Caregiver
Online Program
Certificate Credentials
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The Caregiver Certificate is a comprehensive six-month foundation program that trains students on ways to help family or friends with challenges due to illness, disability, or aging. This program prepares students to meet the needs of a loved one with an injury, illness, or disability. Graduates are provided with strategies and suggestions for developing a strong network in the community and with other caregivers.
Who is this program for? This program is for dedicated, diligent, enthusiastic, and eager individuals who are looking for requisite knowledge in Healthcare, interested in starting a career in Health care, New to Canada with a background knowledge in Healthcare and are internationally trained professionals.
| School | Health |
| Credits | 30 |
| Course Length | 6 month |
| Hours | 20 hrs/week x 24 weeks |
| Credential | Certificate |
| Delivery Options | Online |
| Instruction Options | Online |
| Offered | Monthly |
| Practicum | Yes – Optional |
| Tuition | (See breakdown below) |
| Home Student | CAD 6,000.00 / session |
| International Student | CAD 8,500.00 / session |
Regular Applicants
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Alberta Grade 12 English Language and Mathematics or
- Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score of 450 in each test;
- An equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course;
- Applicants with International transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements
- A student from non-English speaking countries should provide in addition to any or combination of the above, proof of IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Mature Applicants
- Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of the full-time senior secondary study for at least one year.
- Senior secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
- Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee will be charged.
A student from non-English speaking countries should provide in addition to any or combination of the above, proof of IELTS-International English Language Testing Service-Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
Caregivers can be employed by private households, private care agencies, long term care facilities, not for profit charitable agencies, home care, within the community, and assisted living facilities and lodges. You may also be self-employed.
In Canada, The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot are 5-year pilot programs that let qualified caregivers and their family members come to Canada with the goal of becoming permanent residents. You need to be offered a job in Canada as a caregiver or have experience working in Canada as a caregiver, you may be able to apply for permanent residence through one of these pilots. The application process will be different depending on your situation and how much qualifying work experience you have.
| Title | Hours Per Week | Credits |
| Introduction to Health Care | 4 | 3 |
| The Brain and the Mind | 4 | 3 |
| Perspectives on Health and Disability | 4 | 3 |
| The Human Body 1 | 4 | 3 |
| End of Life Cycle | 4 | 3 |
| Advance Theory for Professional Support Workers | 4 | 3 |
| The Human Body 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Child, Family and Community | 4 | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology | 4 | 3 |
| Children with Severe Disabilities | 4 | 3 |
