Through a variety of delivery options, you can earn a Bow Valley College/Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Certificate. The Health Care Aide Certificate is available in three delivery options: Full-time, on-campus study over a eight-month period. Part-Time, online and on-campus over a five term period. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR): you may be eligible to challenge the courses in the Health Care Aide (HCA) program if you have work experience as a health care aide or caregiver and wish to meet provincial health care aide certification requirements. Heath Care Aide for English Language Learners: this pathway program is for learners with minimal English Language proficiency skills. To learn more to see if this is better suited for you, please visit the program page.