Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions vocational training program prepares students to practise the occupations of orderly (préposée et préposé aux bénéficiaires [PAB]), and health and social services assistant (HSSA) in institutions in the health and social services network (hospitals, residential and long-term care centres [CHSLDs], rehabilitation centres, local community service centres).

Duration : 705 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is not eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 3rd (France's 3rd) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle Alma
Alma, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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DURATION : 10 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2026
COSTS : 15 285,70 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation Harricana

Centre de formation Harricana
Amos, Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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DURATION : 7 Months
CLASSES START : October 19 2026
COSTS : 14 444,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle de la Baie-James

Centre de formation professionnelle de la Baie-James
Chibougamau, Nord-du-Québec
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DURATION : 7 Months
CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2025-2026)
COSTS : 13 912,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 7 Months
CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2026-2027)
COSTS : 13 912,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (C(1))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

École de formation professionnelle de Châteauguay

École de formation professionnelle de Châteauguay
Châteauguay, Montérégie
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DURATION : 6 Months
CLASSES START : August 20 2026
COSTS : 25 756,70 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 6 Months
CLASSES START : December 07 2026
COSTS : 25 756,70 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau
Drummondville, Centre-du-Québec
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DURATION : 9 Months
CLASSES START : September 07 2026
COSTS : 17 856,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre PACC-Formation professionnelle

Centre PACC-Formation professionnelle
Lasalle, Montréal
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DURATION : 9 Months
CLASSES START : September 01 2026
COSTS : 18 200,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle West-Island

Centre de formation professionnelle West-Island
Pierrefonds, Montréal
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DURATION : 9 Months
CLASSES START : February 01 2027
COSTS : 18 200,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand-Fjord - Pavillon Laure-Conan

Centre de formation professionnelle du Grand-Fjord - Pavillon Laure-Conan
Saguenay, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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DURATION : 8 Months
CLASSES START : January 25 2027
COSTS : 14 552,60 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre multiservice des Samares - Centre d'excellence en santé de Lanaudière

Centre multiservice des Samares - Centre d'excellence en santé de Lanaudière
Saint-Charles-Boromée, Lanaudière
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DURATION : 9 Months
CLASSES START : September 01 2026
COSTS : 16 472,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes

Centre de formation professionnelle des Patriotes
Sainte-Julie, Montérégie
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DURATION : 7 Months
CLASSES START : September 08 2026
COSTS : 21 303,30 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle A.-W.-Gagné

Centre de formation professionnelle A.-W.-Gagné
Sept-Îles, Côte-Nord
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DURATION : 8 Months
CLASSES START : March 09 2026
COSTS : 16 244,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 8 Months
CLASSES START : August 17 2026
COSTS : 16 244,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle du Fleuve-et-des-Lacs

Centre de formation professionnelle du Fleuve-et-des-Lacs
Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, Bas-Saint-Laurent
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DURATION : 6 Months
CLASSES START : September 01 2026
COSTS : 20 016,80 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.