Continuing Care Assistant
Longer life expectancies, a growing population of senior citizens, more focus on outpatient treatment – these are some of the reasons for the increasing demand for continuing care assistants. The Continuing Care Assistant program provides the knowledge and skills you need to move into this rewarding field. It is a one-year certificate program that combines hands-on classroom learning with practical clinical experience. Practicums provide direct experience in home care, long-term care, special care and acute care settings.
You will build knowledge and skills related to application of long-term care philosophy in different settings, addressing individual psychosocial needs, dementia management strategies, gerontology (a major area of study), administering personal care, promoting independence in a safe environment, working with individuals with different physical and cognitive impairments and working with people of different cultures.
This program is available through distance and/or continuing education, and is available full-time at SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon, SIAST Wascana Campus in Regina and SIAST Woodland Campus in Prince Albert. For complete program information, check the program page.
The program may also be offered through regional colleges or work based training sites throughout the province. For more information contact Corinne Slobodian at 306-659-4363 at SIAST Kelsey Campus, Dr. Ursula Osteneck at 306-765-1788 at SIAST Woodland Campus, or Wendy Treble 306-775-7764 at SIAST Wascana Campus.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and transfer credit may be options for receiving credit. For further information see the PLAR candidate guide (pdf) or the transfer credit page. Graduates of the Continuing Care Assistant program are eligible to apply for the bridging option into the Practical Nursing program.Assisting with Special Procedures (SPCR 103)
Students must attend an on-site 4-hour lab
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 04-97 | May 23, 2013 - June 20, 2013 Tu&Th, 7-10 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-302 | September 16, 2013 - November 22, 2013 Saskatoon lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-313 | January 12, 2014 - March 28, 2014 Saskatoon lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-315 | April 7, 2014 - June 13, 2014 Saskatoon lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-479 | March 4, 2014 - May 9, 2014 Regina lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
Additional costs: Course materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 04-36 | June 17, 2013 - August 30, 2013 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Home Study (Print) |
| CRN: 02-661 | October 14, 2013 - December 20, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
| CRN: 03-751 | February 3, 2014 - April 30, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
| CRN: 02-762 | September 10, 2013 - October 8, 2013 T&Th, 7-10 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-285 | September 30, 2013 - December 6, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-294 | January 6, 2014 - March 14, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 04-31 | June 16, 2014 - August 29, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-642 | March 13, 2014 - April 10, 2014 T&Th, 6:30-9:30 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Clinical - Home Care/Community (CLIN 232)
You must be assessed by the program head for practicum readiness prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Clinical - Special Care
Additional costs: Books
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 09-115 | September 1, 2012 - June 28, 2013 You must be assessed by the program head for practicum readiness prior to registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 09-179 | September 9, 2013 - June 20, 2014 Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 09-40 | September 9, 2013 - June 20, 2014 Registration deadline May 12 Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Clinical - Special Care (CLIN 100)
You must be assessed by the program head for practicum readiness prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Safe Environment, Personal Care, Body Systems, Personal Competence, Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 09-113 | September 1, 2012 - June 28, 2013 You must be assessed by the program head for practicum readiness prior to registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 09-177 | September 9, 2013 - June 20, 2014 Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 09-38 | September 9, 2013 - June 20, 2014 Registration deadline Mar 31 Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Clinical - Special Care 2 (CLIN 219)
You must be assessed by the program head for practicum readiness prior to registration.
Prerequisites: Observing, Recording and Reporting, Helping Skills (197), Interpersonal Communication, Dementia - Behaviour, Dementia Family Care, Human Growth and Development, Nutrition (198), Post Acute Care, Special Needs 2, End of Life Care, Assisting with Special Procedures, Food Safe Level 1, Professional Assault Response Training, Clinical - Special Care
Additional costs: Books
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 09-114 | September 1, 2012 - June 28, 2013 You must be assessed by the program head for practicum readiness prior to registration. Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 09-178 | September 9, 2013 - June 20, 2014 Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 09-39 | September 9, 2013 - June 20, 2014 Registration deadline Mar 31 Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Dementia - Behaviour (DEMC 183)
Additional costs: Course materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 04-7 | June 3, 2013 - September 6, 2013 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Home Study (Print) |
| CRN: 02-767 | February 13, 2014 - April 10, 2014 T&Th, 7-10 pm No class Feb 18, Feb 20 (Woodland) Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-286 | September 9, 2013 - December 13, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-296 | January 20, 2014 - April 25, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 04-28 | June 2, 2014 - September 5, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-638 | January 14, 2014 - March 11, 2014 T&Th, 6:30-9:30 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Dementia Family Care (DEMC 280)
Additional costs: Course materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-287 | September 23, 2013 - November 22, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 02-482 | December 9, 2013 - February 14, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-297 | March 10, 2014 - May 9, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 02-601 | September 11, 2013 - November 6, 2013 Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Additional costs: Course materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-304 | September 30, 2013 - November 29, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-316 | January 20, 2014 - March 21, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-528 | April 7, 2014 - June 6, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
Helping Skills (197) (COMM 197)
Check back soon for course offering dates.
