Gateway College

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Long Term Care Aide

Gateway College

Faculty:Health Care
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Health Aide
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Length:26 Week(s)
Careers:Nurses Aides and Orderlies

Description:

This part-time program, 8 hours a week, is an intensive version of the Resident Care Attendant program and is designed for working individuals who would like to have flexibility in their schedule. Whether an applicant is a health care professional who wants to update their skills and knowledge, or a non-health care professional who wants to have a career in the health care field, this flexible fast-tract program will help them achieve their goal successfully without interrupting their work schedule. Although it is a part-time program, students should be available full-time for two weeks for their practicum training at the end of the program.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
  •   English 
A high school graduate or mature student (19 years or older). With grade 10 English or a language proficiency test. Mathematics 12 or GW Assessment mark of 65% or higher.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Must pass a TB test and have an acceptable criminal record. Mumps Vaccine or proof of immunization.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 27, 2012