Continuing Care Assistant Program
The Continuing Care Assistant program at Island Career Academy prepares you to support elderly and convalescent individuals in home environments, long-term care facilities, and palliative care settings right here in Cape Breton. Graduates earn a Continuing Care Assistant Certificate and are hired by long-term care homes, home care agencies, and hospital auxiliary services across Cape Breton and throughout Nova Scotia. The program runs 25 weeks and includes 204 hours of supervised practicum, giving you hands-on experience before you graduate. New intake dates are available throughout the year, making it easy to start when the time is right for you.
Next intake: September 2026 - seats are limited
1000+ Graduates hired in Cape Breton
Program Details
The Continuing Care Assistant program at Island Career Academy prepares you to support elderly and convalescent individuals in home environments, long-term care facilities, and palliative care settings right here in Cape Breton. Graduates earn a Continuing Care Assistant Certificate and are hired by long-term care homes, home care agencies, and hospital auxiliary services across Cape Breton and throughout Nova Scotia. The program runs 25 weeks and includes 204 hours of supervised practicum, giving you hands-on experience before you graduate. New intake dates are available throughout the year, making it easy to start when the time is right for you. This comprehensive program is designed to provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience, preparing you for the workforce upon graduation.
What You'll Learn
- Industry-standard practices and procedures
- Professional communication skills
- Hands-on technical competencies
- Workplace safety and protocols
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Professional ethics and standards
- Real-world application through practicum
- Career preparation and job search skills
Speak with our admissions team to learn more about this program and start your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program is offered at Island Career Academy, located at 721 Alexandra Street, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
The Continuing Care Assistant program at Island Career Academy is 25 weeks in duration, allowing you to start your healthcare career in under six months.
The CCA program includes 204 hours of supervised practicum placement in long-term care facilities and community care settings, giving you real-world experience before you graduate.
Graduates of the Continuing Care Assistant program at Island Career Academy receive a Continuing Care Assistant Certificate, qualifying them to work in long-term care, home care, and community support roles in Nova Scotia.
Why Choose Island Career Academy?
ICA has been building careers in Cape Breton for over 38 years. Here's what sets us apart.
Tuition-free for eligible students through the NS Continuing Care Assistant Bursary
204 hours of supervised practicum in real long-term care and home-care settings
Qualify for work in under 25 weeks - one of the fastest career starts available
Training Cape Bretoners since 1987 - 38+ years of healthcare education
Small class sizes so instructors can support every learner individually
Graduates work in hospitals, home care, and community support across Nova Scotia
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