Continuing Care Assistant

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This programme prepares students to support clients with physical and cognitive impairments in long-term care and home care settings. Students learn personal care, communication, and safety practices for vulnerable populations. The curriculum includes classroom learning, lab work, and two clinical placements. Graduates work under supervision in healthcare environments with older adults and individuals with chronic conditions.

Four years to complete; includes classroom instruction, lab work, and two 6-week clinical placements; part-time delivery available.

Graduates work as continuing care assistants, special care aides, or home health care workers in long-term care, home care, or acute care settings.

Grade 12 or 15 post-secondary credits; minimum age 18 by December 31 of admission year; English language requirement; criminal record check and vulnerable sector search; First Aid and CPR Level C; immunizations; N95 mask testing; WHMIS certification; TLR and PART certification; co-op work permit for international applicants; ACCUPLACER scores required for alternative admission.

On-campus or part-time distance learning; full-time or part-time; duration up to four years.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw, has a long tradition of delivering hands-on, industry-relevant education since its origins in the mid 20th century. The Moose Jaw campus combines modern facilities with applied learning across technical and vocational programs, preparing students for roles that require practical skills and workplace readiness. With around 15,000 students system-wide and a sizable international cohort, the campus fosters a close-knit atmosphere ideal for focused study and skill development.

The institution offers a range of diplomas, certificates, and applied degrees designed in close collaboration with industry partners, ensuring curricula reflect current employer needs. Students benefit from simulation labs, workshops, and cooperative placements that bridge classroom theory and real-world practice. Program offerings are tailored to sectors such as health, trades, business, and technology, and the campus emphasizes experiential learning to enhance employability upon graduation.

Moose Jaw provides a supportive environment for international students, with dedicated services for arrival, academic advising, and career planning. The city combines a welcoming community with affordable living and easy access to broader Saskatchewan industry hubs. For students seeking applied training, strong industry connections, and focused pathways into the workforce, Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Moose Jaw offers a practical, student-centered route to professional success.