Community Health Care Program
Community health care diploma certification program. An intensive program designed to prepare you for such positions as Long-Term Care Aide (geriatric), Home Support Healthcare worker, Resident Care Attendant, Nurse’s Aid and Special Needs Assistant.
The excellent training provided by highly qualified instructors, and the experience acquired during the seven weeks of practicum will equip you with the knowledge and confidence for a career in Care Giving.
You will complete a three-week practicum in the community and a four-week practicum in a long-term care facility to give them the hands-on experience that is crucial to getting a job.
With a comprehensive approach to community healthcare, you will become familiar with development disorders and the basic principals involved in special education within schools.
You will also gain an understanding of behavior management, non-violent in crisis intervention and the care of residents and clients with mental health disorders.With additional supporting skills development in the area of recreational therapy (including art & music therapy) and program planning, you will be well ready to assist in the organization of activities.
As graduates of the Community Healthcare Program, you will be prepared to function collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive the following:
* Community Healthcare Diploma
* Long Term Geriatric Care Aid Certificate
* Resident Care Attendant Certificate
* Alzheimer’s Certificate
* Mental Health Community Care Certificate
* Introductory Pharmacology Certificate
* Standard First Aid Certificate
* CPR “C” Certificate
* FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate
* WHMIS Certificate
Program Duration: 40 weeks (Including Practicum)
