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College Certificate - Health Care Assistant

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek — Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 9,156
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

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers and respected members of the healthcare team. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual health and well-being of clients and families. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in a variety of practice settings including home support, assisted living, complex care, special care units, other home and community care settings, and acute care. Students can begin their health career education at NLC by completing HCA program in 31-34 weeks. Upon completion of a minimum of 600 hours of work experience as a Heath Care Assistant, graduates can bridge into the Access to Practical Nursing Diploma program, where after an additional 16 months of study they will graduate with their Diploma in Practical Nursing. Students in NLC’s HCA program have an average of 28 hours of classes, laboratories, and other learning activities per week. A comparable number of individual study hours is required. Further, in clinical learning situations, students will be in close contact with individuals who have a variety of health issues. For these reasons, students should be at a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health to ensure success in the program.
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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 9,156
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

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
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
31 May 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

11401 8th Street

Dawson Creek campus, photo 1 Dawson Creek campus, photo 2 Dawson Creek campus, photo 3 Dawson Creek campus, photo 4 Dawson Creek campus, photo 5

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

Programs at NLC are designed to provide students with the opportunity to obtain the necessary classroom education, and supplement that with appropriate practicum or hands-on opportunities to make the successful transition from student to employee. Students have a number of options, depending on their chosen career path. They can earn a certificate, diploma, or associate degree. The Dawson Creek Campus is home to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program, which is part of the Trades and Apprenticeship Division. University Arts and Sciences courses are available leading to a University Arts a...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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