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University Canada West Academies, Victoria:
Academy of Health, a part of University Canada West Academies in Victoria, Vancouver Island, is an educational institution with a mission to provide quality education to students, a supportive and active student services department, challenging career-focused academic studies, reputable and professional faculty and staff, and a friendly student community. The health care curriculum at University Canada West Academies has been developed to ensure that our graduates are successful in meeting the employment requirements of their respective medical & dental industry.

Our campus in downtown Victoria is serviced by an extensive public transit system. Victoria's ferry system allows quick access to mainland destinations such as Vancouver and Seattle, Washington.

Resident Care Attendant Diploma Program:
Are you ready to take your caring personality and apply it to a health care career? The Resident Care Attendant program can prepare you for a rewarding career in this growing health care field. The program focuses on the development of crucial personal and occupational qualities attendants need to care for residents of long-term care facilities. Learn to assist people, especially older adults, who require physical care and support. Learn to observe and communicate with residents, to identify and respond to their physical and emotional day-to-day needs.

Receive practical, hands-on training in physical and mental activities and learn to observe and communicate with residents. You will also learn to operate and care for specialized equipment. After successfully completing the diploma program, you will be qualified to work in retirement homes/residences, home health care agencies, long-term care facilities, hospices and group homes.

Community Health Care Diploma Program:
The Community Health Care diploma program is an intensive program designed to prepare you for a rewarding career as a community care-giver. Learn residential care for clients living with chronic conditions or mental health issues. Study behavior management, non-violent crisis intervention techniques, basic special education principles, developmental disorders, recreational therapy and activity program planning. Train in Standard First Aid, CPR, WHMIS and BC FoodSafe training. Combine theory and practice with seven weeks of practicum, with hands-on experience in a three-week practicum in the community and a four-week practicum in a long-term care facility.

As a graduate of the Community Health Care program, you will find career opportunities as Long-Term Care Aide, Home Support Health Care worker, Resident Care Attendant, Nurse’s Aide and Special Needs Assistant, and you will be prepared to function collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Note: University Canada West Academies only accepts inquiries here from persons living in Canada at present.

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