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Home Care Assistant

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  • School of Health Sciences
  • Duration: Three Semesters
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Bonavista Campus - September 5, 2023 to May 31, 2024
    Contact Person: Lacey Norman @ 709-468-1700

    Description


    This Workforce Opportunities program is a sector-specific, skills-based program designed to provide a safe and supportive place to develop essential and workplace skills, in addition to sector specific courses and training for the employment as a Home Care Assistant.
     
    The three-semester Workforce Opportunities (two semesters + Work Placement) – Home Care Assistant is designed for students who possess a drive to provide genuine care to people. Home Care Assistants have a positive impact on the individuals they care for and have an integral role in the team-based approach to home care. With an increasing demand for home care, the Workforce Opportunities program provides the skills, professionalism, and adaptability required to succeed in this dynamic and challenging field.
     
    PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
    Upon successful completion of the Workforce Opportunities - Home Care Assistant program, graduates will be able to:
    1.  Demonstrate the self-confidence and technical skills necessary for success in training and employment in the health sector
    2.  Understand the needs of residents within home care facilities
    3.  Communicate with residents using effective verbal and non-verbal communication
    4.  Assist in the delivery of the various forms of personal care for residents
    5.  Employ critical thinking skills to help problem solve issues that arise in home care
    6.  Identify, document and communicate changes in residents to ensure a continuity of care 

    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (2024-2025)
    1.  Eligible participants include those with a minimum of grade 9.
    2.  English as a second language speakers must provide proof of English language skills (e.g. IELTS 6.0; CAEL 60; MELAB 78; TOEFL 550*) or equivalency.
    3.  Current Certificate of Conduct obtained from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or provincial/municipal forces, including the "Vulnerable Sector Check". Documents must be dated no more than two months prior to registration. Applicants with a criminal offence may be denied a clinical placement, which will result in not being able to complete the program.
     
    REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINICAL PLACEMENT (Semester 3)
    Pre-placement requirements are outlined in affiliation agreements between CNA and our clinical partners. As a part of this process, students should obtain copies of their personal immunization records as early as possible to assist in the completion of the “Student Pre-Placement Immunizations and Communicable Diseases Screening Form”, and applicable waivers. Students must also be willing to obtain an updated criminal record check (certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check) plus all other requirements outlined by the clinical partners for placement purposes.
     

    Courses


    CODE TITLE  
    Semester 1 Hrs
    NC3224 Computer Essentials 25
    NC3290 Essential Life Skills 40
    NC3430 Communication for the Workplace 50
    NC3292 Personal Network Development 6
    NC3295 TOWES 7
    NC3431 Essential Skills (ES) Development 70
    NC3432 Workplace Readiness 40
    NC3433 Computer Tutorial 15
    NC3434 Foundational Concepts 30
    NC3435 Safety 45
    NC1439 Standard First Aid 16
    NC3103 Psychological First Aid 12
    NC2060 Creating a Respectful Workplace 3
    NC2890 WHMIS 4
    NC2332 Back Injury and Prevention 4
    NC3436 Personal Health Information (PHIA) 7
    Semester 2 Hrs
    NC3319 Food Safety 8
    NC3437 Home Care and Nutrition 45
    NC3438 Personal Care 90
    NC3439 Cognitive Development and Decline 30
    NC3440 The Aging Client 30
    NC3441 Body Systems and Diseases 60
    NC3442 Career Planning & Toolkit 60
    NC3294 The Working Mind 4
    NC3443 Professionalism 20
    NC3444 Non-Violent Crisis Training Intervention (NCI) 14
    Semester 3 Hrs
    NC3445 On-the-Job Training 210-240
    NC3446 OJT Reflection 18


    College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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