Health Care Aide Certificate
Tend to Your Future as a Caregiver.
As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you can use your compassionate nature to support clients with medical conditions or major functional limitations. Learn how to develop care strategies and provide person-centred care to clients who require physical and emotional support.
HCA's play a vital role in the workforce, providing basic health services and support with daily living activities for patients. During a clinical placement under the direction of a regulated health professional, students will experience an HCA's role in a practical setting.
Possible Careers: Continuing care, home care, acute care hospitals, private family care, personal care, and group home settings.
Program Overview
| Program Length | Program Start | Tuition & Fees | Campus | Delivery Method |
| 1 years | Fall, Winter & Spring | Tuition Calculator | Grande Prairie & Fairview | On-Campus |
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements set by the department. This program is highly competitive, so we suggest you apply early.
Important Dates - Grande Prairie Campus
| Semester | Classes Start | Finance Due | Refund | Classes End | Withdraw By | Exam Start | Exam End |
| Fall | 05-Sep | 14-Sep | 14-Sep | 01-Dec | 20-Nov | * | * |
| Fall (12 week classes) | 05-Sep | 14-Sep | 14-Sep | 24-Nov | 07-Nov | * | * |
| Fall Clinical (HC1050) | 04-Dec | 14-Sep | 04-Dec | 15-Dec | 14-Dec | n/a | n/a |
| Winter | 08-Jan | 17-Jan | 17-Jan | 15-Mar | 06-Mar | * | * |
| Winter Clinical (HC1080) | 18-Mar | 17-Jan | 18-Mar | 12-Apr | 09-Apr | n/a | n/a |
| Winter Clinical (HC1090) | 15-Apr | 17-Jan | 15-Apr | 26-Apr | 25-Apr | n/a | n/a |
* Final exams are incorporated into the course. The number of teaching days is dependent on the exam schedule. Refer to Course Outlines for details.
Important Dates - Fairview Campus
| Semester | Classes Start | Finance Due | Refund | Classes End | Withdraw By | Exam Start | Exam End |
| Winter | 08-Jan | 17-Jan | 17-Jan | 05-Apr | 22-Mar | * | * |
| Winter (12 week classes) | 08-Jan | 17-Jan | 17-Jan | 22-Mar | 13-Mar | * | * |
| Winter Clincal (HC1050) | 08-Apr | 17-Jan | 08-Apr | 19-Apr | 18-Apr | n/a | n/a |
| Spring | 06-May | 15-May | 15-May | 05-Jul | 26-Jun | * | * |
| Spring Clinical (HC1080) | 08-Jul | 15-May | 08-Jul | 02-Aug | 30-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Spring Clinical (HC1090) | 05-Aug | 15-May | 05-Aug | 16-Aug | 15-Aug | n/a | n/a |
* Final exams are incorporated into the course. The number of teaching days is dependent on the exam schedule. Refer to Course Outlines for details.
Guide to the Application Process
ApplyAlberta Essentials
Explore the Viewbook to find your program and the right path for you. TIP: Use a desktop or laptop to fill in your online application. Before you navigate to ApplyAlberta, make sure you have access to the items listed in Step 1
Apply Alberta Checklist
- Your Alberta.ca Account.
- Your Alberta Student Number (ASN).
- Names of attended high schools and/or post-secondary institutions.
- If in high school or academic upgrading, list all completed, in-progress and planning to take courses.
- Your payment method for the application fee ready.
Click
"Apply Now"
- Log in to your Alberta.ca Account.
- Remember, you do not need a verified ID to submit your application.
- Input your ASN.
- Remember, you can create an ASN or use the lookup service to find your ASN.
Complete Your Profile
- Make sure all fields are correctly filled out.
- If you get stuck, use the HELP button.
- Double-check your submissions before moving forward.
- Remember, this is how NWP can reach you with updates about your application status.
Choose NWP
Select Northwestern Polytechnic as Your Institution. Declare previous NWP Student ID (if applicable).
Select your top choices for:
- Program
- Semester
- Campus
- Whether you are studying Part Time
Click SAVE to add the chosen options to the Program Selection List.
If the program you are looking for is not listed, it is either not offered or admissions have been closed.
Please note, if you are not admissible for your first choice, your application will be reviewed for your next choice.
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Final Step
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- Payment is required for your application to be processed.
- Payments can be made online at NWP.me/AppFee or in person at Student Services.
Contact Us
For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, please contact:
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