COST: TBD
DURATION: SIX WEEKS ONLINE, IN-PERSON WORK PLACEMENT
TYPE: MICROCREDENTIAL
DELIVERY METHOD: ONLINE (COURSEWORK) IN-PERSON (WORK PLACEMENT)
LOCATION: ONLINE AND IN A WORK PLACEMENT LOCATION TBD
START DATE: TBD
AVAILABILITY: TBD
We are no accepting applications at this time. If an additional course is scheduled, this information will be updated.
The Supportive Care Assistant microcredential is a fully subsidized training opportunity that allows students to discover a new career and provide much needed support to those living and working in long-term care.
Students complete six-weeks of online training including learning modules such as professionalism, client and family-centred assistance, communication, supportive assistance, and infection control and safety.
Once the required training modules are completed, students begin their work placement in a long-term, community care, or home care setting. They assist certified personal care providers* and the health-care team to support clients.
Students who complete the Supportive Care Assistant microcredential may be eligible to receive a $5,000 stipend to put toward further training in the health care field.
The Supportive Care Assistant role involves performing non-clinical activities which could include:
*Personal care providers are also called personal support workers, health care aides, and other titles depending on the province or territory.
