Start Date: October
Location: West Prince Campus
Length: 1 Year
Credential: Certificate, Resident Care Worker
Program Availability: Fall 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Waiting list
International Applicants with a Valid Holland College Study Permit: Waiting list
Other International Applicants: Waiting list
As a resident care worker, you will provide safe, competent, and ethical care, to a diverse clientele, with varying degrees and types of illnesses and/or disabilities across the lifespan. You will provide personal care, support, and assistance with activities of daily living such as assisting with mobilization, positioning, meals, dressing, personal hygiene, and elimination. You will work collaboratively with the client and the multi-disciplinary team by holistically supporting the client’s physical, psychological, social, cognitive, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Theoretical knowledge includes coursework in foundational resident care worker concepts, the human body, mental health, and communications. Courses are supported by guided lab experiences and supervised clinical and practicum placements. You will apply your skills in real-world experiences and be exposed to multiple health care settings. Clinical and practicum placements may occur at various locations across Prince Edward Island and, as resident care work is practiced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you may be scheduled to attend clinical or practicum shifts early mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. All clinical and practicum costs are the responsibility of the student and there are no guarantees students will be placed at a preferred location or with a preferred shift schedule. Transportation to and from clinical sites is the responsibility of the student and public transit may not align with clinical shifts or location schedules.
The skills and abilities that a student in the resident care worker program must be able to perform to successfully complete the program include, but are not limited to:
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
This program is located at the West Prince Campus.
This program is offered at multiple campus locations. Program fees may vary depending on the start date or location. Choose an option to learn more.
Resident Care Worker - Prince of Wales Campus
Note for PEI Applicants: Residents of Prince Edward Island will receive financial assistance, including 100% tuition support to help them complete a post-secondary certificate or diploma and commit to working in Prince Edward Island. The process to apply can be found here: Resident Care Worker Support Program | Government of Prince Edward Island
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Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.
Fees are Course Based
|
30 Weeks |
Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $ 4,786 | $9,886 |
| Fees | $867 | $1,637 |
| Other Costs | $ 950 | $950 |
| Total | $ 6,603 | $12,453 |
|
Tuition & Fees |
30 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,786 |
| Lab Fee | $150 |
| Student Association | $172 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $445 |
| Additional Courses | - |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Total payable to Holland College | $5,653 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $3,240 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $2,413 |
|
Other Costs |
30 Weeks |
| Books | $500 |
| Materials/Supplies | $100 |
| Equipment/Uniforms/Teaching Aids | $350 |
| Total | $950 |
| Grand Total | $6,603 |
Note:
|
Tuition & Fees |
30 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $9,886 |
| Lab Fee | $150 |
| Student Association | $172 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $1,195 |
| Additional Courses | - |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Total payable to Holland College | $11,503 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $9,090 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $2,413 |
|
Other Costs |
30 Weeks |
| Books | $500 |
| Materials/Supplies | $100 |
| Equipment/Uniforms/Teaching Aids | $350 |
| Total | $950 |
| Grand Total | $12,453 |
*Includes the International Student Fee.
Course Code:SAFE-1005
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:ANAT-1100
This course introduces students to the structure and function of the human body in its normal, healthy state. Students examine body systems, their components and processes, and how they interrelate.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:COMM-1070
This course teaches students to better communicate within healthcare settings. Students will explore concepts in interpersonal communication, written communication and documentation, the dynamics of team performance, and communication with diverse populations.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:NCPR-1006
Students attain skills on how to prevent a potential crisis from occuring and how to intervene in a crisis situation. Students are introduced to and practice physical skills to use when managing disruptive behaviours.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NCPR-1007
The goal of the Palliative Care Workshop is to provide students with evidence-based theories on grief and loss and death and dying thereby enabling students' to recognize the needs of all patients with progressive illnesses, implement quality palliative care and improve the care and treatment for dying patients. Students will apply their knowledge of grief and loss to create effective nursing care plans for patients and include their family members in the process offering information on grief counselling as needed. Also, students will be aware of their own need for grief counselling and seek help for stress and burnout.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NCPR-1008
The Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) is an innovative dementia care curriculum based on a person-centered care approach. GPA also includes respectful self-protective and gentle redirection technique for use in situations of risk. Designed for interdisciplinary point of care staff across a variety of sectors, GPA is delivered in an evidence-based, interactive session.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NCPR-1010
This course is an injury prevention program designed to promote healthy lifestyles and safe work practices for anyone associated with moving people and/or objects. Its purpose is to improve how individuals prepare for and accomplish their work and decreases the frequency and severity of lost time related to musculoskeletal injuries.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NURS-1010
Students acquire personal care skills aimed at maintaining and promoting client comfort, safety, and independence. Students develop competence and confidence in the application of client care skills by practicing the skills in a nursing lab simulating a client care unit.
Credit Value:1
Course Code:PRAC-1220
Students apply knowledge and skill learned in the classroom and lab in the long-term care setting. Under the guidance and supervision of a clinical supervisor, students demonstrate clinical skills, including organization and time management, documentation, and professionalism in the healthcare setting.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:PRAC-1230
Students apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom, lab, and long-term care placement to the acute care and/or mental health setting under the direction of a clincial supervisor. Students organize and manage a multiple-client assignment while working as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team. Students will be working toward full independence and autonomy within the RCW role.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:PRAC-1310
This course prepares students for the transition to practice in a health care setting. In this 4 week clinical placement, students will be placed in long-term care settings. Under the guidance of an RCW preceptor, students will focus on consolidating program skills while providing person-centred care. Students will progress from active participation to independent practice by continuing to develop confidence and competence in the following areas: therapeutic communication, professional behavior, personal care interventions, observations, reporting and recording, time management and organization, the promotion and maintenance of a safe work environment, and participation as an inter-disciplinary team member.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:RESC-1000
Students explore the role of the resident care worker as a member of the health care team, the healthcare system in Canada, and the concept of culturally responsive care. As well, students are introduced to the holistic concept of health and the strategies required to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:RESC-1100
This course expands on the concepts and principles of supportive, client-centred care. Students will learn infection control principles, the guidelines surrounding medication assistance, proper adult assessment techniques, and the role of nutrition in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:RESC-1200
Students are introduced to the most common acute and chronic conditions that they may encounter in a healthcare setting. By understanding the normal structure and function of the human body, students will develop their foundational knowledge, identify assessment skills related to acute and chronic illnesses, apply their knowledge of treatments, and discuss the importance of reporting and documenting abnormal changes to a client's well-being.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:RESC-1210
Students explore common mental health disorders and addictions, cognitive impairments, and intellectual disabilities. Students are introduced to the provision of care to clients with these challenges.
Credit Value:3
