The successful completion of the following courses/subjects is required for the awarding of a Continuing Care Assistant diploma. Those marked * are required certification courses and no marks are given for those courses.
Course and hour information for Continuing Care Assistant - Course Hours
Course or requirement
Hours
CCA Fundamentals
30
Practicum Essentials
60
Dementia Understanding the Journey
27
Personal Care
90
Safe Handling & Mobility
48
Integrative Skills
33
Body Structure & Functions
54
Social & Mental Wellbeing
30
Mealtime Assistance
30
Medication
30
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS in Continuing Care Assistant - Course Hours
Course or requirement
Hours
*Standard First Aid/CPR Level C
16
*Food Hygiene Course or Basic Food Safety Training
7
*LEAP
10
*WHMIS Awareness
4
*Occupational Health & Safety Act Introduction
4
Total In-Class Hours
473
PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS in Continuing Care Assistant - Course Hours
Course or requirement
Hours
Clinical Placement
108
Mentorship Home Care
40
Mentorship Open
56
Total Work Placement Hours
204
Total Program Hours
677
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