Certificate in Health Care Aide: Fees & Entry Requirements at Medicine Hat College, Canada

Certificate in Health Care Aide

Canada

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Yuill School of Health & Community Services

Study options

Full Time (8 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$16,519.00 (10,01,819) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Medicine Hat Campus

299 College Drive SE,

Medicine Hat,

Alberta,

T1A 3Y6, Southeast Alberta, Canada

Full Time (8 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$16,519.00 (10,01,819) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Medicine Hat Campus

299 College Drive SE,

Medicine Hat,

Alberta,

T1A 3Y6, Southeast Alberta, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

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).
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About Medicine Hat College

MHC’s close knit academic community, personalised support, and career focused programs make it a superb choice for international students in Canada.

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  • 98 per cent student satisfaction rate
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