Health Care Aide (2019)

Admission is determined on a first applied, first qualified basis.

• English 20-1 or 20-2 with a minimum score of 60% achieved or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent; 

OR

• English 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum score of 55% achieved or Canadian jurisdiction equivalent, such as a Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma, General Education Development test (GED), or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)

OR

• Deemed equivalent by completion of Next-Generation ACCUPLACER (assessment placement test) reading and writing tests, with a minimum score of 237 in each category.

Note:

• Applicants who have not met the academic English Language Arts requirement (20-1, 20-2, 30-1 or 30-2 English level) with the minimum grade may still gain admission by completing the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER assessment test. This can include out of province, out of country, or mature applicants.
• Proof of English language proficiency (ELP) as outlined by the Government of Alberta. Refer to the program page on the website for all options to meet ELP.
• Proof of Digital Literacy. To be successful in this program, candidates must possess knowledge of computer and technology tools. All applicants are required to complete a Digital Literacy  Self-Declaration form.

Program Requirements (strongly recommended):

• TB Skin Test (TST)
• dTap Primary Series (3 doses). Primary and booster recommended
• Hep B Series and Post-Immunization Serology
• Varicella (2 doses)
• Polio Primary Series (3 doses)
• Seasonal Influenza/Covid