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Certificate in Health Care Aide

Canada

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What will I learn?

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:

  • have access to a computer and basic computer skills
  • are physically and emotionally able to manage workplace demands
  • have access to a vehicle to travel to complete their practicum

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:

  • assisted living facilities
  • home care
  • long-term care

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.

Which department am I in?

NorQuest College

Study options

Full Time (2 terms)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,493.56 (US$ 13,585) per year
Total fees: CAN $1,485.25

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

Start date

3 September 2024

Venue

NorQuest College

10215 108 Street NW,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T5J 1L6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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About NorQuest College

Students can choose certificate or diploma programs covering areas such as health, business, environmental technology, and community studies.

  • Located in Edmonton, Alberta’s capital city
  • Over 60 per cent of students were born outside of Canada
  • Large number of scholarships are offered
  • Many courses include work-integrated learning

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