| Province | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Douglas College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 1.5 Year |
| Program Intakes | September, January |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | StudentAid BC, Bursary, Scholarship, Line Of Credit |
Overview
The Health Care Support Work (HCSW) Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge, skills and values to practice as front-line care providers in a variety of health care and mental health care settings. Students learn to assist with daily living (bathing, personal grooming, eating, maintaining mobility), and with psychosocial challenges.?This three-semester program is a combination of two certificate programs: the Health Care Assisting (HCA) Certificate Program (two semesters) and the Community Mental Health Work (CMHW) Certificate Program (one semester). It is the only public college program in the Lower Mainland that offers a blend of physical and mental health skills training.
NOTE: International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, contact Douglas College International.
