Alberta's Trusted Healthcare Educator

Every career in care starts at a front door.

The front door

An advisor who knows your name, and your funding, before you sit down.

Reception, day one

Small cohorts. An instructor who can see your hands while you learn.

The classroom

Practice on real equipment, before a real patient depends on you.

The skills lab

Then the placement becomes the job.

Your workplace

Calgary's private career college for health care and social services. Hands-on training, expert instructors and real clinical placements.

Designed with industry. Built for your career.

Every ABES course curriculum is accredited and designed in collaboration with leaders in health care and social services. You'll graduate with the skills and hands-on experience top employers expect from day one.

From first class to first shift. Every program ends on the job.

Four ABES students in scrubs and hair covers identifying surgical instruments laid out on a draped table
Surgical instrument identification in the Medical Device Reprocessing lab.
  • Small classes

    More opportunities for one-on-one time with instructors.

  • Continuous start dates

    Select from upcoming start dates rather than waiting.

  • Hands-on training

    Classes are interactive, making it easier to learn and retain course material.

  • People who care

    A kind and caring team of professionals from the field, who helps you navigate your next career path.

  • Reputation for success

    Over 30 years of trust and credibility, partnering with the industry's most reputable organizations.

  • Connection to careers

    Nearly 400 long-standing industry partnerships that guarantee you a local practicum placement.

Grand opening · January 2027

Something big is coming.

More room to learn, practise and grow. Get a first look at the new ABES College campus, see what's taking shape inside, and count down with us to opening day.
Explore the new campus →

They started where you are.

See what our students are saying on Google Reviews

“Had a great experience!”
Michelle K.
ABES Graduate, Class of 2025
“I'm a student currently taking the UC/MOA course and it is an amazing experience.”
Connie O.
Unit Clerk / Medical Office Assistant, Class of 2018
“Thank you so much, ABES, for teaching me all that you have and introducing me to some very wonderful human beings.”
Shayene S.
Unit Clerk / Medical Office Assistant, Class of 2022

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