Health Care Assistant with Co-op Diploma Program

Students must meet all the admissions requirements as listed below:

1. Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or mature student status 19 years of age
2. Proof of grade 10 completion (or equivalent), or mature student status, and
3. Proof of meeting English Language Competency Requirements:

For applicants with three years of full-time instruction in English**, English 10 completion or equivalent (minimum grade of ‘C’).

**Defined as three (3) years of full-time secondary and/or post-secondary education at a recognized institution on the list of Approved English Speaking Countries. Secondary education will be considered starting from grade 8. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses will not be considered.**

And, evidence of one of the following:

1. Proof of completion of Grade 10 English. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion. A minimum of a C grade is required.
2. College courses determined to be equivalent to completion of Grade 10 English (or higher) by post-secondary institutions. Applicants must produce transcripts as evidence of completion. A minimum of a C grade is required.
3. Note: Applicants whose first language is English also need to provide evidence that they meet the required threshold of education in a country listed in the HCA Program Entry – English language competency requirements.
4. For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English, a standardized English language proficiency test score:

Evidence of one of the following assessments, completed within the last two years:

1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBTor TOEFL iBT Home Edition): test must be within the last two years, Overall score of 76 with no score lower than 20 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing.
2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic, IELTS General or IELTS Academic Online): Test in in the last two years: Overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 5.5 in Reading and Writing.
3. Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB): Minimum Level 7 (Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 6, and Writing 6).
4. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP General or CELPIP Online): Test in the last two years Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 6, and Writing 6. Note: this is a computer-delivered test that must be completed in-person at a recognized testing center.
5. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL or CAEL Online): Test in the last two years. Overall Score of 60, with no section less than 50.

International Students: International Students must provide a clear police certificate from country of origin as a program entry requirement.

Other Requirements:

• Immunizations as per Practice Education Guidelines.
• Minimum two COVID-19 vaccinations required before two months of the starting date.
• It is strongly recommended that student immunizations remain current for Hepatitis B., Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus, Polio, and Diphtheria.
• Provide proof of a negative reaction to a TB skin test or a chest x-ray with a note from a physician stating that you are not contagious.
• A note from a physician stating that you are mentally and physically able to perform duties normally associated with your chosen field.
• International students require a clear Police Certificate from their country of origin.

Pre-Practice Experience Requirements:

• Completion of Student Practice Education Core Orientation modules.
• Completion of First Aid and CPR ‘C’ Certification
• Completion of Food Safe.
• Completion of Workplace Violence Prevention Modules.
• Successful completion of all theoretical courses with a minimum 70% grade in each course.
• Successful demonstration of skills testing in preparation for practice experiences.
• A clear criminal record check via the CRRP – Criminal Records Review Program – Vulnerable Sector.