Key Takeaways:
- New diploma program in Health Care Assistance offered by Stenberg College
- Program delivery by professionals ensuring students of high-quality learning and training
Canada—Stenberg College is offering the Health Care Assistant (HCA) Diploma Program to students pursuing a career that focuses on caring for individuals with different health conditions. Graduates of the program can work in Extended and Intermediate (Multi-Level/Complex) Care Facilities, Home Support Agencies, Adult Day Care Centres, and Assisted Living residences.
This program helps in meeting the needs of the aging population across British Columbia by producing more Health Care Assistants to new residential and assisted living units. The program is taught by professionals, allowing students to get the top quality of training for a fruitful career in the healthcare field.
Program Details:
- Program Duration: 67 weeks, around 15+ months
- IELTS: An overall 6 no band less than 5.5
- Academic Entry Requirements: An overall 57% and above
- Who can apply: Grade XII (Biology) and BSc Science applicants
- Program start: January & June
- Program Fee: CAD 16000
- Clinical Placement: 8 weeks
- Co-op: 28 weeks
The HCA Program delivered by Stenberg College has been granted a full, five-year recognition status by the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. All Healthcare Assistants must be registered to practice in specific settings.
According to Job Bank Canada, professions in the health care industry will face a national-level shortage, and would require more professionals to address vacancies in the market.
More information about the Health Care Assistant diploma program here.
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