You will learn skills to work directly with clients in long-term care, home care, assisted living, some areas in acute care, and even special needs classrooms. Theory, hands-on lab and clinical experience is provided. This program focuses on caring for the elderly, but you will be prepared to assist clients of all ages.
Cooks in health care are in demand. The Health Care Cook program is designed to prepare cooks for work in health care settings, such as hospitals, long-term care homes, personal care homes, and private care facilities. You will interact with patients and residents, modifying diets to meet specific texture and nutritional requirements related to medical conditions. You will combine hands-on cooking skills with online theoretical knowledge to flexibly gain valuable health care cooking experience.