 Continuing EducationHealth Care Aide Certificate Program
Requirements:
Grade 12 Academic Diploma (preferably with Senior 3 and 4 Biology), Minimum English Bench Mark 6, Current Criminal & Child Abuse Registry Check, Letter from Doctor/Chiropractor stating no pre-existing back condition
Potential students may be interviewed
Tuition: $2795
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Applied Health Care (120 hours)
- Human Development (117 hours)
- Applied Patient Care (114 hours)
- Practicum #1 (120 hours)
- Practicum #2 (120 hours)
- CPR (6.5 hours)
- Food Safe (8 hours)
- Non-Violent Crises Intervention (12 hours)
Total hours for all components of the program: 617.5 hours
Textbook: Sorrentino, Sheila. "Mosby's Textbook for Support Workers"
Mark Allotment:
- General Theory 25%
- Applied Project 10%
- Final Examination 20%
- Practicum 30%
- Work Related Attitude 15%
Tuition includes the text and supporting materials and one uniform. In addition, students will need a watch with a sweep second hand, comfortable shoes, and a Medical Terminology book (approximately $12
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Acquire the knowledge and skill to become a health care worker who, under the supervision of a nurse, assists hospital patients, personal care home residents, or home care clients with meeting their physical, emotional, and social needs. You will be provided with opportunities to practice learned theory in actual practice settings in health care agencies. In addition, the program includes an extensive anatomy and physiology of the human body component that would be beneficial to students interested in future studies in Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse programs.
The curriculum is based upon the Red River College modules plus substantial material from the British Columbia legislated standards curriculum. The Winnipeg Regional and Central Manitoba Health Authorities have recognized graduates of the Health Care Aide program. There is an advisory group for consultation.
Introduction to Applied Health Care (120 hours)
This course will give students an understanding of the role of the health care aide and its and relationship to the team in a variety of health care environments.
Human Development (117 hours)
An introduction to the development stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older adulthood, along with the physical and emotional needs in each stage. Social well-being and touch, intimacy and sexuality are also discussed.
Applied Patient Care (114 hours)
This course will examine home care and other community agencies and the services they provide to clients. It will look at the differences in caring for clients and the special skills needed by direct service workers.
Practicum (240 hours)
The practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and skills in the practice environment.
The following courses are also included in the program. Exemptions may be granted for those who already have current certificates in these courses. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Food Safe (8 hours)
This certificate is now required for employees handling food who have contact with the public.
CPR (6.5 hours)
This course covers the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking in adults and children.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (12 hours)
The course teaches a safe, non-harmful behaviour management system designed to aid human service professionals in the management of disruptive and assaultive people, even during the most violent moments
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