Family Caregiver / Home Care Attendant

Program Overview

Family Caregiver / Home Care Attendant is an approved 30-week, 797-hour diploma program that prepares students for entry-level healthcare roles in home care, long-term care, and community support settings.

Career Opportunities

Home Care Attendant

Family Caregiver

Personal Support Worker

Long-Term Care Aide

Community Care Worker

Courses

Home Care Foundations
Safety and Mobility
Human Body Systems
Abuse and Neglect Awareness
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Nutrition and Hydration
Restorative Care
Medication Assistance
Family Support
End-of-Life Care
Common Health Issues
Clinical Work Placement

Program Details

DeliveryIn-Person (Canadian & International Students)

Duration30 Weeks

Hours797 Hours

CredentialDiploma

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Admission Requirements

High school graduation diploma or equivalent (Grade 12 or Senior Secondary Certificate)

All post-secondary graduation diploma or degree completed after Grade 12

Transcripts of Diploma, Degree and Senior Secondary Certificate required

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) OR TOEFL 550 paper / 80 iBT OR PTE 58 OR CAEL 60

Designated Learning Institution: DLI# O19273824102 — eligible to host international students requiring a study permit

Students must meet one (1) academic requirement plus the English proficiency requirement to be eligible for admission

Entrance examination

Program Fees

International Tuition$12,495.00

Application / Processing Fee$350.00

Student Fee$125.00

Textbook Estimate~$1,890.00 + 5% tax

Payment Options

International Program

Launch Your Healthcare Career in 30 Weeks

Atlantic Business College's Family Caregiver / Home Care Attendant program combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical placement, preparing you for immediate entry-level employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and community health settings.

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