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Once regulated, Health Care Aides (HCAs) will have access to many different resources from the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) to support safe, competent, and ethical practice. Professional Practice Assistance The Professional Practice Team can answer questions...

Health Care Aide regulation comes into force on February 2, 2026 An important part of being regulated is following the requirements set by the government and the regulatory college. In this article, we will share with Health Care Aides (HCAs)...

For the past five years, HCAs in Alberta who work in the public sector have been required to be enroll in the Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) Directory.  Effective February 2, 2026, the Directory will no longer operate, and all...

As a regulatory college, the role of the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) is public safety. In This Article What Does a Regulator Do? What Can the CLHA Help Me With? What If I Have Questions About...

Regulation is not expected to change the current Health Care Aide (HCA) role in Alberta. In This Article How Do I Know What’s in HCA Scope of Practice? How Will the HCA Role Be Defined in Regulation? Can My Employer...

HCA regulation takes effect Feb. 2, 2026. All active HCAs enrolled on the Directory at that time will be transitioned to the new CLHA register. Regulation under the HPA will strengthen standards, accountability, and public trust.

The Government of Alberta recently announced that Health Care Aide (HCA) regulation will come into force on February 2, 2026.

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has launched a series of short videos to introduce regulation for Health Care Aides (HCAs). The Health Statutes Amendment Act (2020) provides for the future regulation of HCAs in Alberta, but...