Health Care Aide Government of Alberta Provincial Curriculum

The Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Provincial Curriculum will prepare students to work in varied care settings. The students will acquire knowledge and expertise to assist in meeting the individual needs while preserving the client’s independence.

Health Care Aides [HCAs] are unregulated workforce that provide basic health services and support with activities of daily living [ADL] for clients who have medical conditions or major functional limitations. HCAs work under the direct or indirect supervision of a regulated health professional, such as a nurse [RN, LPN], in various settings including home care, assisted living facilities and long-term care.