2012 CALENDAR 2013 HOW TO APPLY CHOOSE YOUR METHOD NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE $50 - Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents $100 - International Students (Study Permit/Other Visa)
Apply online at www.norquest.ca/applynow. NorQuest is a partner of ApplyAlberta, the province- 1 wide online application system that authorizes free transcript transfers, both high school, and post- secondary, between participating institutions.
Download our application form from our website, www.norquest.ca/applynow, complete it, and 2 submit it in person or by mail.
Watch for confirmation of receipt of your application in the mail along with easy-to-follow instructions to access your MyQuest account (NorQuest’s online student self-service centre) and MyMail (your NorQuest email address).
ONLINE IN PERSON BY MAIL Complete the ApplyAlberta Bring your application form Send your completed online application form and and application fee to application form, along submit your $50 application Edmonton Downtown with a money order or certified ($100 CDN for International Campus, Main Building cheque for your application applicants) fee using a valid 10215 - 108 Street fee to: credit card (Visa or MasterCard) Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 Office of the Registrar at www.norquest.ca/applynow NorQuest College 10215 - 108 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6
QUESTIONS? WE CAN HELP! If you have questions about applying to NorQuest College, please contact the Office of the Registrar at 780-644-6000 (Edmonton) or toll-free at 1-866-534-7218. See page 9 for more details. YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE LEARN FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, ONLINE… ON YOUR TIME What’s Inside
3 Message from the President 27 Academic Practices and Regulations 4 Introduction 27 Confidentiality of Personal Information 6 Academic Schedule 27 Classification of Students 28 Grading 8 Getting Information 30 Convocation 9 Admission 30 Student Evaluation and Final Grades 9 General Admission 31 Student Appeals 10 Steps to Admission 33 Student Records 12 Transcripts 36 Student Conduct 13 Academic Assessment 14 Services to Students with Disabilities 37 Student Awards 14 Student Financial Aid/Sponsorship 38 Flexible Learning 14 English Language Proficiency 38 eCampusAlberta 15 Open Studies 41 Open Studies 15 Visiting Students 45 Regional Campuses 16 International Students 47 Student Resources and Services 17 Financial Aid 55 Campus Maps 20 Fees 22 Payment of Tuition and Fees
25 Registration 26 Withdrawal Chart of Academic and Financial Penalties
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 1 What’s Inside
71 Academic Upgrading 109 Certificate and Diploma Programs 72 Aboriginal University/ 110 Aboriginal Community Support Worker College Preparation 112 Administrative Professional 73 Academic Upgrading Grades 7 to 9 115 Advanced Education in Orthopaedics 75 Academic Upgrading Grades 10 to 12 for LPNs 79 Academic Upgrading Grades 7 to 12 116 Business Administration Continuing Education for Academic Upgrading 118 Health Care Aide 121 Health Care Aide PLAR 80 Course Progression Charts (Prior Learning Assessment And 81 Adult Literacy Levels 1 to 6 Recognition) 83 Ben Calf Robe Upgrading 122 Continuing Education Courses for Health Care Aides 85 Prep for Business Careers 123 Hospital Unit Clerk 86 Prep for GED 125 Mental Health Rehabilitation 87 Prep for Practical Nurse 128 Pharmacy Technician 89 Employment Certificate 133 Physical Therapy Assistant 90 Apprenticeship Prep 136 Practical Nurse 91 Day Home Provider 141 Practical Nurse: Continuing Education for LPNs 94 Skills for Employment 142 Practical Nurse Diploma for 95 Transitional Vocational Program Internationally Educated Nurses 97 English Language Training 144 Practical Nurse Refresher 98 Bridge to Health Careers 148 Print Media Production 99 Bridge to Transit Operators 149 Social Work 100 ESL Bridge to Business Careers 152 Therapeutic Recreation
101 ESL (English as a Second Language) 155 Course Descriptions Intensive 103 ESL (English as a Second Language) 215 Index Intensive: ESL Continuing Education 104 Introduction to Communication and Culture for Nursing 105 LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers To Canada) Disclaimer: 106 LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) LINC Rural Delivery Program NorQuest College makes every effort to ensure that the information in this calendar is accurate 107 Youth In Transition and complete at the time of publication. However, the College reserves the right to make changes in the information provided within the College calendar without prior notice. NorQuest College’s calendar is an official document for students. By the act of applying to a program and/or registration into courses, each student agrees to be bound by the practices and procedures of NorQuest College.
2 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Message from the President
Welcome to NorQuest College! Education is your key to a better quality of life, benefitting not only you, but also the community in which you live and work. Empowered by education, you can broaden your knowledge, increase your job opportunities, and enhance your productivity and job satisfaction. As Alberta’s largest community college, we are proud to offer a strong selection of post-sec- ondary diploma and certificate programs that lead to in-demand careers. Our career studies include health, human services, and business. We also offer foundational learning opportu- nities that include academic upgrading, adult literacy, employment readiness, and English as a second language education. At NorQuest, you will acquire the advanced skills required in increasingly complex work- places. Our committed, supportive, and skilled faculty and staff will help you achieve your career and life goals. We want you to hit the ground running when you graduate so you can meet the immediate and long-term job needs of business and industry. We’re proud that 95 per cent of our graduates find employment or continue their education. Thank you for choosing NorQuest College and all we have to offer.
Sincerely,
Jodi L. Abbott, PhD President and CEO NorQuest College
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 3 Introduction
NorQuest has six program areas: ʯ˷ Business Careers ʯ˷ Academic Upgrading ʯ˷ Health Careers ʯ˷ Employment Programs ʯ˷ Human Service Careers ʯ˷ English Language Training
Whatever your academic or career goal, NorQuest will ensure that you have the learner support services you need to succeed. NorQuest’s flexible delivery methods allow learners to access education at eleven campuses and in more than two hundred communities across Alberta via distance or online delivery.
NorQuest by the Numbers In the Community t Designated community college for Edmonton and for Size and Growth communities from Camrose to Whitecourt and from t Alberta’s largest community college with more than Westlock to Wetaskiwin 4,500 full-load equivalent students t Eight campuses and regional learning sites t Over 7,500 full- and part-time students each year t Off-campus learning delivered in more than 200 t Almost 1,300 graduates each year Canadian communities t 37 post-secondary career credentials and foundational programs Mandate Statement t Enrolment projected to exceed 6,500 full-load equiva- NorQuest College is a board-governed public college lent students by 2020 operating as a Comprehensive Community Institution under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act t Largest Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide pro- of Alberta. grams in Alberta With campuses and learning sites across the Edmonton Student Diversity region, NorQuest enhances access to educational oppor- tunities through its role as regional steward. t 55% born outside Canada, representing 87 countries NorQuest provides high-quality learning opportunities t 9% of self-declared Aboriginal ancestry that prepare graduates for careers and further studies t 29% under the age of 25; 71% over the age of 25 in business, industry, health sciences, human services, early learning and education, information, communica- t 80% female tion and design technologies. A leader in enhancing t More than 500 students with learning and physical access to post-secondary education, the College is challenges provided with specialized supports and widely recognized for its foundational learning opportu- access nities in academic upgrading, adult literacy, employment readiness and English as a Second Language education. Credentials granted by the College include certificates, diplomas and applied degrees. NorQuest students experience unique educational opportunities in a vibrant and supportive environment that is responsive to changing learner needs, dedicated to learner access and to learner success. Faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence and to enriching co-curricular student life opportunities. At NorQuest, learners from diverse educational, cultural and social backgrounds can achieve their personal and career goals and enhance their lives. NorQuest program- ming is sensitive to the cultural experience of Aboriginal learners, and learners for whom English is a second lan- guage. The College is a leader in meeting the needs of learners with disabilities.
4 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Introduction
As a Comprehensive Community Institution with regional NorQuest is committed to enhancing teaching and learn- stewardship responsibilities, NorQuest engages commu- ing through applied research that informs its academic nity partners to meet literacy and foundational learning programming and builds capacity in the communities it needs and to ensure access to a full spectrum of post- serves. The College’s centres for excellence are engaged secondary learning opportunities. In rural and urban nationally and locally with partners in business, industry, communities throughout the region, the College opens government and communities to develop innovative solu- pathways for lifelong learning. tions to social and technological challenges. NorQuest is an active partner in Campus Alberta, col- NorQuest College contributes to a strong Alberta econo- laborating with other post-secondary institutions, govern- my by developing the skilled workforce that both public ments, business, and community agencies to enhance and private sector employers require. Educated in an educational opportunities, strengthen the Alberta knowl- environment that emphasizes critical thinking, experi- edge economy, and address the economic, societal, and ential learning, technology integration and intercultural cultural needs for education regionally and provincially. competence, NorQuest graduates are global citizens and valued contributors in their communities. NorQuest delivers educational opportunities to people where they live and work. The College provides flexible Previous version approved by the Minister of Advanced alternatives in both credit and non-credit programming, Education, February 5, 2005. Approved by AET, including transfer credits, career laddering, recognition June 2010. of prior learning, bridging, general studies, and part-time study. Workforce training is customized to meet specific needs in communities and workplaces. Through our part- nership with eCampus Alberta and other innovative dis- tributed learning alternatives, the College serves students across Alberta, throughout Canada and around the world.
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 5 Academic Schedule
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ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Term Dates 2012 - 2013 Proposed Term Dates 2013 - 2014 Summer July 3, 2012 to August 24, 2012 Summer July 2, 2013 to August 23, 2013 Fall September 4, 2012 to December 21, 2012 Fall September 3, 2013 to December 20, 2013 Winter January 7, 2013 to April 26, 2013 Winter January 6, 2014 to April 25, 2014 Spring May 6, 2013 to August 23, 2013 Spring May 5, 2014 to August 22, 2014
6 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Academic Schedule
2012 2013 JULY JANUARY Monday, 2 Day in lieu of Canada Day Monday, 7 First day of regular Winter Term (College closed) classes Tuesday, 3 First day of regular Summer Monday, 7 to Drop period* Term classes Thursday, 17 Tuesday, 3 to Drop period* Thursday, 17 Last day for payment of Winter Friday, 6 Term fees; late fee of $50.00 charged on any outstanding bal- Friday, 6 Last day for payment of Summer ance after this date Term fees; late fee of $50.00 charged on any outstanding bal- Monday, 28 Last day for partial tuition refunds ance after this date (16-week courses/programs) Friday, 13 Last day for partial tuition refunds FEBRUARY (16-week courses/programs) Monday, 18 Family Day (College closed) Friday, 27 Withdrawal deadline MARCH (8-week courses/programs) Friday, 1 Withdrawal deadline (16-week AUGUST courses/programs)** Monday, 6 Heritage Day (College closed) Friday, 29 Good Friday (College closed) Friday, 17 Spring 16-week term ends APRIL Friday, 24 Summer 8-week term ends Monday, 1 Easter Monday (College closed) SEPTEMBER Friday, 26 Winter Term ends Monday, 3 Labour Day (College closed) MAY Tuesday, 4 First day of regular Fall Term classes Monday, 6 First day of regular Spring Term Tuesday, 4 to Drop period* classes Friday, 14 Monday, 6 to Drop period* Friday, 14 Last day for payment of Winter Thursday, 16 Term fees; late fee of $50.00 Thursday, 16 Last day for payment of Spring charged on any outstanding Term fees; late fee of $50.00 balance after this date charged on any outstanding bal- Tuesday, 25 Last day for partial tuition refunds ance after this date (16-week courses/programs) Monday, 20 Victoria Day (College closed) OCTOBER Monday, 27 Last day for partial tuition refunds Monday, 8 Thanksgiving Day (College closed) (16-week courses/programs) Friday, 26 Withdrawal deadline (16-week TBA Convocation (Unconfirmed date courses/programs)** and subject to change) NOVEMBER JUNE Monday, 12 Day in lieu of Remembrance Day Friday, 28 Withdrawal deadline (16-week (College closed) courses/programs)** DECEMBER JULY Friday, 21 Fall Term ends Monday, 1 Canada Day (College closed) Monday, 24 Christmas break begins Tuesday, 2 First day of regular Summer Term classes Dates are subject to review and possible change. AUGUST * Drop period: Students who withdraw from their pro- Monday, 5 Heritage Day (College closed) gram or course(s) by or before the drop deadline will Friday, 23 Spring 16-week term ends have their course registration deleted from transcripts. Friday, 23 Summer 8-week term ends For courses and programs less than 16 weeks in dura- tion, the drop period is 10% of the course or program length.
** Withdrawal deadline: The last day to officially withdraw from a 16-week course or program without academic penalty and receive a “W” (Withdrawal) grade. After this date, courses will be graded “WF” (Withdraw Fail). For courses and programs less than 16 weeks in duration, the withdrawal deadline without academic penalty is 50% of the course or program length.
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Services Phone Number Aboriginal Student Support Services 780.644.6130 Academic Skills Assessment 780.644.6095 Campus Operations 780.644.6215 Centre for Excellence in Learning Supports 780.644.6055 Counselling Services 780.644.6130 Computer Commons 780.644.6085 Fund Development 780.644.5915 Health Services 780.644.6155 International Education 780.644.6717 Library and Information Services 780.644.6070 Office of the Registrar 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 Prospective Student Office 780.644.6590 Scholarship and Awards Advisor 780.644.5987 Student Career and Employment Services 780.644.6130 Student Financial Aid 780.644.6130 Students’ Association 780.644.6250 Faculty of Business and Community Studies Phone Number Business and Industry Career Programs 780.644.6470 Centre for Excellence in Print Media 780.644.6470 Extension 780.644.6470 Human Service Career Programs 780.644.6410 Faculty of Foundational and Intercultural Studies Phone Number Academic Upgrading 780.644.5800 Adult Literacy 780.644.6740 Centre for Excellence in Intercultural Education and Aboriginal Learning 780.644.6771 English as a Second Language 780.644.6740 Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) 780.644.6700 Faculty of Health Studies Phone Number Allied Health Career Programs 780.644.6395 Health Care Aide Career Programs 780.644.6370 Practical Nurse Career Programs 780.644.6300
NorQuest College Sites Edmonton Downtown Campus Westmount Campus Stony Plain Main Building (Building A) 11140 131 Street Units 8 - 12, 10215 108 Street T5J 1L6 780.644.6700 3201 43 Avenue 780.968.6489 Health Education Centre - Camrose 102 Avenue (Building B) For program information, contact Westlock 10704 102 Avenue T5J 4H9 Wetaskiwin Campus 10007 100 Avenue 780.361.5800 780.349.7775 Business and Industry Education Centre (Building D) Drayton Valley Wetaskiwin 10135 109 Street T5J 3P1 Box 6419, 5056 50 Avenue 5502 49 Avenue 780.542.5400 780.361.5800 Health Education Centre - 106 Street (Building E) Whitecourt 10232 106 Street Box 779, 4739 50 Avenue 780.778.2000 8 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Admission
GENERAL ADMISSION
Office of the Registrar To be admitted to NorQuest College, applicants must meet the admission requirements for the program to which they are applying. Specific admission NorQuest College requirements are listed with each program section of this calendar. Tel: 780.644.6000 For all programs, applicants are accepted on a first-qualified, first-served Toll-free (within Canada): basis once their application and supporting transcripts/documents have been 1.866.534.7218 received and evaluated against their program’s admission requirements. Fax: 780.644.6013 Admission requirements are subject to change annually; please see Apply in-person or online. www.norquest.ca for the 2012/13 admission requirements. Program admission Main Building, Downtown Campus requirements for 2013/14 will be published on the website in September 2012. 10215 108 Street NW Applicants must be 18 years or older within the first semester of their pro- Edmonton, AB, Canada T5J 1L6 gram. If underage, the applicant must demonstrate suitability for the program Email: [email protected] and have written parental consent. Applicants for career programs must be 18 Website: www.norquest.ca years of age before attending any work or clinical placements to comply with Hours of Operation external workplace regulations. Monday to Friday: A mature student at NorQuest College is categorized as being 19 years of age 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM or older. Mature students’ official education transcripts do not have to indicate that a “high school diploma” was earned, even if it is stated in a program’s admission requirements, but must have completed the required academic admission requirements. Applicants under 19 years of age must meet the high school diploma criteria if stated in the program’s admission requirements, and the academic admission requirements.
