Supportive Care

Select start date and campus

Close

Applying as a Canadian applicant

Domestic students should apply using a Conestoga College Program Application Form.

Close

Campus tours

Campus tours are one of the best ways to experience Conestoga. During this time, we are offering online guided tours to show you all Conestoga has to offer.

Book your tour

Virtual tours

If you can't make an on-campus tour or attend one of our events, the virtual tour is a great way to visit us.

View our Virtual tour

Please note:

This program is tuition free. Join an in-person or online information session to learn more about the program, meet with employers, and receive a conditional job offer as a Supportive Care Worker prior to starting training.

In-person information sessions

  • Thursday, March 16, 6 - 9 p.m. (Kitchener, ON)
  • Tuesday, April 4, 7 - 8  p.m. (Kitchener, ON)
To attend: Please complete the registration form.

Weekly Zoom information sessions (excluding holidays)

  • Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. ET
  • Thursdays, 12 - 1 p.m. ET
To attend: Please complete the registration form in advance of attending the Zoom information session.

Students must be hired by a Conestoga Employer Partner and be employed for the duration of the program to be eligible for program completion. To be connected with an employer partner in your area, please email supportivecare@conestogac.on.ca.

Program description - April 2023

The Supportive Care program positions learners genuinely interested in helping others gain a rewarding career by aiding individuals who require support to live independently. Learners will develop a clear understanding of their role as a healthcare team member and how they can add real value to the healthcare system and positively influence the lives of others. They will learn how to communicate effectively with clients and engage in activities such as companionship, light housekeeping, and personal care by supporting the needs and preferences of the people they care for and their families. Theoretical foundations and practical applications of supportive care are integrated throughout the program, positioning graduates to work with stable persons requiring some predictable levels of assistance should they reside in their own home, assisted living, or retirement living settings.

Program details

Code: 1451
Delivery: Full-time
Length:
Start: April 2023
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Credential: Certificate

Program contacts


Academic school

Workforce Development

Virtual Event
Supportive Care Career Fair

Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2022-2023 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2023 and later will be available Spring 2023.

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
-
-
Ancillary Fees
$76.00
-
Total Fees
$76.00
-

Canadian fee details

Description Winter 2023
eText Fee $76.00
Term Total $76.00

Returning student tuition & fees

View all Canadian tuition & fee details for all levels
View all International tuition & fee details for all levels

International fee details

Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

view device requirements

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is not available for this program.

Awards & scholarships

Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.

Search for awards.

Delivery sequence - April 2023 - Kitchener – Doon

FALL WINTER SPRING
  Class