Learn to function as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) team member in home and special care. Through a combination of hands-on classroom learning and labs, you will receive clinical experience in home and long-term care settings. This program focuses on working with the elderly, but you will be prepared to work with clients of all ages.
*The Continuing Care Assistant program at the Kindersley Campus is now accepting international students. Visit greatplainscollege.ca/international for more information.
Entrance Requirements
- Grade 12 or successful completion of 15 post-secondary credits from a recognized institution.
- English language requirement
- Accepted applicants will be required to provide evidence of a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check prior to entering the clinical component of the program
- Standard First Aid and CPR Heartsaver ‘C’ AED or equivalent are required prior to entry into clinical
- Accepted applicants are required to provide current immunization records
- WHMIS 2015
Please note that if you do not meet these academic requirements, special admissions options may be available.
Biggar
Part-time class schedule for 2019-20:
- Dementia Behavior (DEMC 183): September 4-October 2, 2019
- Observing, Recording and Reporting (SPCR 101): October 2-17, 2019
- Interpersonal Communication (COMM 291): October 17-November 6, 2019
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): November 6-21, 2019
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): November 21-December 4, 2019
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): December 4-19, 2019
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): January 8-February 5, 2020
- Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280): February 5-13, 2020
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): February 26-March 5, 2020
Kindersley
Full-time program will run September 2019-April 2020.
Part-time class schedule for 2019-20:
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): September 6-October 10, 2019
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): October 10-November 14, 2019
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): October 24-December 19, 2019
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): January 9-February 13, 2020
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): Dates TBD
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): February 13-April 9, 2020
- Observing, Reporting and Recording (SPCR 101): April 9-May 15, 2020
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): April 23-May 14, 2020
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): May 14-June 18, 2020
*Full-time students will take all the courses listed to the right. A full course schedule will be provided upon acceptance to the program.
**Schedule subject to change.
Swift Current
Cohort 1 (Tuesdays and Thursdays):
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): September 10-October 8, 2019
- Assisting with Special Procedures (SPCR 103): October 15-November 5, 2019
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): November 7-21, 2019
- Post Acute Care (SPCR 184): November 21-December 10, 2019
Cohort 2 (Mondays and Wednesdays):
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): September 4-23, 2019
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): September 23-October 9, 2019
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): October 9-21, 2019
- Observing and Reporting (SPCR 101): October 21-November 4, 2019
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): November 4-25, 2019
- *Dementia Behavior (DEMC 183): November 25-December 20, 2019
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): January 6-20, 2020
- Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280): January 20-29, 2020
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): January 29-Febuary 12, 2020
- Human Growth and Development (HUMD 187): February 12-March 9, 2020
- Nutrition (NUTR 198): March 9-25, 2020
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): March 25-April 22, 2020
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): April 22-June 1, 2020
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): June 1-June 29, 2020
* DEMC 183 final is being held December 20, 2019.
Cohort 3 (Fridays and Saturdays):
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): September 6-21, 2019
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): September 21-October 11, 2019
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): October 11-19, 2019
- Observing and Reporting (SPCR 101): October 19-November 2, 2019
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): November 2-23, 2019
- Dementia Behavior (DEMC 183): November 23, 2019-January 4, 2020
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): January 4-18, 2020
- Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280): January 18-31, 2020
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): January 31-Febuary 14, 2020
- Human Growth and Development (HUMD 187): February 14-March 7, 2020
- Nutrition (NUTR 198): March 7-27, 2020
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): March 27-April 24, 2020
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): April 24-May 30, 2020
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): May 30-June 27, 2020
Clinical Options:
- CLIN 100, 232, 219: September-June
Required certificates for non SHR employees:
- First Aid/Standard CPR C: TBD
- Food Safe, PART, TRL: TBD
- CLIN 100, 232, 219: September-June
What You Will Learn
Learn to function as a team member in home and special care, through a combination of hands-on classroom learning and practicums that provide clinical experience in home and long-term care settings.
This program focuses on working with the elderly, but you’ll be prepared to work with clients of all ages.
Career Opportunities
Continuing care assistants may work in home care settings, long-term care facilities, private care homes, acute care facilities, integrated facilities, supportive housing or special needs classrooms. Most continuing care assistants work for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, as part of a health care team under the supervision of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and-or licensed practical nurses.
Earning Potential
In 2018, the annual salary range for full-time nurse aides in Saskatchewan was $33,990 - $49,920 according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, training, experience and hours worked.
Demand for continuing care assistants and other health care workers will continue to rise as Saskatchewan’s population ages in the coming years.
Scholarship Eligible
The full-time CCA program in Kindersley is eligible for Great Plains College Entrance Scholarships. You must apply to the full-time program before June 30, and you may be eligible for a $500 – $5,000 Entrance Scholarship. If you are in Grade 11 and have a 70% average, you are eligible for a $1,000 Early Entrance Award.
Find Out More
To find out more about the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Please note, course offerings may vary from year-to-year depending on funding and demand.
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