Health Care Aide

Train to Become a Front-Line Caregiver in Healthcare

The Health Care Aide (HCA) program at Medicine Hat College prepares compassionate individuals to deliver essential care and support to people facing age-related challenges, chronic illness, or disability. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to work as a front-line caregiver in a wide range of healthcare environments.

What You Will Learn

Following the Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Curriculum (2019), this program provides a comprehensive foundation in:

Flexible Delivery Options

The program is offered at both the Medicine Hat and Brooks campuses, with flexible learning formats designed to accommodate various lifestyles and commitments. Whether you're starting your healthcare journey or upgrading your skills, this program provides an accessible path to success in the health and social services sector.

Prior Learning Assessment for Experienced HCAs

If you have previous experience working as a Health Care Aide, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). This process allows you to:

PLA is ideal for experienced individuals seeking formal recognition and certification.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Care Aide program are prepared to work in various care environments, such as:

Potential job titles include:

Why Choose the HCA Program at Medicine Hat College?

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have at least 60% in English in Grade 11 or 55% in English in Grade 12.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 (no section score below 5.5) (TOEFL iBT): 71
Refund Policy

We understand that sometimes plans change. Here’s a simple breakdown of how refunds work at Medicine Hat College if you decide to cancel your enrollment.

1. After You Sign the Contract – 4-Day Cooling-Off Period

Once you sign your Alberta Student Enrolment Contract, you get 4 business days to change your mind.
If you cancel within this period, you will get a full refund of all fees, including any registration fee.

2. Before Your Program Starts

You will get a full refund of your registration fee if:

  • You cancel during the 4-day cooling-off period

  • The college cancels your contract before your program starts

  • The program is delayed and you choose to cancel your contract

3. After Your Program Starts

If you cancel after your program begins, your refund depends on how much of the program you’ve completed.

✅ If you have already paid all your tuition:

  • Less than 10% completed: You’ll get at least 75% of your tuition back.

  • Between 10% and 50% completed: You’ll get at least 40% of your tuition back.

  • More than 50% completed: No refund is required.

❌ If you haven’t paid all your tuition yet:

  • Less than 10% completed: The college can keep up to 25% of total tuition.

  • Between 10% and 50% completed: The college can keep up to 60% of total tuition.

  • More than 50% completed: The college can keep 100% of total tuition.

Special Agreements

You and the college can agree to a different refund policy, but it must follow the minimum rules above. If you’ve paid more than required, the college must return the extra amount.

For more information click on the below link of government of Alberta website.
https://www.alberta.ca/tuition-refunds

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $125
  • LOA Deposit: $5,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $18,400
  • Total Tuition Fee: $18,400
  • Course Duration: 1 year
  • Credentials: Certificate
  • Intake: September, January
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Checklist
  •     Copy of passport
  •     All academic transcripts
  •     All academic certificates
  •     IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
  •     Student Email ID:
  •     Student Contact No:
  •     Student Address:
  •     Admit Card

NOTE: Medicine Hat college will request transcripts from the previous Education Institute. The student can send the transcripts directly to the college from their issuing institute.

IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  •     Stamped copy of visa
  •     LOI
  •     Study permit
  •     Canadian Address:
  •     Canadian Contact No:
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