The Community Health Care diploma program is an intensive program designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in care-giving. You'll learn residential care for clients living with chronic conditions or mental health issues. You'll also study behavior management, non-violent crisis intervention techniques, developmental disorders and basic special education principles. Recreational therapy and activity program planning will also be covered.
Seven weeks of practicum will allow you to combine theory and practice. You will gain hands-on experience in a three-week practicum in the community and a four-week practicum in a long-term care facility. As a graduate of the CHC program, you will be prepared to function collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team. Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive the following:
- Community Health Care diploma
- Long Term Geriatric Care Aide certificate
- Resident Care Attendant certificate
- Alzheimer's certificate
- Mental Health Community Care certificate
- Introductory Pharmacology certificate
- Standard First Aid certificate
- CPR "C" certificate
- FoodSafe Level 1 certificate
- WHMIS certificate
Career opportunities include Long-Term Care Aide, Home Support Health Care worker, Resident Care Attendant, Nurse's Aide and Special Needs Assistant. | 
