Assistance in Health Care Facilities

Duration: 750 Hours / Total Credits: 50

Acquire the certified training required to pursue a rewarding career as a patient attendant. Our dedicated teaching nurses provide training in a modern hospital ward setting with the latest medical equipment. Call to learn more.

Why enroll in this program?

  • The program is officially recognized by the ministère de l'Education, 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
Determine their suitability for the occupations and the training process. 30 2
Adopt a holistic approach when considering the needs of different types of clientele. 45 3
Prevent infections and contamination. 30 2
Adopt behaviours consistent with professional decorum and workplace ethics. 30 2
Establish a helping relationship. 30 2
Interact as part of a team. 30 2
Consider the manifestations of physical illnesses and disabilities as well as the specific needs of affected clients. 45 3
Adopt relational approaches with clients with mental health problems, cognitive deficits or intellectual disabilities. 60 4
Perform basic care procedures 120 8
Administer first aid. 30 2
Provide assistance to clients in palliative care. 15 1
Use job search techniques. 15 1
Apply basic care procedures specific to care units. 30 2
Provide basic care and services to clients requiring long-term care. 105 7
Provide basic care and services to clients with mental health problems, cognitive deficits or intellectual disabilities.
60 4
Provide basic care and services to clients requiring short-term care.

Total:

750 50

Occupations Targeted:

  • Patient Attendant

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