Application Fee Application Fees are not charged a fee for Alberta high school or post-secondary To have your application to a from Sponsors transcripts transferred between NorQuest College program consid- We recommend that students pay post-secondary institutions. ered, an application fee is required. their application fee first, and then The non-refundable, non-transfer- approach their sponsor for reim- Admission Deadline able $50 CDN application fee (for bursement. Canadian citizens or permanent resi- 2012/13 dents) is submitted along with your The Office of the Registrar will The programs listed below have an application for admission form. For not accept letters, faxes, or other admission deadline. In order to be international students (both residing promissory notes for application considered for admission, applica- in Canada and outside of Canada), fees from sponsors or third-party tions must be received by NorQuest the non-refundable, non-transfer- funders. The only exceptions con- College for these programs by or able application fee is $100 CDN. sidered are from either the Workers before the deadline date listed Application fees cannot be applied Compensation Board or Advancing with each term below; required towards tuition. Application fees Futures. documentation (i.e. transcripts) may are paid each time an application is follow. Applicants who miss the submitted. ApplyAlberta deadline date for a desired term may Applications for admission from (www.ApplyAlberta.ca) instead consider an Open Studies former students with outstand- option (see page 15) within these Take advantage of applying online! ing financial accounts will not be programs. ApplyAlberta is the province-wide processed until the account has online application system that Term Deadline to Apply been paid in full. Application fees enables students to apply to one received from applicants with an Fall 2012 July 6, 2012 or more Alberta post-secondary outstanding balance will have the Winter 2013 November 9, 2012 institutions and authorize transcript fee automatically applied to their Spring 2013 March 8, 2013 transfers between participating outstanding balance. institutions. Applicants enter their personal and academic information only once. The information is transferred auto- matically to each institution to which the individuals choose to apply. Applicants who use ApplyAlberta
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Programs Student Technology student from knowing and comply- ing with the content of the official t Administrative Professional Features communication. t Business Administration MyMail: Your College-Issued MyQuest: Your Online t Hospital Unit Clerk Email Address Student Service Centre t Social Work Programs that are not listed do not have a prescribed admission deadline; however, applicants are (Refer to Standard Practice 2.24: strongly encouraged to begin the Once you apply to NorQuest, you Electronic Communications with application process well in advance will be issued a lifetime MyQuest Students) of the desired program start date for username and password, giving you best course selection. NorQuest College issues a lifetime access to all of your student account college email address to all appli- information online anywhere the Application Acceptance cants, which is used as the primary Internet is available. Some features include: Dates for 2013/14 communication vehicle between the Office of the Registrar, applicants, t Viewing your admission checklist Programs and registered students. and admission status in real-time NorQuest College will begin accept- Students are expected to check their t Paying your fees online with a ing applications for programs College MyMail account on a regular credit card according to the following schedule. basis so that they do not miss any As admission requirements are subject communication from the College. t Viewing your tuition and fees to change annually, please consult Electronic communications sent by each term our website, www.norquest.ca, in the College will be deemed received t Viewing and printing your September 2012, for the 2013/14 on the next College business day timetable admission requirements. after the day the message was sent regardless of any error, failure t Viewing your grades and printing Term Start Date for notice, Internet service provider an unofficial transcript Acceptance of problem, virus, email filters, or auto- Applications t Updating your address and con- reply related to students’ email, tact information Fall 2013 November 1, 2012 unless the error or problem origi- nated with the College. Failure to t Printing an enrolment verification Winter 2014 March 1, 2013 receive or read official College com- report Spring 2014 July 1, 2013 munications sent to the student’s t Applying to graduate College email account in a timely manner does not absolve the t Viewing and printing your annual T2202A tax receipt
STEPS TO ADMISSION Step 1: An application requires a non- NorQuest College. If you do not refundable fee of $50 CDN. (Some apply through ApplyAlberta, Apply, Pay the part-time, evening, or open studies make arrangements to have your Application Fee, and courses may be exempt from this high school transcripts and any Submit Admission fee.) International applicants (both post-secondary transcripts (if you in Canada and outside Canada) pay have previously attended a post- Requirements a non-refundable, non-transfer- secondary institution) sent directly Apply online by visiting our website able application fee of $100 CDN. from the issuing institution. (See the at www.norquest.ca or by going to Applications received without the “Transcripts” section, page 12.) fee will be returned. Application fees the ApplyAlberta website Complete applications are pro- (www.applyalberta.ca) cannot be applied toward tuition. and select- cessed according to the date they The application fee must be paid ing NorQuest College. Or, download are received; therefore, you are each time an application for a new the Application for Admission form advised to apply well in advance of program is submitted. (PDF format) from our website and your desired program start date, and mail or fax it to the Office of the Applicants who apply through submit all supporting transcripts and Registrar. You can also apply in- ApplyAlberta.ca will have their documentation in a timely fashion. person at the Office of the Registrar Alberta high school and post-sec- Applicants who are reapplying to or at any of our other campuses. ondary transcripts sent directly to the College are required to meet all
10 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Admission conditions (if applicable) outlined centre, MyQuest, where real-time Conditional Admission on their withdrawal forms before information on your admission status If you are currently enrolled in being considered for reacceptance. can be found. You can continually courses to meet the academic Appointments with counsellors or check your admission status and admission requirements for your advisors may be required to deter- update your personal information. applied program, you may be eli- mine the applicant’s readiness The Office of the Registrar will gible for conditional admission. to return. assess your transcript(s) to deter- To be considered for conditional Applications for admission from mine whether you meet admission admission, submit a Statement of former students with outstand- requirements. It is your respon- Marks or unofficial transcript from ing financial accounts will not be sibility to prove that admission your current high school or post- considered until the account has requirements have been met. If the secondary institution that proves been paid in full. Application fees information provided on transcripts your enrolment in the required received from applicants with an does not allow the Office of the courses. If you are completing your outstanding balance will have the Registrar to determine admission course(s) at NorQuest College, fee automatically applied to their eligibility, you may be asked to pro- there is no need to submit docu- outstanding balance. vide further information or to have mentation. Please note that official an academic skills assessment. transcripts or Statements of Marks Distance Program Applicants (See the section “Academic are not accepted by e-mail or fax. Assessment,” page 13.) If you are applying to a Distance Conditional acceptance is granted only if all non-academic admission program, your application is valid Some programs require additional requirements have been completed. for the semester to which you have basic skills assessment testing even Conditions will be stipulated in your applied. Applicants must submit and if you meet the academic admission conditional admission letter. meet all of the admission require- criteria. See the program informa- ments for their applied program, tion section in this calendar for Full admission is granted once you and register for the first course in detailed requirements. have successfully completed your the program before the end date of required course(s), and the Office Complete applications are processed the term to which they have applied. of the Registrar receives an official on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are unable to meet these transcript with your final grade When you apply to a program and requirements, a new application and directly from the issuing institution. do not submit all of your admission application fee will be required. In addition, all conditions must be requirements by the program start completed by the date specified in date, you must reapply and pay an the conditional admission letter, nor- STEP 2: application fee to be considered again. mally prior to the start date of your We Acknowledge program. If you fail to complete all Your Application STEP 3: conditions by the specified due date, You will receive a letter of acknowl- We Make a Decision you will be required to submit a new edgement and/or an admission pack- on Your Admission application and application fee. age from the Office of the Registrar Once steps 1 and 2 are complete, notifying you of your status and Provisional Admission a decision is made regarding your whether any further information or Applicants who are missing admis- admission. Certificate and diploma documentation is required. Carefully sion requirement(s) may receive program applicants receive their read all communications from the provisional admission to a program, admission decision on a first-quali- Office of the Registrar, as there but must satisfy certain conditions fied, first-accepted basis. If you are will be important information or including admission requirements, accepted into a program, you will deadlines requiring your attention. as outlined by the Program Chair, receive a communication confirm- Complete and submit any items that by the date specified in the offer of ing your acceptance and requesting may be required to fulfill any out- admission letter (normally within your tuition deposit. You can also standing admission requirements the first year of enrolment). Access check MyQuest for any admission as soon as possible. Ensure that we to courses, activities, and practicum decision. Applicants who do not have your current address and tele- experiences may be limited until all meet admission requirements will phone number. provisional requirements are met, be advised of the reason and offered and full admission granted. NorQuest College uses your college assistance in choosing another pro- email account as our primary means gram, if applicable. To inquire about If you are provisionally admitted, but of communicating with applicants your application status, contact the fail to complete all conditions by the and registered students. Included Admissions and Transfer Credit unit specified due date, you will be with- in your admission package is your ([email protected]) in the drawn from your program, and sub- login information for your NorQuest Office of the Registrar. ject to the academic and financial technology accounts. Along with a penalties outlined in our withdrawal Applicants who have not submitted College email address, NorQuest procedure. all admission documents by the pro- College provides applicants with a gram start date must reapply to the secure logon to our online student program to be considered again Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 11 Admission
STEP 4: 1. Defer your application to the next 3. Change the delivery method/cam- available intake within the same pus of your applied program. You Accept Our academic year, if offered (see note t If the program you have applied Admission Offer, and Pay below). for offers multiple delivery methods Your Tuition Deposit t All requests for deferrals must (e.g. full-time, part-time, distance, A non-refundable tuition deposit be made in writing, and received or online) within the same term in or a sponsorship confirmation is before the start date of the pro- which you have applied, and there necessary for applicants to confirm gram. The tuition deposit must is space available in one of these their attendance in a program and also be paid to have your applica- deliveries, you may be able to reserve a seat. If you delay your tion deferred. change your application to a dif- ferent program delivery. tuition deposit confirmation, you t Note: As admission requirements may find all seats filled. Once your may change annually, deferrals t If the program you have applied deposit has been paid or sponsor- will be granted only when the for is offered at one of our region- ship confirmation has been received, next available offering is prior to al campuses within the same you will receive a registration pack- July 1st. If you choose this option term to which you have applied, age that will provide information on and the next available intake is you may be able to attend the the process to register for classes. cancelled, a new application and program at another campus, pro- You may pay your tuition deposit application fee will be required. vided that space is available. through your MyQuest account. Your tuition deposit is also non- t Canadian citizen/permanent resi- refundable and non-transferable. Refusal of Admission dent deposit: Domestic applicants t International applicants may not NorQuest College reserves the right are required to pay a non-refund- use the deferral option. to grant or refuse admission to any able tuition deposit of $200 CDN individual. Former applicants or stu- 2. Be placed on a waiting list. toward the first term’s tuition. dents who have lost good standing t International (both in Canada t Applicants are accepted from the may be denied re-entry, or may have and outside Canada) deposit: waiting list according to the date conditions placed on re-admission. International applicants are their tuition deposit is paid. If a Applicants have the right to appeal required to pay a non-refundable, space becomes available and you admission decisions made; see the non-transferable tuition deposit are next in line, you will be con- Student Appeals section on page 31. of $500 CDN towards the first tacted immediately. Be sure that term’s tuition. International appli- you have your funding arrange- College Cancellation cants may not defer their seat to ments in place, as cancellations of a Course or Program may occur close to the start date another term. NorQuest College reserves the of a program. right to cancel courses or programs Waiting List/Deferrals t If you are on the waiting list, but for operational reasons. When the If you have been offered admission to a seat does not become available, College cancels a course or pro- a program, but the program or fund- a new application and application gram, all College fees (including ing quota has been filled, you have fee will be required. Your tuition application fees) will be refunded. one of the following three options. deposit is also non-refundable and non-transferable.
TRANSCRIPTS The application process cannot be post-secondary institution (college, Alberta High School completed until appropriate tran- university, technical institute) you scripts have been received. In order have attended. Photocopied docu- Transcripts to be considered official, transcripts ments are not acceptable as they are To request an Alberta high school must be sent directly from the issu- not considered official. Once sub- transcript, contact: ing institution to NorQuest College. mitted, all transcripts become the Alberta Education property of NorQuest College and If you have applied online through High School Transcripts and will not be released to nor photo- ApplyAlberta, your Alberta high Diplomas copied for you or anyone outside the school and post-secondary tran- 2nd Floor, 44 Capital Boulevard College. This is standard practice scripts will automatically be sent to 10044 108 Street NW among Canadian post-secondary NorQuest College. Edmonton, Alberta T5J 5E6 institutions and is designed to pro- Phone toll-free: 310.0000, If you did not apply online, or your tect the transcript’s authenticity. Extension: 780.427.5732 education was from outside Alberta, Tel: 780.427.5732 please provide an official tran- Fax: 780.422.2137 script from each high school and Online: www.education.gov.ab.ca
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High School Transcripts send original transcripts directly same format as the original docu- to Canadian schools upon your ment. English translation services from Other Provinces request, and may provide them fully are provided by several agencies in Transcripts can be obtained by translated into the English language. Alberta. contacting the appropriate board of If you attended a post-secondary Members of the Association of education in the province in which institution outside of Canada, we Translators and Interpreters of you attended or are attending high require that you contact your former Alberta (ATIA) school. Ontario high school students school and request your original Edmonton Office can apply for transcripts directly transcripts, with English translation P.O. Box 5 4 6 from the high school attended. For (if applicable). Please request your Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2K8 schools where French is the primary transcripts to be sent directly to the Tel: 780.434.8384 language used, a certified English Office of the Registrar at NorQuest translation must accompany the College. Edmonton Immigration Services original French transcripts. Association (EISA) If your former school will not pro- Suite 201, 10720 113 Street vide direct-sent documents, you Edmonton, Alberta T5H 3H8 Post-Secondary will be asked to submit all original Tel: 780.474.8445 documents/transcripts (photocop- Transcripts Fax: 780.477.0883 ies are not acceptable). You will also Transcripts from post-secondary be required to sign an International All documents submitted in sup- institutions must be issued and Transcript Exception form. By port of an application for admission signed by the institution and bear signing this document, you are become the property of NorQuest the institution’s official seal. (It is not indicating that it is not possible College and will not be returned or necessary to request official tran- for documents to be directly sent photocopied for you, including inter- scripts for course work previously from your former school, and that if national transcripts/documents that completed at NorQuest College.) documents submitted are deemed are sent directly to the College. In order to obtain official copies of inauthentic, you may be denied your post-secondary transcripts, admission or potentially withdrawn IQAS Evaluation contact the Registrar’s Office of the from your program. Once submit- Transcripts that have been evaluated institution(s) you originally attended ted, your original documents will be by IQAS (International Qualifications and request that the transcripts to evaluated by the Admissions and Assessment Service) can be sub- be sent directly to the Office of the Transfer Credit Unit, and will be mitted to assist the Office of the Registrar at NorQuest College. returned to you once the evaluation Registrar with transcript evaluations; has been completed. however, IQAS assessments are advi- International Transcripts Documents not printed in English sory only. NorQuest College reserves Many international countries have must also include a certified English the right to ask for further proof of post-secondary institutions that will language translation. Translations admission criteria if necessary. must be word-for-word, and in the
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT
Applicants may be required to write an academic assessment. (Or our If your scores meet admission stan- admissions tests: admissions advisor may recom- dards, these may be accepted in mend this assessment.) place of the published admission t To determine whether they have requirements. the requisite academic skills for Once your official high school and/ program entrance or post-secondary transcripts have been evaluated, you can: Academic Upgrading/ t To determine placement in aca- demic upgrading courses 1. Book a testing appointment with English Language Training Assessment Services by calling Placement Tests 780.644.6130. If you are unable Academic Assessment for When you apply for Academic to come to Edmonton for testing, Upgrading or English Language Post-Secondary Programs ask us about testing in your home Training programs, you may be community. If you have not passed courses that required to complete an academic are required for entrance into a cer- 2. Complete one or more tests (read- assessment for placement purposes. tificate or diploma program or lack ing comprehension, math, writ- The placement assessment tests proof that you have completed the ing, biology, etc.). may include a standardized read- courses, you may be able to request ing test, essay, and/or math test. It
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is not necessary to study for these special arrangements for you. If you schedule your assessment, and will tests. If you require your academic are unable to come to Edmonton for contact you to discuss your results assessment in an alternative format testing, ask us about testing in your and program plan. because of a disability, we will make home community. Your advisor will
SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a disability, it is impor- the Office of the Registrar when Applicants currently receiving AISH tant that you identify that support is resources and supports are funding must apply to NorQuest required when you apply. You will be in place. College well in advance to ensure referred to the Centre for Excellence that their application is processed Students with disabilities who do in Learning Supports for assessment in time for the program start date. not declare their disability at least to ensure that resources are available Applicants are served on a first- one month prior to the start of class- and that extra funding sources have come, first-served basis depending es may not be able to access their been requested. You will be served on resources available. Admission choice of accommodations. They on a first-come, first-served basis, may be deferred until resources will, however, be provided an alter- depending on available resources. become available. native that will meet their needs and Your registration may be deferred that can be provided by NorQuest until appropriate resources are in College in a timely fashion. place. The Centre for Excellence in Learning Supports will notify
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID/SPONSORSHIP
Financial aid approval takes an funding must be in place in order for for Academic Programs (third-party average of six to eight weeks so it admitted students to register in a billing) for the payment of tuition, is advisable to allow enough time program or course. mandatory fees and other related to receive funding before classes fees for admission. It is the student’s responsibility to commence. See page 17 for further ensure that his/her sponsor/agency PLEASE NOTE: Students are respon- information regarding financial aid. submits a Sponsorship Agreement sible for fees unpaid by their sponsor. Payment of fees or a guarantee of
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
(Refer to Standard Practice 2.23: meets the acceptable ELP scores for Please refer to the program admis- English Language Proficiency the program to which he/she is seek- sion requirements in this calendar Requirements) ing admission. Acceptable evidence to see whether ELP is an admission of English language proficiency may requirement and what scores are The English language proficiency be obtained through any one of the acceptable. (ELP) requirement applies to specified following tests: programs for applicants whose first Applicants have the right to appeal language is not English, regardless of t TOEFL (Test of English as a if they are dissatisfied with an ELP citizenship or country of origin. Foreign Language) admission decision. Applicants may also be granted a waiver of ELP if they Proof of English language proficien- t CLBA (Canadian Language meet very specific criteria. For more cy must be provided by an applicant Benchmarks Assessment) information, please refer to the full prior to an offer of admission into a t IELTS (International English ELP standard practice. This practice program. Acceptable forms of ELP Language Testing System) can be found on the student intranet must include competencies in read- Campus Life at ing, writing, listening, and spoken t CAEL (Canadian Academic English www.student.norquest.ca under English proficiency. Each competen- Language) “College Services,” “Policies,” or can cy must have been completed within t CELBAN (Canadian English be requested from the Office of the two years prior to application to a Language Benchmark Assessment Registrar. program. An offer of admission may for Nurses) be made once the applicant t Other ELP test as deemed accept- able by the Office of the Registrar
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OPEN STUDIES
An Open Studies option is avail- and there are no admission require- university transfer credit at another able for learners who wish to take ments to submit. post-secondary institution. You may post-secondary level credit courses also be interested in taking these Open Studies may be for you if at NorQuest, but are not applying courses for personal interest, or as you want to take post-secondary to a specific certificate or diploma a visiting student. See page 41 for level credit courses at NorQuest to program. There is no application more information on Open Studies get a head start on our certificate fee or application form to complete, at NorQuest. or diploma programs or to gain
VISITING STUDENTS
Please note that this practice is host institution specifying the t Prior arrangements must be made currently under review and may course(s) the student can take. by the visiting student. A let- change. For more information, check ter of permission specifying the t Students are responsible for with the Office of the Registrar. course or courses the student can ensuring that NorQuest College take is issued by the student’s receives the official transcript NorQuest Students Visiting home institution and provided to from the host institution once NorQuest’s Office of the Registrar. Other Accredited Institutions: their course(s) are complete. t A NorQuest College student wishing t Visiting students will be subject to take a course at another accred- Students from another to all rules and regulations appli- ited post-secondary institution institution visiting NorQuest: cable to the students of NorQuest must have written confirmation College. t NorQuest College provides oppor- from the appropriate program tunities to students who wish to t Visiting students are assessed coordinator that the course and take courses while maintaining and pay full tuition and fees credits will be accepted in the stu- their student status at their home to NorQuest College for any dent’s NorQuest program prior to institution. The credits earned at courses taken. registering at another institution. NorQuest College can be trans- t NorQuest’s Office of the Registrar ferred back to the home institu- will provide a permission letter tion, if approval is received. for the student to submit to the
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For information: +1 (780) 644-6000 Email: [email protected] Fax: +1 (780) 644 6013 Website: www.international.norquest.ca
NorQuest College is a public, Tuition and Fees Applying as an post-secondary institution serving 10,000 students annually. We accept International tuition fees are gener- International Student applications from individuals from ally higher in each credit course 1. Complete and submit the applica- around the world. Serving students or program. Book costs, program tion form online at from over 125 countries, NorQuest and supplies fees, and Students’ www.norquest.ca. You may also offers a truly diverse, multicultural Association fees are the same for download the application form learning experience. Most of the both international and Canadian from our website. Pay the non- programs and courses described in students. Refer to refundable $100 CDN appli-cation our calendar are available to interna- www.international.norquest.ca fee. If applying online, you must tional students. for the 2012/13 tuition and fees pay the application fee by credit schedule and program information. card. NorQuest College offers programs in English language training and 2. Once we have processed your academic upgrading as well as General Admission application and fee, the Office certificate and diploma programs Requirements of the Registrar will send you a in health, business, industry, and letter of acknowledgement and Applicants must be 18 years of age human services. Diploma and cer- information on the documentation or older. Medical insurance is nec- tificate programs are geared toward you are required to submit to be essary and can be arranged upon preparing students for entry into considered for admission to your arrival in Canada. International the workplace or transfer options to program of choice. students must meet the admis- other post-secondary institutions. sion requirements for the program 3. Review “Steps to Admission” Academic upgrading increases to which they are applying before on page 10. Mail in the required students’ job opportunities and admission will be granted. See the documentation to: enables students to meet the spe- Admissions section (page 9) for cific academic course requirements NorQuest College more detailed information. for certificate, diploma, or degree International Student Program programs at post-secondary institu- Application dates vary from pro- Office of the Registrar tions. English as a second language gram to program, so it is important 10215 108 Street programs help students learn to to apply early as study permits may Edmonton, Alberta, Canada communicate with confidence in take several months to process. T5J 1L6 a variety of situations and prepare 4. Once admission requirements for further academic studies or Application (both academic and non-aca- employment. Our skills assessment demic) are met, an Official Letter services, recognition of previous Deadline Dates of Admission will be issued by learning, and variety of programs International students who reside NorQuest College. The Official make NorQuest an excellent choice outside of Canada must apply to Letter of Admission is required to for international students. NorQuest College a minimum of six obtain a study permit or student Located in the capital city of Alberta, months prior to the term start date visa for a program longer than Edmonton is a safe and friendly of their program. This time period six months. Contact the Canadian city of one million people with hun- will ensure that the admission pro- embassy or consulate in your dreds of parks and recreational sites. cess is fully complete and a valid home country for details, or check Edmonton has a lot to offer including study visa is obtained. online at www.cic.gc.ca a variety of restaurants, galleries, t To enter fall term programs, you NorQuest College reserves the museums, festivals, theatres, sporting must apply by end of February. right to grant or refuse admission events, and recreational activities. to any individual. Applicants who The nightlife in Edmonton is also fun t To enter winter term programs, are not accepted in a program will and exciting. Look forward to din- you must apply by end of June. be advised of the reason and may ner theatres, movie theatres, dance t To enter spring term programs, be offered assistance in choosing clubs, live jazz and blues bands, you must apply by end of another program. comedians, and concerts. October. International students who reside in Canada are not subject to these deadlines, and may follow the “Application Acceptance Dates for 2013/14 Programs” on page 10. 16 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Admission
5. To accept NorQuest College’s Cancelling Your Refunds and Withdrawals offer of admission and reserve your seat in a program, send Application Please see the refund policy on page 26 for withdrawals that occur a $500 CDN non-refundable, Please notify the Office of the after the program start date. See non-transferable tuition deposit Registrar if you wish to cancel the page 25, “Withdrawal from a (applied to your first term’s consideration of your application. Course or Program” for academic tuition) to the address noted If you cancel your application after penalties that apply, or review the above. Methods of payment you have accepted NorQuest’s offer “Withdrawal Chart of Academic and include: of admission and paid your tuition Financial Penalties” on page 26. t Credit card (Visa or MasterCard) deposit, please note that a refund is not issued for this non-refundable, Please check our website for further t Certified cheque non-transferable amount. details at t Bank draft www.norquest.ca/international Paying Your Tuition t Money order and Fees 6. Wire transfer (For details regard- ing this option, please email Full tuition and fee payment for each [email protected]) term is required by or before the first 10% (drop period) of the term. See “Payment of Tuition and Fees” on page 20.
