Study with Drake Medox College to become a Health Care Assistant (formerly Resident Care Attendant/Community Health Worker), and you will receive the most comprehensive, up to date curriculum available in Canada.  Students from all around the world seek out and attend our superior education programs.

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Welcome to your new career in healthcare!

If you are thinking of a career in the dynamic field of healthcare, Drake Medox College is the place to be! Our RCA/Community Health Worker program equips you to work in a profession that is “in demand”. As the percentage of the population over age 65 increases, and as more and more of the aging healthcare workforce begins to retire, jobs in healthcare are opening up as never before, which spells a big O-P-P-O-R-T-U-N-I-T-Y for you!

Become a Healthcare Professional

The only program we offer is the RCA/CHW Diploma Program. You will benefit from the fact that our entire focus is specialized and our curriculum is backed by over 30 years of experience in the industry;

• Our curriculum is updated as trends in the industry change;

• We have the most comprehensive "Home Support" practicum in the industry;
  
  
• Our grads are best prepared to meet the changing needs of today's complex care client/resident;
  
  
• Every day, you will be making a difference in the lives of people, and you will be appreciated!

Ask yourself, "What is the number one concern that people have when they graduate  from a training  program?"

"Will I be able to get a good job where I will be happy and well-paid? Or will I beable to get a job at all?"

When you go through the Drake Medox College program, you have the option to take part in an in-depth "Job  Seeking Skills" training module, which provides students with an opportunity to practice  interviewing skill through role playand mock interviews. Each student prepares a completed résumé, learns key job-finding techniques, and receives a documentation checklist which is needed to facilitate their job application process.
    
However, this is really just given as background training to make you a better all-around professional.

Remember, Drake Medox has a health care services division, Drake Medox Private Care and we encourage our graduates to apply for positions with our care services team.

And on top of that, if you decide you want to look for work in other parts of the health care system not covered by  our sister company, Drake Medox Health Services, our college team will support you in your questto find the right job. Because we are so thoroughly integrated into the entire healthcare services community, we know all the right people to call, and because the Drake Medox College program is so highly  respected by healthcare service providers, you are well positioned to land the job you want!

You  will be able to find openings in home support agencies, intermediate and  extended care facilities special care units for  persons with dementia, adult day centres, and private homes.

Curriculum

      (101) Introduction to Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology

      (102) Personal Care Skills

      (103) Communication Skills

      (104) Infection Control and Standard Precautions

      (105) Major System Disorders

     (106) Developmental Disabilities

     (107) Major Mental Illnesses

     (108) Spinal Cord Injury

     (109) Alzheimer's and Dementia

     (110a) Nutrition

     (111)Stress & Time Management (NOT offered in accelerated program)

     (112) Mobility, Emergencies, Safety

     (113) Palliative Care

     (114) Alcohol and Substance Abuse (NOT offered in accelerated prgram)

     (115) Reporting Guidelines/Care Plans

     (116) The Role Of The Resident Care Attendant

     (117) Assignable/Delegable Acute Care Skills

     (118) Clinical Practice

     (119) Role of Community Heath Worker

     (120) Job Seeking Skills & Program Review (NOT offered in accelerated
      program)

     (121) Culture and Diversity

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
  
  
• Proof of a negative TB skin test
  
  
• Criminal Record Search demonstrating the absence of a relevant criminal record. Applicant is responsible for any costs incurred. Conviction for relevant offences may preclude acceptance into the program.
  
  
• One professional reference.
  
  
• Physicians medical/fitness report.
  
  
• Ability to speak and write in English.
  
  
• Successful completion of interview for program acceptance.
  
  
• Written response outlining why the applicant wants to take the program (150 words or less)
  
  
• Two passport-size colour photos.
  
  
• Successful completion of Prior Learning Assessment (for ACCELERATED Saturday or Sunday program only)

Funding Sources

If you truly desire to become a RCA/Community Health Worker, then we don’t want financing to be problem and will do whatever we can to help you afford the program! We even offer a payment plan to  make it easier to pay for the program in stages rather than all up front.

Come in and meet our Student Advisor for information on various funding sources that  may be available to you.  These include various Tuition Subsidies.

Option One – Full Time Program

>>   Designed for people with little or no previous healthcare experience
        certificates.

>>   Content thoroughly prepares participant for employment in facility and
        community.

             

 

Option Two – Accelerated Program

              Alternative A - Standard Format

  >>   Designed for people with previous experience, such as nursing training
          outside of  Canada.

   >>  Ideal for people who have come to Canada on the live In Care Program.

   >>  Drake  Medox administers a Prior Learning Assessment to determine which
         of the accelerated optionsbest suits the applicant.