Your Alberta Health care card contains personal information such as your name and birth date. It also includes a Health Care number that allows you access to many medical services in Alberta. How Many Numbers in Alberta Health Card? The Alberta Health Card number is 9 digits long. You can use this number when using…

Ambulance services in Alberta are managed by AHS (Alberta Health Services). It is not provided through the Federal Government of Canada. Most Albertans are obligated to pay the ambulance bill, unless they are exempt or covered by an insurance plan. We will discuss the exemptions and exceptions in further detail below. How much does an…

Many new Alberta residents are surprised by the lack of quality of paper Health Care cards. These card stock paper IDs are required to access many publicly funded medical services in Alberta. Alberta has done it this low cost way since 1969, when they were first introduced. Manitoba is another province that has these low…

A regulation under the Health Professions Act was established in 2012, to regulate the industry of Naturopathy. This gave the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta the power to determine rules and limitations of what a Naturopath can and can’t do in Alberta. Can a Naturopath prescribe medication in Alberta? No, a Naturopathic Doctor can not prescribe…

Alberta follows the National Drug Schedule system. This puts drugs into 4 categories. Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 3, and No Schedule (unscheduled). Can an Alberta pharmacist prescribe antibiotics in Alberta? Yes, a pharmacist can prescribe antibiotics in Alberta, as these are considered Schedule 1 drugs. In fact, a pharmacist can prescribe almost any drug…

Chiropractors in Alberta are trained professionals and well versed on the human body. Specifically the spine, muscles and nervous system. That being said, there are limitations to their scope of practising medicine. Can chiropractors write prescriptions in Alberta? No, a chiropractor in Alberta can not write prescriptions. However, they can order or perform x-rays and…

In general, the Alberta health care system covers most things deemed medically necessary, especially in a hospital setting or other medical facility under contract by the provincial government. Costs outside of these parameters are either out of pocket, or covered by health insurance. Is cancer treatment covered by Alberta Health Care? Yes, cancer out patients…

Alberta provides full coverage for most medically necessary services, especially at the hospital. Everything else is either out if pocket, assisted with insurance. Are ear exams free in Alberta? No, ear exams are not free in Alberta. They are not covered by Alberta Health Care. However, some audiologist clinics may choose to offer free ear…

There was a time in Alberta when most people were required to pay an annual fee to contribute to the provincial run Alberta Health Care Program. How Much Are Alberta Health Care Premiums? There are no Health Care Premiums in Alberta, Canada. Albertans stopped paying health care premiums in 2009. The Alberta Health care system…

Canadian nurses are allowed to work in different provinces as they meet the requirements of that province. Can A Nurse In Ontario Work In Alberta? Yes, a nurse in Ontario can work in Alberta. However, you must first be registered with The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). You will provide documentation of…