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Long
Term Care Aide
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Program Description
| This experiential program prepares
Students with advanced skills necessary to provide safe long-term
care to Residents in various health care settings. Care Aide's
also receive training in Lifts and Transfers, W.H.M.I.S, First
Aid, CPR and Food Safe.
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Courses
Computer Skills for Long Term Care
Aides
Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology
Professional Development
Role of Long-Term Care Aide
Gerontology
Nutrition
Caring for Residents with Specific
Disorders and Special Needs
Augmentative and Alternative Communications
Health Restoration and Maintenance
Mental Health and Human Behaviour
Maintenance of Safe and Comfortable
Resident Environment
Caring for Clients with Alzheimer's
Dementia
Geriatric Treatment Plans and Procedures
Clinical Placement 1
Clinical Placement 2
Job Search Skills
Admission Requirements:
Grade 12 graduation, or 19 years of age or older with successful
completion of the following:
Successful completion of English assessment test
Pre-admission application and interview
Satisfactory completion of criminal records check
Acceptable medical examination and TB Test or chest X-ray results, completed by a physician
Influenza and Hepatitis immunizations are advised - consult your physician
Graduation Requirements:
A minimum score of 70% in each course
of the program
Completion of all assignments, and
presentation within the allocated timeframes
Full participation in healthcare workshop
Successful completion of practicum
Career Opportunities
Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in one-on-one
settings or in group settings such as Long Term Care Facilities,
Family Service Agencies, Private Home Care Agencies, Assisted
Living Facilities, Community Health Care Agencies, Nursing
Homes, Adult Day Care Centers. With our aging population,
there is and will be an even greater demand in the future
for these health care professionals.
Resident Care Aide
Personal Care Aide
Home Support Worker
Visiting Home Maker
Home-health Aide
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