HCA News

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 Annual Report of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) includes statistics gathered from the Alberta Health Care Aide (HCA) Directory. Every year, we share these statistics with stakeholders, including HCAs. Some highlights are listed below. The number...

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...