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Activity Assistant Certificate

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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North Island College offers Activity Assistant Certificate, a certificate in Health Sciences programme in Courtenay, Canada. The programme runs for 4 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 3,000 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 4 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,000 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nic.bc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Activity Assistant Certificate teaches students to plan and implement supervised activities that support active living for older adults facing cognitive and physical impairments. The program includes hands-on experience through a supervised practicum placement.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This certificate is open to domestic applicants only. Admission requires an existing Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate, a Home Support/Resident Care Attendant (HS/RCA) certificate, or an equivalent credential such as LPN, RN, or a Human Services Educational Assistant/Community Support certificate; no academic grades or English-language test scores are set. Before coursework begins, students must obtain a current CPR-C certificate and a Food Safe Level 1 certificate. The five-course program must be completed entirely within the same term, with a minimum of C+ in each course and successful completion of both practicum experiences. Three intakes run each year, in September, January, and May.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

Application Deadline: This is a limited-entry program at NIC: for the 2026/27 cycle the application deadline is the last Monday of August for a September start, the third Friday of December for a January start, or five days before the start date for a mid-term intake; seats go by date of a complete, qualifying application.

About North Island College

Type: College

Founded: 1975

Students: 6,084

Programs: 73

Location: Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Activity Assistant Certificate award?

North Island College awards a Certificate in the field of Health Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Activity Assistant Certificate take?

The programme runs for 4 months.

How much does Activity Assistant Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 3,000 per total for local students.

Can Activity Assistant Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at North Island College.

What language is Activity Assistant Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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