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College Certificate - Health Care Aide

Red Deer Polytechnic

Red Deer campus — Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 25,200
Application Fee
CAD 150
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Red Deer Polytechnic's Health Care Aide program prepares students to be a part of a health-care team in a variety of different settings, providing high level of front-line care to clients in need of assistance. Health Care Aide students may work in acute care facilities, continuing care facilities, hospitals, as well as in clients' homes. A Health Care Aide assists individuals needing care in a variety of ways including: assisting with eating, dressing, washing and moving. The program uses a variety of learning approaches including online readings, assignments and lessons, in-person labs with a certified instructor, and in-person clinical placements. This program follows the Government of Alberta approved Health Care Aide 2020 curriculum and successful graduates are certified as Health Care Aides in Alberta. Important Note for International Learners: Students must be physically present in Canada in order to study in the Health Care Aide Program. This program is delivered through a blended delivery method with some online learning and mandatory in-person components. For students who are seeking to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit upon completion of this program, please note that since less than 50% of the program is completed by distance learning a post-graduation work permit may be issued. However, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will assess each individual’s Post-Graduate Work Permit application individually and holds full decision making authority.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 25,200
Application fee
CAD 150
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
1 February 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Red Deer campus

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

100 College Blvd

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

Graduating from a designated learning institution does not automatically make a student eligible for a PGWP; not every program at a DLI qualifies, and eligibility can depend on the program, language results, field of study and other requirements.

Official source

Eagle Link does not guarantee visa approval and does not make immigration decisions.

About the Institution

Red Deer Polytechnic is located in Alberta, a beautiful and vibrant province in Canada with the Rocky Mountains to the west and the open prairies to the east. Red Deer Polytechnic’s programs are led by expert instructors who care, with practical and applied learning opportunities that allow students to gain experiences for the real world. Class sizes are small across the majority of programs, which means that students establish meaningful relationships with their instructors and their peers. Red Deer Polytechnic has a variety of different programs to challenge, inspire and prepare students for...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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