Health, Assistance and Nursing (5825)

1800 HOURS FULL TIME

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

This program prepares students to practice the profession of Nursing Assistant.  The program goals are:
 

• to acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to differentiate between health and illness;
• to acquire the knowledge and ability to understand and apply the techniques learned;
• to establish a helping role with those with health needs;
• to engage in team work within the modern health organization;
• to communicate effectively with patients and their family, with superiors and with other health team members.

Employment Perspectives

Program graduates find employment in long term care facilities, general care and specialized care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, private establishments such as long term care and clinics as well as health and social services centres.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Program is divided into the following modules.  In addition, all students participate in an on-the-job training period. Students gain valuable experience, which should enable them to secure employment upon the successful completion of the course.

1. Profession and Training
2. Comprehensive Approach to Health
3. Communicating in a Care Team
4. Basic Care Procedures
5. Helping Relationship
6. Ethical and Legal Aspects
7. Care Procedures and the Musculoskeletal System
8. Infection Control
9. Drug Therapy
10. Basic Care
11. Nutrition
12. Care Procedures and the Nervous and Sensory Systems
13. Care Procedures and the Endocrine System
14. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
15. Care Procedures and the Digestive System
16. Care Procedures and the Urinary and Reproductive Systems
17. Specific Care
18. Approach to Clients with Cognitive Deficits
19. Approach to Clients in Palliative Care
20. Approach to Clients with Mental Health Problems
21. Geronto-Geriatric Care
22. First Aid
23. Care of Clients with Mental Health Problems
24. Medical Care
25. Physical Rehabilitation Care
26. Surgical Care
27. Approach to Mothers and Newborns
28. Care of Mothers and Newborns
29. Approach to Children and Adolescents
30. Care of Children and Adolescents
31. Care of a Diverse Clientele

N.B. Completion of this program leads to a Québec Ministry of Education Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Tuition-free for Québec Residents

Financial Assistance, may be available for those who qualify through:
Emploi Québec or Ministère de l’Éducation  du Loisir et du Sport
Loans and Bursaries – www.afe.gouv.qc.ca