Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program
CPTI, in collaboration with CDI College, offers the Health Care Assistant program for individuals seeking a fast pathway into Canada’s healthcare sector.
⏱ Program Duration
28 weeks (approximately 7 months), including classroom instruction and practicum placements. Students can earn their diploma in less than one year.
What You Will Learn
- Personal care and assistance
- Caring for seniors and individuals with disabilities
- Dementia and mental health support
- Infection prevention and safety procedures
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Home support and assisted living care
- Medication assistance and healthcare fundamentals
Practicum Training
✔ Hands-on clinical experience in healthcare settings
✔ Work placements in long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, group homes, and community care settings
✔ Real-world training under professional supervision before graduation
Career Opportunities
Graduates may work as:
- Health Care Assistant
- Care Aide
- Home Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Community Health Worker Assistant
- Personal Support Worker (depending on provincial requirements)
Program Highlights
✔ Complete in just 28 weeks
✔ Practicum included
✔ Recognized by the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
✔ Strong demand across British Columbia and Canada
✔ Entry into the healthcare field without a multi-year nursing program
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Start a Rewarding Healthcare Career in Just 28 Weeks!
CPTI, in collaboration with CDI College, offers the Health Care Assistant program designed to prepare students for employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, and community healthcare settings.
✅ 28-week diploma program
✅ Hands-on practicum experience
✅ High-demand healthcare occupation
✅ Pathway to employment in BC’s growing healthcare sector
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✔ Strong employment opportunities after graduation
