Self-Directed Learning for CCA Equivalency

Self-Directed Learning for CCA Equivalency was viewed as an affordable and effective means of delivering educational opportunities to those seeking to further their professional growth while securing a skilled future workforce. The learning modules were developed to be administered to those possessing provincially recognized certificates (PCW, HSW, HHP/HHA) through an approved sponsoring organization. 

Sponsoring organizations are considered to be; home support agencies or level II long term care facilities funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health or training institutions approved by the Continuing Care Program Advisory Committee. Each sponsoring organization would provide a coach for individuals approved by HSNSA to participate in the program. The coach monitors the participants learning which is done independently at home, to ensure that all curriculum standards are met. 


Sponsoring organizations interested in the program can download a program overview and application form here.


Interested individuals can download a
program overview and application form here.


Once participants complete the program they will receive a certificate that must accompany an application form from NSAHO for provincial CCA certification. Other documents that need to be included with the application to NSAHO include:

• Alzheimer Disease and Other Related Dementia Care (administered by Alzheimer's Society of NS)
• WHMIS Awareness Certificate
• Introduction Occupational Health & Safety Act Workshop
• Current First Aid/CPR Level C
• Food Handler's Course (administered by the Department of Agriculture)
• pediatrics
• palliative care