Program objectives
This type of personal care attendant provides assistive services to autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors. They help elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as moving around, personal hygiene, dressing, eating, hydration and elimination. They provide assistive care within the framework of regulated care. Finally, they work to prevent infections and contamination, and ensure the well-being and safety of elderly clients.
Occupation
Personal Care Attendant
Admission conditions
A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS)
or Has passed the General Development Test (GDT) without the specific prerequisites
or Possess experiential learning related to this program of study
2. Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent
or Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months
or Is at least 18 years old when they begin their training
or Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure
This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge.