Overview

Upon completion of the Health Care Assistant program at Vancouver Community College, graduates will be able to:

Provide person-centered care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client.
Use an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual well-being of clients and families.
Provide care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges.
Provide care and assistance for clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges.
Interact with other members of the healthcare team in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
Communicate clearly, accurately and in sensitive ways with clients and families within a variety of community and facility contexts.
Provide personal care and assistance in a safe, competent and organized manner.

Learning Outcomes

The program is divided into four terms. The theory component is delivered through class discussion groups, student presentations, lectures, online activities, demonstrations and guest speakers. Students apply the theory in the laboratory, clinical and practicum settings. Instruction in professional communication skills is provided throughout the program to support success in students' studies and the workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communications for Health Care Assistants

Information Technologies for Health Sciences

Interpersonal Communications

Lifestyle and Choices

Common Health Challenges

Health & Healing

Impacts of Colonization on the Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous People

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

64 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 94 other Bachelors in Public Health in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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50

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Graduation
18 years of age or older
English Language Proficiency, as required by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. VCC adheres to the Registry's requirements.
Completion of the VCC English Language Declaration form.
A police check from the applicant's country of origin

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46852 CAD / full

≈ 46852 CAD / full
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Citizens or residents

3032 CAD / full

≈ 3032 CAD / full

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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