FINANCIAL AID
Student Financial Aid Office Room A125, Main Building, For information: 780.644.6130 Downtown Campus
NorQuest College Student Financial Most NorQuest programs are sup- employment. You must also have Aid understands that when you’re a ported by the Skills Investment been out of the regular school student, money matters! We special- Program. system for at least 12 consecu- ize in helping students identify their tive months at some point in your Three different streams of funding eligibility for a number of different education. Other basic criteria are available: financial resources that will assist must also be met to access this with educational and/or living costs 1. EI (Employment Insurance) funding. This will be determined while they are attending NorQuest Client Stream through an assessment conducted College. by NorQuest student financial To apply under this stream, you advisors. Alberta Works Income must have an EI (Employment Insurance) attachment. This 3. Part-Time Bursary Support (Grant Funding) attachment can either be an active To apply under this stream of EI claim (if you are currently Google search: funding, you must be able to receiving EI or will be applying Alberta Works Policy Manual demonstrate that your last years’ for EI), or a Reachback EI claim income is below the eligible NorQuest’s Skills Investment (if you have received EI in the past threshold and you need training Program offered in conjunction three to five years, three years to improve your employment sta- with Alberta Employment and for a regular claim and five for a tus. Other basic criteria must also Immigration (AEI) is a grant-funding maternity/parental claim). Other be met to access this funding. program designed to financially basic criteria must also be met to This will be determined through enable and support Albertans in access this funding. This will be an assessment conducted by need of training, providing funding determined through an assess- NorQuest student advisors. to qualified full-time and part-time ment conducted by NorQuest stu- students. The program is open to dent advisors. In all funding streams, eligible those Albertans who are currently in candidates may be considered 2. Non-EI (Non-Employment the following situations: for grant funding as required to Insurance) Client Stream t Underemployed assist in funding training goals. To apply under this stream of Employment Insurance learners t Financially disadvantaged and funding, you must be able to may also be eligible to receive require training to obtain and demonstrate that you are finan- regular EI benefits while in train- maintain sustainable employment cially disadvantaged and require ing. (The duration is based on t Making an informed choice training to obtain and maintain original eligibility.)
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Applying for Alberta Works Identify your sources of income: We Can Help Income Support t Parents NorQuest’s student financial aid (Grant Funding) advisor can provide the following: t Grandparents/relatives 1. Initial assessment: All prospec- t Advice on how to maximize your t Savings from summer jobs tive students will have an initial student loan funding assessment to help determine t Part-time earnings while in college whether they qualify for grant t Assistance in completing and t Spouse funding. Most students attend a reviewing your student loan appli- cation forms funding information session for t Investments this initial assessment. Students Assistance in obtaining interest- t Scholarships/bursaries t in some programs will have their free status on your previously assessment completed under t Student loan existing student loans Item 3 below, “Referral to train- t Bank student line of credit ing,” when they meet with a t Information regarding loan repay- ment after you finish your program NorQuest student financial advi- Applying for a Student Loan sor. Call 780.644.6130 to find out To process your loan, please come which option is for you. Full-time students in a post-second- to the Student Financial Aid office ary career program can apply for 2. Career study: Assistance is avail- with original documents, including assistance to the student financial able from NorQuest’s Student your certification of eligibility, a void assistance service in their home Career and Employment Services. cheque (two cheques if you have province. Students taking upgrading two loans), your social insurance 3. Referral to training: Meet with courses or programs are not eligible (SIN) card (or current tax assess- a NorQuest student advisor to for a student loan. Your provincial ment), and photo ID (e.g., passport, approve your training plan. student finance assistance service driver’s licence). determines your eligibility and will 4. Commencement of training: determine the disbursement method Training commences, and you Filling Out Canada/Alberta (Canada loan, provincial loan, etc.). enter “Service Management.” Student Loan Forms This is your support system. It Paper applications are available When completing a student loan monitors your attendance and after June 1st in the NorQuest application, be sure to include all progress while you are in school. Student Financial Aid Office. Most the required information and docu- provinces encourage students to 5. Completion of training: You suc- ments. Check the NorQuest College complete an online application. cessfully complete training and website at www.norquest.ca to start looking for work. Processing times vary from province confirm the costs for tuition, books, to province and may take up to eight and other fees for your program. 6. Follow-up: You will be contacted weeks; therefore, you are advised to The program and supplies fee and twice over a six-month period, apply early. You do not require proof health/dental fees can be recorded once at three months and once of admission in order to submit an under the books and supplies at six months, for a report application for a student loan. amount. on your job search or employ- ment situation. Don’t forget to claim $10 per month Using the Alberta for miscellaneous expenses under From the time you apply at Student Number books and supplies, and be certain NorQuest College, it can take from The Alberta Student Number (ASN) to claim your Students’ Association six to eight weeks to receive fund- fees under mandatory fees. ing. Please apply early! is a unique identifier for all Alberta students that gives them access to improved programs and services Paying Your Tuition Student Loans in the Alberta education system. and Fees from your Alberta Student Loans: With an ASN, students may apply Student Loan electronically for financial assistance www.alis.gov.ab.ca/learning/main.asp If you receive a student loan, all and have their enrolment confirmed The government student loan pro- approved funding is sent directly electronically. If you do not have gram is intended to supplement to you. It is your responsibility access to your number or if you are your own resources. Students com- to be aware of the fees owed to moving into the province to study, ing right out of high school are the College, and to pay all of your you can look up or request a number considered to be dependent for four assessed tuition and fees according at www.alis.gov.ab.ca or years, which means a parental con- to the College’s payment schedule. http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/ tribution is expected. Students on See “Payment of Tuition and Fees” learning/studentservices/ government student loans may earn on page 22. ASNLookup/ a maximum of $800 per month in extra income. Earnings above that amount will be considered in your assessment.
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If you have questions about this new Emergency Student Student Emergency Loans student loan process, please visit the Student Financial Aid office, call Assistance The College provides loans to reg- istered students on an emergency 780.644.6130, or see our web page Students who have extenuat- basis once per term if needed. at: http://student.norquest.ca/col- ing or emergency situations and Emergency loans are repayable to legeservices/studentfinancialaid/ are in need of assistance can see the Student Emergency Loan Fund. index.htm the scholarship and awards advi- To access the Student Emergency sor in the Student Financial Aid Loan Fund, students meet with the Office, Room A125, Main Building, Aboriginal Student scholarship and awards advisor to Downtown Campus, to determine Funding demonstrate a legitimate need for a eligibility for emergency loans. loan. Legitimate need may include Qualified Aboriginal students may unforeseeable circumstances be eligible for additional grants or beyond a student’s control that lead loans. Other sources of funding to undue hardships and are verifi- may be available through your band able by an objective and qualified education counsellor or Aboriginal third party. The student will be funding agencies. For further infor- required to support the request with mation, contact NorQuest’s student the assurance that sufficient fund- advisor for Aboriginal students at ing will be forthcoming to repay the 780.644.6130. loan. The scholarship and awards advisor will assess the request and Aboriginal student funding can prepare the repayment plan with include: the student. t Student grant funding t Student loan funding t Band funding, Bill C-31 funding, and Metis funding
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FEES
2012/13 Tuition and Fees Schedule Please refer to the College website at www.norquest.ca for detailed information on the domestic and international tuition and fees schedule for 2012-2013.
Fees Assessed to the Students’ Association Fee and enrolment confirmation letters. These lifetime services will be pro- The NorQuest Students’ Association Student Account vided to each current and former establishes the rate for Students’ The following fee categories are NorQuest student, upon request, by Association fees that are assessed assessed to your account once you the Office of the Registrar. upon registration. These fees are are registered in classes. Depending mandatory, and due and payable on the campus of attendance, or Program and Supplies Fee under the same terms and condi- delivery method of classes, some tions as other College fees. (per course) fees may not apply. The program and supplies fee Students taking non-credit classes, includes materials and supplies that Tuition Deposit or students enrolled in NorQuest are essential to the completion of a College credit classes that are pur- Tuition payers, applicants funded program or course of study and are chased through an external contract through student loans, or applicants supplied by the College to the stu- are not subject to the Students’ without a confirmed funding agency dent. Fee amounts vary by course. Association fee, nor are they able sponsorship are required to pay a Please refer to www.norquest.ca for to access the services provided by non-refundable tuition deposit of the 2012-13 course fees schedule, the NorQuest Students’ Association. $200 CDN ($500 CDN for interna- which lists each program and sup- Students or sponsors who wish to tional students) to hold a seat in a plies fee by course. opt in to the benefits provided by program once admission is offered. the Students’ Association may do so The tuition deposit is applied to the Textbook Rental Fees by paying the standard SA fee, out- first term’s tuition. lined below, directly to the NorQuest Textbooks are loaned to students in Tuition Fees: Canadian/ Students’ Association. academic upgrading programs and employment preparation programs Permanent Residents and NorQuest Campuses, Regional during a term, and a mandatory International Campuses, and Learning Sites book rental fee is assessed to a Tuition fees, which are fees for The Students’ Association fee of student’s account upon registra- instruction, are established and $50 will be assessed each term to tion. Registered students can pick reviewed on an annual basis full or part-time students registered up their books from the bookstore. through the College’s approval in classes located on-campus at the Once the term is over, students are process in accordance with the Edmonton downtown campus, the responsible for returing their books. provincial tuition fee legislation. regional campuses (Wetaskiwin or If books are not returned, the cost All other fees are developed and Stony Plain), or the regional learn- of the books will be charged to the approved through the College’s fee ing sites (Camrose, Drayton Valley, student’s account. Please refer to approval process and are reviewed Westlock, and Whitecourt). www.norquest.ca for the 2012-13 on an annual basis. Refer to course fees schedule, which lists www.norquest.ca for the 2012/13 Distance and eCampus the textbook rental fee by tuition and fees schedule for the The Students’ Association fee of applicable course. domestic and international student $35 will be assessed each term to rates for tuition. full or part-time students registered in Distance or eCampus classes. Tuition fees are assessed on a per Students enrolled in a combination credit basis for most College pro- of on-campus and distance and/or grams and are applied based on the eCampus classes will be assessed program to which the student has the on-campus rate of $50. been admitted. Registrarial Services Fee The Registrarial Services fee of $9 is charged each term to all full-time or part-time registered students. This fee covers the cost of credential (certificate or diploma) replace- ment, official transcript reprinting,
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Student Health and Dental be enrolled in the plan for the fall t The student is responsible for Plan Fees term if they have paid Students’ ensuring that a course extension Association fees and are enroled in request does not exceed his or All eligible full-time, band- an eligible program. her allotted completion time peri- sponsored, or self-funded students od for the PN Distance program. More information regarding your (including students receiving student health and dental plans t Each extension is $50 and four student loans) taking programs can be found at www.gallivan.ca weeks (28 calendar days) long. at NorQuest College’s Edmonton or by visiting the Student Benefits downtown campus, regional t The extension period begins the Plan office, located in the NorQuest campuses (Wetaskiwin and Stony day after the end date of the origi- Students’ Association office, Plain), or regional learning sites nal course. Room A121, Main Building, (Camrose, Drayton Valley, Westlock, Downtown Campus. t A separate form is required for and Whitecourt), who have paid each course extension requested. Students’ Association fees and who are registered in an eligible Other Student Fees Course extensions are non-refund- program are automatically enrolled able and non-transferable. Auditing Fees in the mandatory student health Students on financial hold are not and dental plans offered by the Fees for auditing a course or pro- eligible for a course extension until NorQuest Students’ Association. gram are 50% of the tuition fee, and all outstanding fees are paid. Each plan has an annual premium; the full cost for the program and therefore, opting out of either the supplies fee and book rental fee Course Extension Procedure for health or dental plan must be done (if applicable). Auditing students do Other Distance Health Studies prior to the specified deadline and not pay a Students’ Association fee Programs must be accompanied by proof of or Registrarial Services fee and are Please contact your program existing insurance. The deadline ineligible for the health and area for details on obtaining a to opt out of the health and dental dental plans. course extension. plans is on the last day for Books and Supplies payment of term fees. See the Incidental Fees Academic Schedule on page 6-7 Students are required to purchase for exact dates. books and supplies, readily available Costs for replacement or duplicates from the College bookstore. of items that are issued to you as A full year of health and dental cov- a student of NorQuest College are erage is $326 and is assessed and listed below. payable along with tuition and fees Challenge Exam Fee in the fall term. Each plan is $163. The challenge exam fee is 50% of t Form completion Insurance coverage is from the start the tuition fee of the course, plus a $10 + GST date of the fall term to August 31. $25 administration fee. t ID card replacement Eight months of health and dental $10 + GST coverage is $218 and is available to Course Extensions for Health Studies Distance Programs t Photocopies of student students who start full-time studies file documents in the winter term. Each plan is $109. Students enrolled in a Health $10 + GST Insurance coverage is from the start Studies distance course may t T2202A duplicate or replacement date of the winter term to August 31. be granted one-month course (prior to 2009) extensions for the following dis- $10 + GST Students Not Eligible for the tance programs: Mental Health Health and Dental Plans Rehabilitation, Pharmacy Technician, t Legal Requests Part-time students, grant-funded Physical Therapy Assistant, Practical $75 + GST Nurse, and Therapeutic Recreation. students, auditing students, and t NSF cheques international students are not eli- Course Extension Procedure $35 gible to participate in the health and Course extensions must be request- dental plans. International students Late Penalty Fee must have Canadian health/medical ed from the Office of the Registrar insurance before attending class. a minimum of 14 calendar days A late penalty fee of $50 is applied It is the student’s responsibility to before the course contract end date. to a student account if payment purchase his/her own insurance. A Course Extension Request form is is not received according to the available for this purpose. College’s tuition and fee payment The health and dental plan is not schedule. offered to any students who begin t Students in the Practical Nurse studies in the spring term; Distance program are allowed however, students will automatically a maximum of five course extensions for the duration of their program.
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Tax Receipts Sponsorship Application Fees from T2202A tax receipts for the pre- If your tuition and fees are being Sponsors ceding calendar year are avail- paid by a sponsor other than We recommend that students pay able online annually through your AEI (Alberta Employment and their application fee first, and then MyQuest account by the third week Immigration), your sponsoring approach their sponsor for reim- of February. Tuition and application agency must send a letter of con- bursement. fees are eligible; however, tuition firmation directly to the Office The Office of the Registrar will fees of less than $100 are ineligible. of the Registrar. A college docu- not accept letters, faxes, or other Students in upgrading and founda- ment, the Sponsorship Agreement promissory notes for application tional programs are not eligible for a Confirmation form must be returned fees from sponsors or third-party T2202A tax receipt. to the Office of the Registrar by the funders. The only exceptions con- sponsoring agency before a seat can The tax receipt lists the amount sidered are from either the Workers be reserved in the program and a of tuition paid that can be claimed Compensation Board, or student registered in courses. as an income tax deduction and Advancing Futures. months of full-time and part-time Sponsorship approval may be faxed attendance. Amounts and months are to 780.644.6013. Refunds for spon- pro-rated for programs or courses sored students will be made directly that start and end in different taxa- to the sponsoring agency. tion years. Note that the taxation If the Office of the Registrar does year is January 1 to December 31. not receive confirmation by the first Refer to day of classes, you remain respon- www.norquest.ca/t2202a.htm sible for the payment of tuition and for the T2202A Frequently Asked related fees. Any fees that are not Questions and Answers document. covered by a sponsor also remain a student responsibility. If you have paid all your fees and the College then receives payment from the sponsoring agency, you will receive a full refund.
PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES
It is vital for students to have funds any additional courses that occurs Withdrawal from College in place for all assessed tuition, fees, after the first 10% (drop period) of a books, and supplies prior to attend- term will require an accompanying for Outstanding Fees ing NorQuest College. Penalties payment of all assessed tuition and Students with outstanding fees will apply to students who do not fees. If fees are not paid in full, a $50 must clear this debt with the College follow the payment schedule late penalty fee will be assessed. before being allowed to re-register outlined below. Check your MyQuest account to in the next term. While a student’s both view and pay for your tuition account is on hold, unofficial Your registration is not complete and fees. transcripts, official transcripts, cre- until all tuition and related fees are dential, or letter requests will be paid in full. Full fees are due and For grant-funded (Alberta Works withheld until fees are paid in full. payable by or before the first 10% Income Support) students, tuition Students who have outstanding (drop period) of the term (see the and Students’ Association fees fees by the midpoint of their term Academic Schedule on pages 6 and are paid directly to the College by or session without alternative pay- 7 for the drop dates associated with the funder and will be recorded ment arrangements with the College each term). After this date, a $50 late as having been paid at the time of will be withdrawn by the Office of penalty fee will be assessed to registration. However, grant-funded the Registrar from their pro-gram your account. students must pay the College for or course, and remain respon- all remaining fees, and are subject You are required to pay for all class- sible for all assessed fees. See the to the same late fee penalty if these es you are registered in by or before “Withdrawal Chart of Academic and fees are not paid in time. the first 10% (drop period) of the Financial Penalties” on page 26 for term, regardless of their start date academic and financial penalties throughout the term. Registration in that will apply.
