College Certificate - Health Care Aide

Join NorQuest College's Health Care Aide program in Edmonton. Prepare for a rewarding career in health care with practical training. Apply now!

NorQuest College’s Health Care Aide program is among the largest in Canada and prepares students to be a part of a health-care team in a variety of different settings, providing a high level of front-line care to clients in need of assistance. Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they: are physically and emotionally able to manage workplace demands have access to a vehicle to travel to complete their practicum have access to a computer and basic computer skills Applicants should review the job requirements listed below and assess their ability to fulfill the demands of the health care aide occupation. As a health care aide, students must be able to: work day, evening, and night shifts any day of the week be on your feet for extended periods of time bend, squat and lift up to 40 pounds to move clients who have minimal body strength function effectively in stressful situations perform all skills independently