APPLICATION CATEGORIES
Apply in the category that matches your healthcare education credentials.
Submit all required documents to avoid delay.
Application review takes 5-10 business days. For more information, please visit the Applicant FAQ page.
Graduate of an HCA Program in BC
HCAs educated in BC must apply in this category.
Graduate of an HCA program in Canada (or HCA equivalent)
HCAs educated in Canada, but outside BC, must apply in this category. There are two pathways with different requirements. Be sure to choose the pathway that applies to you.
Canadian-licensed LPN, RN, or RPN
Licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, or registered psychiatric nurses licensed to practice in Canada must apply in this category.
Nursing Student in Canada
Students enrolled in nursing programs in Canada may be eligible to register, depending on the amount of training completed.
Internationally Educated Health Care Professional
Internationally educated graduates from HCA equivalent and/or nursing programs outside of Canada must apply in this category.
Internationally educated nurses (IENs) must read the IEN Notification first.
OTHER RESOURCES
The Registry has compiled a list of educational institutions that are recognized providers of HCA programs in BC.
Employers should ensure that all HCAs that they hire are registered. Employers are also responsible for reporting all cases of alleged abuse to the Registry.
The Registry has put together an HCA program recognition process. This process requires all educational institutions to follow the Health Care Assistant Provincial Curriculum and meet minimum standards for delivery.