TRU HCA Program Information
The HCA program follows the BC HSRCA Curriculum.
This program is offered in Kamloops in September and January and every other year in Williams Lake campus. The program is also offered elsewhere throughout the region as required.
Program Dates
September to March
January to June
This 24 week program is designed to prepare the graduate to function, under supervision, as a Health Care Assistant. Learned skills will be applied in the community utilizing care facilities, assisted living facilities and private homes. The focus will be on training the health care worker to assist the older adult in meeting his/her basic physical, emotional, environmental and social needs. Students learn to provide practical assistance to help maintain the client's maximum independence within the limits of his/her ability.
Program Costs
Program Courses
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| HEAL 1000 | Health 2: Lifestyle and Choices |
| HEAL 1010 | Health and Healing: Concepts for Practice |
| HEAL 1050 | Health 1: Interpersonal Communication |
| HEAL 1100 | Health Care Assistant: Introduction to Practice |
| HEAL 1150 | Healing 3: Personal Care and Assistance |
| HEAL 1200 | Healing 1: Caring for Individuals experiencing common health challenges |
| HEAL 1250 | Practice Experience in Home Support and Assisted Living |
| HEAL 1300 | Practice Experience in Multi-Level and Complex Care |
| HEAL 1350 | Healing 2: Caring for Individuals Experiencing Cognitive or Mental Challenges |
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