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Applied Arts & Technology  Programs
Health Care Aide Certificate
(includes bridging courses to Practical Nursing program)
A One-Year Program
Credentials Awarded
Certificate of Completion from Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology. Health Care Aide Certificate from Bow Valley College.
Program Description
The Health Care Aide Certificate program focuses on learning the important core skills identified by employers in the health care field. Topics include personal care, transferring patients, communication, medications, basic needs
and clinical skills. Clinical experience in long-term and community/home care settings, and Standard First Aid
and CPR Level C training is included in the program.
Our program also includes Pre-Practical Nurse courses which not only provide students with the Health Care Aide
Certificate curriculum but adds a Pre-Practical Nurse component to enable students to bridge into the Practical Nurse Diploma program upon successful completion.
The total length of study for a student looking to complete the HCA and PN programs is only two-years, or the same as a student who will be admitted directly into the PN program.
This option should appeal to individuals who do not have all of the requirements for the PN program and/or those who want a second certified skill upon completion of the first year. Students choosing this option must meet the PN math requirements in order to continue.
Note: Graduates of this program will be granted a certificate entitled Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Program as Bow Valley College recently entered into an agreement with Alberta Health and Wellness to deliver the Health Care Aide Provincial Curriculum.
Transferability
Upon the successful completion of the Health Care Aide program, students may be eligible to enroll in the Practical Nurse Diploma program at Prairie or Bow Valley College. Students may also transfer into one of Prairie’s 4 year programs.
Admission Requirements
- Grade 10 reading/writing level required
- English 10 or 13 OR
- English 10-1 or 10-2
- 50% or higher in two Grade 10 subjects OR
- Bow Valley College assessment with satisfactory results
Non Academic Admission Requirements
• Up-to-date immunization record is required.
For detailed information, click here.
• A current security clearance is required for entry into the Practicum. The required date of the criminal record check will be the start of classes in August.
• Prospective students are advised that the Health Care Aide program is a demanding one and requires mental and physical stamina for success. Students are requested to review the requirements listed below and assess their ability in regard to these. The demands of the job of a Health Care Aide will require that students are able to:
- Work shifts and weekends;
- Be on their feet for extended periods of time;
- Use their knees, back and arms to move clients who have minimal body strength;
- Function effectively in stressful situations;
- Perform all skills independently.
Students who are unable to do any of the above are advised to speak with an Admissions Counsellor with a view to considering other career options.
Should you require further information about our admissions policy, please contact the Admission Office at (800) 661-2425.
Transfer Credit Request
Students wishing to transfer into the program who have completed some college or university, may receive transfer credit for up to 3 courses (9 credits). These credits may transfer in place of Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation and/or the Arts & Sciences portion of the program. Beyond this number, students may substitute other courses instead of receiving transfer credits. For complete details please contact the Admissions Office.
Program Requirements
For a description of each individual course, please download the program requirements by clicking here. All courses are three (3) credits unless otherwise indicated.
Fees
Please see the tuition and fees section of the website for more information
Additional program costs
Textbooks
Criminal Record Check
Uniform
Printing
Note: Cost of the provincial registration and testing is the responsibility of the student.
Note: We cannot guarantee that practicum sites will be available in Three Hills. Any travel incurred is the responsibility of the students.
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