In the province of Nova Scotia, CCAs are not a regulated profession. CCAs are not licensed to practice and are not governed by a regulatory body; therefore, responsibility for issues related to public interest and malpractice rests largely with the employer.

In the absence of a governing body, the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care (DSLTC) supports and provides oversight for the CCA Program including education, certification process, and CCA Registry. CCA Program Administration at Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS) operationalize the CCA Program under the direction of Department of Seniors and Long-term Care (DSLTC).

The CCA Program continually evolves to meet the increasing complexities in care to support the needs of the evolving health care system. Industry has been instrumental in the CCA Program’s evolution by providing guidance during the Program revisions as well as feedback between revisions. The guidance industry provides is pivotal to clarify learning expectations and promote education consistency, enhancing the Program’s ability to meet industry’s needs. The continued evolution of the education is directly aligned with the CCA Continuing Care Assistant Occupational Standards of Practice (CCAOSoP)