Dementia Care - Western Community College

Program Overview

This program helps health care workers understand the complexity of Dementia and develop the skills required to support dementia care patients and their families. This program will increase the student’s knowledge of professional practices in dementia care, and help them to understand and manage the disruptive and abusive behaviors of their patients. This program will give the students the tools to effectively organize, administer and evaluate the care needed for persons experiencing cognitive health challenges.

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This 2 day certificate for Health Care Assistants provides the specific tools, knowledge, and training to manage patients with Dementia.

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Job Opportunities

Health care assistant
Residential long term care facilities
Extended care facilities

Residential care aide
Assisted living facilities

Wages

Earn up to $23.80/hour

Program Admission Requirements

An applicant must be 19 years old or older, and must have successfully completed the Health Care Assistant or other health related regulated program.

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Program Duration

14 hours / 2 days

Fee Structure

PARTICULARS	FEE
Tuition	$175
Registration/Application	$50
TOTAL	$225

This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. As such, the registrar did not review this program.

Financial Assistance

Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.

BC Student Loan
In-house Financing
Student Line of Credit
Scholarships

Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

Why Study at Western Community College

Installment-based, low tuition fee.
100% Practicum Placement
Weekday, weekend, and evening classes optionally available
Part-time or full-time class schedule
Free CLB preparation classes * Conditions Apply
Graduate employment rate: 97%

Admissions Contact Information

Mon – Sunday 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Surrey Campus

+1 (604) 594-3500
info@wcc.ca

Abbotsford Campus

+1 (604) 776-1301
abbyinfo@wcc.ca

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