For Educators
The Alberta Health Care Aide Directory:
- Serves as a central resource for Alberta HCAs to get information, news and updates
- Confirms that HCAs working in Alberta have successfully attained the core competencies necessary to provide safe, proficient care for patients and clients
- Educates employers, educators, stakeholders and Albertans about HCAs’ role in healthcare
- Acts as a database to collect information on HCA employment necessary for workforce planning
- Aligns with the Government of Alberta’s commitment to having a competent and valued Health Care Aide workforce that provides care to Albertans
- Supports healthy workforce planning in Alberta, including planning for current and future educational needs and spaces for Alberta HCAs
HCA Students
- HCA students will be able to apply to the Alberta HCA Directory once they are enroled in a recognized Alberta educational institution
- The Directory will work with educators to facilitate applications of HCAs students and graduates. For more information, please contact the HCA Directory email
- Only Health Care Aides will have the ability to apply themselves, another person will not be able to apply for a Health Care Aide student
DOWNLOAD HCA Transcript Request Form
General information for helping HCAs enrol in Alberta Health Care Aide Directory can be found in the Resources & Tools below.
For more information on how to verify HCAs, search HCAs, and request a supervisor account, see Employer Access to the Directory.
External Links & References
Resources & Tools
- Alberta HCA Directory Login
- How to Apply to the Directory PDF
- Alberta HCA Directory Applicant Guide and Checklist
- Alberta HCA Directory Frequently Asked Questions
- Alberta HCA Directory Enrolment Tutorial
- Download HCA Transcript Request form
- Alberta HCA Directory Renewal Video
- Alberta HCA Directory Renewal Checklist
- Download HCA Transcript Request form