Health Care Aide Certificate Program — Full-Time Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all approved entrance requirements before being accepted into the Health Care Aide Certificate Program — Full-Time
Applicants must provide proof of the following:
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Minimum age of 18 years
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid authorization to study in Canada, where applicable
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Government-issued photo identification
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Letter of reference from an academic, employment, or volunteer source
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English language proficiency meeting the approved program requirement
English Language Proficiency
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Applicants must meet the approved English language requirement before acceptance.
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The required English language benchmark for the Health Care Aide Certificate Program is CLB 7 or an approved equivalent.
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Proof of English language proficiency may include:
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Graduation from a Manitoba high school with at least one English 40S course with a minimum grade of 70%; OR
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Valid English language test results no older than 2 years.
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Accepted test results may include:
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IELTS General Training — Overall 6.5 and minimum 7.0 in Speaking; OR
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Duolingo English Test - minimum score 110; OR
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Other English language proficiency documentation accepted by Golden Career College only if it meets the approved program requirement.
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Note:
Additional practicum readiness requirements must be completed before practicum placement. These may include a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, immunization/TB documentation, First Aid/CPR, PHIA, WHMIS, and any site-specific requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO APPLY

Step 1
Submit Your Application
Complete the online application form and submit the required supporting documents. You will be asked to provide information about your program choice, education, background, and English language proficiency.

Step 2
Application Review
Golden Career College will review your application and supporting documents to determine whether you meet the approved entrance requirements for the program.

Step 3
Admissions Decision & Next Steps
Eligible applicants may receive a conditional offer of admission after their application and supporting documents have been reviewed.
Enrolment, seat confirmation, and payment instructions are provided with the conditional offer.
KEY DATES & INTAKE INFORMATION
Next Intake
September 2026
Application Deadline
Contact Admissions
Class Size Limit
16 Students

