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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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 classes are offered from September-June.
Part-time class schedule for 2022-23:
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): September 1-October 6, 2022
- Culture & Diversity in Canadian Society (SOCI 171): September 21-November 17, 2022
- Human Growth & Development (HUMD 187): October 6-November 3, 2022
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): November 16-December 19, 2022
- Special Procedures (SPCR 108): January 4-February 8, 2023
- Community Care (SPCR 107): February 8-March 9, 2023
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): March 9-April 6, 2023
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): April 19-May 18, 2023
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): May 18-June 7, 2023
Kindersley
Classes for both the full-time and part-time program run from September-June.
Part-time class schedule for 2022-2023:
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): September 1-26, 2022
- Dementia Care (DEMC 100): September 7-November 10, 2022
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): September 8-October 6, 2022
- Human Growth & Development (HUMD 187): November 10-December 16, 2022
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): January 5-26, 2023
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102):January 26-March 9, 2023
- Special Procedures (SPCR 108): March 7-April 18, 2023
- Culture/Diversity in Canadian Society (SOCI 171): April 20-June 15, 2023
- Community Care (SPCR 107): May 12-June 16, 2023
* 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
Part-time classes are offered from September-June.
Full-time classes run from September 2, 2022-April 21, 2023.
PART-TIME STUDENTS:
Cohort 2 Returning Students (Mondays and Wednesdays):
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): September 7-October 3, 2022
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): October 3-24, 2022
- Special Procedures (SPCR 108): October 24-December 12, 2022
- Community Care (SPCR 107): December 14, 2022-January 27, 2023
Cohort 3 Returning Students (Tuesdays and Thursdays):
- Introduction to Caregiving (SPCR 106): September 6-15, 2022
- Dementia Care (DEMC 100): September 15-October 20, 2022
- Culture and Diversity in Canadian Society (SOCI 171): October 20-November 17, 2022
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): November 22-December 1, 2022
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): December 6, 2022-January 3, 2023
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): January 3-26, 2023
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): January 26-February 14, 2023
- Special Procedures (SPCR 108): February 14-April 20, 2023
- Human Growth and Development (HUMD 187): April 25-May 11, 2023
- Community Care (SPCE 107): May 11-June 8, 2023
Cohort 4 New Students (Mondays and Wednesdays):
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): January 4-23, 2023
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): January 23-February 8, 2023
- Introduction to Caregiving (SPCR 106): February 8-27, 2023
- Observing, Recording and Reporting (SPCR 101): February 27-March 15, 2023
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): March 15-April 3, 2023
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): April 5-May 10, 2023
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): May 10-June 28, 2023
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
* Full-time students (for September 2022 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, 2023 (for September 2023 intake) 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 also 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.
Toll-Free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Biggar: 306-948-3363
Kindersley: 306-463-6431
Swift Current: 306-773-1531
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