Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant

Health & Community Studies

Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant

NOC-33102

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Program Description

The Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant program is a full-time program delivered as a one-year certificate. Courses and practicums are designed to prepare learners to assist individuals who live independently in their own homes and to provide holistic care to those living in continuing care settings. Students will be trained to effectively care for and assist seniors and individuals who have chronic conditions and may face physical or mental challenges.

Graduates can expect to work as Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant and patient service associates (NOC-33102) as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing care for residents, clients and patients in continuing care, acute care and home care settings.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Regular Grade 12/Adult 12/GED

Non-Academic Requirements

Criminal Record Check (CPIC)
Vulnerable Sector Check
Up-to-date Immunization Record
Applicants should be physically and personally suited to perform required duties.

Acceptance Policy

SIIT provides preferential admission to applicants who are of First Nation’s ancestry; however, SIIT programs are open to everyone, and all application will be considered. SIIT relies on section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 to provide preference to applicants who are of First Nations’ ancestry.

Permanent Resident Applicant Information

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
For Permanent Resident applications we will request the following documentation:

Copy of Permanent Resident Card
International Qualifications Assessment (IQAS) International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Alberta.ca Your high school/secondary education credentials must be assessed through this service.
Canadian Language Benchmark – English Assessment of CLB 7. We will accept either International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic or Canadian English Language Proficiency Program (CELPIP) – General.

Courses

Code	Course Title	Hours	Credits	Grade
ICCA 110	Introduction to Caregiving	45	3	60%
ICCA 111	Introduction to Indigenous Health & Wellness	30	2	60%
ICCA 112	Safe Environment	30	2	60%
ICCA 113	Body Systems	45	3	60%
ICCA 114	Recognize, Respond, Report & Record	30	2	60%
ICCA 115	Communications	45	3	60%
ICCA 116	Human Growth & Development	30	2	60%
ICCA 117	Dementia	45	3	60%
ICCA 118	Personal Care 1	45	3	60%
ICCA 119	Personal Care 2	45	3	60%
ICCA 120	Practicum 1 (Continuing Care)	96	7	Pass/Fail
ICCA 121	Introduction to Indigenous Models of Healing	30	2	60%
ICCA 122	Special Needs 1	30	2	60%
ICCA 123	Special Needs 2	30	2	60%
ICCA 124	Special Needs 3	30	2	60%
ICCA 125	Special Needs 4	30	2	60%
ICCA 126	Nutrition	30	2	60%
ICCA 127	Families and Caregiver Teams	30	2	60%
ICCA 128	Abuse	30	2	60%
ICCA 129	Post Acute Care	30	2	60%
ICCA 130	Practicum 2 (Preceptorship)	96	7	Pass/Fail
Total		852	58

Mandatory Provided in Program: (term 1)

Transfer Lift Repositioning (TLR) certification
Canadian Food Handler/Food Safety certification
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification
Occupational Health and Safety Standard First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification
Professional Assault Response Training with Dementia (PART) certification
Respirator fit testing

Additional Micro Credentials and Certificates: (term 2)

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certification
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Basic certification
Bedside Glucose Monitoring SHA
Naloxone Kit, Fentanyl/Benzodiazepine strip testing
Caregiver Centered Care Introductory and Advanced certification

Tuition and Fees

Tuition	Textbooks	Laptop	Compulsory Fees*	Total*
$5,568.00	$485.00	$850.00	$2,207.00	$9,110.00
Please note: All tuition and fees are subject to change. Compulsory fees may include: student fees, field trip and/or practicum fees, laboratory fees, apprenticeship fees, PPE & other equipment, exam fees, online fees, consumables, safety and first aid training, and tools. Total amount does not include the required UPass Transit Bus Pass for Saskatoon & Regina students.

Additional Fees: U-Pass for Saskatoon and Regina Transit Bus Passes

U-PASS
$286.00 per year - Saskatoon $246.00 per year - Regina	The U-Pass is a City Transit bus pass for students that allow you to save on transportation costs. The U-Pass fee is provided at a reduced cost compared to a standard monthly City Transit pass and is mandatory for most SIIT students in Saskatoon and Regina. You may use the U-Pass as many times as you would like during the academic term. Students who meet certain requirements can opt-out of the U-Pass. Please contact the Admissions department for more information.
Please note: U-Pass fees are subject to change.

U-PASS

$286.00 per year - Saskatoon
$246.00 per year - Regina

The U-Pass is a City Transit bus pass for students that allow you to save on transportation costs. The U-Pass fee is provided at a reduced cost compared to a standard monthly City Transit pass and is mandatory for most SIIT students in Saskatoon and Regina. You may use the U-Pass as many times as you would like during the academic term. Students who meet certain requirements can opt-out of the U-Pass. Please contact the Admissions department for more information.

Please note: U-Pass fees are subject to change.

Funding

Depending on your status, different forms of financial assistance are available to you. Please click here to explore options for funding. If you require assistance finding funding, please contact supportservices@siit.ca.

What to Expect

Length of Program

The length of the Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant program is 34 weeks of full-time study.

Academic Policy

Students attending must adhere to SIIT Academic & Student policies which are available on the student dashboard on the SIIT website.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend instructor-led theory and practical sessions and must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance throughout the program.

Evaluation

Students must achieve a passing grade of 60% in each theory course and a satisfactory/pass for practicum courses.
Successfully completing first-term certifications are required to participate in the practicums.
Students must attain a 60% GPA for all courses.

Graduation Credential

SIIT Certificate – Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant (ICCA)

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities & Salaries  

There is currently a high demand for certified ICCAs in Saskatchewan

Fall 2026 - Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant - Saskatoon

Program Length: 9 Months
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Division: Health and Community Studies
Campus: Saskatoon
Location: Saskatoon - Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant
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For more information on the Indigenous Continuing Care Assistant program, please contact SIIT Admissions at (306) 477-9325 or by email at advisor@siit.ca.