Program
Community Wellness Foundations
Certificate — Older Adult Focus
A theory-only, non-clinical certificate in community wellness support for older adults.
The Community Wellness Foundations Certificate — Older Adult Focus is a 300-hour, theory-only certificate in non-clinical community wellness support. It is built for people who want to help older adults stay connected, included, and active in their communities.
The program is delivered entirely online over 10 weeks through synchronous (live) sessions on Microsoft Teams, with all materials, assessments, and records managed in the Tutor learning management system. Each cohort is limited to 10 students. The program is offered to domestic students.
This is a theory-only, non-clinical program. It does not include clinical instruction, personal care, medication, practicum placements, or preparation for regulated health-care employment.
What you will learn
Person-centred communication
Respectful interpersonal communication and person-centred support principles for community settings.
Older adult wellness
Healthy aging through a strengths-based lens, and knowing when to connect people with appropriate community supports.
Ethics & reflective practice
Professional conduct, boundaries, and ethical awareness, applied through reflective, scenario-based learning.
Workplace readiness
Clear written and verbal communication, documentation awareness, and career-preparation skills.
Program structure
The certificate is made up of nine courses delivered in sequence over 10 weeks, building from foundations to a final capstone project.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CWF 100 | Foundations of Community Wellness | 42 |
| CWF 110 | Communication in Community Support Environments | 30 |
| CWF 120 | Older Adults and Community Wellness | 60 |
| CWF 130 | Mental Wellness Awareness and Community Support | 30 |
| CWF 140 | Community Wellbeing and Active Living | 48 |
| CWF 150 | Supporting Individuals with Diverse Needs | 30 |
| CWF 160 | Workplace Communication and Documentation | 18 |
| CWF 170 | Career Preparation and Workplace Readiness | 24 |
| CWF 180 | Community Wellness Capstone Project | 18 |
Delivery and schedule
Classes run Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific, with six instructional hours per day. Sessions are live on Microsoft Teams and require a minimum of 80% attendance. The course pass mark is 70%.
Tuition
Tuition: $5,999 CAD, all-inclusive Tuition & Fees
Admission Requirements
After the program
Graduates may pursue entry-level, non-clinical community and social-services support roles (NOC 4212). This occupation is not regulated in British Columbia.
This program is in development and is in the application process with the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). Applications are not yet being accepted.