Certificate Health Care Aide

Course Overview Earn your Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Certificate through Bow Valley College with flexible delivery options designed to fit your schedule. This program equips you with the essential skills to provide compassionate care to clients in various healthcare settings. Your training combines hands-on labs, classroom learning, and real-world clinical placements to ensure you are job-ready upon graduation. Key Program Highlights Multiple study options including full-time, part-time, and a Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR) pathway for experienced caregivers Comprehensive curriculum covering personal care, mobility, medication assistance, and communication skills Gain practical experience through clinical placements in continuing care, acute care, and home care settings Specialized pathway available for English Language Learners to build language proficiency alongside core skills Earn a provincial certificate that meets the Alberta Health Care Aide competency profile