Douglas College

Bachelor in Health Care Assisting (Certificate)

Canada 4 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose Douglas College

  • Small class sizes with personalized instructor interaction
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for many programs
  • Pathways to transfer to top Canadian universities like UBC and SFU
  • Support services tailored for international student success
  • Flexible study options including online and part-time programs

About Bachelor in Health Care Assisting (Certificate)

The tuition fee is 14,501 USD per year.

Stepping into the Certificate in Health Care Assisting means moving beyond theory to gain the practical, hands-on skills required to provide truly holistic support to individuals with diverse health needs. Whether you are assisting a client with daily grooming, fostering their engagement in social and recreational activities, or helping them maintain physical mobility, the programme centers on the core pillars of compassionate care, with a specialized focus on dementia support and physical health management.

Clinical Integration and Certification

The programme is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional life through multiple supervised practice experiences in real-world health-care settings. Upon graduation, you are eligible to register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry, a critical step that opens doors to employment in publicly funded health-care environments across British Columbia. With a proven track record, 96 percent of graduates are active in the field shortly after completing their studies, working as everything from personal care aides to home support workers.

About Douglas College

Douglas College's campuses in Coquitlam, New Westminster, and Surrey offer modern facilities set within accessible urban communities. Classrooms, labs, and student spaces are designed for collaboration and hands-on learning. The atmosphere emphasizes support, with resources tailored to help students succeed academically and personally. International students join a network of programs that blend university-level coursework with career-focused training.

This program's tuition is 15% below the typical bachelor's in Canada.

Median tuition for that cohort is 17,406 USD, across 3,193 programs on Global Admissions.

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English Test Requirement

IELTS Academic/General/Online: Overall 6.0 (no band below 6.0); CELPIP General/Online: Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 7, Writing 7; TOEFL iBT: Overall 80 (min 22 Speaking/Listening, 20 Reading/Writing).

Bachelor in Health Care Assisting (Certificate): Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Bachelor in Health Care Assisting (Certificate)?
Tuition: USD 14,500.5 per year.
Is Bachelor in Health Care Assisting (Certificate) available online?
This is an on-campus program at Douglas College.

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