Career Pathways 44
North Vancouver School District
Health Care Assistant

What does a Health Care Assistant do?

Health Care Assistants provide person-centered care and promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients in continuing and complex care environments. Health Care Assistants support those providing and receiving health care. 

What do I need to start?

  • Recommended courses: Science for Citizens 11 or Biology 11
  • Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
  • Completion of the VCC HCA English Competency Declaration form
  • Standard First Aid with CPR C 
  • Criminal Record Check
  • BC FOODSAFE Certificate Level 1
  • Immunization records and Tuberculosis Screen Test, N95 respiratory mask

What are the benefits?

  • Tuition will be paid by the NVSD for the first level of training. Students are expected to pay for program supplies, equipment, tools, and PPE - approximately $1500
  • up to 32 graduation credits
  • practical experience in a clinical setting.​​When and where is the program offered?
  • Blended between home school and TBD North Vancouver School District site
  • Must be available to meet Langara Instructor 1x/week for in-person instruction

When and where is the program offered?

  • VCC - Broadway Campus
  • Class based and online
  • 8 month, full time course
  • September intake 

How do I register?

  • Must apply before March
  • ​Applications will be available in January 2025
  • ​Please see Work Experience Teacher

Additional Information


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