Health Care Aide

Our program features hands on instruction in a friendly environment with welcoming & approachable instructors. We pride ourselves in creating a supportive culture & community around our education programs and strive to offer our students the best opportunities at future employment by providing additional training & practicum placements at leading care facilities, including Red Deer Regional Hospital.

You must complete nine courses and the Provincial Comprehensive Exam to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in eight months as a full-time student. The Provincial Comprehensive Exam must be completed within 60 days of the successful completion of HLTH 2551.

Program Details:
Term 1 – 16 weeks
HLTH1031: Health Care Aide Roles and Responsibilities
HLTH1032: The Human Body, Health, and Chronic Illness
HLTH1033: Communication and Documentation in the Health-Care Environment
HLTH1034: Providing Person-Centred Care and Comf
HLTH1550: Health Care Aide Clinical Placement I
Term 2 – 16 weeks
HLTH2016: Meeting Complex Care Needs
HLTH2017: Special Activities for Clients with Various Health Conditions
HLTH2550: Health Care Aide Clinical Placement II
HLTH2551: Health Care Aide Consolidated Clinical Placement
HCA Provincial Comprehensive Exam
HLTH3000: HCA Provincial Comprehensive Exam