If you have been looking at the list of courses that are
available to those interested in taking classes at Robertson College, you may
have noticed that there is both a Health Care Aide course and a Health Care
Aide Challenge course. What’s the difference? You may have noticed that the Challenge
course is shorter. But that’s not the
main difference.
The Health Care Aid Challenge is a 12 week program for
people who are already working in the health care field as an aide but do not
have any certifications or for those who
have trained as a nurse in a health care field in a foreign
country. In order to qualify to take the
Health Care Aid Challenge course instead of the full Health Care Aide course
you must have logged 1200 hours of work experience in the past two years and
you must be able to pass a proof of English language proficiency test. You should have a copy of your resume ready
and your employer should fill out an employee form that details your job
description and the hours you have worked.
This course can be taken over 12 weeks at Robertson College
or you can take the course on your own time line by taking the course
online. The time taken to complete this
course include 8 hours of practical experience, which will take place at the
instructor’s discretion.
The Health Care Aide Challenge course is an excellent
opportunity to get certified if you have been working without certification.
