Why apply?
To be eligible to work as a health care assistant (HCA) in any public health care setting in BC, applicants must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Currently, private health care providers may hire HCAs who are not registered, but this may change at any time.
Go to one of the five boxes below that best describes your situation and then click on links provided.
Notification of Changes – Interim Measures to Support Registration
For the best experience, we recommend that you use a desktop or laptop computer to apply for registration. This site has not been optimized for tablet or mobile devices.
To find the answer to common questions, please visit the Applicant FAQ or the Registrant FAQ.
If you have not verified your account within the last year, please contact the Registry for instructions.
Graduate of an HCA program in Canada (or HCA equivalent)
Graduates of Canadian health care assistant programs offered by educational institutions outside of BC.
Application Options
Canadian-licensed LPN, RN, or RPN
Licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, or registered psychiatric nurses licensed to practise in Canada.
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Nursing Student in Canada
Students enrolled in nursing programs in Canada may be eligible to register, depending on the amount of training completed.
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Internationally Educated Health Care Professional
Internationally educated health care professionals or graduates of health care assistant programs outside of Canada must reside in BC before their application will be accepted.
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