HCA Standardized Orientation Bursary

To meet the increasing demand for Health Care Assistant (HCA) staff in BC, Health Match BC (HMBC), a division of the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), which offers professional recruitment services on behalf of British Columbia’s public health employers, has developed the HCA Bursary Program (HCA Competency Assessment & Remedial Education Bursaries). These bursaries provide support to graduates of an HCA (or HCA equivalent) program in Canada and Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals (IEHCP), who are seeking to complete the HCA registration process with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry (the Registry). The HCA Standardized Orientation Bursary compensates applicants for their time spent completing additional remedial education, which may be a requirement of registration with the Registry, after completion of the HCA Competency Assessments.

HCA Standardized Orientation Bursary Eligibility

A one-time payment of up to $250 will be paid by HEABC to applicants of the Registry based on the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicant has submitted an application to the Registry.
• Applicant has completed all components of the HCA Competency Assessment (i.e. CBA & SLA).
• Following completion of the HCA Competency Assessment, the applicant was not immediately eligible for registration with the Registry and received a referral to complete the HCA Standardized Orientation Program on the LearningHub.
• Applicant has completed the Learning Plan, outlined in their application form, within the established timeframes.
• Applicant must submit a completed HCA Standardized Orientation Bursary Application Form with all supporting documents.
• Applicant sends confirmation of obtaining Registry number by the Registry to info@choose2care.ca within the timeframe set out in the Bursary application Form.
• It can be expected that our team receives confirmation of Registry number from applicant within one month after completion of the HCA Standardized Orientation Program on the LearningHub.
• Applicant must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) as of the date they submit their application and to receive a T4A, as this bursary is a taxable income.

Further notes on eligibility:

• Eligibility for the rural travel allowance is determined by our team and based on the availability of remedial education courses and distance between the applicant’s primary residence and the nearest institution that offers this course.
• Our team is a division of Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). All funds will be disbursed by HEABC and installments are paid directly to the recipient. Disbursements may take up to 6 weeks for processing once it is deemed the applicant meets all eligibility requirements

Application Process

To apply for this bursary, please complete the HCA Standardized Orientation Bursary Application Form, and upload all required documents within 3 business days of receiving the HCA Standardized Orientation Bursary Application Form.

Our team will acknowledge receipt of your application within five (5) business days from the submission date. Please note the processing time may vary if the application is incomplete.

Required Documents

• Void Cheque or Direct Deposit Form.

*Please ensure to review all requirements and gather appropriate documents required before completing the application form. If you experience any issues with the application form, please contact info@choose2care.ca