “C+” or better. |
Math 10 with a grade of “C+” or better. |
Common 10 with a grade of “C+” or better. |
- English 11 (or equivalent) - C+ or better
- Science 10 (or equivalent) - C+ or better
- Mathematics 10 (or equivalent) - C+ or better
- Applicants who are upgrading in preparation for entry are strongly advised to complete ABE Intermediate Science, including the following five modules: Human Biology, The Cell, Nutrition, Disabilities, and Disease.
- Possess current certificate in CPR (Level C) and Standard First Aid.
- Up-to-date Criminal Record Search
- Up-to-date immunizations
- All applicants must complete assessment tests in reading, writing, and math before registration.
Transfer Credit
For transfer information please visit the BC Campus transfer guide website: http://www.cotr.bc.ca/Transfer
Students should contact an academic advisor at Selkirk College or the institution they wish to transfer to for more information.
Recommended Characteristics
- A caring attitude. A sincere interest in people of all ages who require all levels of care; this includes individuals who are: mentally or physically disabled, experiencing life threatening situations, confused or requiring rehabilitation.
- Good command of oral and written English.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Any supportive courses in human biology, psychology, sociology, first aid or previous related work experience or education would be an asset.
- Flexibility to adjust to early morning and evening practicum shifts, to a variety of clinical settings and locations.
Notes
- Clinical and practicum placements are arranged on the basis of student learning needs and available learning experiences. It is not possible to comply with the personal and travel requirements of individual students.
- Graduates of the program receive a Health Care Assistant Certificate. This certificate meets curriculum requirements of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology and is recognized within British Columbia.
