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Health Care aSSIStant
26-week Certificate with 16-week online and face-to-face and 10 weeks of practice
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Program Calendar
2012
• September 4 - Orientation
• September 5 - Fall Semester begins
Program Summary
The HCA program has 26 weeks of instruction offered
in a blended format with the 16 week lecture
content delivered by face-to-face and online format.
The 10 week practicum content is delivered in a
face-to-face setting. Students can expect to be on
campus one day per week for labs. The remaining
theory will be delivered online. Please see the
Health Care Assistant Welcome Letter.
Program Objectives
The Health Care Assistant Program is designed
to provide students with opportunities to develop
the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to
function effectively as front-line care providers
and be a respected member of the health care
team in both community and facility settings.
Course of studies
Translation Key:
• Crd = Credits
• Lec = Lecture Hours per week;
• Pra = Practical Hours per week;
• Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
Course Name Crd Lec Lab Prc Ttl
Semester 1
HCA 101 (D) Health & Healing: Concepts for Practice 4 70 0 0 70
HCA 102 (D) Health Care Assistant:
Introduction to Practice 2 30 0 0 30
HCA 103 (D) Health 1: Interpersonal Communications 3 50 0 0 50
HCA 104 (D) Health 2: Lifestyle and Choices 2 30 0 0 30
HCA 105 (D) Healing 1: Caring for Individuals
Experiencing Common Health Challenges 7 115 0 0 115
HCA 106 (D) Healing 2: Caring for Individuals
Experiencing Cognitive or
Mental Challenges 4 60 0 0 60
HCA 107-A Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance 4 45 45 0 90
Total: 26 400 45 0 445
Course Name Crd Lec Lab Prc Ttl
Semester 2
HCA 107-B Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance 4 0 0 30 30
HCA 108 Practice Experience in
Home Support and Assisted Living 2 0 0 60 60
HCA 109 Practice Experience in
Multi-Level/Complex Care 7 0 0 210 210
Total: 13 0 0 300 300
Under the direction and supervision of a health
professional, graduates provide person-centered
care aimed at promoting and maintaining the
physical, emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing
of clients/residents.
Upon completion of the program, graduates
receive a Health Care Assistant certificate. The
graduates are prepared to work in many settings
including home support, assisted living, adult day
care, complex care, and special care units.
Special Costs And Travel
Students are required to have uniforms, white
duty shoes, a watch with a second hand, and
bandage scissors. In addition, students must be
prepared to travel to clinical practice agencies.
Access to a reliable vehicle is necessary. Students
are required to possess a valid BC driver’s license
by the start of HCA 107.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Selkirk College Health Care
Assistant program is open to individuals who have
met the following requirements. Please note, in
the chart below, the new math requirements for
students entering Grade 10 in the 2010/11 school
year.
• English 11 (or equivalent) - C+ or better
• Science 10 (or equivalent) - C+ or better
• Mathematics 10 (or equivalent) - C+ or
better
• Applicants who are upgrading in preparation
for entry are strongly advised to complete
ABE Intermediate Science, including the
following five modules: Human Biology, The
Cell, Nutrition, Disabilities, and Disease.
• Possess current certificate in CPR (Level C)
and Standard First Aid.
• Up-to-date Criminal Record Search
• Up-to-date immunizations
• All applicants must complete assessment
tests in reading, writing, and math before
registration.
SECONDARY SCHOOL MATH ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Program Name
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Selkirk College Minimum Requirements
Math 10 with a grade of ‘C+’ or better.
Selkirk College Recommended Requirements
Math 10 with a grade of ‘C+’ or better.
Selkirk College Math Requirement (as of
September 2013)
Common 10 with a grade of ‘C+’ or better.
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