Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions (DVS)

This vocational training program prepares students for two occupations in the health and social services network:

• Orderly (PAB)

• Health and Social Services Assistant (HSSA)

Role of PABs and HSSAs:

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) for clients of all ages.

• Support clients in maintaining autonomy despite disabilities.

• Plan and organize work, and contribute to continuity of care, including palliative and end-of-life care.

• Perform cleaning, disinfection, and equipment storage tasks.

• Prevent infections, contamination, and health/safety risks while protecting the environment.

Admission Requirements:
Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Secondary III credits (language of instruction, second language, and mathematics) or equivalent.

• An Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS).

• The General Development Test (GDT) plus specific prerequisites in the language of instruction (ENG 3101-1, ENG 3102-2, or equivalent).

Also eligible: candidates 16+ by September 30 of the school year who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST) and the required Secondary Cycle One credits (or Secondary II in adult education) under the TCST–STC bridge.