Health Care Aide (2019)

Academic English with a minimum of either:

• 60% English 20-1 or 20-2 or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent
• 55% English 30-1 or 30-2 or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent
• Proof of English language proficiency as outlined by the Government of Alberta

Notes:

• Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
• If you don’t meet the academic English requirement with the minimum grade, you must complete an ACCUPLACER assessment test. This includes anyone who completed their education outside of Canada.

Program Requirements (required):

• Standard First Aid & CPR - C
• WHMIS certificate
• Clear Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check submitted within three months prior to the start date of the program.
• Measles/MMR--2 doses regardless of year born. Applicants must provide evidence of this immunization.

Program Requirements (strongly recommended):

• Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis- dates of primary series and one dose over the age of 18, regardless of past immunization history
• Varicella--History of chicken pox disease. If no history, then a positive varicella titre
• Rubella--Date of Rubella vaccine or positive rubella titre
• Tuberculin Test--Annual One or Two step skin testing, unless known positive. Also known as mantoux.
• Hepatitis B: Series of three doses must be started before registration
• Hepatitis B Titre: Done 1-6 months after the third dose of the hepatitis B vaccine
• Polio--Dates of primary series
• Flu vaccine
• Covid 19 vaccine – 2 doses