Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Patient Service Associate Diploma
A full-time diploma that prepares you to assist nurses, hospital staff, and physicians with the basic care of patients. Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) delivers the program in English.
Program Overview
Patient service associates typically work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted care facilities, and other health care settings.
Occupations toward which the program is directed: patient service associate, health care aide, nurse aide, and nursing attendant.
Subjects Taught
- Introduction to the Nursing Profession and Standards in Canada
- Computer Literacy
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- The Theory of Communication Skills in the Workplace
- Practical Simulation Lab 1: Communication Skills in the Workplace
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Client-Centred Care: Internal and External Factors Affecting Health Outcomes
- Health Assessment Principles
- Career Management Principles
- Personal Care and the Patient
- Simulation Lab 2: Health Assessment Principles
- Simulation Lab 3: Personal Care and the Patient
- Patient Nutrition
- Professionalism in the Workplace
- Reflective Practice and Self-Care
- Workflow Processes and the Patient Chart
- The Canadian Privacy Laws and Compliance
Skills and Outcomes
Patient Care Skills
- Answering call signals and supplying and emptying bedpans
- Bathing, dressing, and grooming patients
- Serving meals, assisting with feeding, and helping with menu selection
- Weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning patients
- Preparing patients before operations and supervising exercise routines
- Recognizing signs of pain, elder abuse, and neglect
Communication and Support
- Communicating with the multidisciplinary team, families, and caregivers
- Verbal, non-verbal, therapeutic, and non-therapeutic communication
- Reporting to the nurse
- Cultural and religious considerations in the workplace
- Mental and emotional support and care for palliative patients
Duration and Tuition
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program length | 51 weeks, 980 hours |
| Study option | Full time, 100% course load |
| Tuition, in class or online | CAD $7,900 |
| Not included in tuition | International student fee (CAD $1,000 to $2,500) |
| Learning materials | All required learning materials are provided by the College. Textbooks are suggested but not required. |
Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid. Online access to course notes is provided where available. Refunds follow the Refund Policy for Vocational Programs.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or Mature Student Status. See Domestic Admission Requirements and International Admission Requirements.
Mature Student Status
An applicant who does not have an OSSD or equivalent may be admitted as a mature student if the applicant is 18 years of age or older and passes a qualifying test approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges (Ontario Regulation 415/06, section 19). See Mature Student Status.
- Domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date.
- After you apply, review the Admission Offer and Acceptance process.
Delivery and Enrolment
Domestic Students
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may study in class at the Vaughan campus or online through distance education. No internship or placement is required.
International Students
Under current IRCC regulations, CCEC accepts international students in vocational diploma programs in the online distance education format only, unless the applicant holds a valid study permit when applying.
There is no off-campus practicum. Practical skills are assessed through on-campus practicals, simulation labs, and assignments.
See the Enrolment Schedule for start dates. Online students must meet the College System Requirements.
Important Information
- This program has been “Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- CCEC does not guarantee employment, job placement, or salary. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
- Read the College Policies before you enrol.
Ready to Apply?
For questions about eligibility, call an Admissions Advisor at 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration. The admission application takes 15 to 20 minutes; please use a computer or laptop.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
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