School of Health

Nursing Assistant Diploma Program Winnipeg

Provide critical assistance to patients and health units as a Nursing Assistant

Program Delivery

Hybrid

Program Overview

The Nursing Assistant program at Robertson College Winnipeg provides the Health Care Aide and Health Unit Clerk training required for graduates to work in a variety of health care settings from hospitals to long-term care facilities. 

This program is licensed under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act (PVIA).

Program Delivery

Hybrid Learning

  • A mix of online and on-campus learning.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of remote learning without sacrificing valuable in-person training under the guidance of your instructors.
  • You only come to the campus for scheduled in-person labs! The theory portion of the program is delivered online through Brightspace, our online learning platform.

Visit our Hybrid Learning to learn more about this delivery format.

Campus Locations

Campus Availability

Winnipeg
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Program Details

Quick Facts

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Format:

Winnipeg Campus

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Duration:

46 Weeks (12 Months)

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Schedule:

5 Days a Week, Monday to Friday

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Practicum:

12 Weeks
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Admission Requirements

Our admissions agents can work with you to ensure you meet the program’s criteria. This program is not currently open to International Students. Need advice?

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in the health units of hospitals, supportive care facilities, and assisted living housing facilities.

Graduates may choose to work as a Nursing Assistant, Health Care Aide or Health Unit Clerk.

You could be earning in less than a year
$39,998-$45,760

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Next Start Dates

All theory courses are online, instructor guided. Two 20-hour (1 week) clinical lab skills courses on campus for the Health Care Aide portion.

November 25, 2024
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January 27, 2025
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New start dates are being released all the time. Contact us for more dates.

Topics of Study

Health Care Delivery - 20 Hours

This course offers a brief introduction to the healthcare system in Manitoba. Topics include the roles of individual members of the health care team, multiculturalism, ethical and legal considerations, problem-solving and organization of workload.

Career Preparation - 20 hours

This course provides students with an overview of searching for employment opportunities, creating professional and targeted resumes and cover letters, and preparing for an interview. Students will learn about job hunting online, the application process for job aggregators, and discover the potential benefits of networking to help secure a job in their field.

Interpersonal Relationships - 40 hours

This course examines the process of communication and develops interpersonal communication skills. Concepts such as basic human needs and helping relationships are reviewed in terms of their impact on interpersonal relationships. Theory and practice of skills such as observing, reporting and documentation are included.

Introduction to Gerontology - 40 hours

This course introduces concepts and issues facing older adults in today’s society. The focus is on understanding the aging process including the physical and psychosocial changes that affect the lives of older adults. Community resources and programs for seniors are identified, and the role of the Health Care Aide in providing care for clients in community settings is reviewed.

Safety in Health Care Settings - 40 Hours

Principles of medical asepsis, infection control and the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases are discussed. Safety principles and handling of oxygen and oxygen delivery equipment are reviewed. Accident and fire prevention and the role of the health care aide and unit clerk in an emergency are stressed.

Activities of Daily Living 1 - 40 Hours

This course provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to assist patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living (ADL). Topics include body mechanics, mobility, bedmaking, hygiene, and grooming.

Activities of Daily Living 2 - 40 Hours

This course provides the learner with additional knowledge and skills required to assist patients/residents/clients with activities of daily living (ADL). Topics include nutrition, elimination, comfort and pain, rest and sleep, and care of the surgical patient/resident/client.

Clinical Lab Skills 1 - 20 hours

This course offers students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they learned in the theory portion of the program in a clinical laboratory setting.

Long-Term Care - 40 hours

This course addresses role change and other tasks associated with long-term care. Rehabilitation and promotion of independence are stressed. Other topics include mental health and illness, informal caregiving, institutionalization, and palliative and end-of-life care. Common health problems will be discussed.

Caring for Clients in the Community - 40 hours

This course describes the care provided to clients in the community. The differences in caring for clients in community settings and the special skills needed by healthcare workers in the community are to be highlighted. Topics include home safety, meal planning, and safe food handling, assisting with medications in the home, and home emergencies.

