Health Sciences

Health Care Assistant

Important Notice

For programs starting September 2024 (or later), there are more options for meeting English Language Proficiency requirements. Check requirements for September 2024 (or later).
For programs starting before September 2024, follow the requirements shown below.

Students who are applying to VCC's Health Care Assistant program must meet specific English language requirements, as set by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. VCC will adhere to the Registry's entry requirements:

English 10 with a passing grade, or equivalent (for applicants whose first language is English, as determined by the BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker Registry's requirements)

English Language Proficiency
- Find out what is required for applicants whose first language is English here** (if you do not have English 10)
- Find out what is required for applicants whose first language is not English here**

and (all applicants)

Completion of VCC's English Competency Declaration form (Note: Please use this form if you are applying to start in January or May 2024. If you are applying to start in September 2024 or later, please use the form on the September 2024 requirements page.)

**Note: The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry has approved changes to the English language requirements. The changes are effective immediately. The significant changes are noted below:

Applicants whose first language is English may complete the VCC HCA NG Accuplacer with the following scores:
- Reading: 230
- Writing: 230
- WritePlacer: 4