becoming a compassionate
& skilled caregiver by being a
Early Childhood Assistant
Transform lives with a fulfilling healthcare career through our Online ECA Course.
Job opportunities
PSWs are in high demand in Canada, which makes it easier to find employment and establish a long-term career in healthcare.
Personal fulfillment
PSWs find their job rewarding because they make a difference in their patients' lives and provide emotional support.
Competitive compensation
PSWs in Canada can earn a competitive wage and often receive benefits such as healthcare coverage and paid time off.
VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Early Childhood Assistant
The Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) Program is designed to equip
childcare workers with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
for employment as Early Childhood Assistants in day care or early
learning centers.
It gives students course content to be well prepared to experience
the responsibilities of an ECA in two separate practicum placements
where they must perform in a supervised professional setting. The
Early Childhood Assistant Program provides the foundational skills
necessary to move into an Early Childhood Education Program.
Upon graduation, students will not only receive a college diploma
but also obtain the NACC ECA certificate and Standard First Aid &
CPR/AED level C certificate.
Course Outline (36 weeks)
- Foundations of ECE
- Communications
- Infant and Child Development
- Observation Skills
- Health Safety and Nutrition
- Child, Family and Community
- Practicum I
- Introduction to Sociology
- Play-Based Early
Learning Strategies
- Language and Literacy
- Introduction to Psychology
- Guiding Children’s Behavior
- Creating Inclusive Environments
- Special Needs
- Practicum II
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The responsibilities of the Personal Support Worker includes: assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, household management, meal preparation, ongoing medical conditions and medications, documentation procedures and vital signs. The Personal Support Worker will also be skilled in cognitive impairment and mental health issues, as well as providing optimal support and care planning.
Career Path
Upon satisfactory completion of the training, graduates are qualified to assume entry-level positions as a Personal Support Worker within the community or a healthcare facility.
- Duration: 36 weeks
Employment Opportunities
With over 25 years experience in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Victoria International College has extensive employer networks in the healthcare sector. We have organized numerous career fair for our graduates to gain job opportunities from various long-term care facilities, community health centers and home care agencies.
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