Keyboarding - 20 Hours

Students will learn the fundamental skills to become proficient in keyboarding techniques, achieving 40 words per minute with three errors or less.

Computer Applications - 20 Hours

This course prepares students to perform functions common to Windows 10, Microsoft Office and Google applications. Elements include the ability to create and manipulate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook; Google Docs, Sheets or Gmail applications, modify the display of toolbars and other on-screen elements, use online help, and perform file management, editing, formatting and printing functions common to most Windows applications.

Orientation to Hospitals, Medical Centers, and Health Care - 20 Hours

This section introduces the student to the Health Care Delivery System – departments and services, members of the health care team, facility communication systems, and client care management.

Medical Terminology, Basic Human Structure, Diseases and Disorders - 120 Hours

This is an introduction to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the human body. You will learn the basic fundamentals of medical terminology including word components, definitions, spelling and pronunciation, using the system approach as well as basic anatomy and physiology.

The Patient's Electronic Record or Paper Chart - 120 Hours

This course will provide you with the knowledge needed to understand medications and classifications to allow you to proficiently transcribe doctor’s orders, nursing treatment orders, dietary orders, medication orders, laboratory orders and results, diagnostic imaging orders and other miscellaneous orders. Special focus is placed on the patient chart as well as the assembly and maintenance of medical forms.

Health Unit Clerk Procedures - 20 Hours

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to accurately manage the admission, transfers, and discharge procedures for patients. Also included are postmortem procedures, recording vital signs, ordering supplies, daily diagnostic test, filing, infection control, emergencies, and any special services required.

Personal and Professional Skills - 20 Hours

In this section, you will examine the process of communication. Interpersonal behavior and communication skills will the taught. Ethics, legal issues and management of a nursing ward will also be discussed. Completion of a Nursing Assistant Resume & Cover letter.

Clinical Practicum Placement (HCA) - 240 Hours

The clinical practice course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to apply, in the practice setting, the knowledge and skills learned in the theory courses. The student is eligible for clinical practice after successfully completing all theory courses.

Learning Experience

Classes
Have the flexibility to live your life while going to school with our half-day classes. Our flexible start dates and small class sizes give you plenty of opportunities to learn when it’s best for you and gain the hands-on skills to succeed in any industry.

Industry-Leading Instructors
Learn from industry professionals who bring real-life experience into the classroom. You can book office hours or get virtual support from your instructors through Brightspace, where you can schedule video appointments and use instant messenger to ask questions.

Lifelong Career Services
Connect with a career specialist in your field who will help you find a meaningful place to start your career. As a graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to student services that will help you with resume building, interview preparation and networking.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Total CA$16,295

Total amount is inclusive of all program registration fees, training completion fund, ebooks and courseware. The tuition amount for Manitoba enrolment contracts also encompasses a Training Completion Fund (TCF) fee.

Financial Assistance and Funding

Robertson offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation. Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

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Practicum

The practicum is an essential part of a learner’s program. It is both a graduation requirement and an extension of in-class learning.  The practicum asks you to apply the skills, theories, and concepts that you learned in your classes in an entry-level work experience situation.

The practicum for the Nursing Assistant program consists of two compulsory full-time practicums. Both practicum terms are 6-weeks long and will provide you with experience working as a Health Unit Clerk and a Health Care Aide within the appropriate health care setting.

Practicum must begin and end within the dates outlined in your program schedule and enrolment contract. Practicum is a full-time, unpaid commitment, and you will be assigned to a host site by our Practicum Team.  The practicum will enhance your career development skills, industry networking opportunities, and professional communication skills.

“I wanted to let you know I am now a full time employee as a Research Assistant for the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba! I am on my second day and I am so happy and thankful for everything from Robertson and the staff there and for you, who told me to never give up on myself!”

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Program Availability

This program is delivered through our Winnipeg campus.

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