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Where to Pay Receiving a Refund to receive a 100% refund of course tuition and textbook rental Pay your fees online through A refund cheque will be mailed to a fee (if applicable). Each course’s MyQuest (Visa or Mastercard) or student’s mailing address within six program and supplies fee is by mail, phone, fax, or in person to eight weeks of his/her withdrawal non-refundable. to the cashier located in the Office if the student is no longer a regis- of the Registrar, Room A104, Main tered student at NorQuest College. 3. If you withdraw from a program Building, Downtown Campus. A refund may also be issued to by or before 20% of the term or a credit card if it was the original session has elapsed, you are eli- We accept the following payment source of payment. The credit card gible to receive a 75% refund of methods: and the cardholder (if the student is tuition less a $25 administration t Cash (in person only) not the cardholder) must accompany fee. All other fees are considered the student in person to the College non-refundable at this date. t Debit card (in person only) cashier for a refund in order to be If you withdraw from a course by t Cheque or money order made granted a refund using this method. or before 20% of the term or ses- payable to NorQuest College Students who withdraw from a sion has elapsed, you are eligible t Visa or MasterCard, online course and are entitled to a refund to receive a 75% refund of tuition. through MyQuest or in person will have any credit balance applied All other fees are considered non- automatically to their next term’s refundable at this date. Refunds Due fees. If a student is not registered in 4. No refund is available after com- to Withdrawals the next term, a refund cheque will pletion of the first 20% of a term be issued. or session. To be eligible for a refund, you must Students who have been spon- notify the College in writing of your For the calculation of refunds, work- sored by an agency, organization, intent to withdraw from a program, ing days are considered Monday to or Aboriginal band or students who course, seminar, or workshop and Friday (excluding holidays). If the have received a Canada, Alberta, or you must meet the criteria described standardized refund period occurs other provincial student loan will below under “Refund Schedule.” on a weekend or holiday, the calcu- have any refund monies sent direct- Simply complete and forward a lation of refunds will be the working ly to their funder. Change of Course Registration form day preceding the weekend or holiday. (if dropping courses) or Program Refund Schedule Withdrawal form (if withdrawing from your program) to the Office of Tuition Deposits Refund/Financial the Registrar. Once paid, tuition deposits are non- Hold Appeals If a student submits a with- refundable and non-transferable. Consideration for refunds or finan- drawal directly to the Office of See the Waiting List/Deferrals sec- cial holds may be given in special the Registrar, the date the form is tion on page 12 for information on circumstances or for compassionate received and date-stamped is the your options if a program is full reasons. The Registrar (or designate) official withdrawal date for purposes when you pay your tuition deposit. will be the authority for the approval of refunds and academic penalties of special circumstances. (See “Withdrawal Chart of Academic Tuition and Fees and Financial Penalties” on page 26.) 1. If you withdraw prior to the start Appeals on refunds must be initi- If a College representative submits date of your program (and assum- ated within 30 days of withdrawal. a withdrawal on behalf of a stu- ing you have paid all fees), you The student appeal form must be dent to the Office of the Registrar, are eligible to receive a full refund completed and submitted to the the effective date of withdrawal is of fees less your tuition deposit. Office of the Registrar. Decisions on deemed to be the date indicated on refund appeals, once made by the the form signed by the College rep- 2. If you withdraw from your entire Registrar, are final. resentative. program by or before 10% of the term or session has elapsed, Tuition, fees, and refunds are Non-attendance or stopping pay- you are eligible to receive a assessed in accordance with the ment does not constitute notice of 100% refund of tuition, Students’ College’s fee schedule and refund withdrawal from a course or pro- Association fee, Registrarial policies. (Please refer to Payment of gram for the purpose of applying Services fee, textbook rental fee Tuition and Fees and the Withdrawal for a refund. If a student leaves the (if applicable), and health/dental Chart of Academic and Financial College without the completion of a fee (if applicable), less the tuition Penalties for information about withdrawal notice, the student will deposit, program and supplies when financial penalties apply.) not be eligible for a refund and is fee, and a $25 administration fee. Students may appeal decisions responsible for any outstanding fees. made on their financial record if If you withdraw from a course by there are special circumstances, or or before 10% of the term or ses- compassionate reasons. sion has elapsed, you are eligible
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The Registrar (or designate) will be Students Withdrawn by The standard refund schedule will the authority for the determination apply to students who have been of special circumstances and the the College for Violation withdrawn from their program or adjudication of appeals. Appeals of Policies course(s) by the College for disci- should be initiated within 30 days Students may be withdrawn from plinary reasons. of the end of term, date of drop, or the College for reasons associated College Cancellation of a withdrawal, whichever is first. A with attendance, performance, or completed appeal form and appro- behaviour. When a student is with- Program or Course priate documentation in support of drawn from a program or course, The College reserves the right to the appeal should be submitted to the official date of withdrawal is the the Office of the Registrar. Decisions cancel courses or programs for date that the decision is rendered, operational reasons. If the College on appeals, once made by the not the last day of attendance. Registrar, are final. cancels a course or program, all College fees including application and administration fees are refunded.
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REGISTRATION
All students at the College are Consult the “Academic Schedule” book rentals and materials. Non- required to register for their classes. on pages 6 and 7 for important and attendance is not considered an Students will not be allowed to exact dates pertaining to changes official notice of withdrawal. attend classes unless they have to registration, or the “Withdrawal Normally there are both academic officially registered. A registered Chart of Academic and Financial and financial considerations to a student in good standing is one Penalties” on page 26. course or program withdrawal. who has had his or her classes See “Withdrawal Chart of Academic entered into NorQuest College’s Add Period and Financial Penalties” on page student information system, has 26 or “Refund Schedule” on page been assessed tuition and fees, and The “add period” is the last day 23 for information on financial has paid fees in full. Consult the to enrol in a program or register implications. For academic implica- “Payment of Tuition and Fees” in a new course. Add dates are six tions, students should consult the section on page 22. A registration percent (6%) of the term or session “Academic Schedule” on pages package is sent to new students two (normally the last day of the first 6 and 7 or check their MyQuest to three weeks prior to their start week of classes in a 16-week term). account for the latest withdrawal term or session. date before an academic penalty Students who wish to register in Drop Period will be assigned. The following open studies, continuing educa- Students may drop or delete individual paragraphs detail the academic tion, evening, or distance courses credit courses or their entire pro- withdrawal rules. should register in advance of the gram by or before 10% of the term class (preferably two weeks to avoid or session has elapsed. Courses Withdrawal Period (without class cancellation) by contacting the deleted during the drop period have academic penalty): Students Office of Registrar. no academic penalty as they are may discontinue enrolment in permanently removed from the stu- individual credit courses or a Steps to Registration dent’s record and do not appear on program by or before 50% of the official transcript. the term or session has elapsed. Once your tuition deposit is paid or Courses are assigned a grade of sponsorship confirmed, we will: Certain program areas take atten- dance within the drop period of the “W” (Withdrawal, without academic 1. Provide you with registration term and report any student absenc- penalty), which appears on the information and procedures es to the Office of the Registrar. official transcript. The withdrawal grade is not calculated in a student’s 2. Advise you about course selection Students who do not attend classes within the drop period of the term grade point average (GPA). 3. Process your registration by or session may be withdrawn from enrolling you in classes and their program and the College for Withdraw/Fail Period (with assessing your tuition and fees non-attendance. A communication academic penalty): Students and then collecting your fee pay- will be sent to the student’s College who withdraw after 50% of a term ment or validating your student email address or mailing address or session will be assigned an loan forms or confirming confirming this action. However, it academic penalty grade of “WF” your sponsorship is ultimately the student’s respon- (Withdraw Fail), which appears on the official transcript. The “WF” 4. Issue you a Student ID card or sibility to notify the Office of the grade translates to a grade point renew your existing ID card Registrar in writing about any changes to registration and to be value of 0.0 (4.0 grade scale) or 0% (percentage scale) and is calculated Changes to Registration aware that both academic and finan- cial penalties can apply. in a student’s GPA. NorQuest College utilizes standard If a student submits a withdrawal add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines Withdrawal from a form directly to the Office of the for all credit programs and courses. Course or Program Registrar, the date the form is While students may initiate a with- received is the official withdrawal drawal from a program or course(s) Students may initiate withdrawal date for purposes of assessing any time prior to course/program from their course or program academic penalty and refunds. If a completion, academic and/or finan- prior to completion. To do so, you College representative submits a cial penalties may be applied. must notify the College in writing withdrawal on behalf of a student to The Office of the Registrar main- of your intent to withdraw from a the Office of the Registrar, the effec- tains all changes to registration and program or course. Simply com- tive date of withdrawal is deemed assigns appropriate academic and plete and forward a Change of to be the date indicated on the form financial penalties. Course Registration or Program signed by the College representative. Withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar and return all outstanding
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Dropping course(s) from your time- Withdrawal: Lack of Current Students table may affect your status as a Academic Progress Withdrawing for a Term full-time student and (if applicable) your funding, either loan or grant. If a student has no course registra- A student who is accepted to a tions in his/her program of study program and is currently attending For the calculation of withdraw- for more than one term, the student classes may take the next single als, working days are considered will be withdrawn from the program consecutive term off and then return Monday to Friday (excluding holi- due to lack of academic progress. To to his/her program without reapply- days). If the standardized add, drop, rejoin the program, the student must ing for admission. If courses are not withdrawal, or withdraw/failed peri- reapply and be readmitted. available in the return semester, the od occurs on a weekend or holiday, student must seek readmission by the calculation of withdrawals will College-Initiated Withdrawal reapplying and paying the applica- be the working day preceding the tion fee. weekend or holiday. The College has the right to require that a student withdraw for failure If you wish to take a term off, notify Students who withdraw, but fail to comply with College policies, the Office of the Registrar in writing, to return College-owned books or including unsatisfactory progress, and ensure that you have dropped materials, or pay outstanding tuition academic misconduct, behaviour, all courses for the term you wish to and fees will be considered to be on attendance, or non-payment of fees. step out of, prior to the start of that financial hold with the College. All term. Until this is done, you will be In the case of a College-initiated College services, including readmis- responsible for all outstanding fees. withdrawal from a program for sion, will be halted until the College Any requests made after the term disciplinary reasons, the notation recovers all outstanding materials has begun will be subject to our “Required to Withdraw” will appear and/or fees. withdrawal policy. In addition, you on the transcript. will be responsible for registering in courses for your return term. NOTE: Only current, active students are permitted to take a term off Withdrawal Chart of Academic and without having to seek readmission. Financial Penalties New applicants who are unable to attend the term they have applied Withdrawal Time Period Academic Penalty Financial Penalty for must reapply and pay an appli- cation fee to be considered again. Students who wish to take a term Prior to first day None Tuition deposit is non- off are still subject to completing of term or session refundable. their program within the maximum First day of term None Tuition deposit is non- time allotted. or session refundable. Up to 10% of term None Tuition deposit and pro- Program Transfers or session gram and supplies fees Students who wish to transfer to are non-refundable, and another College program should a $25 administration fee submit an application for admission applies. and an application fee. From 11% to 20% of Grade of “W” 75% refund of tuition term or session (Withdrawal) less a $25 administrative College Cancellation of a awarded; grade is not fee; all other fees are calculated in grade non-refundable. Course or Program point average (GPA). The College offers programs and Between 21% and 50% Grade of “W” No refund courses in accordance with antici- of term or session (Withdrawal) pated demand. In the event that awarded; grade is not programs or courses are postponed calculated in grade or cancelled, the College provides point average (GPA). as much notice as possible to its prospective students. In the event After 51% of the term Grade of “WF” No refund the College cancels a program or or sesson has elapsed (Withdraw Fail) course, a full refund will be issued awarded; grade point to the student. value of 0.0 or 0% is calculated in grade point average (GPA).
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
NorQuest College will ensure that a The College recognizes its obliga- right to request correction of their student’s right to privacy is respect- tion to collect and use only that personal information. Please see the ed and that confidentiality of student personal information from students “Student Records” section on page information is maintained according that is required for educational and 33 for more information. to the Freedom of Information and related purposes and to maintain its Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. security. Students have the right to access their own personal informa- tion in their records and also the
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
Admission Status Registration Status Other Registration Once granted admission to a pro- Upon registration in College credit Statuses courses, students are classified as gram, applicants will be classified as t Auditing student: An auditing either full-time students or part-time one or more of the following: student is one who is permitted students. t Regular student: An applicant to audit courses with the per- admitted to a credit program on 1. Full-time student: For the pur- mission of the Program Chair in the basis of meeting the entry poses of enrolment definition for consultation with the appropri- requirements or having satisfied a agencies such as Citizenship and ate instructor. A change in status provision of admission. Immigration Canada or Students from regular to audit is permitted Finance, a student’s full-time sta- only within the first two meet- t Mature student: An applicant tus is determined for each term. ings of the class. See page 29 for who is 19 years of age or older Students registered in 60% or Auditing Fees. prior to the start of the admission more credits of each program’s t International student: An inter- term. Mature students’ official standard full load by term are national student is a citizen or education transcripts do not have considered full-time students. to indicate that a “high school resident of another country who diploma” was earned even if it is Learning support advisors may has a valid student authorization stated in a program’s admission recommend that a student with a to study in Canada. disability take a reduced course requirements, but these students t New student: A new applicant load, which, for funding purposes, must have completed the stated who applies to a College pro- equates to full-time student status. academic admission require- gram and has never attended the ments. For the purposes of Revenue College. Canada, full-time status is deter- t Conditional applicant: An appli- t Ongoing student: A student who mined based on the number of cant conditionally granted admis- has not experienced an enrolment hours of class attendance in a week. sion to a credit program with break of greater than one semester. the understanding that official For purposes of enrolment report- t Open studies student: A student transcripts or other documents ing using the Advanced Education who may take individual credit of in-progress coursework will and Technology definition, a courses, but has not been admit- be submitted to meet the stated full-time student is defined as an ted to a credit program. Open admission requirements before active student taking at least 60% studies students are not eligible full admission can be offered of the full load for the program to receive a certificate or diploma. prior to the start of the program. during that academic year. The t Provisional applicant: An appli- full load is defined as the number t Program transfer student: An cant provisionally admitted of credits required to complete ongoing student who is changing to a credit program with the the normal program of study for his/her program and must apply understanding that certain condi- that year. to the new program and pay the application fee. tions must be satisfied before 2. Part-time student: A part-time full admission can be offered. student is registered in fewer than Normally students will have one 60% of the credits of each pro- year in which to meet the provi- gram’s standard full load by term. sions of their admission.
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t Returning student: An applicant must reapply and pay the applica- from another institution with the who has not applied to or attend- tion fee. intention of transferring NorQuest ed the College in the 12 months College credits back to his/her t Visiting student: A visiting stu- prior to when he/she reapplies to home institution. dent is one who is admitted on the College. Returning students the basis of a letter of permission
GRADING
NorQuest College uses two systems successfully completed at another This grade is assigned to courses for the reporting of final grades post-secondary institution. “ADV” that the student has withdrawn from in credit courses. All final grades grades are not calculated within the after the drop date and before the are reported to the Office of the GPA. midpoint of a term or session. A Registrar. AUD Audit “W” grade is noted on a transcript, but not calculated in the grade point 4.0 Grade Scale Students may be allowed to audit average. courses and will be charged an audit WF This scale applies to post-secondary fee as indicated in the calendar. This Withdraw Fail level programs/courses. grade indicates that the student is (After academic penalty date) The Alberta Common Grade Scheme registered in the course; however, became effective September 2002. no credit or grade is expected or This grade is assigned to courses provided. that the student has withdrawn from Letter Grade Point Descriptor AW Registered as an auditor after the midpoint of a term or ses- Grade Value and withdrew sion. A “WF” grade is calculated as A+ 4.0 a 0% or 0.0 in the grade point aver- COM Complete age. A 4 . 0 E x c e l l e n t CON Continuing A- 3.7 GPA Calculation This grade is awarded when a B+ 3.3 course is not passed or failed, but A grade point average (GPA) is a B 3 . 0 Ve r y G o o d may be repeated. weighted average of a student’s grades. GPA is calculated accord- INC Incomplete B- 2.7 ing to the formula using the credits C+ 2.3 This grade is assigned in extenuat- assigned to each course and the ing circumstances and indicates grade points received. The calcula- C 2 .0 Satis factor y/ that part of the course has not been tions used in recording a student’s Acceptable completed or evaluated in the time grades are: C- 1.7 period allotted. The “INC” grade Grade Points = Credits x Grade Point reverts to an “F” 30 days after the D+ 1.3 Value if 4.0 grade scale is used, or end of the study period if no final Percentage Grade if Percentage D 1. 0 P as s grade is submitted, except where Grade Scale is used. See page 28 external requirements supersede F 0 . 0 F a i l for the 4.0 Grade Scale grade point this practice. values. Courses with a passing grade higher P or F Pass/Fail GPA than a 1.0 show all grades below the Total Grade Points This grade is assigned to courses (Grade Point Average) = designated passing grade as an F. calculated by term Total Credits Taken with P (Pass) or F (Fail) as the only grades used. Percentage Grade Scale Example PL Prior Learning Assessment Total This scale is required for all Alberta Credits Grade Grade Recognition Course Grade Taken Points Points Education credit courses and is HEAS 1000 In Progress ------normally used for all NorQuest This grade is assigned by the preparatory programs. The passing Registrar when prior learning credit ANPH 1001 B+ 3.0 3.3 9.9 grade is normally 50%. has been granted. “PL” grades are ENGL 2550 C- 3.0 1.7 5.1 not calculated in the grade point PSYC 1060 W ------average. SOCI 1000 F 3.0 0.0 0.0 Other Grades Total 9.0 15.0 W Student-Initiated ADV Advanced Credit Withdrawal (Before the aca- demic penalty date) Total Grade Points = 15.0 total grade This grade is assigned by the points divided by 9.0 credits taken; Registrar when transfer credit has been granted for a course GPA = 1.67 28 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Academic Practices and Regulations
Term and Cumulative GPA (if applicable). Auditing students do diploma program. Each faculty may not pay a Students’ Association fee consider exceptions. Specific cours- NorQuest College calculates a term or Registrarial Services fee and es (i.e. nursing) may be subject to GPA at the end of each summer, are ineligible for the health and limitations based on the time frame fall, winter, and spring term. The dental plans. in which the work was completed. term GPA appears on the transcript. A cumulative GPA (CGPA) is also Alberta Transfer Guide calculated and appears on the tran- Transfer Credit script. The cumulative GPA is the NOTE: This practice is currently Students wishing to transfer from average maintained over all credit under review and may change. For NorQuest College to another post- courses taken at NorQuest. The more information, check with the secondary institution should refer cumulative GPA is calculated sepa- Office of the Registrar. to the Alberta Transfer Guide, pub- rately for foundational/academic lished by the Alberta Council on upgrading courses and post-second- Course work completed at another Admissions and Transfer (ACAT). ary courses. accredited post-secondary institu- The guide lists all course and pro- tion may be equivalent to course gram transfer agreements between Attendance work at NorQuest College. Transfer post-secondary institutions in credit will normally be considered Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Punctual and regular attendance is for courses in certificate and diplo- Nunavut. The official guide is the expected of students. Attendance ma programs. online version, available at is mandatory only as a requirement To be considered for transfer credit, http://www.transferalberta.ca for sponsored students, or when you must make a formal request specified in course outlines. Failure Alberta Council on Admissions and for assessment of relevant courses. to meet stated attendance require- Transfer (ACAT) Request forms may be included in ments may result in course failure 11th Floor, Commerce Place your admission package, on the or withdrawal as determined by 10155 - 102 Street College website, or obtained from instructors and the Program Chair, Edmonton, AB T5J 4L5 the Office of the Registrar. Official or in withdrawal from the College. Tel. 780.422.9021 transcripts from the issuing institu- Email: [email protected] tion (see page 12 for information Toll-free: 310.0000 Auditing Students on requesting post-secondary tran- (ext. 780.422.9021) NorQuest College provides opportu- scripts), as well as the transfer credit request form, must be received Deaf or hearing impaired with nities for the privilege of registering TDD/TTY units call 780.427.9999 in in a course(s) as an auditor, upon by the Office of the Registrar a minimum of one month prior to the Edmonton. Other locations can call written approval by the appropriate 1.800.232.7215 Program Chair. start date of the term in which the course(s) that you are requesting An audited course is not credited transfer credit begins. Prior Learning toward the requirements of any Assessment and College credential. There will be no Once evaluated, the Registrar or course evaluation, progress report, designate will convey the decision Recognition (PLAR) by letter to the applicant. and no grades calculated towards a NOTE: This practice is currently grade point average awarded to the It is the applicant’s responsibility to under review and may change. For student (the grade denoted on the provide sufficient documentation to more information, check with the transcript is “AUD”). Participation in prove that transfer credit should be Office of the Registrar. the classroom is left to the discre- granted. If official transcripts prove tion of the instructor. Some courses insufficient, you may be asked to pro- NorQuest College recognizes prior may be closed to auditing at the vide course outlines or other types of learning by assigning credits for discretion of the appropriate chair- course-related documentation. skills and knowledge acquired person if the course is oversub- through work, non-formal education scribed or equipment is limited. Only courses in which you have or training, self-study, or volunteer Auditing is not allowed in practicum received a passing grade will be activities. or lab courses and in some desig- considered for transfer credit. The College reserves the right to deter- If you have acquired skills and nated programs. A change in status knowledge outside the traditional from regular to audit is permitted mine the minimum passing grade required for transfer credit approval. classroom setting that are equiva- only within the first two meetings of lent to our course outcomes, you the class. If transfer credit is granted, this will be noted on your NorQuest College may qualify to receive College cred- its toward a career program. Auditing Fees transcript as a grade of “ADV.” Contact the Program Chair or Fees for auditing a course or pro- Normally, the maximum number of courses that may be granted trans- assessment coordinator to deter- gram are 50% of the tuition fee, and mine your eligibility. the full cost for the program and fer credit is limited to 50% of the supplies fee and book rental fee credit load of a given certificate or
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If you are eligible, the Program Chair certificate. When applying, let us For additional information about or assessment coordinator will pro- know that you wish to have your recognition for prior informal learn- vide information on fees and the prior informal learning assessed. ing, call 780.644.6000 types of prior learning assessment If you are eligible for prior learning that may be conducted (challenge assessment, you will be contacted exams, portfolio assessments, etc.). by subject specialists from the pro- For example, if you have worked as gram in which you want to register an aide in a hospital for a number to discuss your next steps in the of years, you may qualify for cred- process. Fees for assessing prior its towards our Health Care Aide learning may be charged.
