Health Care Aide and Personal Support Worker
Credential:
Certificate
Tuition fee:
6700.00/Semester (CAD)
Is highly competitive:
No
Length:
2 Semesters
Category:
Health Sciences, Nursing, and Emergency Services
Level:
Undergraduate
Type:
Regular
Instruction language:
English
Application Fee:
190.00 CAD
Campuses:
Pembina Campus
Intake and availability
Intake
Status
Program overview
Do you want to help make a difference to the healthcare system by supporting patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs? This program will help you gain the knowledge and skills to work to the full scope of practice of the health care aide/personal support worker role within a range of healthcare settings to deliver safe and effective care. Students will sharpen their knowledge and skills through theory, practice, and the real-world experiences they gain through work practicum rotations and position themselves for multiple paths to employment in health care upon graduation. And participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops ensure graduates enter the workforce with a strong foundation of employability and essential skills.
Who it is for
Individuals wishing to pursue a career in health care to support patient care and who are detail oriented, organized, and strong communicators.
Academic requirements
Entrance requirements
High school diploma (or expected completion within 45 days of the program start date), or equivalent. International applicants must meet the general entrance requirements [PDF] based on country/curriculum of study. Applicants must also meet the program-specific requirements, including:
- Senior level Math with a grade of 50 per cent or higher, or equivalent.
- Senior level First Language Literature with a grade of 50 per cent or higher, or equivalent.
- Senior level Biology with a grade of 50 per cent or higher, or equivalent.
*All high school grades will be converted to an equivalent Manitoba grade scale.
If educated outside of Canada, applicants must also have demonstrated English Language Proficiency.
Before the start of this program, international students will be required to complete Introduction to College and Work, a preparatory program designed to help transition students successfully to the cultural, technical, and work expectations of Canadian post-secondary and workplace environments. Please see the Introduction to College and Work program page for more information.