Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate

Keyano College

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).