Human Growth and Development (HUMD 187)
Additional costs: Course materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-288 | September 16, 2013 - November 22, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-298 | January 6, 2014 - March 21, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-299 | March 31, 2014 - June 6, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-640 | January 18, 2014 - February 22, 2014 Sa, 9 am-4 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Interpersonal Communication (COMM 291)
The course provides an introduction to interpersonal communication theory and applications that are used in the workplace. Course content includes the importance of self-awareness and self-esteem, perception problems, verbal and non-verbal messages, listening skills, creating positive communication climates and resolving interpersonal conflict.
The online course uses an asynchronous tool, allowing access to course material at any time convenient for the student. High-speed internet is recommended.
Prerequisites: Core Work Experience
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
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| CRN: 03-981 | April 15, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Online |
| CRN: 04-8 | May 27, 2013 - August 30, 2013 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Home Study (Print) |
| CRN: 03-202 | January 20, 2014 - May 23, 2014 Educational Assistant students only Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | DVD |
| CRN: 03-1046 | January 20, 2014 - May 23, 2014 ECE students only Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | DVD |
| CRN: 02-525 | September 9, 2013 - December 6, 2013 Registration deadline Sep 9 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
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| CRN: 03-556 | April 14, 2014 - June 20, 2014 Registration deadline Apr 14 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
| CRN: 04-103 | May 15, 2014 - June 19, 2014 T&Th, 7-10 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 03-716 | January 9, 2014 - March 13, 2014 Th, 6:30-9:30 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 02-525 | September 9, 2013 - December 6, 2013 Registration deadline Sep 9 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
| CRN: 03-556 | April 14, 2014 - June 20, 2014 Registration deadline Apr 14 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
| CRN: 04-103 | May 15, 2014 - June 19, 2014 T&Th, 7-10 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-298 | September 16, 2013 - December 6, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-310 | January 27, 2014 - April 17, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 04-29 | May 26, 2014 - August 29, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-644 | April 15, 2014 - May 15, 2014 T&Th, 6:30-9:30 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 03-227 | January 20, 2014 - May 23, 2014 Food Service Worker students only Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | DVD |
| CRN: 03-212 | January 20, 2014 - May 23, 2014 Funeral Service students only Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | DVD |
| CRN: 02-525 | September 9, 2013 - December 6, 2013 Registration deadline Sep 9 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
Additional costs: Manual
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-289 | September 23, 2013 - November 29, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-300 | January 6, 2014 - March 14, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-309 | April 7, 2014 - June 13, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 04-77 | May 20, 2014 - June 17, 2014 T&Th, 6:30-9:30 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Observing, Recording and Reporting (SPCR 101)
Additional costs: Course materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 03-894 | April 15, 2014 - May 13, 2014 T&Th, 7-10 pm No class Apr 22, Apr 24 (Woodland) Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-303 | September 23, 2013 - November 22, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-312 | January 13, 2014 - March 14, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-529 | April 7, 2014 - June 6, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-639 | January 15, 2014 - March 12, 2014 W, 6:30-9:30 pm No class Feb 19 (Wascana) Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Course materials must be purchased before first class
Additional costs: Books and course materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-763 | October 15, 2013 - December 3, 2013 T, 7-10 pm, Sa 9 am-4 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-564 | September 7, 2013 - December 14, 2013 Sa, 9 am04 pm No class Oct 12 (Kelsey) Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Saskatoon |
| CRN: 03-611 | February 22, 2014 - May 10, 2014 Sa, 9 am-4 pm No class Apr 19 (Kelsey) Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Saskatoon |
| CRN: 02-598 | September 7, 2013 - December 7, 2013 Sa, 9 am-4 pm No class Oct 12, Nov 9, Nov 16 (Wascana) Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 03-641 | March 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014 Sa, 9 am-4 pm No class apr 19, May 17 (Wascana) Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Personal Competence (SPCR 192)
Additional costs: Manual
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 03-182 | April 2, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Home Study (Print) |
| CRN: 02-659 | September 30, 2013 - December 13, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
| CRN: 03-748 | January 6, 2014 - March 28, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Online |
| CRN: 09-52 | December 5, 2013 - January 23, 2014 T&Th, 7-10 pm No class Dec 24, Dec 26, Dec 31, Jan 2 (Woodland) Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-290 | September 16, 2013 - December 6, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-301 | March 3, 2014 - March 23, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
Print students are required to attend a 4-hour lab in Saskatoon or Regina.
