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Health Care Aides (HCAs) in Alberta can access free learning modules through their MyCLHA accounts.

These modules, hosted on our Learning Management System (LMS), help build HCA competencies and support safe, ethical care. Access to the LMS is not available to employers.

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Currently Available Modules

A full list of currently available modules is on the Knowledge Hub. Topics covered in these modules include the following:

• Understanding professional regulation;
• Medical terminology;
• Documentation;
• Professional communication; and
• Other key topics in safe, competent, and ethical practice.

New modules will be added regularly, and HCAs will be notified by email.

Access to Modules for LPNs

HCAs will also have access to modules created for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for informational purposes only. Note that while HCAs can take these modules, they will not have access to complete a final exam or receive a certificate of completion.

How To Access Modules

All modules are accessible through a MyCLHA account. Only specific groups, including HCAs on the general, provisional, and transitional registers, and certain applicants, have access.

To access the CLHA modules, please do the following:

1. Go to the CLHA Website
2. Log in to your myCLHA account using your CLHA username (email) and password.
3. Once logged in, select the “Learning Modules” link near the bottom of the menu on the left-hand side.
4. Select the selfstudy.clha.com link to enter the CLHA Learning Management System (LMS).

This will take you to the Home page of the CLHA’s LMS

1. Select Dashboard at the top left of the screen to see your completed courses and courses you have recently accessed.
2. Select My courses at the top left of the screen to see the courses you are currently enrolled in.

To enroll in a module:

1. From the Home page of the LMS, select the link to view either the LPN or the HCA learning modules.
2. Scroll down to view all modules.
3. Select the image/link for the module you are interested in taking.
4. Select “Enroll me” to open the module.

More Tips & Tricks

• Your “My Courses” page shows all modules you are currently enrolled in.
• When you complete a module, remember to go to the “Certificate” section to view and download your certificate.
• Downloaded certificates are listed under “Completed Courses” on your “Dashboard” page.