Lachute Vocational Centre

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Health, Assistance and Nursing

Lachute Vocational Centre

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Health Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Length:1800 Hour(s)
Careers:Registered Nursing Assistants (RNAs)Nurses Aides and OrderliesCentral Supply Aides

Description:

Program Objectives
To develop in the students the competencies required to enable their integration into career and work environments;
the competencies required to apply theoretical concepts to providing care;
the competencies necessary for the humanization of care;
the competencies necessary to provide care
to acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to differentiate between health and illness;
acquire the knowledge and ability to understand and apply the techniques learned, establish a helping role with those with health needs;
engage in team work within the modern health organizationion;
communicate effectively with patients and their family, with superiors and with other health team members.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.
    or
    Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
    or
    Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the general development test, or recognition of equivalent learning.
    or
    Persons having earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister and who will continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training in order to obtain the credits they are missing among the following: Secondary IV language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister.

    * 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 July 31, 2012