Hygiene and Sanitation in Health Care Settings

Code	4740
Diploma	STC
Sector	Health Services
Length of training	525 hours
Number of credits	35

This program is offered in French:
4240 - Hygiène et salubrité en milieux de soins

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Program Objectives

The Hygiene and Sanitation in Health Care Settings program of study prepares students to practise the occupation of hygiene and sanitation attendant. Program graduates work in different health care facilities, such as hospitals, residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs), local community service centres (CLSCs) and seniors’ residences (private or with agreements), medical clinics, specialized medical clinics, rehabilitation centres, palliative care facilities

Occupation

Hygiene and Sanitation Attendant

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
STC 729-011	Determine their suitability for the trade and training process	15	1
STC 729-044	Prevent infections and contamination	60	4
STC 729-053	Communicate in the workplace	45	3
STC 729-066	Clean care units	90	6
STC 729-085	Clean specialized areas	75	5
STC 729-091	Carry out a job search	15	1
STC 740-025	Intervene safely in healthcare facilities	75	5
STC 740-044	Clean indoor public areas	60	4
STC 740-096	Enter the workforce	90	6
		525	35

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics;
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS);
or Has successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites.
2. Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months;
or Is 18 years old when entering training;
or Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent;
or Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec's workforce training measure.
(This STC is eligible for the TCST-STC bridge)

Admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge

The admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge are identical to those that apply to the TCST-DVS bridge:
- Hold a TCST;
AND - Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year in which you start vocational training;
AND - Have earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle 1 in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in adult general education.