Healthcare Programs

Health Care Aide Certificate

Government of Alberta Provincial Curriculum

The Health Care Aide program prepares students to become essential members of the healthcare team, assisting professional nurses in activities of daily living in long-term care, home care, and assisted living settings. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, communication, behavior management, and health and wellness. Graduates can work in home care, assisted living facilities, and long-term care under the supervision of regulated health professionals. The program includes a practicum with additional requirements like First Aid/CPR, criminal record check, and immunizations. Graduates must pass the provincial HCA Examination to receive the Government of Alberta HCA Provincial Curriculum Certificate. Admission requirements include English language proficiency, digital literacy, and prior learning assessment. The program covers topics like HCA role and responsibility, human body and chronic illness, communication, person-centered care, and clinical placements.

Program duration: 32 weeks
Anticipated salary: C$33,000 – C$50,000 (PayScale Canada)

Medical Office Assistant Diploma

Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program can work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, wellness centers, and insurance companies. As an essential member of the medical office team, MOAs perform a wide range of duties such as appointment booking, patient information management, insurance processing, and assisting with patient preparation. The program provides comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, computer and office skills, and hands-on clinical experience. Topics of study include anatomy, medical terminology, clinical procedures, office procedures, and various software applications.

Program duration: 44 weeks
Anticipated salary: C$30,000 – C$48,000 (PayScale Canada)

Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Diploma

Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Diploma program can work in various healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, clinics, mental healthcare centers, and more. They are fully trained to handle administrative and clinical support duties in the medical industry. The program covers medical administrative knowledge, hospital administrative procedures, computer and office skills, and includes hands-on experience. Topics of study include medical terminology, anatomy, clinical procedures, and various software applications.

Program duration: 51 weeks
Anticipated salary: C$34,000 – C$61,000 (PayScale Canada)

Dental Administrative Assistant Diploma

Graduates of the Dental Administrative Assistant program are qualified to work in various dental settings, including endodontists, orthodontists, periodontists, and more. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to handle dental emergencies, work with special needs patients, and manage dental office administration. Topics covered include dental procedures, radiographic imaging, patient communication, record keeping, and basic accounting. Topics of study include dental administrative assistant levels 1 to 3, computer applications, keyboarding, Microsoft Office, and job search skills.

Program duration: 27 weeks
Anticipated salary: C$36,000 – C$69,000 (PayScale Canada)

Medical Office Assistant with Veterinary Specialty

Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant with Veterinary Specialty program are qualified to work in various healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles may include Veterinary Administrative Assistants, Veterinary Receptionists, and roles in hospital admitting/ER departments, medical finance and administrative departments, health records departments, long-term and extended care departments, and more. The program provides comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, specialty Veterinary Administrative Assistant training for working in veterinary clinics and hospitals, and a full range of computer and office skills. Topics of study include Veterinary Administrative Assistant levels 1 to 3, medical terminology, clinical procedures, and Microsoft Office applications.

Program duration: 51 weeks
Anticipated salary: C$29,000 – C$39,000 (PayScale Canada)

Other Programs

• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Advanced Massage Therapy Diploma
• Acupuncture
• Dental Assisting