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Dual Credit Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate Olds College – Bow Valley Campus what? . Veterinary Technical Assistant (VTA) is an entry level program that introduces Sonya Gillis students to the veterinary industry and animal care. The VTA is a valued member of a veterinary practice team and works alongside e | [email protected] veterinary professionals, animal health technicians and shelter staff in the small t | 403-817-7516 animal industry. Animals need care and lots of love. A VTA does both and most importantly enjoys working with dogs and cats. Mandatory On-campus Dates: . On-campus delivery which combines labs, classroom learning, and clinical settings Mandatory Parent Evening: . Earn 25 credits towards completion of an Alberta High School Diploma Tuesday March 6, 2018 . Earn a Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate Bow Valley Campus (7th Floor Rm S7044) 7:00-8:30pm who? . Open to CBE high school students entering Grade 11 in September 2018 Semester 1 . Sept 2018 – Dec 2018 Students must have “Scheduled period 4 blocked“ for students to work online in 3:30pm – 6:30pm the learning center at their designated high school and to travel to Bow Valley Tuesday College . space is limited, successful applicants must attend a mandatory Semester 2 parent/student evening to be considered for the program Jan 2019 - June 2019 . Participants must be 15 years of age upon beginning the program 3:30pm – 6:30pm Tuesday & Thursday when? Semester 3 . The program consists of four semesters beginning a student’s Grade 11 year Sept 2019 - Dec. 2019 . Classes are 2 days a week at Bow Valley College Campus from 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm – 6:30pm . Student applications must be received by February 23, 2018 at 4:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday . Course begins September, 2018 Semester 4 Jan 2020 - June 2020 where? 3:30pm – 6:30pm Tuesday & Thursday . Olds College instructors will deliver the program at Old College Calgary Campus, which located at Bow Valley College . On-campus at Bow Valley College (345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V1) Students must ensure they are able to commit to being on- campus at Bow Valley College for why? the program duration, 4 semesters. Fully employable as a Veterinary Technical Assistant upon successful completion of the program . Gain industry certification and post-secondary credits while still in high school key information & prerequisites GRADE 10 Key Information • Students are accepted in this Dual credit • Attend Information Session: March 6, 2018 program. • Complete HCS3000 • Olds College instructors will deliver the • Must complete Rabies Vaccination Series on program at Old College Calgary Campus, pre-determined dates. Follow up blood work is which located at Bow Valley College. also required one month after the final • Students will be supervised by an Off- vaccination. Campus teacher. • Students must complete one of Biology 20, • To receive an Olds College (VTA) certificate, Chemistry 20 or Science 20 in semester 1 of an overall GPA of 2.0 (62%) must be Grade 11 and English Language Arts 30-1 or achieved. 30-2 by the end of Grade 12. • Classes are 2 day a week at Bow Valley • An understanding that this program is a two- College Campus from 3:30pm - 6:30pm year commitment • “scheduled period 4 blocked “ for students to • Attendance is a high priority in this program work online in the learning center at their • designated high school and to travel to Bow Submit completed application February 23, Valley College 2018 • Cost of program after high school is $ 3700.00 • Must Attend Off Campus field trips to Olds College GRADE 11 Semester 1 Semester 2 AHT1050: Introduction to the Veterinary Profession VTA6020: Principles of Veterinary Clinical (5 Credits) Procedures VTA6040: Patient Preparation and Husbandry (10 Credits) Please note: Grade 11- Semester 1, classes are 1 day a week (Tuesdays), class time from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Grade 11- Semester 2, classes are 2 days a week (Tuesdays/Thursdays), class time from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. GRADE 12 Semester 1 Semester 2 VTA6010: Small Animal Restraint and Handling VTA6030: Veterinary Equipment & Instrumentation With Scheduled Off-Campus Field Trips With Scheduled Off-Campus Field Trips (5 Credits) (5 Credits) Grade 12- Semester 1 and 2, classes are 2 days a week (Tuesdays/Thursdays), class time from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Delivered at Olds College (Calgary Campus) located on the 7th Floor, South Tower of Bow Valley College, for a 3 hour block each day. Application| Dual Credit Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate Program | September 2018 to June 2020 Instructions | First Name Last Name Please complete and email a scanned School Current Grade copy or fax the completed form to Alberta Ed Student # _____________ Student ID# _____ Sonya Gillis e| [email protected] f | 403-777-6159 Email address Phone Student cell phone Deadline | Please check the following as they apply. All applications must be received no later than 4:00pm on Have you completed or do you plan to complete HCS300 prior to the start of the program in September? Friday, February 23, Guidance Counsellor/teacher initials 2018 Yes. No. Do you plan to complete Bio 20/Chem20/Sci 20 by the end of Semester 1 in Grade 11? Guidance Counsellor/teacher initials Yes. No. Do you plan to complete English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 by the end of Grade 12? Guidance Counsellor/teacher initials Yes. No. Have you verified with a teacher or Guidance Counsellor that you are able to commit to being on-campus at Bow Valley College for 4 semesters. Semester 1 - Tuesdays 3:30 to 6:30pm and Semester 2,3 & 4 -Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm to 6:30pm? Guidance Counsellor/teacher initials_____ Yes. No. Please verify with a teacher or Guidance Counsellor that you are able to arrange for transportation to and from the Olds College, Bow Valley campus. Guidance Counsellor/teacher initials____ Yes. No. (Over) -> Dual Credit Veterinary Technical Assistant Program 1 Are you aware that you must complete a Rabies Vaccination Series. There is a requirement for follow up blood work after the vaccination series. Parent initials____ Yes. No. I am aware that I must be able to be on my feet for extended periods of time, use my knees, back, and arms to move animals and function effectively in stressful situations. Briefly describe why this program is of interest to you or how it fits with your future aspirations or career plans. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ STRENGTHS: Please list 5 strengths you would bring to this program. 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________ Do you have a part time-time job? If yes, are you willing to arrange part-time job hours to accommodate your commitment to the Dual Credit Veterinary Technical Assistant Program? Explain _______________________________________________________________________________________ Dual Credit Veterinary Technical Assistant Program 2 Deadline | Statement of Support (to be completed by a teacher/Off-campus Coordinator, Career Practitioner, or All applications Administrator) How does the program align with the applicant’s interests, future aspirations or overall learning must be received no plan? later than 4:00pm on Friday, February 23, 20178 Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Teacher/Administrator Name (Please print) Teacher/Administrator Signature Date Applications deadline is 4:00pm on Friday February 23 , 2018. Successful candidates will be contacted and all required dual credit paperwork will be completed at that time. Please email or fax 403-777-6159 the completed form to Sonya Gillis [email protected] Registration checklist: □ Application Form – completed and signed by parent/guardian, student and teacher/administrator □ Parent Letter –signed by parent/guardian □ Olds College Application Form – completed and signed by parent/guardian, student and teacher/administrator □ Acknowledgement of Risk and Medical Information Form – completed and signed by parent/guardian □ Successful applicants must attend a mandatory parent/student evening to be considered for the program. March 6th, 2018 – 7:00 to 8:30pm. You will be notified if application is successful. Dual Credit Veterinary Technical Assistant Program 3 Parent Letter – Dual Credit Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate Program Calgary Board of Education, Calgary, AB T2R 0L4 t | 403-817-7532 f | 403-294-8206 | [email protected] December 12, 2017 Calgary Board of Education 1221 – 8 Street SW Calgary,