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Beginning February 2, 2026, anyone working as an HCA in Alberta must be registered and hold a valid practice permit with the CLHA.
To be registered with the CLHA, you must complete an application and meet the requirements outlined in the Policy: Registration Requirements.
There are a number of requirements that you should be aware of. Learn more about each one by selecting from the menu below.
The CLHA is committed to having transparent, objective, impartial, and procedurally fair registration practices.
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Alberta HCAs are required to carry malpractice liability insurance.
There are fees associated with applying for and maintaining a practice permit with the CLHA.
All applicants must be able to provide professional services in English.
A requirement for select applicants, this module covers Alberta's regulatory framework.
New graduates and select applicants are required to successfully pass the AHRE in order to move to the CLHA general register.
We are currently experiencing high email volumes. While we will strive to meet our service standard timelines, there may be some unavoidable delays.
Applicants and registrants can expect these standards when interacting with the Registration Department at the CLHA.
- Emails will be returned within three business days.
- Applications received with payment will be reviewed within five business days.
- Completed applications will be processed with a decision letter within ten business days.
- Invoices for approved applications will be available when the decision letter is issued.
- A practice permit will be issued immediately upon receipt of the final invoice payment.
The Registration Service Standards policy outlines registration service standards at the CLHA.