Study Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate at Keyano College in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, every single day, Keyano College’s Health Care Aide (HCA) Certificate will prepare you to become a trusted frontline care provider. You’ll learn how to support individuals with complex health needs, whether you're caring for seniors, working in acute care, or providing support at home. This hands-on, provincially approved program includes classroom learning, lab simulations, and three clinical placements. Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to write the provincial HCA exam, now required for employment in continuing care in Alberta. Note: The role of HCAs is evolving and will soon be regulated by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

CAD$22,710.00 (US$ 16,323) per year

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Clearwater Campus (Main)

8115 Franklin Avenue,,

Fort McMurray,

Alberta,

T9H 2H7, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

CAD$22,710.00 (US$ 16,323) per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Clearwater Campus (Main)

8115 Franklin Avenue,,

Fort McMurray,

Alberta,

T9H 2H7, Prairie Provinces, Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

One of the following is required: English 20-2 or 20-1 with a minimum 60% English 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum 55% OR equivalent score on the ACCUPLACER assessment

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.