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Alberta Health Care Aides (HCAs) are not currently regulated. HCA regulation comes into force on February 2, 2026. As of that date, HCAs will be regulated by the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). They will be accountable...

The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) has launched webpages for Health Care Aides (HCAs) in preparation for regulation. All information on the HCA side of the website is effective February 2, 2026.

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.