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.
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*The Continuing Care Assistant programs at the Kindersley Campus and Swift Current Campus are 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 prior to entry into clinical placements.
Please note that if you do not meet these academic requirements, special admissions options may be available.
Biggar
Part-time class schedule for 2021-22:
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): September 2-30, 2021
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): October 6-27, 2021
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): October 28-November 25, 2021
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): December 1-9, 2021
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): January 5-February 9, 2022
- Dementia Behavior (DEMC 183): March 3-April 7, 2022
- Observing, Reporting and Recording (SPCR 101): April 28-May 26, 2022
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): June 1-15, 2022
- Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280): June 2-16, 2022
Kindersley
The full-time program will run September 1, 2021-April 30, 2022.
Theory component: September 1, 2021-February 28, 2022
Clinical component: March 1-April 30, 2022
Part-time class schedule for 2021-2022
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): September 9-October 7, 2021
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): September 10-October 8, 2021
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): October 14-November 16, 2021
- Observing, Reporting and Recording (SPCR 101): November 19-December 17, 2021
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): January 6-20, 2022
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): January 27-March 24, 2022
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): March 31-April 28, 2022
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): May 5-June 2, 2022
* 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
Full-time classes run from September 1, 2021-April 29, 2022.
PART-TIME STUDENTS:
Cohort 1 Returning Students (Tuesdays and Thursdays):
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): September 14-October 5, 2021
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): October 7-21, 2021
- Assisting with Special Procedures (SPCR 103): October 26-November 18, 2021
- Post Acute Care (SPCR 184): November 23-December 14, 2021
Cohort 2 (Mondays and Wednesdays):
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): September 8-22, 2021
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): September 27-October 13, 2021
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): October 18-20, 2021
- Observing, Recording and Reporting (SPCR 101): October 25-November 8, 2021
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): November 10-24, 2021
- Dementia Behaviour (DEMC 183): November 29-December 20, 2021
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): January 5-17, 2022
- Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280): January 19-24, 2022
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): January 26-February 9, 2022
- Human Growth and Development (HUMD 187): February 14-March 7, 2022
- Nutrition (NUTR 198): March 9-23, 2022
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): March 29-April 28, 2022
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): May 3-June 14, 2022
Cohort 3 (Tuesday and Thursday):
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): January 4-18, 2022
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): January 20-February 3, 2022
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): February 8-10, 2022
- Observing, Recording and Reporting (SPCR 101): February 15-March 8, 2022
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): March 10-24, 2022
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): March 29-April 28, 2022
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): May 3-June 14, 2022
Clinical Options:
- CLIN 100, 232, 219: September-June
Required certificates for non-Saskatchewan Health Authority employees:
- First Aid/Standard CPR C: TBD
- Food Safe, PART, TRL: TBD
- CLIN 100, 232, 219: September-June
* Full-time students (for September 2021 intake) will take all the courses listed to the right. A full course schedule will be provided upon acceptance to the program.
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 2019, 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 programs in Kindersley and Swift Current are eligible for Great Plains College Entrance Scholarships. You must apply to the full-time program before April 30, 2021 (for September 2021 intakes) 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.
More Information About Scholarships
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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Biggar: (306) 948-3363
Kindersley: (306) 463-6431
Swift Current: (306) 773-1531
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