PSA to HCA Bridge
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644-6370 or
The PSA
to HCA Bridge is a supplementary course that provides graduates
of the NorQuest College Personal Support Aide program the
opportunity to meet the new Health Care Aide standards. This
course includes a self-study booklet and a skills workshop.
You will learn the following basic knowledge
and skills as they apply to the HCA:
- The role and responsibilities of the
health care aide
- Child care
- Treating skin breakdown
- Oral suctioning
- Tube feeding
- Elimination
- Medication delivery (review)
- Dementia Update
The course includes a written exam and
a skills evaluation component. You will have 16 weeks to complete
the course requirements.
Career Potential
Ninety-nine percent of our HCA graduates find jobs in the field. The range of wages for new graduates is between $10 and $18 per hour. You will be eligible for jobs in these areas:
- Continuing care institutions
- Home care agencies
- Group homes
- Lodges
- Assisted or supportive living
- Day programs
- Specialized care centres and programs
- Acute care hospitals
- Private care
Transferability
Your Health Care Aide education can be used to gain credit with NorQuest’s Practical Nurse program.
Admission Requirements
- Must have graduated from the NorQuest
College Personal Support Aide program after 1996
- Must be employed as a care provider (letter
of proof of employment is required)
Credential
After successfully completing all program requirements, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Health Care Aide certificate.
Funding Your Education
Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.
Tuition and Fees
Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees
Last updated:
April 29, 2008
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