October 23, 2025 | Quebec

A Vital Role in the Healthcare System

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while building a stable and meaningful career?

The Institutional and Home Care Assistance – 5858 DVS program, offered at our Laval and Montreal campuses, prepares students to become Patient Service Associates equipped with compassion, professionalism, and practical skills.

In the healthcare field, Patient Service Associates play an essential role in supporting individuals who require daily assistance. Their work directly contributes to the comfort, dignity, and quality of life of patients, seniors, and individuals living with loss of autonomy. Few careers are as personally rewarding and impactful.

A Hands-On Training Focused on Care and Compassion

The Institutional and Home Care Assistance – 5858 DVS program comprises 870 hours of training, which combines practical workshops and supervised internships in genuine care settings.

Students learn how to provide basic care, ensure patient hygiene and comfort, support nursing staff, and respond appropriately to a wide range of care situations.

Through practice-based learning and internships, students develop strong skills in both institutional and home care environments. Graduates are fully prepared to work in hospitals, long-term care centres (CHSLDs), private residences, and home care agencies.

At CDI College, the program emphasizes the human aspect of healthcare. Students learn not only the technical aspects of patient care, but also how to listen, understand, and provide emotional support.

In-Demand and Practical Skills

Throughout the program, students gain key competencies such as:

• clear and compassionate communication with patients and families;
• stress and time management in fast-paced environments;
• teamwork within multidisciplinary care units;
• mastery of safe patient-handling techniques (PDSB);
• observation, adaptability, and professionalism.

These abilities make graduates valuable members of the healthcare team, ready to offer both comfort and efficiency in their daily interactions with patients.

A Growing Field With Strong Job Prospects

The need for qualified Patient Service Associates continues to grow across Quebec. Public and private healthcare institutions are actively seeking trained professionals who are ready to join their teams.

The Institutional and Home Care Assistance – 5858 DVS program opens doors to stable, rewarding employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care organizations.

Beyond job security, this profession is an opportunity to improve someone’s life and contribute meaningfully to the community.

Personalized Support From Start to Finish

At CDI College, students benefit from personalized guidance every step of the way. Instructors are dedicated, experienced, and passionate about the field of healthcare.

Training occurs in a learning environment that fosters participation, confidence, and skill development.

Students also receive assistance with career preparation and job placement, helping them successfully transition into the workforce after graduation.

A Pathway to a Meaningful and Stable Career

Choosing the Institutional and Home Care Assistance – 5858 DVS program means choosing a future filled with purpose, stability, and growth.

This program is a gateway into the healthcare field, ideal for individuals who want to make a positive difference in people’s lives while gaining practical, in-demand skills.

Graduates of CDI College leave with the confidence and training needed to thrive in one of Quebec’s most essential professions.

👉 Learn more about the Institutional and Home Care Assistance - 5858 DVS program at CDI College

📘 Enroll Now!

💙 $1,000 Scholarship* Available Until December 31, 2025

Students who enroll in the Institutional and Home Care Assistance – 5858 DVS program and begin their training by December 31, 2025, will receive a $1,000 scholarship, awarded upon successful program completion.

*Some conditions apply.