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Health Care Assistant Certificate

Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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At North Island College in Courtenay, Canada, Health Care Assistant Certificate is offered as a certificate in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 6 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,815 per total (CAD 3,500 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Health Sciences

Duration: 6 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 3,500 / total

International tuition: CAD 15,815 / total

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

Program details

Overview

This certificate teaches essential skills for helping people with everyday living needs, working under the oversight of licensed nurses, including practical skills such as bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance alongside theoretical knowledge gained through classroom activities and labs. Clinical training includes two placements spanning both multi-level care and community-based settings, and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition may cover up to half the program based on prior experience. Graduates can then register on BC's Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants only. Priority admission for Indigenous applicants. Basic computer skills, and reliable transportation to clinical placement sites, are required. Before clinical placement, students must provide a Criminal Record Check, a completed Personal Immunization form validated by a healthcare professional, current Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, and a valid Food Safe Level 1 certificate.

Application Details

Start Date: Winter

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 Health Care Assistant Certificate award?

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

How long does Health Care Assistant Certificate take?

The programme runs for 6 months.

How much does Health Care Assistant Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,815 per total (CAD 3,500 per total for local students).

Can Health Care Assistant Certificate be studied online?

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

What language is Health Care Assistant Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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