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Program Description:
To Print Program Information, press HERE This program will prepare the student to become a vital member of the health care team. The Health Care Aide assists professional nurses in performing activities of daily living for clients of all ages. Graduates may work in a long term care facility or in client’s homes. The Health Care Aide Program follows the Government of Alberta provincial curriculum that involves both theory and practical experiences. Theory classes will be offered 1 day per week. On days other than theory, students are expected to attend the campus to complete self study.
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Program of Study:
| HFDN0001 | Foundations One: Safe Work Practices | 2 credits | | HFDN0002 | Foundations Two: Introduction to Activities of Daily Living | 3 credits | | HFDN0003 | Foundations Three: Assist with medication Delivery | 1 credit | | HFDN0004 | Foundations Four: Work with Clients with a Diagnosis of Dementia | 1 credit | | HFDN0005 | Foundations Five: Working and Communicating in a Health Care Environment | 1 credit | | HFDN0006 | Foundations Six: Working and Communicating in a Health Care Environment - Part B | 2 credits | | HFDN0007 | Foundations Seven: Structure and Function of the Human Body Health and Chronic Illness - Part A | 1 credit | | HFDN0008 | Foundatons Eight: Structure and Function of the Human Body Health and Chronic Illness - Part B | 2 credits | | HFDN0009 | Foundations Nine: Activities of Daily Living - Part A | 1 credit | | HFDN0010 | Foundations Ten: Activities of Daily Living - Part B | 1 credit | | HFDN0011 | Foundations Eleven: Skills for Assisting with Clients with Complex Care - Part A | 1 credit | | HFDN0012 | Foundations Twelve: Skills for Assisting with Clients with Complex Care - Part B | 2 credits | | HFDN0013 | Foundations Thirteen: Special Care with Diverse Clients - Part A | 1 credit | | HFDN0014 | Foundations Fourteen: Special Care with Diverse Clients - Part B | 1 credit | | HCAP0015 | HCA Preceptored Clinical Practice | 6 credits |
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Program Delivery:
Students will be required to travel for 2 non-concurrent weeks for labs. Clinical practical experience is preceptor-led in local health care facilities as approved by NLC.
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Admission Requirements:
- Credit in English 10-2 (English 13) or equivalent or successfully complete a skills appraisal assessment.
- Fluency in English
- Complete an Immunization Record Form and Health Status Form
- Current Criminal Record Check prior to admission (completed within the last six months)
Please Note: The existence of a criminal record my affect practicum placement, program completion and employment prospects.
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Application Process:
APPLICATION: Complete and submit the Northern Lakes College application form (available at all Northern Lakes College locations and on the college website.)
TRANSCRIPTS: Provide an official high school and/or post-secondary transcript. This must be forwarded directly to Northern Lakes College, Admissions Services, from the granting institution (there may be a charge for this). If the high school attended is in Alberta, the College may be able to obtain marks directly from Alberta Learning. When transcripts are received at NLC, they are reviewed to determine if the academic requirements for admission to the program are met.
ACADEMIC SKILLS APPRAISAL: If transcripts are not available or do not show the academic requirements, applicants may complete the Academic Skills Appraisal for the English and Math requirement. The College uses the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). If testing is required, the applicant will be informed and arrangements made for writing the test. Although every effort will be made to set up the testing at a location and time most convenient for the applicant, it may be necessary to travel to a College campus for this.
FORMS: Applicants will be sent forms for criminal record check, health status and immunization that are to be completed and submitted to Admissions Services. Please Note: The existence of a criminal record may affect practicum placement, program completion and employment prospects.
ACCEPTANCE: Applicants who meet the academic requirements will be accepted and offered a space in the next available offering of the program. In some cases, the spaces at a specific location may be full and accepted applicants will be placed on a waitlist. These applicants will be accepted in the order of ‘first qualified, first served.” It may also be possible to transfer to another location if there is space. Applicants will receive a letter informing them of their acceptance status.
FUNDING:Applicants are encouraged to check on funding options early. All applicants meeting the academic requirements should contact the counsellor to discuss funding.
REGISTRATION: Before the start date of the program, accepted applicants will receive information about registration dates, times, locations and other information to assist them.
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Cost Estimates:
2010-2011 Fees: Tuition: | ALL FEES ARE Subject to Change $2,990.00 | | Student Association Fee: | $ 70.00 | | Learning Resource Fee: (books, materials) | $ 450.00 | | Supplies, Clothing: | $ 300.00 | | TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: | $3,810.00 | Students are required to attend two 1-week (5 days each) lab sessions and are responsible for transportation, food and accommodations for these. Students may be required to relocate for Practicum portion of the program (5 weeks) | |
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Locations:
Any Northern Lakes College campus
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Offering Dates:
Offering 1: September 2, 2010 - February 18, 2011
Offering 2: January 4, 2011 - June 24, 2011
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Employment Opportunities:
Graduates are able to work as important members of the health care team in acute care and continuing care settings, including long term care, home care and assisted living and lodges.
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