Certificate in Health Care Assistant - ESL

Camosun College

Develop your caregiving potential Camosun can prepare you for a rewarding career and set you up for entry into an in-demand, health care field. Health Care Assistant - ESL is designed for students who want to take the HCA program while also improving their English language skills. As a Health Care Assistant, you'll be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as a front-line care-giver and respected member of the health care team in both community and facility settings.As you work through the Health Care Assistant program's curriculum and your clinical placements, you'll acquire the skills, knowledge and values you'll need to provide professional care to the elderly and those facing other health or illness challenges. Focusing on the elderly, you'll learn how to provide care that promotes and maintains the physical, psychological and social well-being of the clients you'll care for in your subsequent role as a Health Care Assistant.