Co-operative Diploma
Health Science Community Support and Administration
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Program Overview (Approved by PTIRU)
The program is for those wanting to begin a career in the health or community support fields. A Health Science Community Support and Administration Co-operative Diploma program that leads to multiple avenues for employment, it provides theoretical knowledge and training about medical terminology, hospital procedures and medical office administration to those wanting to start in the healthcare field; it also trains on related topics such as addictions support, children with special needs and mental health for those diverse fields ranging from and between medical offices to community non-profit organisations.
Other components to the HSCSA program are Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED, WHMIS, Crisis Prevention certification and FoodSafe.
The schedule and program end date are subject to change due to the student’s academic performance, course availability, academic breaks, additional electives, and study permit status.
This program is not eligible for Post Graduation Work Permit.
Program Details
940 Instructional Hours + 900 Co-op Hours
| Theory Courses |
| CPDT080 | College Success Strategies and Orientation – Healthcare (20 hours) |
| CMNS089 | Canadian Interactions (40 hours) |
| ENGL099 | Business, Professional, and Technical English (40 hours) |
| CMTY101 | The Canadian Community (40 hours) |
| CMNS155 | Intercultural Business Communications (40 hours) |
| HSSW110 | Non Violent Crisis Prevention-Management (40 hours) |
| ACCT101 | Principles of Accounting (40 hours) |
| MOAA101 | Medical Terminology I (40 hours) |
| MOAA102 | Medical Terminology II (40 hours) |
| MOAA110 | Assistant Office Procedures (40 hours) |
| MOAA120 | MSP Billing (40 hours) |
| MOAA130 | Medical Transcription (40 hours) |
| CSSW105 | Child and Youth Care (40 hours) |
| CSSW106 | Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (40 hours) |
| CSSW107 | Caring for Individuals (40 hours) |
| CSSW110 | Addictions Care (40 hours) |
| CSSW115 | Support for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities (40 hours) |
| CSSW116 | Support for Clients with Mental Health (40 hours) |
| CSSW119 | Children and Youth with Disabilities (40 hours) |
| CSSW120 | Self Care (40 hours) |
| CSSW125 | Working with Families and Communities (40 hours) |
| CSSW130 | Indigenous Perspectives (40 hours) |
| ECCE111 | Child Growth and Development: Foundations and Social Development (40 hours) |
| CPDT085 | Career Development (40 hours) |
| Work Experience |
| COOP130-HSCSA | Co-operative Education: Health Science Community Support and Administration (900 hours) |
Fee Structure
| Fees (in CAD) | International Students | Domestic Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Application Fee | $500 | $250 |
| Administrative Fee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Textbook Fee | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Material Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Other Fee | $300 | $0 |
| Testing/Assessment Fee | $200 | $50 |
| Total Fees | $34,400 | $33,700 |
Tuition refunds are based on policy stated in the college’s enrolment agreement and bound by the Private
Training Act Regulation.
Requirements
- High school graduates or mature student status (19 years or older at the start of the program)
- Click here for Language requirements
- International students must comply with the requirements of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in respect to study permits.