Supportive care assistant Info session

Build the skills you need to start a career in healthcare. Through the Supportive Care Assistant Training program, eligible British Columbians can receive 10 weeks of training to prepare them to enter the healthcare field in non-clinical supportive care roles and/or pursue further education in the healthcare field.   

This program combines online and in-person training. The online portion is self-paced and accessible through our learning platform, while the in-person training will be conducted at VCC’s downtown campus. Additionally, the program includes a 3-4 week unpaid work experience placement.  The program covers topics such as: 

• Professionalism and collaboration 
• Client and family-centred care 
• Safe and supportive assistance 
• Inclusive communication 
• Skills for success  

The program is tuition-free. VCC received funding for delivery of the Supportive Care Assistant program through the Future Skills Grant program. This funding was provided by the Province of British Columbia. 

Recommended English language level is Grade 12, CLB 8, or equivalent.  To be eligible for this program, applicants must quality as one of the following: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person entitled to study and work in Canada. Applicants also be a B.C. resident living in B.C and have graduated from Grade 12 or equivalent, or are 19 years of age or older.

For any questions or help registering for the info session, email contracttraining@vcc.ca. and include Information Session in the subject.