HCA Statistics

As the regulatory body for Health Care Aides in Alberta, the CLHA collects information that provides insights into the profession. The CLHA is committed to sharing its information and data about HCAs in Alberta with the public, registrants, and health system partners. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more, please contact pmr@clha.com.

Unless otherwise indicated, data is updated on a monthly basis.

Current Statistics on Alberta Health Care Aides (June 2026)

Updated July 2026

Definitions


Active Complaint	Complaints that are still in process, which includes: newly received, investigations, decisions outstanding, referred to a hearing, and awaiting completion of orders etc.
Complaints Closed	Complaints that have been resolved with all orders completed by the Registrant.
Substantial Equivalence Applicants	Applicants whose education and qualifications require assessment to determine whether they are substantially equivalent to Alberta’s Health Care Aide registration requirements.
Dual Registration	Dual registration refers to Health Care Aides who also maintain active registration as Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta.

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