Start Date: September 15, 2025

Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program

Start your career in care with real clinical experience

Train for 28 weeks and gain the knowledge, certifications, and hands-on experience needed to work in long-term care, home support, assisted living, and more.

More than a 26,000 forecasted job openings in the next 10 years!

The program includes 28 weeks of classroom learning, lab-based skills training, and hands-on clinical practicum. Successful graduates will be ready to work as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in a range of care environments, including long-term care facilities, assisted living residences, home support settings, and acute care hospitals.

A High Opportunity Career

According to WorkBC, this is a High Opportunity Occupation — meaning strong job prospects and long-term career potential across the province.

28
Weeks

Get job-ready in under 7 months

26,570
Jobs

Projected openings in B.C. by 2034

$25.19 Median Wage

With potential to earn up to $28.74/hr

Hands-On Training

Includes real-world clinical experience

High Demand

Opportunities across B.C., especially rural areas

You’ll develop essential skills in patient support, communication, mobility, nutrition, and caring for individuals with complex or cognitive needs.

Through your practicum placements, you’ll gain real-world experience and confidence working with residents and clients across British Columbia’s health care system.

This program is delivered by Vancouver Career College, a trusted post-secondary institution with a track record of producing highly employable graduates in the health care sector.

Demand is especially strong in long-term care facilities, private institutions, and rural or remote communities, where both employment opportunities and wages continue to grow.

A Career That Gives Back

Program Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible if you:

Pre Screening Registration

Click below to begin your pre screening registration or scan the QR code to get started:

For more information, contact:

projectassistant@latincouver.ca

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