College of the North Atlantic - Corner Brook Campus

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Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

College of the North Atlantic - Corner Brook Campus

Faculty:Corner Brook
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Length:30 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $1,742

Listed cost is approximate.

Careers:Personal Support WorkerVisiting Homemakers

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.
    Applicants must have a high school graduation certificate or equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
    Application Notes : If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.

    * 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 November 14, 2022