NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants with Grade 12 academic English. This program and industry require students to lift, move and transfer clients. Students are also required to conduct frequent handwashing, use soaps/lotions for bathing clients and be exposed to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. Students who suffer from food allergies should also be aware that they are required to assist in feeding clients and are therefore exposed to a wide variety of foods.
International Student fee is an additional $3,930 per year (includes International Health Fee).
Tuition and Other Fees | 1st Year |
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Tuition | $ 4,957 |
Lab Fee | $ 150 |
Student Union | $ 168 |
Health Insurance Fee | $ 410 |
Additional Courses | $ 50 |
Graduation Fee | $ 90 |
Total | $ 5,825 |
1stinstallment due upon first day of class | $ 2,597 |
2ndinstallment | $ 3,228 |
Other Program Costs | 1st Year |
Books | $ 500 |
Materials/Supplies | $100 |
Equipment/Uniforms/Teaching Aids | $ 350 |
Total | $ 950 |
Graduates from this program may find employment with:
In the Resident Care Worker program you will build a strong foundation in adult health care to prepare you to work in long term care (nursing homes), acute care (hospitals), mental health facilities and community agencies. You will study effective methods of communication, how to use gentle persuasion, and how to work with dementia patients and mental health patients. Clinical practicums will ensure that you are prepared to meet clients’ personal and physical needs.
View a detailed list of courses for this program.