Personal Care Attendant – Medical

23-Week Certificate — Canadian Students

Program Overview

The Personal Care Attendant – Medical program is a comprehensive 23-week training program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and community health care settings. Students gain the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies to assist patients with daily living activities, support nursing staff, and contribute to patient comfort and safety. The program combines classroom instruction with a supervised Clinical Placement.

Career Opportunities

Learning Outcomes

Bathe, dress and groom patients; serve meal trays and assist with feeding
Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients safely
Take blood pressure, temperature and pulse; report fluid intake and output
Observe and monitor patient status; document care on charts
Collect specimens; administer suppositories and enemas as directed
Administer first aid in emergency situations within scope of competencies
Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher for treatment or surgery
Apply infection-control and WHMIS / MSDS protocols

Admission Requirements

High school graduation diploma or equivalent (Grade 12)

Mature student status (19 years of age or older)

Successfully passed an entrance examination

Interview with an admissions advisor at Atlantic Business College

Program Fees

Tuition Fee$14,495.00

Student Registration Fee$230.00

Textbook Estimate~$900.00 + 5% tax

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Canadian Program

Launch Your Healthcare Career in 23 Weeks

Atlantic Business College's Personal Care Attendant – Medical program prepares you for entry-level healthcare roles in hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings through classroom and clinical training.

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