Additional costs: Manual
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-291 | September 23, 2013 - November 29, 2013 Saskatoon lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-478 | January 6, 2014 - March 28, 2014 Regina lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-303 | January 13, 2014 - March 21, 2014 Saskatoon lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-304 | March 24, 2014 - May 30, 2014 Saskatoon lab Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
Professional Assault Response Training (SFTY 194)
Participants should wear long sleeved clothing with belted pants and low heeled, closed toe shoes. Clothing should be chosen with the understanding that it may be damaged during practice of physical interventions.
Additional costs: SASWH PART manual & workbook
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-796 | December 14, 2013 - December 15, 2013 Sa&Su, 9 am-4 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 03-903 | January 4, 2014 - January 5, 2014 Sa&Su, 9 am-4 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 04-107 | June 14, 2014 - June 15, 2014 Sa&Su, 9 am-4 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 02-841 | October 5, 2013 - October 6, 2013 Sa&Su, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Saskatoon |
| CRN: 03-953 | February 8, 2014 - February 9, 2014 Sa&Su, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Saskatoon |
Additional costs: Manual
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 03-876 | January 28, 2014 - February 11, 2014 T&Th, 7-10 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-292 | September 3, 2013 - November 1, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 02-293 | December 2, 2013 - February 7, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-305 | February 10, 2014 - April 11, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-527 | April 14, 2014 - June 13, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
Additional costs: Books and print materials
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 04-9 | June 3, 2013 - September 6, 2013 Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Home Study (Print) |
| CRN: 02-294 | September 9, 2013 - December 13, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-524 | January 6, 2014 - April 11, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 04-30 | June 2, 2014 - September 5, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 02-599 | September 10, 2013 - October 29, 2013 T&Th, 6:30-9:30 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Prerequisites: Special Needs 1
Additional costs: Manual
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 02-295 | September 3, 2013 - November 22, 2013 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 02-483 | December 2, 2013 - February 21, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 03-530 | March 24, 2014 - June 13, 2014 Call 1-866-goSIAST to register | Homestudy (Print) |
| CRN: 02-600 | November 5, 2013 - December 5, 2013 T&Th, 6:30-9:30 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning (SPCR 100)
| CRN | Start Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CRN: 04-81 | June 21, 2013 - June 22, 2013 Jun 21, F, 6:30-9:30 pm, Jun 22, Sa, 9-4 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 02-1244 | September 21, 2013 Sa, 8 am-5 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 02-1246 | October 5, 2013 Sa, 8 am-5 pm Register in Prince Albert or call 1-866-goSIAST | Prince Albert |
| CRN: 03-637 | January 10, 2014 - January 11, 2014 F, 6:30 - 9:30 pm; Sa, 9 am - 4 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 04-76 | June 20, 2014 - June 21, 2014 F, 6:30-9:30 pm; Sa, 9 am-4 pm Register in Regina or call 1-866-goSIAST | Regina |
| CRN: 02-299 | October 19, 2013 Sa, 8 am-5 pm Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Saskatoon |
| CRN: 03-319 | February 8, 2014 Sa, 8 am-5 pm Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Saskatoon |
| CRN: 04-32 | May 24, 2014 Sa, 8 am-5 pm Register in Saskatoon or call 1-866-goSIAST | Saskatoon |








