Programs Choose from certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and full degrees to launch your career, or pursue lifelong learning with Continuing Education courses and micro-credentials. View individual academic courses or the Academic Calendar. Filter programs add Program Area Art & Design Continuing Education Business Computing Science Education Engineering Health Humanities Information Technology Science Skilled Trades Social Work Department Academic Upgrading Business & Office Administration Construction Trades Education Emergency Services Fine Arts Humanities & Social Sciences Industrial Trades Kinesiology & Health Sciences Nursing & Health Studies Practical Nurse & Health Care Aide Science Transportation Trades Length Length 1st, 2nd, 3rd Periods (8 Weeks)1 Year1 Year Maximum14 Weeks15 Weeks1st Period (8 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (8 Weeks) 3rd Periods (10 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (8 Weeks), 3rd, 4th Periods (10 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (8 Weeks), 3rd, 4th Periods (6 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (9 Weeks) 3rd, 4th Periods (8 Weeks)1st, 2nd Periods (FV) (8 Weeks) 1st, 2nd, 3rd Periods (GP) (8 Weeks)1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Periods (8 Weeks)1st, 3rd Periods (6 Weeks) 2nd Period (8 Weeks)2 Years2 Years Maximum2nd, 3rd, 4th Periods (8 Weeks)4 YearsVaries Certification Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship Certificate Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Achievement in Grade 12 Equivalency Continuing Education Degree Diploma Micro-credentials Post-Diploma Certificate Pre-employment Certificate University Transfer Various Certifications Campus National Bee Diagnostic Centre Grande Prairie Campus Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Delivery Asynchronous Distance On-Campus Synchronous Availability Accepting applications Program Pending Approval International Open to international students Sort by A-Z By Department Programs Choose from certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and full degrees to launch your career, or pursue lifelong learning with Continuing Education courses and micro-credentials. View individual academic courses or the Academic Calendar. 3 results Nursing & Health StudiesXPractical Nurse & Health Care AideX Health Care Aide Certificate check_small Open to International Students info_i Open for Applications Nurture your future as a caregiver in the community, hospital, or long-term care. Use your compassion to support patients and residents. Careers Care, assistance and support in continuing care facilities, hospitals, private home care, acute care hospitals, retirement and group home settings $40K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation (ALIS, 2026) Department Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Timing 1 Year Fall & Winter Start More Program Information Nursing Degree info_i Open for Applications Pursue a rewarding career in nursing. Learn how to coordinate care, operate medical equipment, administer medicine, check vital signs and assess patient healthcare needs. Careers Registered nurses typically find employment opportunities with regional health authorities, clinics, primary care settings, and nursing homes. $75K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation (ALIS, 2026) Department Nursing Education & Health Studies Timing 4 years Fall Semester Start More Program Information Practical Nurse Diploma info_i Open for Applications Choose a caring career path with the power to heal, comfort, and inspire. Develop critical thinking skills as you evaluate patient progress, interact with other professionals and deliver nursing care to clients and their families. Careers Graduates of this program are eligible to write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE) and work in several areas of healthcare, including acute care hospitals, continuing care facilities, primary care clinics and physician's offices. $57K Median Annual Earnings One Year After Graduation (ALIS, 2026) Department Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Timing 2 Years Winter (GP) Semester Start More Program Information