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University Certificate - Health Care Assistant

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Kamloops campus — Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 20,435
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers a Health Care Assistant certificate program based on the Health Care Assistant Provincial Curriculum. The program can be started at the Kamloops campus in September, January, or May. This eight-month program is designed to prepare individuals to work as supervised health care assistants. The skills acquired can be applied in community settings such as complex care homes, assisted living facilities, and private residences. The program focuses on training individuals to support older adults in meeting their basic physical, emotional, environmental, and social needs, while providing practical assistance to help clients maintain maximum physical and mental independence. The curriculum includes topics such as basic anatomy, communication skills, human physiology, and health challenges, including cognitive conditions.
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 20,435
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Kamloops campus

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

805 TRU Way

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

Graduating from a designated learning institution does not automatically make a student eligible for a PGWP; not every program at a DLI qualifies, and eligibility can depend on the program, language results, field of study and other requirements.

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About the Institution

Thompson Rivers University's priority is student success. They empower their students to reach their goals with flexible learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment. For 45 years TRU has taken pride in providing an excellent education to every student that comes to them—from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, at various stages of the learning journey. From traditional academics to trades, from certificates to graduate degrees. TRU offers over 140 on-campus programs. TRU students apply what they learn in c...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.