Study Health Care Assistant Certificate at Thompson Rivers University in Canada, School of Nursing

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

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.The TRU Health Care Assistant certificate program is designed to develop student knowledge, skills and values necessary to be employed as a caregiver in a variety of settings including residential care facilities, home support agencies and assisted living facilities. Upon graduation, students will be ready to assist patients in meeting their needs.

Which department am I in?

School of Nursing

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)

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Kamloops Campus

805 TRU way,

Kamloops,

British Columbia,

V2C 0C8, West Coast, Canada

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

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kamloops Campus

805 TRU way,

Kamloops,

British Columbia,

V2C 0C8, West Coast, Canada

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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.