Educational Opportunities
Interlake-Eastern RHA has partnered with the education institutions below to bring health-care training to communities across the region.
Paid Training to become an Uncertified Health Care Aide micro-credential program
Have you already successfully completed this 7-day Uncertified Health Care Aide micro-credential program? See Upskill Opportunity for Uncertified Health Care Aides below!
In just three weeks (10 days in classroom and five days at practicum) you can be equipped with the skills and knowledge to begin working in a hospital, personal care home or other health care setting. Find your home in our health system by training as an Uncertified Health Care Aide.
Training is paid and there are no tuition costs.
Positions are available in Interlake-Eastern Health Region.
Find out what paid opportunities exist for you.
Learn more about the program please contact: Ian Magnan, Project Manager at 204-340-5596 or email: imagnan@ierha.ca
Upskill Opportunity for Uncertified Health Care Aides – become certified!
Have you successfully completed the 7-day Uncertified Health Care Aide micro-credential program? Are you interested in increasing your employment opportunities and salary? Consider becoming certified as a Health Care Aide!
In just 24 weeks of part-time study, you can expand your skills and increase your earning potential while continuing to provide essential support and care for Manitobans.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Grade 12 OR Grade 10 if you are a mature student (19 years of age or older and out of high school for a minimum of one year).
- English language competency requirements Level 6 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or Level 7 CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark).
- Successful completion of: a 7-day Health Care Aide micro-credential from Assiniboine Community College, Red River College Polytechnic, or University College of the North; or other approved course that meets the minimum requirements of the 7-day micro-credential as determined by the regional health authority.
- In order to be eligible for the Assiniboine Community College program, Applicants must have worked a minimum of 300 hours within the last 24 months as an uncertified Health Care Aide.
- More information on the training program is available here: Comprehensive Health Care Aide Challenge | Assiniboine College
Courses allow flexibility for you to work while you train. Funding is available for eligible uncertified health care aides to complete an approved training program.
Click here to start the application process: Uncertified HCA Bridging Program Applicants – IERHA
Questions? Email us at labourrelations@ierha.ca
Health Care Aide Programs
Red River College Polytech – In-Person Health Care Aide Training
- SELKIRK – Visit Red River College for more information. Course starts January 23, 2023.
Red River College Polytech – In-Person Health Care Aide Training
Red River College Polytech – Virtual Health Care Aide Training
SELKIRK – Visit Red River College for more information. Course starts January 23, 2023.
Licensed Practical Nursing
Assiniboine Community College Licensed Practical Nursing Training
- ARBORG – Assiniboine Community College – Licensed Practical Nursing – Started September 6, 2022
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Herzing College – Medical Laboratory Assistant – Click here to learn more
Robertson School of Health – Medical Laboratory Assistant – Click here to learn more
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Join the team responsible for ensuring medical equipment is prepared appropriately for use in patient care. If you apply for a position, Interlake-Eastern RHA will cover to costs of this online training opportunity through: Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario
To apply for a position, please visit the position here: https://selfservice.ierha.ca/QSS/applicant/JobPosting.aspx?id=6196
or – visit Career search: Quadrant Self Service (ierha.ca) and select Selkirk Regional Health Centre under Facility Name and look for MDR Technician
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity and would like more information, please contact us at 1-855-347-8500.
Operating Room Assistants
Are you a trained health-care aide with at least three years of experience working in an acute care environment? Do you enjoy working as part of an inter-disciplinary team? Are you looking to expand your skills and contribute to safe care for patients in an essential care environment?
Consider training as an Operating Room Assistant.
A comprehensive 12-week training program will prepare you, to work alongside surgical team members, using your skills to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective care for Manitoba patients undergoing a surgery or procedure.
Education Courses offered by the RHA
We offer some of our staff courses like Mental Health First Aid and Wound Care Level 2 to the public for a cost. To attend one of these courses, individuals must fill in an External Applicant Registration Form. Questions? Please contact: education@ierha.ca
