HCA Program Application Information
Application Procedures
- Submit an application to the Admissions Department. Please incude the $25.50 application processing fee if you have never before attended TRU. (Note: this will differ for International Student applications). Also include an official transcript of your grades.
- Arrange to write the assessment Test at the Assessment Center. There is a fee for this testing, presently $35.00 but subject to change.
- Start and complete your Pre-Course General Requirements prior to commencement of the program. (see the following)
Admission Requirements
1. Educational Requirements
- BC Grade 11 - minimum (Grade 12 preferred)
- Satisfactory completion of English Assessment - Accuplacer Test at (Grade XI level). To write the test, contact the Assessment Centre at (250) 828-5470.
2. Pre-Course General Requirements
- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status
- Attend a TRU tour of a Residential Care facility
- Group interview / orientation session with Program Coordinator
- Food Safe Certificate
- Criminal record check (A criminal record check is a pre-practicum and pre-employment requirement of most agencies. Please be advised that a criminal record may limit practicum placement and prevent program completion.)
- Red Cross Emergency First Aid with CPR (or equivalent)
3. Other Recommended Commendations:
- Volunteering or experience working with the elderly
Additional Requirements on Admission to the Program
- Successful Medical
- Up to date immunizations
It is suggested that the student should be in good physical health with NO back problems. It is important that the prospective HCA demonstrate a caring and interested attitude toward older adults and physically challenged persons and be willing to work with these clients and their families to encourage independence.
Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humour are very desirable. The prospective student is strongly advised to volunteer in a Continuing Care facility and to talk to a Home Support Worker before registering for the program.
Criminal Record Check Information to students in HCA program:
A criminal record check is a pre-practicum and pre-employment requirement of most agencies. Please be advised that a criminal record may limit practicum placement and preclude program completion.
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