Health Care Aide Careers
For
Information: 644-6000 or
- Certificate
- Full-time and part-time studies
- Daytime, evening, and distance education
classes
- Fall and Winter starts
- Learn in the workplace
- Continuous admission
Program Overview
If you are a caring person who likes to
help people, the Health Care Aide (HCA) program may be for
you. As an HCA, you will help the health-care
team provide care to clients. This program is available full-time,
part-time, and by distance education.
Our program meets
provincial curriculum standards.
Career Potential
Ninety-nine percent of our HCA graduates
find jobs in the field. The range of wages for new graduates
is between $10 and $18 per hour. You will be eligible for
jobs in these areas:
- Continuing care institutions
- Home care agencies
- Group homes
- Lodges
- Assisted or supportive living
- Day programs
- Specialized care centres and programs
- Acute care hospitals
- Private care
Transferability
Your Health Care Aide education can be
used to gain credit with NorQuest’s Practical Nurse
program.
Advanced Standing
Course work completed at another post-secondary
institution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest College.
To be considered for advanced credit, a formal request for
assessment is required. Request forms may be obtained from
the Office of the Registrar and must be submitted one month
prior to the start date of your program. Fees may apply. Please
note that credit for previous course work is subject to limitations
based on the time frame in which the work was completed.
Progression
Students must attain a pass grade in each
course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation,
students must pass all courses.
Credential
After successfully completing all program
requirements, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Health
Care Aide certificate.
Tuition and Fees
Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees
Funding Your Education
Students in this program may be eligible
for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition,
books, and living expenses.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements vary for the various
delivery methods. Please consutl the specific pages for further
details.
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