Program Objectives

This program develops in students competencies common to various occupations involved in health and social services in Nunavik (Northern Québec). It provides the basic tools prerequisite to more advanced training in health and social services. More specifically, students are able:

. to meet basic client needs related to food, clothing, personal hygiene and safety

. to help clients with physical or psychosocial problems by welcoming them, identifying their needs, and referring them to appropriate resources

. to act as interpreters

. to organize and facilitate community activities, prevention or support groups, and information sessions

. to carry out administrative tasks such as making appointments, completing questionnaires, filing documents and producing reports.

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
910-212 Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process 30 2
910-225 Communicate in various work situations 75 5
910-235 Provide advice about healthy living habits 75 5
910-248 Observe a person’s condition and behaviour 120 8
910-254 Apply principles and techniques of moving clients safely 60 4
910-263 Ensure care, basic hygiene and well-being 45 3
910-272 Behave in accordance with professional ethics 30 2
910-283 Help interpret a written or verbal message in another language 45 3
910-298 Participate in implementing campaigns promoting health and well-being 120 8
910-306 Develop a helping relationship with a client and his or her loved ones 60 4
910-312 Apply stress management techniques 30 2
910-322 Adopt safe practices in the workplace 30 2
910-332 Provide first aid 30 2
910-343 Adopt approaches designed to prevent or defuse a crisis 45 3
910-357 Integrate into a work environment where health services are provided 105 7
910-366 Integrate into a work environment where social services are provided 90 6
990 66

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be admitted to the Health and Social Services Assistance in Nunavik program, students must meet the following conditions:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree, and having a good knowledge of Inuktitut.
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin, have a good knowledge of Inuktitut and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program, have a good knowledge of Inuktitut and have successfully completed the general development test, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

Note: For programs of study in this category, persons may continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training provided that they have a good knowledge of Inuktitut and have earned at least the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs established by the Minister or they are at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed the general development test (GDT).

Functional Prerequisites

Please note that functional prerequisites do not apply for this vocational training program.

Specific Prerequisites

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Health and Social Services Assistance in Nunavik

Health and social services assistants in Nunavik help the clientele of Northern Quebec with physical or psychosocial problems by referring them to the appropriate resources. They assist people in matters of nutrition, clothing, personal hygiene or safety. They can act as interpreters, organize community activities, facilitate prevention or support groups and information sessions. As part of their duties, they may be required to perform administrative tasks. This essential and rewarding job requires patience and listening skills. This job requires dedication, good judgment and the ability to show initiative.

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