College of the North Atlantic

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Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

College of the North Atlantic

Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Length:30 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $1,742

Description:

As integral members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, Personal Care Attendants are responsible for providing support to clients in all aspects of daily living through companionship, physical, spiritual and psychosocial care. Through the use of classroom instruction, skills development laboratories, and supervised practicums; the PCA educational program provides learners with the necessary skills to work with clients in a variety of institutionalized settings.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Provincial High School Graduation Certificate, possess a Grade 12 diploma or Grade 12 equivalency documentation, Adult Basic Education (Level III).

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on December 16, 2022