Home Care Assistance

Duration: 975 Hours / Total Credits: 65

Acquire the certified training required to pursue a rewarding career as a home care assistant. Our dedicated teaching nurses provide training in a modern home ward setting with modern equipment. Call to learn more.

Why enroll in this program?

  • The program is officially recognized by the ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport.
  • The professional training you receive opens doors to many jobs in both the public and private sectors.
  • Financial aid is available for eligible candidates.

Program Objectives:

  • Provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to provide basic bedside care relative to hygiene, welfare, nutrition, security and the safe movement of patients.
  • Train students to work on a team and establish effective helping relationships.

Course Name

Hours

Credits
Occupations and Training 30 2
Client Needs 45 3
Infections and Contamination 30 2
Workplace Ethics 30 2
The Helping Relationship 30 2
Team Interaction 30 2
Physical Illnesses and Disabilities 45 3
Mental Health Approaches 60 4
Basic Care Procedures 120 8
First Aid 30 2
Palliative Care 15 1
Job Search Techniques. 15 1
Activities of Daily Living 105 7
Occupational Therapy 75 5
Family and Social Context
90 6
Everyday Domestic Activities
45 3
Medications and Basic Invasive Care 60 4
Home Care 120 8

Total:

750 50

Occupations Targeted:

  • Visiting Homemakers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations

Pre-Requisites:

Applicants should have a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.

OR

Applicants 16 years of age on September 30 of the current school year must have earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

OR

Applicants 18 years of age or over must have successfully completed the General Development Test* and SPR* 3, 4, 5, 6, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

*The General Development Test and SPR's are available at ACCESS Career Centre.

Registration Information:

  • Open to legal residents of Québec, 16 years of age or older.
  • Birth certificate, Canadian citizenship certificate or proof of landed immigrant status is required.
  • Latest school transcript is also required.
  • Other documents may be requested.
  • Applicants without the required prerequisites may inquire about the General Development Test.
  • Phone ACCESS for an appointment.
163, rue Cleghorn
Saint-Lambert (Québec) J4R 2J4
Téléphone : 450 676-1843
Télécopieur : 450 676-1350