Health Care Assistant certificate

University of the Fraser Valley

Canada, Abbotsford

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University of the Fraser Valley

Canada , Abbotsford

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Chilliwack campus at CEP

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines7-Sep-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 24 week(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,878 / credit

Next Intake 7-Sep-2022

Health Care Assistant certificate

About

As part of B.C.'s response to COVID-19, UFV has partnered with the Province of British Columbia to provide a coordinated employment and education pathway for Health Care Assistants (HCA). Those interested in beginning a career as an HCA will use the government process to apply to the Health Career Access Program and follow those requirements once accepted. UFV is not currently accepting applications directly for the Health Care Assistant certificate at this time. UFV's regular application process will resume at the completion of the government initiative. More information of the Health Care Assistant program can be found at BC's Work in the health care sector site.

The demand for health care assistants is at an all-time high, particularly in the Fraser Valley with an aging population.

Start a career in this rewarding field and enjoy the job search advantage provided by top-notch training from a reputable school with UFV's Health Care Assistant (HCA) program. The 24-week program is designed to provide you with the opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function as a front-line caregiver and respected member of the health care team, in community and facility settings.

Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, you learn to provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients, residents, or patients.

You explore the main areas of health and wellness, including:

Interpersonal communications
Lifestyle choices
Concepts for health and healing
The role of a health care assistant within a practice
Personal care skills
Special needs in home support, residential and acute care

In addition to classroom instruction, the Health Care Assistant program offers laboratory instruction, providing you with a variety of clinical experiences to get you job-ready. You also complete a practicum experience with a local health facility in the Fraser Valley to gain work experience and make connections in the industry.

See program outline in the UFV Academic Calendar

As a UFV graduate of the Health Care Assistant program, you are eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. This 24-week certificate program is recognized as a five-year credential by the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Application cut-off dates:

January start date (Applications due Sep 1, or until spots are filled)
September start date (Applications due May 1, or until spots are filled)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

B.C. high school graduation or equivalent;
Or completion of a minimum of nine UFV or transferable post-secondary credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA (C average) based on all credits attempted;
Or a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of the first class;
Or, for admission into preparatory level programs only, a minimum of 17 years of age and out of high school for at least one year by the start of the semester.

Career

With an aging population, our graduates are in high demand. Our program trains you to provide daily, personal care for clients with chronic health problems. Many HCAs find employment in residential care facilities: Others find employment in home support, providing care in the individual's house rather than an institutional setting. A small number of HCAs are employed in acute care areas in hospitals.

The First Nations Health Authority promotes opportunities for young, passionate, and educated BC First Nations and Aborignial youth. Check out their health careers guidebook for info about specific health careers.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,878

How to Apply

How to apply

Note: Prospective International students follow different steps than those listed below.
Find out how to apply to UFV International.

Choose your program

Select a program from UFV's program list: UFV offers 17 bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees, and more than 100 certificate, diploma, and post-degree programs. If you study fulltime, a bachelor’s degree usually takes four years, a diploma two and a certificate one. Many of the courses you take in one or two-year programs will count toward a higher credential, allowing you to keep your options open by earning a one-year certificate or a two-year diploma on the way to completing a full degree.

To find out when you can apply, check the list of programs currently accepting applications.

If you aren’t sure which program to apply to, contact Student Recruitment or book a one-on-one appointment with an Academic Advisor.

Check the requirements

There are three types of requirements that you need to meet to qualify for admission at UFV: general requirements, English requirements and program requirements. Information about our general and English requirements can be found in the UFV Academic Calendar. You will also be able to look up your program in the Program Index to see program-specific entrance requirements.

Check the UFV Academic Calendar and find your program. In the How to apply section, you will find a list of all required documents.

Depending on the program to which you wish to apply, you may need to provide high school or university transcripts, prepare a portfolio, or take a placement test.

In addition to filling out an online application, some programs may also require that you fill additional forms, such as sealed reference forms, personal statements, or volunteer history.

Note: You are required to declare all previously attended post-secondary institutions, and provide official post-secondary transcripts. Students who have taken course prerequisites at other institutions will also need to submit official post-secondary transcripts for evaluation. Order your transcripts early so they can arrive before you apply. View official transcript guidelines.

Apply online

Submit your application

Credit card payment is required in order to submit your application. Alternatively, you may pay debit or cheque in-person at the Office of the Registrar at any campus.

Review application deadlines to ensure you apply in time to secure admission to your preferred semester.

After you apply, we confirm we've received your application by sending you an email to your personal email address within approximately one week of your submission.

This preliminary email contains information about checking your application status by logging into UFV's application portal. You will need your ID to access the UFV application portal. Keep your ID secure and confidential so only you can access your application.

Note: In order for your application to be complete, you will need to submit all required documents which may include transcripts and additional forms such as sealed references, personal statements, or volunteer history.

Once we receive all the documents required for your program, we will review your application to determine if you are admissible. You are considered for admission according to the criteria outlined in the UFV Academic Calendar under Basis for Admission Decision for your program. Some programs may also require you to attend an interview or orientation. If so, we will notify you.

Once we've assessed your application, we will contact you to tell you whether or not you have been accepted into your chosen program.

You will receive an official letter of acceptance if you are accepted into your program.

Your acceptance to a program may be conditional upon final completion of all entrance requirements. You will be given a deadline to provide proof of completion (e.g. currently enrolled high school students will normally have a deadline of August 3 for Fall semester).

If you are conditionally accepted and must provide additional information, you will be notified. If you are not admissible for your program of choice, we generally offer admission to an alternate program (e.g. Qualifying Studies).

Get ready to attend UFV

Once your application is complete and you have been admitted, you're ready to come and study at UFV. Find out what your next steps are, including logging into myUFV, UFV student portal, signing up for classes, attending orientation and more.