CONVOCATION
www.norquest.ca/convocation Application to Graduate Your application to graduate request is limited to the academic year in NorQuest College celebrates student As of Fall 2012, all students who which you apply. If you are not suc- success! Our annual convocation have or will complete their pro- cessful in achieving your credential, ceremony is one of the most impor- gram requirements by or before you must apply to graduate again. tant events of our academic year, the Spring 2013 term must apply and is the formal ceremony that to graduate. This action can be recognizes students who have or done only by using your MyQuest Graduate Records will earn their credential. The entire account, and choosing the “Apply A credential for a program is con- College comes together to create a for Graduation” feature. Once sub- ferred upon a student once, even if great experience for our graduates mitted, the Office of the Registrar the student successfully completes at the Winspear Centre located in will assess your courses to deter- the program requirements more downtown Edmonton. mine whether you have met the than one time. The credential will be appropriate program requirements Convocation is normally held in notated on the official transcript on to receive your credential. The dead- May of each year. All graduates the earliest program line to apply to graduate by Spring and potential graduates from the completion only. 2013 is February 25, 2013. Fall 2012, Winter and Spring 2013 terms are invited to attend. The Credentials will be assessed by the exact date and all information about Office of the Registrar only if you have Convocation 2013 will be published applied to graduate through your on the Convocation web page at MyQuest account. Parchments are www.norquest.ca/convocation mailed to your permanent address.
STUDENT EVALUATION AND FINAL GRADES
The College believes that the of the Registrar at the completion of Each program will determine purpose of evaluation is to provide each course. whether summative evaluations are the student, other educational The Office of the Registrar will make appropriate for student evaluation institutions, and future employers the following available to each student: (for example, final exams, projects, with a clear indication of the or skills demonstrations, which are student’s level of achievement in t Unofficial transcripts, available cumulative in assessment). each course completed. through your MyQuest account Each program will ensure that The instructor will make clear at the t Official transcripts upon request summative evaluation information is beginning of the course the manner available to students. This informa- of evaluation, the passing grade, Final Examinations/ tion will outline the implications or and the type of grade scale used. Projects options related to the following: The instructor will provide each stu- t Withdrawal from courses or In courses where final examina- dent with periodic evaluations. programs prior to completing tions or projects are requirements, summative evaluations The instructor or department will students shall be informed of evalu- inform students of the manner and ation guidelines and given sufficient t Challenge of a final exam, project, the date on which final grades are notice of scheduled final evalua- or demonstration for course credits made known. tions. This procedure governs all t Failure to write final exams (or College final evaluations or projects The instructor will submit the final other summative evaluations) worth at least 20% of the course. grade for each student to the Office as scheduled 30 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Academic Practices and Regulations t Provision of exam accommoda- For any course that includes such t Students will receive sufficient tions for a student with a disability evaluations, the following guidelines notice about summative evalua- will apply: tions. Each program will deter- t Failure of summative evaluations mine how much notice will (for example, students may then t The course outline will clearly be provided. write supplemental exams) indicate the nature of the summative evaluation (for exam- t All summative evaluations are the t Appeal of any aspect of ple, type of evaluation, passing property of the College and will final exams grade, weighting of the exam, be stored for five months. project, or demonstration). Appeals of examination results must t Each summative evaluation be initiated within five days of the will test how well the student release of grades. achieved the stated learning Appeals of final grades must be initi- objectives of the course. ated within 30 days of the release of grades.
STUDENT APPEALS
Admission and Enrolment If the informal review decision is compassionate reasons. The Appeals unsatisfactory to the student, formal Registrar (or designate) will be the appeals may be made to the pro- authority for the determination of Applicants and students have the gram dean or service manager. If the special circumstances and the adju- right to appeal decisions and actions appeal is unsatisfactory, a second dication of appeals. Appeals should taken by College personnel. appeal may be made to the Vice- be initiated within 30 days of the President of the College. The appeal end of term, date of drop, or The appeal process is to ensure an to the Vice-President is the final withdrawal, whichever is first. A individual’s rights within College level within the College. completed appeal form and appro- policies, procedures, and guidelines. priate documentation in support of Students have the right to just and the appeal should be submitted to equitable treatment, and the right to Examination Results the Office of the Registrar. Decisions timely decisions based on due and Appeals of examination results must on financial appeals, once made by reasonable process. be initiated within five days of the the Registrar, are final. Before filing a formal appeal, stu- release of grades. dents and applicants are expected to Other Appeals consult with staff members directly Final Grades involved and, if required, with super- In all other appeals, written requests Appeals of final grades must be visory staff in the area of concern. must be received within 30 days initiated to the instructor and/or Students and staff are encouraged after a decision is made. Appeals Chairperson within 30 days of the to seek third-party advice, such as beyond the 30-day timeline will not release of grades. counsellors, to clarify issues and be considered. help find a resolution. Financial Appeals In the course of the appeal process, Appeal Decisions students and staff will be assisted and Refunds Appeal decisions will normally be in understanding their rights and Tuition, fees, and refunds are rendered within 15 business days responsibilities. In an appeal, stu- assessed in accordance with the of receiving the written appeal, dents must be able to demonstrate College’s fee schedule and refund depending on the complexity of unforeseen circumstances beyond policies. (Please refer to the the issue. Students may seek the their control, such as a serious Payment of Tuition and Fees on assistance of an advisor in the medical condition or dire family cir- page 22, and the Withdrawal Chart appeal process. cumstance, which have resulted in of Academic and Financial Penalties undue hardship. The appeal must be on page 26 for information about supported in writing by an objective, when financial penalties apply). qualified third party. Students may appeal decisions made on their financial record if there are special circumstances or
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Student Status During 2. In the case of an admissions 3. In the case of a disciplinary appeal, the student retains his/ action, the student may be prohib- an Appeal her standing on the admission ited from being on the NorQuest 1. Students whose enrolment has list, but may not register or com- College operating site until the been terminated will not normally mence classes until the appeal investigation has been completed. be permitted to attend scheduled is resolved. classes during the time of the appeal process.
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STUDENT RECORDS
NorQuest College creates and Official Student Transcript Change of Address maintains the student records nec- essary to meet administrative and An official transcript of the student Students may change their address academic needs. We collect, retain, academic record is created, main- and telephone number by using the use, disclose, and dispose of all tained, and held under the custody self-serve option on MyQuest, phon- information collected in accordance and control of the Office of the ing, completing a change-of-address with related departmental/program Registrar. This is considered confi- form, or mailing a post office business practices, official manuals dential information and will not be change notice to the Office of of the College, and provincial/federal released without written consent. the Registrar. legislation pertaining to access to The official transcript includes information and protection of the official student name(s) and Freedom of Information privacy, and the following address, student identification (ID) and Protection of Privacy standard practices: number, courses, grades, academic (FOIP) t Standard Practice 2.9: standing statuses, and credential. The Alberta Freedom of Information Confidentiality and Security of An official transcript is generated and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Student Records and mailed to the student upon Act is Alberta provincial legislation graduation from a program. Copies t Standard Practice 4.01: that applies to all information col- can be obtained upon request from Records and Information lected, generated, and recorded by the Office of the Registrar. It is the Management the College in effecting its business student’s responsibility to ensure under its charter as a post-second- t Student Records Retention that his or her contact information ary educational institution under Practice remains current. the Alberta Post-Secondary NOTE: This practice is currently Learning Act. under review and may change. Unofficial Transcript The FOIP Act aims to balance the The permanent official file for each An unofficial list of grades assigned public’s right to access records with student is maintained by the Office for courses attempted during the cur- the individual’s right to privacy. of the Registrar for a period of three rent term, including any grades for years after final activity (closure, previous terms, can be generated at The purposes of the FOIP Act are withdrawal, completion, or gradu- any time by accessing MyQuest. as follows: ation). Information of a permanent t Provide access to much of the nature is captured on the electronic Change of Name recorded information held by record and includes transcript infor- public bodies mation, final marks, withdrawal and Address t Protect the privacy of individuals information, anecdotal information, This information is considered con- by controlling the collection, and, in some instances, final sum- fidential and is used only for official use, and disclosure of personal maries of clinical/work experience/ college business. Having students’ information reference documentation. Once the current name, address, and contact three-year criterion has been met, information on file with the College t Allow individuals the right of the electronic record becomes the is critical to effective College com- access to personal information permanent student record. munications with students. about themselves held by a public body Change of Name Official Student File t Allow individuals the right and Record All name changes must be submit- to request corrections to ted in writing and accompanied by this information The official student file and official at least one of the following official student record are under the cus- t Provide access to an independent government-issued identification tody and control of the Office of the review of decisions made by pub- forms: marriage/name change Registrar, which is accountable for lic bodies under this Act certificate, valid driver’s licence, the management of these records. passport, or citizenship documenta- To view the legislation or get Additional records relating to stu- tion. Only a current ID document or official information on the Act, dents may also exist in academic card will be recognized as valid. An please visit the website of the areas and in personal information expired ID document or card will not Alberta Information and Privacy banks elsewhere in the College. be accepted for a name change. Commissioner at www.oipc.ab.ca Original completed student releases, consents, waivers, and other agree- For more information on FOIP at ments must be sent promptly for NorQuest College, you may contact placement on the official student file the FOIP coordinator at 780.644.5956 in the Office of the Registrar. or at [email protected] .
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Personal Information Disclosure of Personal Additional student personal informa- tion uses and disclosures may occur Defined Information without the prior written consent of “Personal information” is defined in The Alberta FOIP Act contains provi- the student, subject to acceptable the Alberta Freedom of Information sions allowing or requiring public consistent use standards, emergen- and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, bodies to disclose personal infor- cy and law enforcement situations, s.1(n) as recorded information con- mation in their custody or under information sharing agreements, cerning an identifiable individual, their control for a range of reasons. participation in common or integrat- including but not limited to: Disclosures of personal information ed programs and services, or other without the express prior written agreements that comply with the t The individual’s name, home or consent of the student are some- access and privacy protection provi- business address, or home or times necessary or desirable in the sions of the Alberta FOIP Act. business telephone number course of conducting College Public inquiries directly related to t The individual’s race, national or business and directly or indirectly the collection, use, and disclosure of ethnic origin, colour, or religious supporting students and the educa- student personal information should or political beliefs, or associations tional experience. Such disclosures be directed to the FOIP coordinator. occur only where required or permit- t The individual’s age, sex, marital, ted by the Alberta FOIP Act. Most or family status releases are governed by provisions Student Privacy and t An identifying number, symbol, or found in the FOIP Act Part 2 Division 2 System Protection other particular assigned to “Use and Disclosure of Personal Responsibilities the individual Information by Public Bodies.” Student privacy protection responsi- t The individual’s fingerprints, The FOIP Act requires that personal bilities include but are not limited to: other biometric information, information collected by a public blood type, genetic information, body may be used or disclosed only t Safeguarding and protecting from or inheritable characteristics for the purpose for which it was col- unauthorized disclosure any pass- lected and purposes consistent with words or other unique identifiers t Information about the individual’s that collection. assigned to them health and health-care history, including information about a The Act allows you to request that t Recovering and securing any physical or mental disability your personal information not be assignments, examinations, or disclosed in certain circumstances. other documents made available t Information about the individual’s If you do not wish to have your for return to them educational, financial, employ- information used for the purposes ment, or criminal history, includ- t Treating as confidential any per- described in the following examples, ing criminal records where a sonal information of third parties please contact the Office of pardon has been given that might come into their pos- the Registrar. session during the course of their t Anyone else’s opinion about Examples of disclosure include academic experience or while on the individual the following: practicum placement t The individual’s personal views or t Confirmation of past enrolment opinions, except if they are about or completion of or graduation Notification of Survey someone else from a particular program offered Participation and by NorQuest College (We do not Disclosures Access to Student Files confirm/deny current attendance In accordance with the FOIP prin- without proper authorization.) To facilitate research that supports program and service planning and ciple that ensures that individuals t Attendance at, or participation in, quality improvement initiatives at have a right to see personal infor- a public event or activity related NorQuest College and that enhances mation about them, and in an effort to a public body, including a understanding of Alberta’s and to foster openness and account- graduation ceremony, sporting Canada’s post-secondary education- ability with the clients we serve, event, cultural program or club, or al systems, NorQuest College may students may view their student field trip records or portions thereof by mak- release student contact and other ing an appointment at the Office of t Receipt of an honour or award personal information to external the Registrar. Students requesting granted by or through agencies without prior written access to their entire student record NorQuest College consent, but within the allowable provisions of the Alberta FOIP Act. are advised to allow up to 48 hours t Your membership in a club These agencies include Statistics for retrieval of records from other (e.g. Art Club, Phoenix Players) business/departmental areas. Copies Canada and Alberta Advanced of any documentation requested t Contact for College research, Education. may be subject to an administrative planning, and follow-up fee of $75.00 plus GST. t Contact for the Alumni Association
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Surveys that NorQuest College not wish to have their information Statistics Canada via their website at participates in include the Graduate used for ESIS or NGS are able to ask http://www.statcan.gc.ca or by Outcome Survey for Alberta Statistics Canada to remove their writing to the Postsecondary Learning, the Enhanced Student identifying information from the Section, Centre for Education Information System (ESIS) Survey national database. Further informa- Statistics, 17th Floor, R.H. Coats for Statistics Canada, and the tion on the use of this information Building, Tunney’s Pasture, Ottawa, National Graduate Survey (NGS) for can be obtained by contacting K1A 0T6; or by calling Statistics Canada. Students who do 1-613-951-1666.
