Study Certificate in Health Care Assistant (Williams Lake Campus) at Thompson Rivers University in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International
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What will I learn?

Learn to provide hands-on care to older adults using a person-centred approach and to practice ethically in a responsible and accountable manner using caring and respectful communication. You will think critically and creatively to meet the needs of people you care for and to work effectively as a team member.CareersThere is an ever increasing need for health care assistants to help older adults in residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and in clients' private homes.

Study options

Full Time (27 Weeks)

Tuition fees

CAD$25,470.00 (US$ 18,307) per year

Housing Fees - North Tower (On Campus): 9560 (Fall and Winter semesters)

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Williams Lake Campus

1250 Western Avenue,

WILLIAMS LAKE,

British Columbia (BC),

V2G 1H7, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A non-refundable application fee of CDNDollar100 will be required to complete your application on the EPBC website. Upload all required documents and transcripts – please refer to the include transcripts information below (please note that your application cannot be processed if there are missing requirements). If you are a successful applicant, you will receive a conditional acceptance letter. This process normally takes one week. Make your full commitment fee payment and courier your original/official transcripts to International Admissions. You will receive a final acceptance letter that you can use to apply for a Student Visa/Study Permit.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.