Requirements
Indigenous Health Care Assistant
(formerly First Nations Home Support/Resident Care Attendant)
Admission requirements
This program is open to people of Aboriginal ancestry. Camosun recognizes all Aboriginal students who are descendants of Indigenous peoples of what is now called North America including status and non-status Indians, Métis, Inuit and Native Americans.
When you apply you need to:
- submit proof of satisfactory completion of the English competency* test administered by the Assessment Centre (phone 250-370-3597 for schedule information);
*Students may be exempted from the competency test provided they submit proof of a “C” grade minimum in English 10 or ENGL 033. Transcripts must be submitted to Enrolment Services.
We strongly recommend you have basic computer literacy including experience with keyboarding and email skills prior to entering the program.
It is highly recommended that you attend an infomation session prior to applying.
Participation requirements
- You'll be required to attend an orientation on the first day of class;
- The following requirements need to be completed within 3 months of the first practicum and they will be discussed in the first week of class. You must provide documentation of these prior to the start of the first clinical placement.
- Due to new legislation that came into effect January 2011, every registered student who has
practicum/clinical placement involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults must undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC) through the Criminal Record Review Program. A new process is presently being developed. Students will also be informed of the new process during program information sessions. Any CRC done outside the college will NOT be accepted and will result in additional cost to the student. - Current Standard First Aid.
- CPR Level C (valid for 1 year must be kept current throughout program).
- TB skin test.
- Foodsafe certificate.
- Hepatitis B and the flu vaccine are highly recommended and are available at your local health clinic or through your physician.
- Due to new legislation that came into effect January 2011, every registered student who has
The work environment in which you'll be employed requires demanding lifting and moving techniques and extensive hand washing. If you have back, neck, or arm injury or serious skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or latex allergy you should consider carefully before making an application to this program. For the same reasons, if you have a significant health challenge you should consult with the Program Chair.
As a student in the program you'll participate in clinical placement practicums that include day and evening shifts which, if necessary, may include weekends.
