Additional information
| Province | Alberta |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Northern Lakes College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | |
| Program Intakes | September, June |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | Alberta Student Aid, Grants, Loans |
Health Care Aide
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Do you care about helping others? This accessible and flexible program prepares you to become a vital member of a health care team providing care to clients of all ages. Health Care Aides assist professional nurses in acute care, continuing care, long-term care, home care, and assisted living settings. Students are required to pass a provincial standard exam in order to receive certification.
Do you care about helping others? This accessible and flexible program prepares you to become a vital member of a health care team providing care to clients of all ages. Health Care Aides assist professional nurses in acute care, continuing care, long-term care, home care, and assisted living settings. Students are required to pass a provincial standard exam in order to receive certification. At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Health Care Aide program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning with face-to-face lab components
Students have 24/7 access to recorded lectures, course materials, discussion forums, and learning activities.
Apply as a full-time student only
For full-time students starting in September 2022, the application deadline is June 30. Late applications will be accepted if there are seats available in the program. Apply early!
