Activity Assistant Certificate

Admission Requirements

Completion of one of the following:

1. Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate 
2. Home Support/Resident Care Attendant (HS/RCA) certificate
3. Equivalent credential (e.g. LPN or RN or Human Services - Educational Assistant/Community Support certificate).

Before Classes Begin

Once accepted to the program but before classes begin, you will be required to:

1. hold a current CPR C certificate
2. hold a Food Safe Level 1 certificate
3. submit a completed immunization form, which will be sent to you by Admission once you are offered a seat in the program. This form should be validated by the public health nurse at your local health unit and must be presented to the Activity Assistant Instructor on the first day of classes.

Course Requirements

• HSR - 160 Activity Assist- Framework for Practice
• HSR - 161 Activity for Well-Being
• HSR - 162 Programming for Individuals with Cognitive Impairments
• HSR - 170 Practice Experience 1
• HSR - 171 Practice Experience 2

Completion Requirements

• All courses in the program must be completed within the same term. 
• Students must achieve a minimum of C+ in each course; and pass the two practicums in order to complete the program.