Personal Care Attendant – Medical
In-Person (Canadian & International Students) · 23 Weeks · 720 Hours

Program Overview

The Personal Care Attendant – Medical program is a comprehensive 23 Weeks training program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and community health care settings. Students gain the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies to assist patients with daily living activities, support nursing staff, and contribute to patient comfort and safety. The program combines classroom instruction with a supervised Clinical Placement.

Career Opportunities

Courses / Learning Outcomes

• Bathe, dress and groom patients; serve meal trays and assist with feeding
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients safely
• Take blood pressure, temperature and pulse; report fluid intake and output
• Observe and monitor patient status; document care on charts
• Collect specimens; administer suppositories and enemas as directed
• Administer first aid in emergency situations within scope of competencies
• Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher for treatment or surgery
• Apply infection-control and WHMIS / MSDS protocols