Overview

Key features

Explore new opportunities and broaden your knowledge in the health care field while you apply your skills in patient-centred care environments. Gain experience by promoting the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of clients.

Students in this Health Care Assistant certificate program from Langara College will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line caregivers and respected members of the health care team. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings including home support, assisted living, residential/complex care, special care units, other home and community care settings, and some acute care settings.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Interpersonal Communication

Lifestyle and Choices

Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges

Concepts for Practice

Health Care Assistant Practice

Personal Care and Assistance

Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Health Challenges

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Occupational Health and Safety View 99 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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of BC Grade 12 or equivalent, or be 19 years of age or older.
One of the following:
A minimum 65% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12, or equivalent;
A minimum "C-" grade in a university-level English or communications course for which Langara awards transfer credit;
A minimum "C-" grade in ENGL 1120;
An "S" grade in ENGL 1107, 1108, or 1110;
LPI with a minimum essay score of 26 and one of the following: 5 or higher in English usage, 5 or higher in sentence structure, 10 or higher in reading comprehension;
IELTS 6.5 overall score with no band less than 6.0;
CAEL overall score of 70 and an essay score of 60; or
TOEFL (internet based) with a total score of 90 or higher and a minimum of 22 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19137 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19137 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

3229 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3229 CAD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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