Study Health Care Assistant PLUS Community Mental Health Worker Cohort at North Island College in Canada, North Island College

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Experience the rewards of working in a caring profession, supporting older adults and vulnerable members of society as part of a dynamic health care team. As a graduate, you will be qualified to work as a frontline care provider in a variety of settings, including adult day programs, group homes, community care, residential care facilities or acute care hospitals. If you are an international applicant, you can be part of a special two-year international cohort where you can earn two certificates: a Health Care Assistance Certificate (eight months) and a Community Mental Health Worker Certificate (eight months).

Which department am I in?

North Island College

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$15,355.00 (US$ 11,037) per year

Textbooks - 2000

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Comox Valley Campus - Courtenay

2300 Ryan Road,

Courtenay,

British Columbia,

V9N 8N6, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted into a recognized BC HCA program, applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Students must be able to communicate effectively in English to be successful in their studies and capable of providing safe and competent care to patients/clients/residents in the work environment during practice education components. Please complete the following English Competency Self-Declaration form.Completed HCA Intake Package. Carefully read the Health and Program Information Bulletins. Prospective students must review these bulletins and decide whether they believe the HCA program is suited to them. Prospective students who have questions or concerns should contact an educational advisor.

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