Health Care Assistant Certificate at Capilano University

Entry requirements

High school graduation or Be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of Grade 10 English (C grade or higher) Applicants to the HCA program at Capilano University must meet the HCA English Language Competency (pdf). All students who are interested in the HCA program are strongly encouraged to attend an information session. A Criminal Record Clearance is required by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, through the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). The required Criminal Record Check is arranged by Capilano University. Please contact the department for details. International students are required to submit a clear police certificate from their country of origin prior to acceptance into the HCA program. This applies to all international HCA program applicants, including those currently residing in Canada. International students must get a police certificate from their home country, regardless of how long they have been residing in Canada. After acceptance to the program , students will be required to submit additional documentation as required by relevant health authorities in order to participate in a practicum. Students must complete the practicum to be eligible for program completion. At a minimum, this includes the following: First Aid Certification CPR Level “C” Certification or “Basic Life Support (BLS)” Certification Foodsafe Level 1 Certification Completion of the Student Practice Education Core Orientation (SPECO) , which must include the following: A signed checklist SPECO Checklist Proof of meeting current immunizations / vaccinations as per health care organization policies / guidelines CRRP Criminal record check (CRC) from the Criminal Records Review Program Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum E-Learning Modules WHMIS – Provincial Course Completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC E-Learning Modules Completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Adult Abuse course The activities of the HCA program involve bending, lifting up to 23 Kg (50 lbs), squatting, standing and walking for extended periods (can be up to 8 hours). Additionally, during clinical practicums, students will care for clients who are at end of life and some who may be aggressive due to their cognitive status. The following is recommended: 40 hours of volunteer work at a Complex Care Unit. English Language Competency requirements - see Admission Notes CRRP Criminal record check - see Admission Notes Police certificate ( international applicants only ) - see Admission Notes Covering letter - state reasons for wishing to apply to this program