NorQuest College’s Health Care Aide program is among the largest in Canada and prepares you to be a part of a health-care team in a variety of different settings, providing a high level of front-line care to clients in need of assistance. NorQuest College is licensed to deliver the Health Care Aide Government of Alberta Provincial Curriculum.
What to expect from the program
Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:
Career opportunities
Health care aides work under the direct or indirect supervision of a regulated health professional, such as a nurse, in a variety of settings including:
Health care aides provide basic health services, assistance and support with daily living activities for clients who have medical conditions or major functional limitations.
In Alberta, the health care aide profession is unregulated. To ensure consistent training of the health care aide workforce in Alberta, the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Provincial Curriculum is used by licensed post-secondary institutions.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to work in continuing care institutions, home care agencies, group homes, assisted or supportive living facilities, day programs, specialized care centres and programs, acute care hospitals, and private care.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
3 September 2024
NorQuest College
10215 108 Street NW,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T5J 1L6, Canada
Applicants that have completed the high school level of education in another country must have graduated with appropriate high school documents and credentials.
Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
60% in English Language Arts 20-2
55% in English Language Arts 30-2
ELP Requirements
IELTS Academic: 6; no section score below 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 71
Duolingo: 105
CLBA or CLBPA: no section score below 7
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students can choose certificate or diploma programs covering areas such as health, business, environmental technology, and community studies.