Nursing Assistant Diploma Program

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.

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?A Student Admissions Advisor is here to support you.

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.

Topics Of Study

• Health Care Delivery - 20 Hours

• Career Preparation - 20 hours

• Interpersonal Relationships - 40 hours

• Introduction to Gerontology - 40 hours

• Safety in Health Care Settings - 40 Hours

• Activities of Daily Living 1 - 40 Hours

• Activities of Daily Living 2 - 40 Hours

• Clinical Lab Skills 1 - 20 hours

• Long-Term Care - 40 hours

• Caring for Clients in the Community - 40 hours

• Keyboarding - 20 Hours

• Computer Applications - 20 Hours

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

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

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

• Health Unit Clerk Procedures - 20 Hours

• Personal and Professional Skills - 20 Hours

• Clinical Practicum Placement (HCA) - 240 Hours

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.

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.