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STUDENT CONDUCT
Student Code of Behaviour t Fraud, deceit, or other forms of authorized materials or tools in an dishonesty exam or other evaluation project. (Refer to Standard Practice 2.20: Student Code of Behaviour) t Neglecting safety procedures t A student must present only his/ or intentionally creating safety her own work on assignments, NOTE: This practice is under review hazards exams, and other learning activi- and subject to change. ties. The work or ideas of others, t Unauthorized use, theft, damage, whether a published work or the All members of the College and or destruction of College/personal work of another student, will be the College community have rights property or equipment and responsibilities in creating and credited in the manner prescribed maintaining a safe, non-threatening, t Failing to adhere to College poli- by the program. cies or the instructions of a and respectful campus environment. t A student may submit work done staff member who is enforcing Students will conduct themselves in in another course or program only College policy a manner that emphasizes respect with the instructor’s approval. for the dignity and individuality of t Participating in any unlawful t A student must present only accu- all persons, and the rights and prop- conduct erty of others. rate data or documents. t Violating the smoking policy With admission to the College, a t A student must not help a fellow Possessing weapons or objects student agrees to the standards t student violate any of the above. that are intended to be used as of behaviour, policies, guidelines, In the event that a student misrepre- weapons (including knives, explo- and procedures of the institution. sents his or her work, either through sives, firecrackers, firearms, or Students should be familiar with plagiarism, cheating, or any other other objects considered the College Calendar, Student dishonest act, the College will harmful instruments) Handbook, and the Student Code. take appropriate action, including Using the Internet in a manner not The College reserves the right to t the following: approved by the College reprimand, suspend, or expel any t The student will receive a grade student for failure to comply with t Refusing to follow guidelines, of zero for the assignment College policies. procedures, or directions during a or exam. lockdown or other emergency Unacceptable behaviour includes, t A memo describing the act will be but is not limited to, the following: All members of the College commu- placed in the student’s file. nity, both staff and students, have t Disrupting the learning t The student may be withdrawn the obligation and responsibility to environment from the course or program. report student misconduct so that t Threatening, harassing, or physi- appropriate action may be taken. If a student is suspected of commit- cally abusing any person (Refer to ting a dishonest act, the following Standard Practice 7.23: Respectful Student Conduct in actions will be taken: Workplace and Learning The student will be asked to meet Environment.) Academic Matters t with the instructor or to attend a t Using abusive or offensive (Excerpt from Standard Practice case conference to discuss language 2.17: Student Conduct in Academic the matter. Matters) t Entering into restricted areas of t The student will be informed of the building without permission NOTE: This practice is under review any disciplinary action within five and subject to change. days of the meeting. t Failing to provide identifica- tion upon request by a College The College expects every student A student who wishes to appeal employee acting in the course of to honour the principles of truth and such disciplinary action must follow his/her duties honesty in academic matters. Any the appropriate appeal policy. student who misrepresents his/her t Refusing to leave a building at the work may be subject to disciplin- sound of a fire alarm ary actions. Students are informed t Being under the influence of alco- through the calendar, handbook, hol or other substances and other appropriate documents or through in-person presentations by t Possessing or contributing to the instructional staff of acceptable and illegal use of drugs or unlawful unacceptable academic conduct. substances on the College property Students are expected to conduct themselves in an honourable manner. t A student must use only 36 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Student Awards
STUDENT AWARDS
For information: 780.644.6130 Room A125, Main Building, Downtown Edmonton Campus
Scholarship, bursary, and award and scholarships display board for Awards information can be found online at all updates regarding application http://www.norquest.ca/awards/ deadlines. Some awards are granted t Recognition for non-academic index.asp or from the Scholarship, by the program, and students do not contributions and/or achievements Bursaries, and Awards booklet avail- need to apply. such as student leadership and able online or in Room 125, community or college involvement NorQuest College awards take the Main Building, Downtown form of scholarships, bursaries, t May also require satisfactory aca- Edmonton Campus. or awards. demic performance and/or The NorQuest College awards financial need program is continually growing Scholarships Awards administered by NorQuest thanks to the generosity of our College that require an application many donors. t Based on academic achievement form are awarded on a competitive Information about new awards is t May include other criteria such as basis, and recipients are selected by available from the awards and schol- identification of career goals and an awards selection committee. arships display on the main floor of personal achievements NorQuest College reserves the right the Downtown Edmonton campus, to make whatever changes may be or on the student website at Bursaries required including cancellation or http://campuslife.norquest.ca deferral of an award or changes to t Based on financial need Check the awards and scholarships the terms of reference, with consent display for regular updates. t May also require satisfactory aca- of the donor. demic performance Application packages are available from the awards and scholarships display in September. Deadlines vary, so please check the awards
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FLEXIBLE LEARNING
NorQuest offers a variety of flex- NorQuest offers the following pro- All distance education programs ible learning options that allow you grams online: provide additional telephone and choose a delivery method that can email support services to help you t Academic Upgrading work with your life. Whether it’s every step of the way. learning at your own pace, a live t Administrative Professional NorQuest offers the following pro- virtual classroom, print-based inde- t Health Care Aide grams thorough distance delivery: pendent study, or a combination of these, our innovative program t Hospital Unit Clerk t Advanced Education in delivery methods work to make your Orthopaedics for LPNs educational aspirations a reality. Distance Learning t Health Care Aide NorQuest’s distance delivery pro- t Mental Health Rehabilitation Online Programs grams and courses rely on a com- Learn online at your own pace. Part- bination of learning tools. Online t Physical Therapy Assistant time and full-time options are avail- tools are available for you to review t Practical Nurse able. Asynchronous delivery allows course materials, check grades, take you to learn at the time of day that quizzes, or interact with teachers t Practical Nurse Refresher works best for you. Learn the latest and classmates through discussion t Therapeutic Recreation software applications and business boards. In some courses, students practices. Train for a career in under and teachers meet through the a year with our flexible online certifi- Internet in a live, virtual classroom. cate programs. Lessons are recorded so that you can review and practise class mate- rial or catch up on a class that you may have missed.
eCampusAlberta
Learning with Academic Upgrading eCampusAlberta Courses t Full-time or part-time For information: 780.644.6740 t Learning material delivered online NorQuest operates as an accred- ited high school and offers courses Come to class online through eCam- t Maximum student flexibility pusAlberta! NorQuest College is that follow the Alberta Education t 10- to 16-week terms proud to be part of this exciting curriculum. As a post-secondary learning initiative. eCampusAlberta NorQuest offers a wide variety of institution, we also offer high school gives students access to a wide real-time and flexible (anytime) equivalency courses that are accept- range of courses and programs from courses through eCampusAlberta. ed by Alberta universities and col- colleges, technical institutes, and Go to www.ecampusalberta.ca leges under the Alberta Council for universities throughout the prov- for dates, tuitions and fees, and to Admissions and Transfer agreement ince. view additional courses offered dur- and by Canadian post-secondary ing 2012/2013. NorQuest eCampus institutions. When you register with NorQuest courses listed below (subject to for an eCampusAlberta course, you availability) are available for online will have access to the College’s registration. excellent student support services, including the Learner Centre and the library.
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Real-Time Courses During the week day, an online tuto- Aboriginal Studies Courses rial service is also available from Our Real-Time online courses SSN 2154 Aboriginal Studies 20 8 AM to 4:30 PM. allow students to participate in a SSN 3154 Aboriginal Studies 30 class-like setting. Using Blackboard The following Real-Time courses English Courses Collaborate on the Internet, or via may be available during the day or video conferencing instructors and evening and run online in the fall ELA 3105 English Language students meet online at a specific (September to December), winter Arts 30-1 time during the day or evening. (January to April), and spring ENGL 3301 (E) English 030-1 (May to August) terms. ELA 3104 English Language Arts 30-2 ENGL 3302 (E) English 030-2 Mathematics Courses MATH 1905 High School Prep Math MAT 1791 Math 10C MAT 2791 Mathematics 20-1 MAT 2792 Mathematics 20-2 MAT 3791 Mathematics 30-1 MAT 3792 Mathematics 30-2 MATH 3301 (E) Math 030-1 MATH 3302 (E) Math 030-2 MAT 3038 Applied Mathematics 30 MATA 3300 (E) Applied Math 030 MAT 3037 Pure Mathematics 30 CONTINUING MATP 3300 (E) Pure Math 030 MAT 3211 Mathematics 31 Social Studies Courses EDUCATION SST 1771 Social Studies 10-1 SST 1772 Social Studies 10-2 SST 2771 Social Studies 20-1 )-$ #4*0-'$! 4 *)/$)0$)"/*' -) SST 2772 Social Studies 20-2 SST 3771 Social Studies 30-1 NorQuest offers a variety of interesting continuing SOST 3301 (E) Social Studies 030-1 education courses including: SST 3772 Social Studies 30-2 SOST 3302 (E) Social Studies 030-2 ʰ *( ).+ /$*) ʰ 0) ( )/ '.*! . -# - +4 Science Courses ʰ -$)/ ) - +#$ .$") ʰ '/# ANPH 1001 Anatomy and ʰ 0+ /$*) ')"'$.# ʰ 0.$) .. Physiology I ʰ $-./ $ ) ʰ *(+0/ -.*!/2 - ANPH 1002 Anatomy and Physiology II SCN 2231 Biology 20 DAYTIME • EVENINGS • WEEKENDS • ONLINE BIOL 3300 (E) Biology 030 SCN 2796 Chemistry 20 For information call 780-644-6480 or email SCN 3796 Chemistry 30 *)/$)0$)" 0 /$*)ʻ)*-,0 ./ʏ CHEM 3300 (E) Chemistry 030 SCN 2797 Physics 20 SCN 3797 Physics 30 PHYS 3300 (E) Physics 030
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Flexible (Anytime) Courses Our flexible online courses allow students to learn at the time of day that works best for them. Students work through online course mate- rials and activities on their own schedule. Check the eCampus Alberta website for availability and registration deadlines. NOTE: NorQuest high school equiva- lency courses are denoted by (E). UNIVERSITY All other courses are Alberta TRANSFER COURSES Education curriculum. English Courses ELA 3105 English Language NorQuest College offers a variety of university transfer credit Arts 30-1 courses through open studies so you can get a jump start on your ENGL 3301 (E) English 030-1 post-secondary program of choice at NorQuest or elsewhere. ELA 3104 English Language At NorQuest, you’ll enjoy small classes, one-on-one time with Arts 30-2 instructors, and the support of our outstanding student services. ENGL 3302 (E) English 030-2 GED Preparation Courses Choose from: GEDP 1000 GED Prep PSYC 1040 - Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1050 - Foundations of Human Behaviour Mathematics Courses PSYC 1060 - Psychology for Health-Care Professions MATH 1010 Pre-Trades Math and PSYC 2010 - Developmental Psychology: Human Life Span Science PSYC 2353 - Psychology of Aging MATH 1903 Essential Math PSYC 2450 - Abnormal Psychology: Psychiatric Conditions and Interventions MATH 1904 Pre-Algebra WMST 2010 - Introduction to Women’s Studies MAT 1791 Math 10C HEED 1000 - Health Education MAT 2791 Mathematics 20-1 POLS 1000 - Introduction to Government and Politics MAT 2792 Mathematics 20-2 POLS 1010 - Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues MAT 3791 Mathematics 30-1 SOCI 1000 - Introduction to the Study of Society MAT 3792 Mathematics 30-2 ENGL 1011 - Critical Reading and Writing: Prose MATH 3301 (E) Math 030-1 ENGL 1012 - Critical Reading and Writing: Poetry and Drama MATH 3302 (E) Math 030-2 ENGL 2550 - Introduction to Composition MAT 3037 Pure Mathematics 30 ENGL 2510 - Scientific and Technical Writing MATP 3300 (E) Pure Math 030 NorQuest maintains transfer agreements with various post- MAT 3211 Mathematics 31 secondary institutions. For the most up-to-date information MATH 1007 Prep for Practical on transfer agreements, visit the Alberta Transfer Guide at Nurse Math www.transferalberta.ca. Science Courses For more information, refer to the Course Descriptions section SCN 3230 Biology 30 of this Calendar, visit www.norquest.ca, call 780-644-6470, BIOL 3300 (E) Biology 030 or email [email protected]. SCN 3796 CHEM 3300 (E) Chemistry 030 SCN 3797 Physics 30 PHYS 3300 (E) Physics 030
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Prep for College Courses Upgrading Non-Credit Prep Courses READ 9089 Reading 089 XUPG 1020 Biology 30 Prep - XUPG 1022 English 30-1 Prep - ENGL 9089 English 089 Fast Track Fast Track MATH 9089 Math 089 XUPG 1021 Chemistry 30 Prep - XUPG 1023 Pure Math 30 Prep - Fast Track Fast Track XUPG 1022 English 30 Prp - XUPG 1024 Physics 30 Prep - Fast Track Fast Track
OPEN STUDIES
An open studies option is avail- Admission Criteria Term Open Studies able for learners who wish to study Registration Date There is no admission process for post-secondary level credit courses open studies, nor is an application Fall 2012 August 1, 2012 at NorQuest, but are not applying fee assessed. Open studies stu- to a specific certificate or diploma Winter 2013 December 1, 2012 dents are responsible for meeting program. There is no application all prerequisites and co-requisites Spring 2013 April 1, 2013 fee or application form to complete, for individual courses, as well as and no admission requirements to having an appropriate level of submit. t Transfer credit is not assessed English language proficiency (ELP). while a learner is enrolled in open Who could be an open studies Proof of such to NorQuest College studies; however, if a student sub- student? is not required; the success and sequently applies and is accepted achievement of prerequisites and 1. Using open studies as a pathway to a NorQuest certificate or diplo- co-requisites and/or ELP are the to credit courses: ma program, transfer credit will responsibility of the student regis- be assessed. t I want to take courses to get a tering in an Open Studies course. head start on my education. t Open studies students may audit courses that are eligible for audit; t I want to study at NorQuest, but General Open Studies Requirements permission from the Program I’m not sure which program to Chair and/or course instructor is take. I’m taking some courses to t Students will be allowed to take required. All regular audit proce- see what interests me. a maximum of 30 credits in open dures and financial processes will 2. General interest/lifelong learner: studies before they are required to be followed. submit an application for admission t I take classes for my own general to a desired NorQuest program. Registration Process interest or for my own personal/ professional development. t Students may register in any t Complete an Open Studies regis- university transfer course (listed tration form and submit it to the t I’m not interested in applying to below) once registration opens Office of the Registrar. Forms are a program or obtaining any kind for the 2012/13 academic year available from www.norquest.ca of credential from NorQuest right (normally after May 1, 2012). and from the Office of the Registrar. now. Full payment of tuition and fees is t Program-specific open studies due upon registration. 3. Visiting students: courses (listed below and noted t I’m currently enrolled in a pro- within the program pages of cer- t Students should register a mini- gram at another post-secondary tificate and diploma programs) mum of five working days prior institution. I want to take a course are open for registration to open to the start of any class to ensure at NorQuest because it fits my studies students prior to the start that the class is not cancelled due schedule and/or the course isn’t of each term. to low enrolment. offered at this time by my t If withdrawal is necessary, the home institution. standard withdrawal process and schedule applies (see the Withdrawal Chart of Academic and Financial Penalties on page 26).
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University Transfer Courses Administrative Professional Pharmacy Technician (page 128) PSYC 1040 Introduction to (page 112) ANPH 1000 Introduction to Psychology BUSN 1165 MS Word Anatomy and PSYC 1050 Foundations of Human BUSN 1167 MS Excel Physiology Behaviour BUSN 1180 Advanced Excel and PATH 1010 Pathophysiology PSYC 1060 Psychology for Health- Outlook Foundations COMM 1011 Interpersonal Care Professions BUSN 1178 Databases and Communications PSYC 2010 Developmental Presentations for Health-Care Professionals Psychology: Human BUSN 1186 Accounting Basics Life Span PHRM 1001 Pharmaceutical Business Administration (page 116) PSYC 2353 Psychology of Aging Calculations BUSD 1050 Business Mathematics PHRM 1004 Pharmacy Customer and Statistics PSYC 2450 Abnormal Psychology: Service BUSD 1040 Small Business Psychiatric Conditions Physical Therapy Assistant Management and Interventions (page 133) BUSD 1010 Business WMST 2010 Introduction to ANPH 1000 Introduction to Communications I Women’s Studies Anatomy and BUSD 1150 Introduction to HEED 1000 Health Education Physiology Computers for Business PATH 1010 Pathophysiology BUSD 1510 Economics POLS 1000 Introduction to COMM 1011 Interpersonal Government and BUSD 1380 Organizational Communications Politics Behaviour for Health-Care POLS 1010 Canadian Politics: BUSD 1110 Introduction to Professionals Institutions and Issues Accounting COMM 2011 Therapeutic SOCI 1000 Introduction to the BUSD 1120 Principles of Communication Study of Society Accounting for Health-Care Professions ENGL 1011 Critical Reading and Hospital Unit Clerk (page 123) Writing: Prose BUSN 1152 Medical Terminology RHAB 1001 Introduction to Rehabilitation ENGL 1012 Critical Reading and BUSN 1156 Business Writing: Poetry and Communication Skills Practical Nurse (page 136) Drama for Unit Clerks PATH 1000 Pathophysiology ENGL 2550 Introduction to Mental Health Rehabilitation for Health-Care Composition (page 125) Professions ENGL 2510 Scientific and ANPH 1000 Introduction to ANPH 1001 Anatomy and Technical Writing Anatomy and Physiology I Aboriginal Community Support Physiology ANPH 1002 Anatomy and Worker (page 110) PATH 1010 Pathophysiology Physiology II ABST 1000 Aboriginal History and COMM 1011 Interpersonal Print Media Production (page 148) Culture (Fall term) Communications PRTD 1021 Understanding Graphic ICSW 1000 Introduction to for Health-Care Communications Community Support Professionals PRTD 1023 Graphic Design Theory Work (Fall term) COMM 2011 Therapeutic PRTD 1024 Communication Design ABST 1010 Restorative Justice Communication Technology for Health-Care (Winter term) Social Work (page 149) Professions COMM 1024 Observation, SOWK 1010 Introduction to Social RHAB 1001 Introduction to Documentation, and Work Report Writing in Rehabilitation Human Service Careers DEMC 1011 Guiding the Journey: An Interactive Approach to Dementia Care MENH 1000 Introduction to Mental Health
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Therapeutic Recreation (page 152) ANPH 1000 Introduction to RHAB 1001 Introduction to Anatomy and Rehabilitation Physiology WELL 1000 Wellness Through PATH 1010 Pathophysiology Leisure COMM 1011 Interpersonal DEMC 1011 Guiding the Journey: An Communications Interactive Approach to for Health-Care Dementia Care Professionals COMM 2011 Therapeutic Available as an Open Studies course Communication for Health-Care Professions
English as a Second General ESL XLAN 1004 Effective Reading Language (ESL) Courses ESLG 1230 Integrated ESL CLB 1-2 for Internationally Educated Pharmacists ESLG 1234 Integrated ESL CLB 3-4 Enhance your English language skills and Pharmacy and knowledge with our credit and ESLG 1256 Integrated ESL CLB 5-6 Technicians I non-credit course offerings! Our ESL ESLG 1278 Integrated ESL CLB 7-8 XLAN 1005 Effective Reading Continuing Education department Occupational ESL for Internationally offers a selection of part-time courses Educated Pharmacists for students wanting to improve their XLAN 1300 Orientation for Child and Pharmacy English for employment, academic Care Staff Technicians II study, and professional development Occupational English for Internationally Trained Pharmacists XLAN 1006 Effective Writing A minimum number of registrations and Pharmacy Technician for Internationally are required for a course to run. These Professional Development Educated Pharmacists courses are offered several times XLAN 1000 Effective Listening and Pharmacy throughout the year. Please check Technicians I www.norquest.ca for updated infor- for Internationally XLAN 1007 Effective Writing mation or call 780.644.6000. Educated Pharmacists and Pharmacy for Internationally Technicians I Educated Pharmacists XLAN 1001 Effective Listening and Pharmacy for Internationally Technicians II Educated Pharmacists Professional Development for and Pharmacy Teaching ESL Technicians II XLAN 1101 Introduction to XLAN 1002 Effective Speaking Teaching English as a for Internationally Second Language Educated Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians I XLAN 1003 Effective Speaking for Internationally Educated Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians II
