Personal Care Assistant (PCAs)
This program will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide safe care for those who require support with their activities of daily living.
This program will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide safe care for those who require support with their activities of daily living. Those requiring support may be recovering from an illness, surgery, or live with a chronic health challenge that limits their ability to completely care for themselves. Certain groups, such as the elderly, are able to maintain independence when they are supported with their activities of daily living.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the long-term care or home care sectors. Graduates who are interested in pursuing the Personal Support Worker program will receive some advanced standing after completion of this program.
ADMISSIONS
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
If you are interested in completing the entire certificate program, please send an email to Sault College's eLearning Department at elearning@saultcollege.ca prior to registering for your courses.
COURSE DELIVERY
All courses are delivered asynchronously. Your instructor shares learning resources and activities with you in a flexible way. You are not expected to attend a class or login to your materials at a specific day or time. You will, however, be responsible for meeting all course requirements, dates and deadlines as posted within the syllabus.
Important Note: Sault College reserves the right to cancel the offering of courses depending on enrolment numbers.
GRADUATION TIMELINES
Students can complete the Certificate of Completion in as little as one semester. They are usually expected to complete their certificate within sixty months.
The total domestic tuition fees for each course is listed below.
Course |
Credits |
Domestic Tuition |
Ancillary Fees |
Total Domestic Fees |
Assisting with Meals |
1 |
$87.92 |
$22.68 |
$110.60 |
Assisting with Personal Grooming and Hygiene |
1 |
$87.92 |
$22.68 |
$110.60 |
Supporting Mobility |
1 |
$87.92 |
$22.68 |
$110.60 |
Observation and Problem-Solving |
1 |
$87.92 |
$22.68 |
$110.60 |
Caring Essentials |
1 |
$87.92 |
$22.68 |
$110.60 |
Infection Control |
1 |
$87.92 |
$22.68 |
$110.60 |
In order to obtain the Certificate of Completion, the following courses must be completed. Each course is worth one credit each.
All Courses, Healthcare, Online Instructor-Led Healthcare Micro-credentials
In this micro-credential, students will obtain knowledge and skills about infection control and prevention in health care settings keeping in mind current practice needs.
$110.60
All Courses, Healthcare, Human Resources, Online Instructor-Led Healthcare Micro-credentials
In this 14-hr micro-credential, learners will explore what is needed to create an environment that focuses on mutual trust and respect. Learners discover how utilize basic communication strategies to interact with clients.
$110.60
All Courses, Healthcare, Online Instructor-Led Healthcare Micro-credentials
In this 14-hour micro-credential, learners will explore the body mechanics of mobility, as well as how to assist clients with body movements, ambulation, and movements for activities for daily living. Learners will also explore how to prevent falls.
$110.60
All Courses, Healthcare, Online Instructor-Led Healthcare Micro-credentials
In this 14-hour micro-credential, learners will explore safe practices when assisting with the personal and oral hygiene of clients, as well as demonstrate proper techniques for assisting with dressing and undressing clients.
$110.60
All Courses, Healthcare
In this 14-hour micro-credential, learners will discover how to apply nutrition standards to promote good health, as well as demonstrate safe food-handling practices with clients' needs in mind.
$110.60
All Courses, Healthcare, Online Instructor-Led Healthcare Micro-credentials
In this 14-hr micro-credential, learners will explore common illnesses and health conditions that may affect clients. Learners will discover how to recognize and report changes in the client's health status, and access immediate emergency care.
$110.60