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Start your journey towards a new career today by requesting program details.
Continuing Care Assistants are healthcare professionals that provide compassionate care to clients in long-term care, home care, assisted living, and other settings. In this program, you will learn how to provide basic care and support clients in meeting their physical, emotional and psychological needs.
The Continuing Care Assistant Certificate (CCA) program at Oxford International College Halifax is a 26-week, in-person program that prepares students to be qualified CCAs in Nova Scotia. Through interactive academic training, provided by healthcare experts in the field, and hands-on practice through skills development and multiple mentorship placements, our graduates develop a comprehensive understanding of Canadian healthcare protocols and excellent patient-care techniques so they can succeed on the Continuing Care Assistant certification exam and enter into this important, in-demand field.
Duration
26 weeks
Location
Halifax
Equivalency
Post-secondary certificate
Teaching Method
In-person
During the Continuing Care Assistant Certificate program, you get the unique opportunity to put academic theory and get valuable on-the-job training through various placements.
Clinical Placement
Apply technical and essential skills within a Long-Term Care Facility
Mentorship Placement Home Care
Apply entry-level technical and essential skills within a Home Care setting
Mentorship Placement Open
Apply entry-level technical and essential skills in Home Care, Long-Term Care, or an Acute Care setting.
The Government of Nova Scotia is offering free tuition for domestic students who wish to earn their Continuing Care Assistant Certificate with Oxford International and work as a CCA in Nova Scotia!
Domestic students who begin the Oxford International Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Certificate program throughout the remainder of 2025 fiscal year will qualify for free tuition! Students who benefit from this scholarship program will be required to work within the publicly funded Nova Scotia continuing care sector (long-term care or home care) for two years (4,160 hours) following their graduation. This scholarship covers the entire cost of domestic students' application fees, tuition, and course materials, but does not include the cost of uniforms ($200 CAD). Please contact Oxford International College Halifax directly to learn more.
*Domestic students = Canadian Citizens and permanent residents.
A Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) helps with the instrumental activities of daily living to individuals of all ages, promoting health, independence, and enriching their quality of life. Qualified Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs) are in high demand in Nova Scotia. In fact, 80% of long-term care facilities are running short of necessary staffing, and this number is growing because of the aging population. Whether you aspire to provide compassionate and personal care, coordinate patient services, or even step into a leadership role in the future, our Continuing Care Assistant Certificate program will help open the right doors for you in healthcare. Once you graduate from our program, you have a few different career path options, such as:
When you are enrolled in our Continuing Care Assistant Certificate program, you also join Career Academy Canada - a free career-readiness program that's designed to help you identify and map out your career goals, as well as build the skills you need to not only succeed during interviews, but land your dream job. From resume and cover letter writing to networking and interview practice, you'll get access to a variety of in-person and virtual workshops and tools that will help you build your career confidence and successfully enter into the healthcare field.
The Continuing Care Assistant Certificate program develops the skills and attributes students need to deliver respectful, person-focused care to individuals. During the program, you will attend in-person lectures to develop the academic theory and healthcare knowledge required to put your skills into practice with hands-on placements. During the program, you will participate in one skills placement and three mentorship placements in various care settings, including home care, nursing homes, acute care facilities, and other approved care settings that employ CCAs.
Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
When you apply for Nova Scotia Student Assistance for Full-Time Studies, you are applying for both Loans and Grants, from both the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada.
Loans and Grants from the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program
The federal government provides Student Assistance in the form of loans and grants to help part-time students from Nova Scotia access post-secondary education. This program has recently been enhanced to make studying while working more accessible than ever.
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with best options to make education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best
We are proud of the quality of our Continuing Care Assistant and Early Childhood Education programs and are confident that you will receive an offer of employment (full-time or part-time) in the healthcare of childcare fields upon graduation. In fact, we are so confident in our quality assurance that we commit to refunding your tuition fees in full if you graduate from the OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges CCA or ECE program, but do not receive any offer of employment (full-time or part-time)! Terms and conditions apply.
OICC | Oxford International Career Colleges aims to create equal educational opportunities for all students. Through our payment plan program, students can get tarted on their career journey more easily with affordable payment plan options.
At Oxford International, we carry a rich history that stretches back over 30 years. Our prime goal? To propel the global education sector with unrivaled momentum.
It’s easy! To start the application process, simply fill up the form!
The first step in your journey is to fill out our online application form. This is just like introducing yourself, telling us who you are and what you’re interested in studying. You’ll need to provide some basic personal information, like your name and contact details. Please follow the link below to begin your registration.
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. You can Contact us and one of our financial aid counselors will walk you through your various options.
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