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Centre for Excellence in Intercultural English in the Workplace Intercultural Education Communication Training This customized language training for the Workplace course is designed specifically for For information: 780.644.6771 organizations that employ people www.norquest.ca/cfe/intercultural In addition to our Intercultural who speak English as a second Communication Practitioners certifi- language. An initial assessment of cate, NorQuest College offers cus- organizational needs and unique tomized intercultural communication Our Centre for Excellence in characteristics is performed to iden- workshops designed to meet the Intercultural Education is launching tify the speaking, listening, reading, needs of your workplace its three-part Intercultural and writing requirements of employ- Communication Practitioners Cultural diversity is a fact of ees to perform workplace tasks suc- certificate program for professionals life in the Canadian workplace. cessfully. After this, a customized wishing to upgrade their skills in Intercultural communication compe- learning and instructional plan is today’s diverse workplace. tence requires a new set of lenses, created to meet these needs. Contact us at 780.644.6771 to dis- knowledge, and skills. Workshop Instruction focuses on the real-life cuss your needs, or visit us online at participants uncover hidden cultural language skills employees need to www.norquest.ca/cfe/intercultural/ rules that govern cross-cultural communicate with their co-workers, communication, expectations, and perform their duties effectively, and assumptions and learn to com- contribute fully to their organization. municate more effectively with Benefits include increased morale, co-workers from diverse back- clearer pronunciation, improved Intercultural Courses for ESL grounds. Benefits of the training can company participation, and better Professionals lead to improved team performance, all-around communication. This better time management and more XLAN 1010 Occupational English course is offered at the workplace, predictable outcomes. Our clients for International on days and at locations convenient point to the development of intercul- Pharmacists to your production schedule. tural competence as a key strategy XLAN 1400 Understanding the for accessing and retaining staff Canadian Workplace from diverse backgrounds We work with people from diverse Intercultural Communication occupations, including engineers, Practitioners Certificate manufacturers, health-care provid- XLAN 1210 Intercultural ers, military personnel, educators, Foundations social workers, and foreign-trained XLAN 1211 Intercultural professionals. Perspectives XLAN 1212 Intercultural Strategies
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REGIONAL CAMPUSES
Your road to a better career can Wetaskiwin Campus Testing, University Studies, Power begin at NorQuest College’s regional Engineering, and Practical Nurse. NorQuest’s Wetaskiwin campus campuses. Each campus is friendly Campus Alberta - Westlock helps is our largest campus outside and student-oriented. Our dedicated adult students reach their goals Edmonton. Along with small class instructors and staff welcome you while remaining in their home sizes and individualized instruc- back to learning. They understand community. that returning to school is a big deci- tion, students enjoy the bigger, sion that will affect your life in many brighter classroom space in the Whitecourt ways, and they are there to help you. Centre on the Park location. The campus includes a student lounge Campus Alberta - Whitecourt is an NorQuest has nine regional campus- and multi-purpose rooms. The integral part of the Edmonton stew- es for the delivery of secondary Wetaskiwin campus offers Alberta ardship region. Small class sizes and post-secondary programming, Education high school credit courses and a friendly environment allow tailored to meet the needs of that are accepted for entry into for constant interaction between individual communities. Alberta universities and colleges, students and instructors. Programs available in Whitecourt include Check with the individual cam- as well as computer, financial, and GED Testing, Educational Assistant, puses for a complete list of courses employment preparation courses. Power Engineering, Office Career and programs available through Evening and summer courses are Training, Practical Nurse, Disability NorQuest and other post-secondary available online. The campus also Studies, University Studies, and institutions. offers NorQuest’s health, human service, and business career pro- Academic Upgrading. Daytime and evening courses may be grams through distance learning available in traditional classroom set- via the Internet and face-to-face. A Drayton Valley tings, through live videoconference new program this year is Aboriginal Campus Alberta - Drayton Valley delivery, or through real-time online Community Support Worker. provides educational and skill distance delivery. Please call your training opportunities to residents local Campus Alberta or NorQuest Real-Time online course offerings in the community and surround- campus location for more informa- (summer, daytime, or evening) are ing area. The campus includes a tion on available programming. unofficial pending final registration deadlines, which occur the week bright and sunny student lounge before day or evening classes begin. and study area and multi-purpose Stony Plain Campus rooms. The facility includes two Small class sizes enable NorQuest’s Campus Alberta Sites computer labs, a library, and large Stony Plain campus to meet the edu- and smaller classrooms. Students cational needs of people in Stony Hosted by NorQuest College, can choose from a number of Plain, Spruce Grove, and nearby Campus Alberta operations provide NorQuest programs, including rural and Aboriginal communities. NorQuest College programming in Academic Upgrading, GED Prep Our Stony Plain campus includes academic upgrading, health, human (GEDP 1000), and Practical Nurse. In six classrooms, a student study hall/ service, business career programs, addition, programs such as Office lunch room, computer labs, and and employment preparation pro- Career Training, Power Engineering, a student store. The Stony Plain grams at Campus Alberta centres and Gas Processing are available campus offers Alberta Education in a number of locations within the through other Alberta public post- high school credit courses that are Edmonton stewardship region. secondary institutions. accepted for entry into any post- secondary institution in Canada Westlock Camrose and equivalencies that are accepted NorQuest’s Academic Upgrading The main programming at Campus for entry into Alberta universities program has been a mainstay in Alberta - Camrose is the Practical and colleges. Computer, financial Westlock for over 20 years and Nurse program, which allows management, and employment forms part of the programming residents to prepare to become a preparation courses are offered available at Campus Alberta - professional practical nurse giving in a traditional classroom setting. Westlock. The program has given high-quality care to clients in a vari- Daytime and evening courses are many adults the opportunity to com- ety of health-care settings. Offerings available online. The campus also plete high school courses and go in other areas of study are currently offers NorQuest’s health, human on to post-secondary education or in the planning stage. service, and business career pro- successful employment. Other pro- grams through distance learning. grams available include Disability Studies, Office Career Training, GED
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Fort Saskatchewan clients. NorQuest offers academic upgrading, employment and practi- NorQuest has a unique relationship cal skills, and an array of personal with the Tri-Centre Consortium in development courses. These cours- Fort Saskatchewan. Located inside es help individuals prepare for the correctional facility, the Tri- successful reintegration and future Centre Consortium provides edu- educational opportunities. cational opportunities for facility
Regional Campuses
Stony Plain Drayton Valley 3201 43 Avenue Box 6419 Stony Plain, AB T5Z 1L1 5056 50 Avenue Phone: 780.968.6489 Drayton Valley AB T7A 1R8 Fax: 780.968.6493 Phone: 780.542.5400 Email: Fax: 780.542.4334 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Westlock 10007 100 Avenue Westlock AB T7P 2H5 Phone: 780.349.7775 Wetaskiwin Fax: 780.349.3111 Centre on the Park Email: 5502 49 Avenue [email protected] Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3P3 Phone: 780.361.5800 Whitecourt Fax: 780.361.1384 Email: Box 779 [email protected] 4739 50 Avenue Whitecourt AB T7S 1N8 Phone: 780.778.2000 Fax: 780.778.2257 Email: [email protected]
Camrose Box 1418 Camrose. AB T4V 4Z8 Phone: 780.361.5800 (Wetaskiwin reception) Email: [email protected]
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Hodan Weli is a new Canadian, coming from Somalia in May, 2009. Starting at NorQuest in the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program, she moved into the Youth in Transition program (YIT) and is now doing her upgrading. Her career goal is to become a Registered Nurse. I started NorQuest in the LINC program, where I learned and experienced new things about Canadian language and culture. After eight months, my instructor encouraged me to join YIT, which is for young people between ages 17 to 25. Here, I learned so many skills with people around the same age as me, such as becoming a better communicator and a better student with great study skills. I improved my English from level 4 to level 10 within ten months, and then I was transferred to English 10-1. Now I am in English 20-1. After I complete my courses here, I will be pursuing my career goal which is becoming a registered nurse.
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STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES t Connecting with instructors, Aboriginal University/College Aboriginal Student Support Services counselors, admissions personnel, Preparation Program For information: 780.644.6130 and agencies Room A125, Main Building, NorQuest College offers a univer- Downtown Campus t Supervision of Elder Program sity/college transition program for Aboriginal students. The program provides individualized program Aboriginal Student Aboriginal Educational Counsellor plans focused on providing pre- Support Services requisites for post-secondary The Aboriginal educational coun- programs, as well as specialized NorQuest College provides learn- selor assists Aboriginal students courses, tutorials, and seminars ers with a complete education that to cope more effectively with designed to prepare students for the attempts to balance strong academic personal, financial, career, and post-secondary environment. Upon foundations with Aboriginal culture. academic issues. The counsel- successful completion of this pro- Our inclusive approach supports the lor works closely with the Elders, gram, students will enter their diversity of our learner population, Aboriginal programs, and Aboriginal program of choice at their goal post- preparing graduates for work in a Student Support Services at secondary institution. See page 72 for wide range of environments, includ- NorQuest College to address the detailed information on this program. ing Aboriginal communities. unique challenges that may hinder Aboriginal learners make up the success of Aboriginal students. Ben Calf Robe approximately 21% of NorQuest’s The Ben Calf Robe adult upgrad- student population. As a result, we Aboriginal Elder ing program provides courses that have designed an extensive network Aboriginal Elder support is available emphasize Aboriginal culture, includ- of services tailored specifically to on campus on Wednesdays to pro- ing Aboriginal literature, Native the needs of this group, including vide spiritual and cultural guidance. studies, Cree language and culture, Aboriginal Student Support Services Aboriginal students are encouraged and personal development. The pro- and Elder support. to meet with an Elder for counsel- gram provides dedicated resources, ling, spiritual guidance, and including a coordinator and program Centre for Excellence in healing circles. assistant for one-on-one tutoring. Aboriginal Learning See page 83 for detailed information on this program. NorQuest is developing a Centre for Aboriginal Ceremonial Room Excellence in A original Learning NorQuest’s Aboriginal Ceremonial Aboriginal Community Support to strengthen the diverse Aboriginal Room provides a multi-purpose Worker Certificate Student Resources and Services perspectives and identities within facility for Aboriginal students. This entry-level human service the programs and services. The Located in Room 618 of the main career program is a gateway to Centre for Excellence in Aboriginal building at the downtown campus, employment in a human service Learning recognizes the importance the Ceremonial Room is used for agency or to further learning. This of engaging Aboriginal communities formal ceremonies and counselling program is an introduction to the and partners to address the diverse sessions with the Elder. skills necessary for helping indi- and unique needs of Aboriginal stu- viduals, families, or communities. dents and communities. Aboriginal Programs Students may use transferable courses for higher-level programs. Aboriginal Student Advisor NorQuest is proud to partner with the Ben Calf Robe Society, the See page 110 for detailed informa- Available two afternoons a week for Oteenow Employment and Training tion on this program. one-on-one appointments with stu- Society, and Metis Employment dents who need help with any of Services. Students at NorQuest have Partnerships and Community the following: many opportunities to learn about Delivery Aboriginal culture and participate t Identifying Aboriginal Our health career programs are in Aboriginal events and ceremo- funding options delivered in partnership with several nies. There are a many programs other providers and are designed to t Providing career planning and at NorQuest that allow students to meet the needs of individual groups educational guidance to Band study in a culturally enriched envi- within their own communities. Funded Students ronment, while at the same time providing transferable knowledge The Practical Nurse diploma t Liaising with bands in the provi- and skills for a variety of careers. program has been delivered for sion of student support and Aboriginal students in the First service management NorQuest’s Aboriginal-focused cours- Nations Kehewin community (via es and programs are open to any Lakeland College), at GWES student seeking to explore a career that will engage Aboriginal people.
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(Gitskan-Wet’suwet’en Educational Counselling Services An ESL (English as a second lan- Society) in British Columbia, at the guage) specialist is located at the Yellowhead Tribal College, and For information: 780.644.6130 Westmount Campus (780.644.6712). the Saskatchewan Indian Institute Room A125, Main Building, An Aboriginal counsellor is also of Technology. Downtown Campus available in Room 125 at the Downtown Campus. Bookstore Outlet Services are available on a drop- NorQuest College offers profes- in basis or make an appointment For information: 780.644.6203 sional and confidential counselling in person in Room 125 in the main Room A026 (Basement), Main at no cost to registered students. building at the downtown campus or Building, Downtown Campus Our counsellors possess a wide by phone at 780.644.6130, Monday range of expertise and knowledge as to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. psychologists and educators. Counsellors can also be emailed at The bookstore outlet distributes [email protected]. rented textbooks and sells text- Educational counsellors provide books, educational materials, students with guidance and assis- program-specific supplies, and City tance in coping more effectively Document Translation of Edmonton bus passes (including with problems that interfere with Services DATS and student passes). We pro- academic achievement, personal To have your foreign documents vide mail-out service for students in growth, and career development: translated into the English language the distance delivery programs who t Personal: Adjustment, stress, self- (Note: Certified translations are require textbooks and instructional esteem, interpersonal communi- required and must be word-for- materials for their courses. E-mail cations, family issues, addictions, word, and in the same format as the your order request to studentbook- anger, finances and budgeting, original document). [email protected] and motivation t EISA (Edmonton Immigrant t Crisis: Bereavement, illness, Bus Service Services Association) assault, harassment, suicide, Suite #201, 10720 – 113 St, and depression For Edmonton Transit System Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3H8 information: 780.496.1611 t Education: Course planning and Tel: (780) 474 8445 study skills, including note taking, t More information, on document memory strategies, exam prepa- Bus passes are for sale from the translation and other services ration, coping skills for test anxi- provided for immigrants, can be 23rd of each month until the 8th of ety, and test-taking strategies the following month. obtained at their website: t Career: Career choice, and inter- www.eisa-edmonton.org. Student Resources and Services A valid student ID is required for the est and personality testing purchase of the student monthly pass. t Alberta Translation Services t Referral: Referral to other Toll free: 1 888 294 3032 Bus connections to and from the NorQuest services or to More information can be obtained downtown and Westmount campus- community agencies es are excellent. The Corona Station at the website LRT is located one block south of www.languagemarketplace.ca the downtown campus buildings. t Immigration Translation Services Bus passes are available through the Toll free: 1 888 722 3515 bookstore outlet. More information can be obtained at the website: Cafeteria and www.edmontontranslation.com Confectionery Services Food services are available at both the downtown campus and at the Westmount campus. Katherine’s Kitchen cafeteria is located at the main campus on the lower level. The area also has general seating and “stop-and-go” computer access. Food service hours are 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Westmount campus provides cafete- ria services.
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English Language An IQAS assessment does not ID Cards guarantee that admission to a pro- Proficiency Testing gram will be granted. NorQuest Photo ID cards are issued by the Services may require further proof of meet- Office of the Registrar to all new ing the admission criteria and may or returning students. Ongoing (Recognized and accepted by students will retain their ID cards NorQuest College) require proof of English Language Proficiency. for the duration of their enrolment. t CLB (Canadian Language Your student ID card also serves Benchmarks) IQAS (International Qualifications as your Students’ Association and Assessment Service) library card. Use your ID card for t Catholic Social Services 9942 – 108 St, Edmonton, Alberta, these purposes: T5K 2J5 t LARCC – Language Assessment & t Borrowing library materials Referral Counselling Centre Tel: (780) 427 2655 10709 – 105 St, Edmonton, Website: t Obtaining or changing your pass- Alberta, T5H 2X3 www.immigration.alberta.ca/iqas word to access college computers Tel: (780) 424 3545 t Obtaining your textbooks More information on this assess- Health Services t Taking part in student recreation ment is available at activities www.language.ca For information: 780.644.6155 Room A109, Main Building, t Borrowing equipment and/or t TOEFL iBT (Internet Based Downtown Campus table games Testing) t Entering the College after hours t ETS (Educational Testing Service or on weekends Canada Inc) Nurses are located at the down- town campus and are available for t Purchasing bus passes at the More information on the policies, appointments during regular college student rate procedures, exam tips and prac- hours. Services include: tice tests, can be obtained at the website www.ets.org/toefl t Care for injuries and illness that The Learner Centre occur on campus t CAEL (Canadian Academic English For information: 780.644.6070 t Health and lifestyle counselling, Language) 5th Floor, Main Building, such as the management of high Downtown Campus More information on the policies, blood pressure and high blood procedures, exam tips and prac- sugar levels Westmount Campus Library tice materials, can be obtained at 780.644.6709 the website www.cael.ca t Medical and community referrals Student Resources and Services http://library.norquest.ca t IELTS (International English t Vision and hearing screening Language Testing System) t Immunization record review for The NorQuest Learner Centre brings programs that identify immuni- Global Village Calgary (Main together a number of services and zation status as an application Alberta testing centre) resources in one central location to requirement. If you are out of town Tel: 1 403 441 4375 better serve students. Here students or unable to come to the down- can study, conduct research, and More information on the policies, town campus for an appointment, receive tutorial assistance in spe- procedures, exam tips and prac- refer to the immunization informa- cific subject areas. The computer tice materials, can be obtained at tion in your admissions package. the website: www.ielts.org workstations in the Centre have a t Facilitation of immunization full range of applications, allowing Foreign Document administration (in co-operation students to access the College’s with outside facilities) for stu- computer resources. Assessment Service dents in the Faculty of Health This service can help individuals Studies and the Faculty of Learner Centre Hours Business and Community Studies obtain recognition for the education See the library website at to meet the requirements for work they receive outside of Canada. The http://library.norquest.ca for infor- placements in health-care facili- assessment certificate shows how mation. your educational credentials com- ties and pharmacies pare to the educational standards Library and Information in Canada. Services NorQuest College does accept IQAS The library is an essential part of assessments for advisory purposes the NorQuest community, provid- only. The results of the assessment ing innovation and excellence in serve to assist NorQuest in making the delivery of library services and decisions regarding your admission.
