Certificate in Health Care Aide

As age and illness advance, many people need support from caring individuals who have the compassion and training to provide basic health services. Our Health Care Aide program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to function as a front-line caregiver in just eight months.The Government of Alberta HCA Curriculum (2019) is offered through Medicine Hat College at both the Medicine Hat and Brooks campuses. Individuals with related work experience as a Health Care Aide may be evaluated through Prior Learning Assessment. You must provide information from your employer(s) to confirm your learning and you will also be required to complete a written and skills evaluation.With flexible delivery options and strong employment opportunities, get ready to launch a rewarding career in health care.

You will be required to submit official transcripts showing credit in:1. Academic English Language Arts (ELA):English 20-1 or 20-2 with a minimum score of 60% achieved or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent; orEnglish 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum of 55% or Canadian jurisdiction equivalentDeemed equivalent by completion of Next-Generation ACCUPLACER (assessment placement test) reading and writing tests, with a minimum score of 237 in each category. The math test is not required.General Education Development-test (GED); or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC).