College Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant (Saskatchewan Polytechnic Credit)

The Continuing Care Assistant program provides knowledge and skill development in helping people to help themselves in their homes and special care facilities. Students will receive training in: gerontology, dementia management strategies, applying the philosophy of long term care into home care, special care and community settings, promoting independence in a safe environment, working with people from all cultures, working with individuals with different levels of physical and cognitive impairment, giving personal care, and attending to psychosocial needs.