CAREGIVER CERTIFICATE - ACCELERATED
This program is the accelerated version of the Caregiver program, an intensive program designed especially for preparation to provide personalized care to children. The program is ideal for those who have prior learning or related work experience and would like to refresh or transfer or update their skills and knowledge. The program will give the knowledge and develop the attitude, approach and skills critical to the well-being, comfort, safety and health of the clients. Caring for children prepares students to provide companionship, assistance with keeping appointments, medication reminders, assistance with household chores, and encourage and assist in participating in an active and healthy lifestyle.
*This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
* This program is not eligible for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) program
*This program is not recognized by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and graduates are not eligible for registration
Career Opportunities
NOC 4411
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Childcare Provider
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Home Child Care Provider
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Parent’s Helper
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Live-in Caregiver
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Babysitter
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Nanny
Admission Requirements
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Grade 12 or mature student status (minimum 19 years of age)
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Pass an interview with ULI admissions department.
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Completion of grades 9-11, including English 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
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Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
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Provide verified results, dated no more than two years before the start date of the program, for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below:
Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s) |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5 |
Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) | Minimum overall score of 160 or "C" |
Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
Program Organization
Course | Hours |
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Medical Terminology for Caregiver | 60 |
Caregiver – An Introduction | 60 |
Growth & Development, Body Systems, Common Diseases & Health Conditions | 140 |
Personal Health, Hygiene and Care | 140 |
Health & Safety | 140 |
Home Management and Professional Development | 130 |
Employment Readiness | 30 |
Courses may be modified or substituted as required to facilitate success in standardized testing or changes in standardized requirements. Alternate courses may be chosen to replace exempted course requirements based on experience and/or testing results.100 hours Exam Preparation may be included in total hours. There is voluntary additional support available with the instructor(s) at $50/hour. Course delivery subject to enrollment and may be altered.