Community Support Worker

Program Description

This program provides learners with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, confidence, and knowledge in the healthcare industry – particularly in the area of increasing demand for mental health and additions support. Graduates of the program will have a strong foundation of knowledge and practical skills to assist individuals with mental health issues, substance abuse programs, developmental challenges, and physical disabilities.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Mature student status

High school graduate

English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements

English proficiency interview

Grade 10 English with a C or higher

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

How to respond to emergencies

The EMS system

The 3 key principles in First Aid – Check, Call, Care

How to deal with:

Airway Emergencies

Breathing & Circulation Emergencies

First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest

Additional Information

Method(s) of Evaluation*

Quizzes, Assignments.

Completion Requirements*

A grade of 70% or higher is required to complete the program.

Delivery Method(s)

Indicate how the program is delivered:

In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.

Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.

If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:

Synchronous: Meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.

Required course materials

The Language of Medicine, 12th Ediition, Author: Davi-Ellen Chabner ISN: 978-0-323-37081-3

Medical Transcription, Techniques and Procedures, Most Current Edition, Author: Marcy O. Diehl

Canadian Medical Transcription, Authors: Lynn Berry, Deobrah Janssens, Eugenia Kanellakos and Kathy Weatherdon

Text book: Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, Tenth Edition, Author Kathy Bonewit-West.

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Key Information

Start Date: Continuous Intakes
Program Duration: 480 Hours | 24 Weeks
Homework Hours: 50 Hours
Total Tuition Fee: $1,750

Tuition Fees $950
Textbook Fees $400
Materials Fees $400
Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education + Combined