Northlands College offers Cert in Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant, a certificate in Healthcare Administration programme in La Ronge, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition is CAD 0 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Healthcare Administration
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 0 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This one-year, full-time certificate is delivered at Northlands College's Air Ronge location, running from late August to mid-June, and trains students to provide holistic care to seniors and individuals with chronic conditions. Graduates are prepared to work as continuing care assistants and patient service associates across continuing care, acute care, and home care settings. The program includes a practicum built around an earn-while-you-learn structure tied to a return-for-service agreement with the La Ronge Long-Term Care Facility. Admission requires a Grade 12, Adult 12, or GED credential, along with confirmation that applicants are physically and personally suited to perform the required duties; a criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, and up-to-date immunizations are required before practicum placement, and selection follows a First Qualified, First Accepted process. The program suits students in northern Saskatchewan seeking a direct, practicum-based route into continuing care work while training and earning income concurrently.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Northlands College admits applicants to the Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant certificate who hold a regular Grade 12, Adult 12, or GED; no minimum grade average is published for this programme. The page states no English or French language-proficiency test score. Applicants must be physically and personally suited to perform the required duties. Before starting practicum placements, accepted students must provide a current criminal record check, a vulnerable sector check, and up-to-date immunization records. The program is tuition-free under a Return for Service Agreement with the La Ronge Long-Term Care Facility and includes an Earn-While-You-Learn practicum component, subject to funding and placement availability. Applications are accepted on a rolling, First Qualified, First Accepted basis until seats are filled.
