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CAD 16657

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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81

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Demand for health-care workers is high, and that includes demand for continuing care assistants. If you enjoy caring for others, and if you want to get into the workforce quickly, Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Continuing Care Assistant program might be just what you’re looking for.

As a continuing care assistant, you’ll work directly with clients in long-term care, home care, assisted living, some areas in acute care, and even special needs classrooms. You’ll help them with mobility, personal care, assisting them to eat their meals, and medication monitoring. It’s a face-to-face, people-focused job.

The program combines hands-on classroom learning with practical clinical experience. You’ll build knowledge and skills in:

  • Addressing individual psychosocial needs;
  • Administering personal care;
  • Dementia management strategies;
  • Gerontology (a major area of study);
  • Long-term care philosophy in different settings;
  • Promoting independence in a safe environment;
  • Working with individuals with different physical and cognitive impairments; and/or
  • Working with people of different cultures.

Your clinical work experiences will give you a taste of different work settings. Under the supervision of a buddy or staff member, you’ll work directly with clients in home care, long-term care and acute care settings. It’s a great way to build your skills and your confidence.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, Jan 2026, Sep 2024, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 81.0  Minimum Listening - 19.0  Minimum Reading - 19.0  Minimum Writing - 19.0  Minimum Speaking - 19.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 63 - With no score less than - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):

  • Grade 12 or successful completion of fifteen (15) post-secondary credits from a recognized institution

6.5 IELTS Score
81 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16657

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Saskatchewan Polytechnic does not offer any entry scholarships to international students. There are some student awards available for international students details of which are available at https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx. These are only for students who are studying at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and have completed at least one academic term there.

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