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 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
Please note that if you do not meet these academic requirements, special admissions options may be available.
Biggar
Part-time class schedule for 2020-21:
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): September 9 - 24, 2020
- Assisting with Special Procedures (SPCR 103): September 24 - October 15, 2020
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): October 21 - November 5, 2020
- Human Growth and Development (HUMD 187): November 5 - 25, 2020
- Nutrition (NUTR 198): November 25 - December 16, 2020
- Special Needs 1 (SPCR 284): January 28 - February 25, 2021
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): February 25 - March 17, 2021
- Post Acute Care (SPCR 184): March 17 - April 1, 2021
Kindersley
Full-time program will run January 4, 2021 - October 31, 2021. Tentative schedule - Theory (January to June); No Programming (July to August); Clinicals (September to October). ** UPDATE SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 > All available seats for the January 2021 intake have been filled. We are no longer accepting registrations for the full-time program.
Part-time class schedule for 2020-21:
- Interpersonal Comm (COMM 291): September 3 - October 8, 2020
- Dementia Behaviour (DEMC 183): September 11 - November 6, 2020
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): October 8 - October 29, 2020
- Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280): November 6 - November 24, 2020
- Post Acute Care (SPCR 184): November 12 - December 17, 2020
- Assisting with Special Procedures (SPCR 103): January 7 - February 11, 2021
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): January 8 - February 12, 2021
- Nutrition (NUTR 198): February 12 - March 26, 2021
- Human Growth & Development (HUMD 187): April 9 - May 14, 2021
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): May 21 - June 24, 2021
*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 2 (SPCR 285): September 14 - 30, 2020
- Assisting with Special Procedures (SPCR 103): September 30 - October 26, 2020
- Post Acute Care (SPCR 184): October 26 - November 18, 2020
Cohort 2 (Mondays and Wednesdays):
- Special Needs 2 (SPCR 285): November 7 - 21, 2020
- Assisting with Special Procedures (SPCR 103): October 9 - 30, 2020
- Post Acute Care (SPCR 184): October 26 - November 18, 2020
Cohort 3 (Fridays and Saturdays):
- Body Systems (ANAT 100): September 8 - 24, 2020
- Personal Competence (SPCR 192): September 24 -October 13, 2020
- Safe Environment (SPCR 180): October 13 - 22, 2020
- Observing and Reporting (SPCR 101): October 22 - November 10, 2020
- Interpersonal Communications (COMM 291): November 10 - 26, 2020
- Dementia Behavior (DEMC 183): November 26 - December 17, 2020
- Helping Skills (COMM 197): January 5 - 21, 2021
- Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280): January 21 - February 2, 2021
- End of Life Care (SPCR 102): February 2 - 25, 2021
- Human Growth and Development (HUMD 187): February 25 - March 16, 2021
- Nutrition (NUTR 198): March 16 - April 1, 2021
- Personal Care 1 (SPCR 104): April 1 - May 18, 2021
- Personal Care 2 (SPCR 105): May 18 - July 15, 2021.
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 October 31, 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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