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To become a HCA in Alberta, you have 4 options: Complete a HCA program in Alberta. This must be through a post-secondary institution licensed to use the 2019 provincial curriculum, and you must pass the Provincial Alberta HCA Examination to obtain an Alberta HCA certificate.
- Health Care Aide Competency Profile
Outlines the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and attitudes...
- Continuing Care Health Service Standards
The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS)...
- Health Care Aide Competency Profile
Health care aides (also known as HCAs) provide valuable personal assistance and support services for people who are ill, elderly, or have a disability on a short-term basis or as ongoing support.
How to Apply. There are three core competencies on the Alberta HCA Directory: Certified: HCAs who have successfully completed and received a Health Care Aide certificate in Alberta. Substantial Equivalence: Graduates of a Health Care Aide program outside of Alberta, internationally educated nurses; and individuals with education as a Health ...
Are you currently enrolled full-time in an Alberta licensed health care aide program that began on or after July 1, 2022, or are you completing the first part of your HCA program in addition to high school? Apply to the Tuition Bursary Program
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- Enrolment Information
- Annual Renewal
- Out-Of-Province Or Internationally Educated
- Alberta Provincial Hca Exam
Why should Health Care Aides (HCAs) enrol in the Directory?
1. Alberta Health has mandated that all Health Care Aides (HCAs) working for a publicly funded employer must be enrolled in the Alberta HCA Directory, effective January 31, 2020. 2. Although HCAs working for privately funded employers are encouraged to enrol in the Directory, they are not required to at this time.
Is there a cost to enrol in the Directory?
There is no fee to enrol in the Directory.
Is Government-Issued identification a requirement for enrolment?
Yes, HCAs must provide two types of valid (non-expired) Government-issued identification (ID) to successfully enrol on the Directory. One must be photo-ID and the accompanying ID does not have to be photo-ID. 1. The Directory does not accept health care cards or SIN cards. A list of acceptable Government-issued ID is available on the How to Apply webpage.
What is Annual Renewal and why do HCAs have to complete it?
The Annual Renewal is mandatory for all approved Health Care Aides on the Alberta HCA Directory. It is also an opportunity for HCAs to review and update their profile on the Directory, including but not limited to their: 1. contact information (name changes, address, phone number, email) 2. information about their employer(s) 3. any recently completed education For more information visit the Annual Renewal page. → Back to top
What should you do as an out-of-province or internationally educated applicant?
Individuals who did not graduate from an approved Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) Programlooking to work as a HCA in Alberta must apply for the Substantial Equivalence Assessment (SEA). Eligible applicants include: 1. Graduates of a health care program outside of the province of Alberta. 2. Internationally Educated Nurses; and 3. Individuals with education as a personal support worker, continuing care assistant, nurse or other profession considered to provide direct patient care. For more info...
How can an Alberta Nursing student enrol on the Directory?
Alberta nursing students that are seeking employment in Alberta as HCAs must: 1. Enrol on the Alberta HCA Directory. 2. Email a copy of their unofficial transcripts directly to assessment@albertahcadirectory.com. 2.1. Please indicate in the email subject line the program name (i.e. Bachelor of Nursing, Practical Nursing). For more information about the Substantial Equivalence Assessment (SEA), visit the Alberta Nursing Student webpage → Back to top
What is the Alberta Provincial Health Care Aide (HCA) Examination?
The Government of Alberta Provincial Health Care Aide Exam (Exam) provides a standardized assessment to determine Health Care Aide (HCA) students’ success in meeting the entry to practice HCA Program competencies as outlined in the Alberta HCA Competency Profile (2018).
Who is required to write the Alberta Provincial HCA Exam?
To graduate from an Alberta licensed HCA Program and receive the Government of Alberta 2019 HCA Provincial Curriculum Certificate, all HCA students must successfully complete the Provincial HCA Examination.
Can I challenge the Alberta Provincial HCA Exam?
There is no process in place for challenging the Alberta Provincial HCA Exam. The Exam is only available to HCA students enrolled in an Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) Programdelivering the 2019 curriculum. For more information about the Provincial HCA Examination, visit the website page About the exam at Provincial Exam – HCA Directory (albertahcadirectory.com) → Back to top
Health Care Aide FAQs. Can a HCA working for a private employer enrol? Yes, the Alberta HCA Directory is a useful resource for HCAs, we encourage all HCAs to enrol.
GIVE PAY PATIENT FEEDBACK. A Health Care Aide (HCA) provides direct care, personal assistance and support to patients who are ill, elderly or disabled.
