Vocational Programs

Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions

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Duration

870 hours

(9 months)
Price

$20,000.00

(including $300 application fee)
Start Dates

October 2026 • January 2027 • February 2027

Credentials Earned

Diploma of Vocational Studies

(DVS)
Prerequisites

High school diploma or equivalent and 18+

Program
Description

Not all heroes wear capes, but they often wear scrubs. As a Home Care Assistant (PAB), you will touch lives and care for patients at their most vulnerable by playing a critical role in supporting nurses, hospital staff and doctors in a wide variety of healthcare settings.

Be someone’s hero, become a PAB!

This 870-hour Diplôme d’Études Professionnelles (DEP), which includes a stage placement in industry, will prepare you to join the fulfilling world of Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions.

PACC

Designated Learning Institution (DLI): o246881964281

PACC Vocational Training, located in LaSalle, offers 17 different programs in the Health, Business, and Food sectors, including their nationally recognized Professional Cooking program.


WICC

Designated Learning Institution (DLI): o246881963941

Located in Pierrefonds, the West Island Career Centre (WICC) offers eight programs in three areas of study including our state of the art automobile mechanics program.


Vocational Application Process

01

Review and complete our Application Package.


02

Submit the application package along with all required documents and application fee via our contact page.


03

 Application and required documents will be reviewed by the International Admissions team. Once approved, payment will be processed and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) will be issued.


04

Students will need to apply for their Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), Study Permit and CO-OP Permit. (Note: you can apply for your co-op work permit at the same time as the Study Permit.)


05

Send a copy of your permits to the International Programs office as soon as you receive the response for each permit. It’s essential that you advise the International Programs office if you receive a refusal letter (even if you intend on reapplying).


06

Confirm your attendance by providing all of the following at least 60 days  prior to the start of the course:



01

Review and complete our Application Package.


02

Submit the application package along with all required documents and application fee via our contact page.


03

 Application and required documents will be reviewed by the International Admissions team. Once approved, payment will be processed and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) will be issued.


04

Students will need to apply for their Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), Study Permit and CO-OP Permit. (Note: you can apply for your co-op work permit at the same time as the Study Permit.)


05

Send a copy of your permits to the International Programs office as soon as you receive the response for each permit. It’s essential that you advise the International Programs office if you receive a refusal letter (even if you intend on reapplying).


06

Confirm your attendance by providing all of the following at least 60 days  prior to the start of the course:



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