Health Care Aide

Academic Requirements

The Health Care Aide program has specific academic requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for admission. Here are the key points:

• Applicants must have completed one of the following:
  • English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2 with a minimum grade of 60%
  • English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 with a minimum grade of 55%
  • Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• International students should check if their previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using the country-specific document list.
• For those considering Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), proof of previous employment totaling a minimum of 600 hours within the past three years as a health care aide or personal care provider is required.

It is important to note that students must also complete an immunization assessment and provide proof of immunization before starting any clinical or practice placements. Not having the required immunizations could affect placement assignments and program completion dates.

For any clarification or support regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors. They are here to help you navigate through your academic journey!

Language Requirements

To be eligible for the Health Care Aide Certificate program at Bow Valley College, candidates must meet specific English language proficiency requirements. The accepted tests and their minimum required scores are as follows:

• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks): 7 in each strand (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• Duolingo: 95
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing Service): 6.0 overall, with no section score below 5.5
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 71
• Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN): 7 in each area of listening, reading, writing, and speaking
• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): 7 general, with no section score below 6.0

Alternatively, candidates can meet the language requirements through:

• Three (3) years of full-time secondary education at a Canadian high school where English was the language of instruction.
• Two (2) years of full-time study at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada where English was the language of instruction.
• Presenting a Canadian high school equivalency diploma (e.g., General Education Development test or GED).

Note: English language test results are valid for two (2) years from the day of testing. Results that expire before the program start date cannot be accepted. Official results must be submitted.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.