Personal Care Attendant – Medical

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

Personal Care Attendant
Hospital Support Worker
Long-Term Care Aide
Nursing Home Worker
Community Health Worker

Courses

  • 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
Program Details
DeliveryIn-Person (Canadian & International Students)
Duration23 Weeks
Hours720 Hours
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Admission Requirements

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High school graduation diploma or equivalent (Grade 12 or Senior Secondary Certificate)
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All post-secondary graduation diploma or degree completed after Grade 12
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Transcripts of Diploma, Degree and Senior Secondary Certificate required
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) OR TOEFL 550 paper / 80 iBT OR PTE 58 OR CAEL 60
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Designated Learning Institution: DLI# O19273824102 — eligible to host international students requiring a study permit
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Students must meet one (1) academic requirement plus the English proficiency requirement to be eligible for admission
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Entrance examination
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Program Fees

International Tuition$7,995.00
Application / Processing Fee$350.00
Student Fee$125.00
Textbook Estimate~$900.00 + 5% tax
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International Program

Launch Your Healthcare Career in 23 Weeks

Atlantic Business College's Personal Care Attendant – Medical 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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