Institutional and Home Care Assistance - DVS (9 Months) Lester B. Pearson College
About this Program
Level: Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP)
Discpline: Health and Medical Administration
Length: 2 semesters
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Program Description
The Institutional and Home Care Assistance program prepares students to practice the occupation of a health care attendant in the public and private health care sectors. Institutional and Home Care Assistants provide care, support or guide clients in organizing and carrying out activities of daily living. Learning is a combination of theory and practical competencies. Our exciting learning spaces include interactive classrooms and laboratories that simulate a true working environment. All our teachers are health care professionals who share their experience through hands-on learning and support. 645 hours of theory in the Centre, is complemented with 225 hours of industry training in an institutional or home care setting in the public or private sector, for a total of 870 hours. Graduates may work in the public, private or community health networks.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.