To view the recognized BC HCA programs list, click here.

THE EDUCATOR'S ROLE WITHIN THE REGISTRY

The Registry works with educational institutions delivering HCA training programs in BC to ensure that they are:

  • following the BC HCA Program Provincial Curriculum;
  • meeting the minimum prescribed quality standards for program delivery; and
  • graduating competent HCAs who qualify for registration on the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.


INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS

Inclusion on the “Recognized BC HCA Programs” list confirms program graduates are eligible for registration. The documents listed below provide key information and support educators in ensuring their programs meet provincial standards for HCA education in BC and are compliant with recognition requirements.

It is expected that BC HCA programs will deliver education that aligns with The HCA Program Provincial Curriculum (2023).  HCA educators are also strongly encouraged to use the resources in the Health Care Assistant Program Supplement to the Provincial Curriculum (2023).

Important Note: Before preparing a submission, new BC educators interested in offering a Health Care Assistant education program must contact the Registry at education@cachwr.bc.ca.

Educator Registration

Educational institutions offering health care assistant programs in BC must register before their program will be considered for recognition by the Registry.

Ensuring Public Safety

The Registry serves and protects vulnerable patients, residents, and clients receiving care from health care assistants employed by publicly funded facilites. Employers are required to report in writing to the Registry every suspension or termination of an employee for alleged abuse.

Employers

It is a contractual responsibility for publicly funded employers to ensure that all HCAs they are hiring are registered and to report alleged abuse to the Registry.

Registrants

To be eligible to work as a health care assistant (HCA) in any public health care setting in BC, applicants must be registered. Currently, private health care providers may hire HCAs who are not registered, but this may change at any time.