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Health Care Aide (Government of Alberta Provincial Curriculum)

Health Care Aides are a core member of the health care team in the continuing care sector, and an adequate supply of appropriately trained health care aides is a key component of a continuing care sector that provides safe, quality care to its clients.

Recognizing this need, the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Program was developed for delivery by training providers.  The Academy of Learning has supplemented this government program with First Aid, the prestigious Lou Tice "Thought Patterns for a Successful Career", and "Job Search and Resume Writing" Skills along with job placement assistance.

This program includes three (3) practicums.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates have the opportunity to seek employment in the following settings:

  • Continuing Care Facilities
  • Retirement Homes
  • Hospitals
  • Day Programs
Program Outline:
Preceptored Clinical Practice
Preceptored in Facility
Supervised Clinical Practice
Health Care Theory 1
Health Care Theory 2
First Aid / WHMIS
Job Search and Resume Writing
Thought Patterns for a Successul Career
Please Note: Actual course selections may vary by campus and are made at the time of enrollment.

Program Length:

  • 22 weeks Full Time
  • 52 weeks Part Time

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