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If someone has not completed the CCA program in NS they must complete the requirements to become a CCA. There are several ways that this can happen:  \n1. For those who have no formal training or are Personal Care Workers (PCWs), they must undergo a process called Prior Learning Assessment and Review (PLAR) that helps you gain formal recognition toward CCA Course completion based on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA’s) you have acquired through prior education and life experiences. This process will help you prove you already have some of the knowledge and skills needed to be a CCA, so that you do not have to repeat that learning.  \n2. For Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) wanting to work as CCAs, they need to either provide their National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) report indicating that they are “comparable” or “somewhat comparable” to a Canadian RN or they too must undergo the PLAR process.  \nThis resource is meant to assist you with the steps you are required to take as a condition of your employment:  \nWhat if I completed the PSW program in another province?  \nYou are required to complete either the CCA PLAR process or a CCA program through an accredited college in Nova Scotia and pass the Nova Scotia Provincial CCA Exam. Both the PLAR program and the exam must be successfully completed within two (2) years of your Shannex date of hire.  \nWhat if I have no formal personal care training?  \nBefore you can work you are required to complete First aid w/ CPR training as well as an introduction to personal care and safe resident handle. After that, you are required to complete either the CCAPLAR process or a CCA program through an accredited college in Nova Scotia and pass the Nova Scotia Provincial CCA Exam. Both the PLAR/program and the exam must be successfully completed within two (2) years of your date of hire.  \nWhat if I am an Internationally Education Nurse (IEN)?  \nAs an Internationally Educated Nurse, you can provide a NNAS report indicating your credentials are“comparable” or “somewhat comparable” to those of a Canadian-educated nurse. Based on this, you are considered certified and eligible to work as a CCA in Nova Scotia. If you are unable to provide such a report, or if your report is “not comparable”, you will be considered a non-certified CCA and must complete either the PLAR process or a CCA program. Both the PLAR/program and the exam must be successfully completed within two (2) years of your date of hire.  \nWhat is the first step in the process?  \nThe first step is to register with PLAR. To do so, complete the registration form at Recognizing Prior Learning-Continuing Care Assistant Program. There is cost per module, but funding may be available through the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care (DSLTC)  \nRequirements: To be eligible for PLAR, you must have:  \n• High school diploma or equivalent  \n• Minimum of one year’s experience in the health care industry  \n• Clear criminal record  \n• Computer literacy  \nOnce I am registered with PLAR what happens next-The PLAR process is broken down into two Phases.  \nPhase 1:  \n• You will complete three (3) workshops to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s)  \n• As part of this phase, you can complete course recognition. If you have completed a prior course, certi cate, diploma, or degree that is recognized by the CCA Program Advisory Committee (CCAPAC) you can submit this as proof of learning  \n• Once completed, a learning path will be assigned to you based on missing KSA’s  \nPhase 2:  \n• There are thirteen (13) possible modules that may be assigned to you. You are to complete these modules online at your own pace within th","cbCaimQxJJ0Qf4If","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimQxJJ0Qf4If","pdf",128871,"English","# Background\n# PLAR pathways and eligibility scenarios\n# First step: register with PLAR\n# PLAR requirements\n# PLAR phases\n# After completing PLAR\n# Timelines and ongoing obligations","[{\"question\":\"Who needs to complete the CCA requirements in Nova Scotia?\",\"answer\":\"Employees working in long-term care in Nova Scotia who provide personal care and have not completed the CCA program in Nova Scotia must complete the CCA requirements, either through PLAR or through a CCA program through an accredited college in Nova Scotia.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the first step to begin PLAR?\",\"answer\":\"Register with PLAR by completing the registration form for the Recognizing Prior Learning—Continuing Care Assistant Program. 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