50 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 Student Resources and Services resources both face-to-face and at a to work on assignments, type a Centre for Excellence in distance. We champion the develop- resume, search the Internet, check Learning Supports (CELS) ment of information literacy skills in email, check their marks online, our diverse college community. practise keyboarding skills, or learn For information: 780.644.6055 new software. More than just com- The library houses a collection of Fax: 780.644.6065 puters, the Commons is an area 50,000 print books, 46,500 ebooks, TTY: 780.644.6066 where students can receive support thousands of journal articles in 5th Floor, Main Building, and instruction on using the various searchable electronic format and Downtown Campus applications and tools installed on over 800 videos are available online. the computers. Commons staff also We provide work space, quiet study conduct specific workshops that are As part of the Learner Centre, the space, multimedia rooms, and geared to student needs and suc- Centre for Excellence in Learning local and national newspapers. The cess. Supports (CELS) offers a wide range library also provides access to our of services to students with dis- locally designed research guides to Computer Commons staff provides abilities. Support services such as assist students with their assign- these services: academic counselling, classroom ments whether they are on campus t One-on-one computer assistance support, sign language interpreters, or at home. and access to adaptive technology t Access to computer-assisted All students and staff are welcome to can be arranged through CELS. instruction (CAI) Plato, Can8, stop by the library’s circulation and The services available include, but UltraKey, Pronunciation Power, reference desk for an introduction are not limited to, students with dis- and Inspiration to services and borrowing policies. abilities in these areas: Questions can also be sent by email, t Student MyMail support t Learning phone, or our “Ask Us” chat service. t Student MyQuest support Library staff work with students t Sensory (vision or hearing impair- in class groups and one-on-one, t Wireless access support ments) instructing them on how best to find t Student password resets t Physical and use information for their assign- ments. t Management of student t Speech and language printing quotas Library services are available to all t Neurological t Various workshops for students students and staff, regardless of t Chronic health/chronic pain location. This includes the delivery of books to regional campuses, Tutorial Services t Mental health online reference assistance, and When you apply to NorQuest access to our electronic resources. For information: 780.644.5864 College, you are encouraged to
5th Floor, Main Building, Student Resources and Services The branch library at Westmount provide information about your Downtown Campus campus has a circulating collec- dis-ability and the type of service tion and study space to support the that you may require. You will then Language Training programs offered Get extra help with class material, be referred to the student support at this location. writing assignments, or homework specialists of CELS to ensure that in the Tutorial Centre. You can support and resources are in place. NorQuest College is a member receive assistance with your courses Potential students with disabilities of The Alberta Library Card (TAL) Monday through Friday between need to apply a minimum of three program. 8 AM and 4:30 PM. Your instructor months prior to the start of a term to Begin your search for information can refer you, or you can drop in ensure that supports are available. at the NorQuest Library home page: when you need help. Requesting supports after this time http://library.norquest.ca Services include: may result in your application being deferred to the next semester to Computer Commons t One-on-one tutoring in all math, allow for coordination of supports. science, English, social studies, and computer classes For information: 780.644.6085 Lockers 5th Floor, Main Building, t Tutoring by appointment for A limited number of lockers are Downtown Campus online classes provided by the College for a fee to t Workshops in pronunciation/ registered students on a first-come, The Computer Commons provides conversation and preparation for first-served basis. Students can computer resources for students in diploma exams and for Canadian register their locker numbers and the 5th floor Learner Centre. Here at Language Benchmarks assessment purchase locks at the Bookstore for our drop-in facility, students can use students attending the main campus Tutorial support is available free of PC computers with Windows XP and location. Other campus locations charge to all NorQuest students, in Microsoft Office. Document scan- will manage the registering of stu- both upgrading and career programs. ners are also available. Students are dent lockers free to use the drop-in computers Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 51 Student Resources and Services
The College is not liable or responsi- Printing Services Through the Students’ Council we: ble for a locker’s contents or the loss t Lobby municipal, provincial and or damage to locks or contents. For information: 780.644-6184 federal government bodies on all Room A026 (Basement), Main issues pertaining to students Mail Service Building, Downtown Campus t Advocate for students through Room A026, Main Building, a variety of College boards, Downtown Campus We can process your black and white committees and task groups at Drop-off mail service is available. copies, make colour photocopies, NorQuest College. and provide other services to meet t Provide representation for stu- your printing needs. Everyone is wel- dents at the College’s Board of NorQuest’s come to purchase our services. Interdisciplinary Governors Simulation Centre (NISC) Security Services t Provide representation for stu- dents at the College’s Academic Simulation is supported by the Security officers patrol the down- Council Canadian Patient Safety Institute town campus and are available to as a strategy to enhance safety investigate security issues at this t Provide guidance for academic in the health care field. It is also a location. If you have security con- appeals and grievances key learning strategy at NorQuest cerns, call 780.991.4573 (Security’s t Provide emergency food bank College. NorQuest’s Interdisciplinary cell phone) or call Campus assistance Simulation Centre (NISC) is located Operations at 780.644.6215. At all in the Health Education Centre other campuses and learning sites, As a member of the Students’ on 106th St. The mission of NISC students should direct any concerns Association you are able to run and is to support the integration of about security to their main office. vote in Students’ Council elections knowledge, skills, attitudes, and and be a part of the student govern- clinical judgment with experiential Student Activity Centre ment in action. and reflective learning in an inter- In addition to representation stu- disciplinary, safe culture. In NISC, The student activity centre is locat- dents also have access to all of the learners bridge the gap between ed on the main floor of the main services provided by the Students’ theory and practice by ‘rehearsing’ in building at the downtown campus. Association including: simulation scenarios that mimic vari- This activity centre provides ous clinical practice environments. general seating and a space for t Purchasing discounted tickets Learners recognize and respond to special events. t Accessing emergency food client situations, and then reflect on As a service to students, passes for bank assistance their actions. They then relate what
Student Resources and Services the MacEwan Sport and Wellness they learned in simulation to clinical t Purchasing used computers Centre can be purchased at MacEwan when available situations they encounter. Learners for a student-discounted rate. in NISC include students of NorQuest t Registering for the Helping Hands College, students of other institu- Students’ Association Campaign (to receive gifts tions, of programs external to the for children) College, post-graduate learners as well as Faculty and Staff of NorQuest For information: 780.644.6250 t Contributing to the student College. Website: www.norquestsa.com newsletter Email: t Ability to be involved in SA Daily Parking [email protected] awareness campaigns Student daily parking is allocated to Room A121, Main Building, t Access to contests and other Lot D for registered students. Daily Downtown Campus free stuff parking passes (Lot D) are available Students’ Council wants to hear how for purchase at the Bookstore for $8 they can improve your experience per day. The Students’ Association is a stu- dent-led, representative organization at NorQuest. As a member of the Authorization for monthly park- that is proud to celebrate and pro- Students’ Association you have the ing is processed through Facilities mote the unique diversity that exists ability to make recommendations Management in A201. Rate details at NorQuest. We are the official about additional services that you and space availability information voice of students at NorQuest and would like to see offered to both on available upon request. For details provide advocacy and support for all and off campus students. call 644-6215 or 644-6218. students at the College. We exist to protect the academic rights of stu- dents, advocate on your behalf and provide support when they need it.
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Student Career and t Attend a class and/or lab course Adult Equivalency Diploma Employment Services related to your field of interest Requests t Meet NorQuest students Do you need a high school diploma? The Adult Equivalency diploma is an For information: 780.644.6130 t Talk with a Prospective excellent alternative to writing the Room A125, Main Building, Student Advisor GED. If you have a Grade 12 English Downtown Campus t Learn about financial aid, scholar- language arts course, one other ships, and funding options full-time Grade 12 course, a mathe- At Student Career and Employment matics course, and a science course Services, we care about where you Call the Student Recruitment Office on your high school transcript, you are going and want to help you suc- at 780.644.5927 for more informa- may be eligible. Call 780.644.6091 to ceed. Finding a job or planning your tion or to sign up. find out more. career can be overwhelming. We can make it easier by helping you NorQuest Testing Services Out-of-Province Transcript achieve the following: Corporate and Individual Evaluation Is your transcript from another t Create, develop, and edit resumes Assessment Services province? We can evaluate your and cover letters transcript and convert it into Alberta For information: 780.644.6096 t Complete application forms credits either as part of your appli- Room A523, Main Building, cation for an Adult Equivalency t Develop portfolios Downtown Campus diploma or for employment or post- t Prepare for interviews and prac- secondary admission purposes. tice interview skills Assessment Services provides a International Testing t Assist with temporary, summer, variety of testing services to part-time, or full-time employ- potential students, as well as to NorQuest College is the official test ment search; generate job leads individuals and businesses. centre for GED and TOEIC. t Assist with information interviews, Academic Assessment and volunteer opportunity searches We provide academic assessment to t Access career, education, and employers and individuals. employment resources in print or We use standardized tests and on the Internet employer-developed exams to t Learn about career planning and assess the math, reading, and writ- career decision making ing skills of prospective employees to determine whether they have t Access up-to-date labour market, adequate skills for the position. Student Resources and Services training, and education information If you plan to further your education, we can assess your reading, writing, Student for a Day and math skills to determine wheth- er you meet the expected standards. For information: 780.644.5927 or 1.866.534.7218 Test Supervision We provide test supervision to individuals who must write exams Become a Student for a Day! If you for educational or skills train- have a strong interest in attending ing programs located outside the NorQuest College, you can participate Edmonton area. Test supervision in an activity-filled day to discover hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Tests what NorQuest has to offer. may be scheduled outside of regular As a Student for a Day, you can take hours for an additional fee. part in these activities: t Meet instructors and find out more about NorQuest College programs t Complete a NorQuest College campus tour
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GED Tests If you pass all the tests, you will GED Requirements receive a statement of your GED exam t Minimum 18 years of age (General Educational marks and your high school equiva- Development) lency diploma. Many employers t Out of the regular school sys- accept the GED in place of a regular tem for at least ten consecutive For information: 780.644.6000 high school diploma and some post- months secondary institutions accept the GED as a high school diploma equiv- Test Fees The GED test battery consists of alent. Call your post-secondary t Basic Fee: $200 multiple-choice tests in writing, institute of choice to determine social studies, science, mathemat- whether they will accept the GED. t Basic Fee After Deadline: $250 ics, and reading. Although GED is an alternative t Small-Group Testing: A group method of obtaining a high testing fee of $300, plus the basic GED Test Dates for 2012 school equivalency diploma, it fee per person is not always accepted in lieu Test Dates Application Deadline t Private Writing: $300 (By appoint- of Alberta Education credit ment only) January 13/14, 2012 December 16, 2011 courses for admission to high- February 10/11, 2012 January 20, 2012 er education at post-secondary If you have a disability and require institutions, including special accommodations for the March 16/17, 2012 February 17, 2012 post-secondary programs GED or if you wish to write the April 13/14, 2012 March 23, 2012 offered at NorQuest College. exams in French, call 780.644.6091 If you intend to apply to a for information before you apply. May 11/12, 2012 April 20, 2012 post-secondary program, If you think you may not be ready June 8/9, 2012 May 18, 2012 check to see whether GED is to write the GED tests, you can sign acceptable in lieu of academic July 6/7, 2012 June 15, 2012 up for our GED Prep (GEDP 1000) credit course work. August 10/11, 2012 July 13, 2012 course. Call 780.644.6000 for more information. September 7/8, 2012 August 17, 2012 Do some of your employees require October 12/13, 2012 September 14, 2012 GED instruction? We can offer cus- November 2/3, 2012 October 19, 2012 tomized instruction. December 7/8, 2012 November 9, 2012
Student Resources and Services TOEIC (Test of English for International Writing fees and writing dates Communication) TOEIC Test Dates for 2012 may be subject to change. Test Dates Application Deadline PLEASE NOTE: We must take For information: 780.644.6096 (Apply by noon) your picture on the day of test- ing. Because of the paperwork January 14, 2012 January 6, 2012 required for this process, TOEIC The Test of English for International February 11, 2012 February 3, 2012 Canada has established firm application deadlines. No applica- Communication is the worldwide March 17, 2012 March 9, 2012 standard for measuring English tions can be accepted after the proficiency in the workplace. If April 14, 2012 April 6, 2012 application deadline. you write and pass the test, you May 12, 2012 May 4, 2012 For information on TOEIC in will receive a TOEIC Certificate of June 9, 2012 June 1, 2012 Canada: Achievement. July 7, 2012 June 29, 2012 Tel: 1.800.615.8666 Email: [email protected] Test Fees August 11, 2012 August 3, 2012 Website: www.toeic.ca Listening and Reading Test Regular September 8, 2012 August 31, 2012 Pack: $95 plus GST October 13, 2012 October 5, 2012 Listening and Reading Test Premium November 3, 2012 October 26, 2012 Pack: $115 plus GST December 8, 2012 November 30, 2012
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102 AvenueSOUTH STAIRS STAIRS A009 A018 A026/029/030 A008 A010 A007 A017 Business Services/Bookstore A016 A006 EAST WEST A014 108 Street 108 Student Resources and Services A004 A013 Cafeteria A002 A022 Main Building (A) - Basement Main Building (A)
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102 AvenueSOUTH South Entrance South Entrance STAIRS STAIRS A109 Health Services A107 A125/129 Counselling (OR) Offices (OR) Student Services: Student Student Financial Aid Financial Student Office of the Registrar of the Office Stage International Student Specialist Student International Career and Employment Services and Employment Career EAST WEST 108 Street 108 Student Activity Centre Activity Student Student Resources and Services Ramp Student Support Specialists for Students with Disabilities Students Support Specialists for Student A104 Waiting Office of the Office Registrar (OR) (OR) Registrar Lobby Main Entrance Information (PSO) Office Office Students Students Prospective Prospective Security Main Building (A) - Main Floor Main Building (A)
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102 AvenueSOUTH STAIRS STAIRS A324 A315 EAST WEST 108 Street 108 Student Resources and Services A304 A305 A306 A307 A308 Upgrading/Literacy and Essential Skills and Essential Upgrading/Literacy A314 A313 Room/ Waiting Waiting Reception Main Building (A) - Third Floor - Third Main Building (A)
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102 AvenueSOUTH A535 A534 Area A510 Testing Testing STAIRS STAIRS A518 Quiet Study Room A508 Help Desk A507 Reading Area Reading Commons Computer A526 A527 A528 A529 A530 A531 A532 A533 A525 Learner Centre Learner Study Area Study EAST WEST A524 108 Street 108 Student Resources and Services A513 A514 A523 Supports Learning Learning Centre for for Centre ENTRY /EXIT Excellence in Excellence A503 Services Library Info Info Library A502 A522 Library Work Area Work Library Main Building (A) - Fifth Floor - Fifth Main Building (A)
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102 AvenueSOUTH A710 STAIRS STAIRS A729 A709B A709A Day Home Provider Day A707 A708 A726/727 EAST WEST A725 108 Street 108 Student Resources and Services A714 A715 A718 A705 A713 A723 A703 Intercultural Education Intercultural Centre for Excellence in Excellence for Centre Main Building (A) - Seventh Floor - Seventh Main Building (A)
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71 Academic Upgrading 81 Adult Literacy Levels 1 to 6 72 Aboriginal University/ 83 Ben Calf Robe Upgrading College Preparation 85 Prep for Business Careers 73 Academic Upgrading Grades 7 to 9 86 Prep for GED 75 Academic Upgrading Grades 10 to 12 87 Prep for Practical Nurse 79 Academic Upgrading Grades 7 to 12 Continuing Education for Academic Upgrading 80 Course Progression Charts
Robert Freemen is currently taking Bridge reading and writing courses and is aiming to finish his academic upgrading before the end of 2012. Bridge is one of a kind at NorQuest – it’s the first level of academic upgrading for students from the Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language program. This is my third semester, and it’s great. I learned teamwork, how to be a student, how to improve my skills and develop my talents in the English language. I am also part of the Student Ambassador program. I am looking forward to getting my high school diploma and then would like to pursue post-secondary education. Academic Upgrading
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ʯ˷ Full-time and part-time studies ʯ˷ Resident Elder ʯ˷ On-campus ʯ˷ Ceremonial room ʯ˷ 16 weeks ʯ˷ Tutorial support ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring start ʯ˷ Aboriginal counsellor, liaison worker, ʯ˷ Daytime classes and advisor
Program Overview Transferability NorQuest College, in partnership with the University of Upon successful completion of the necessary prerequi- Alberta, Grant MacEwan University, and NAIT, offers a sites, students may be granted admission to the faculty university/college transition program for Aboriginal stu- or program of their choice. dents. Students in this program acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to be successful in a univer- Admission Requirements sity or college program. They experience the academic rigor of post-secondary studies in a safe and supportive t English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts environment where Aboriginal culture is integrated 20-2 and celebrated. t Other relevant 20-level courses or the ability to com- Students in the program will complete the prerequisite plete the necessary prerequisites in three terms. courses they need to enter university or college. The Students receiving AEI full-time funding will need to program focuses on post-secondary preparation and is complete this program in their final term. designed to ease the transition to post-secondary studies t Program interview* and to develop a relationship with a primary contact at the receiving institution. *For your program interview, please contact the Faculty of Foundational and Intercultural Studies at 780.644.5800. NorQuest College has a comprehensive student support strategy that provides Aboriginal students with the tools they need to reach their academic goals. This program Funding Your Education follows the principles established in the Ben Calf Robe Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta gov- Upgrading program, providing a learning environment ernment funding including costs for tuition, books, and where Aboriginal students feel comfortable, safe, and living expenses. See page 19 for further information. valued in their pursuit of education.
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Students in this program will take the following courses in addition to the academic upgrading courses they need to enter their program of choice.
Aboriginal University/College Tuition and Fees Preparation Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for Course Course Title Credits the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. UTRN 1001 University/College Preparation 5.0 COMM 1100 AUCP Communications 5.0 Academic Upgrading
72 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ACADEMIC UPGRADING GRADES 7 TO 9
ʯ˷ Full-time and part-time studies ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus, Wetaskiwin ʯ˷ Daytime, evening, and online classes campus, Stony Plain campus, Westlock, Drayton Valley, Whitecourt, and Rocky ʯ˷ 16-week terms Mountain House ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts
Program Overview Tutorial Services The Academic Upgrading Grades 7 to 9 program is 5th Floor, Learner Centre offered in a friendly, mature, and student-oriented envi- For information: 780.644.5864 ronment. We will help to make your college experience Get extra help with class material, writing assignments, pleasant and successful. or homework in the Tutorial Centre. You can receive We will assess your skills and prior learning by review- assistance with your courses Monday through Friday ing your transcripts and/or having you write a placement between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Your instructor can refer assessment so that you begin at the level that is right for you, or you can drop in when you need help. Tutorial sup- you. Our qualified staff will help you design an individual port is available free of charge to NorQuest students. learning plan to meet your specific needs and to ensure Services include: that you understand your educational path. If you experi- ence learning difficulties or are physically challenged, we t One-on-one tutoring in all math, science, English, will work with you to accommodate your needs. social studies, and computer classes t Online tutoring by appointment for online classes Career Potential t Workshops in response to student needs such as This program prepares you for further education or pronunciation/conversation, diploma exam prepara- NorQuest Employment Certificate programs. tion, and the development of skills identified in the Canadian Language Benchmarks Support Services To assist you with your academic studies and personal Admission Requirements needs, we provide the following support services: t Alberta Education high school transcript or NorQuest t Career and personal counselling placement assessment t Admissions services t Minimum 17 years of age t Supports for students with disabilities t Library services including Internet access and career information t Drop-in computer labs, including computer-assisted instruction t An excellent and supportive teaching staff t Drop-in study rooms with tutoring available t Free drop-in tutoring available t Online tutoring by appointment Academic Upgrading CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Not all courses are offered each academic year.
Academic Upgrading Grades 7 to 9 Course Course Title Hours Credits Course Course Title Hours Credits English Courses Reading Courses ENGL 1000 Reading Enhancement 125 5.0 READ 1001 Reading Level 1 125 5.0 ENGL 1007 Communications 007 125 5.0 READ 1002 Reading Level 2 125 5.0 ENGL 1008 High School English Prep 125 5.0 READ 1003 Reading Level 3 125 5.0 ENGL 1701 Computer Writing 125 5.0 READ 1004 Reading Level 4 125 5.0 ENGL 1901 Strategic Reading 125 5.0 Writing Courses ENGL 1902 Bridge W - Writing 125 5.0 WRIT 1001 Writing Level 1 125 5.0 ENGL 1904 Bridge R - Reading 125 5.0 WRIT 1002 Writing Level 2 125 5.0 HUMN 1911 Humanities Prep 1 125 5.0 WRIT 1003 Writing Level 3 125 5.0 HUMN 1912 Humanities Prep 2 125 5.0 WRIT 1004 Writing Level 4 125 5.0 Mathematics Courses MATH 1010 Pre-Trades Math and Science 125 5.0 MATH 1903 Essential Math 125 5.0 MATH 1904 Pre-Algebra 125 5.0 MATH 1905 High School Prep Math 125 5.0 Science Courses COMP 1900 Computer Studies 125 5.0 SCNC 1800 Academic Science 125 5.0 Academic Upgrading
74 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ACADEMIC UPGRADING GRADES 10 TO 12
ʯ˷ Full-time and part-time studies ʯ˷ Online learning with eCampusAlberta ʯ˷ Daytime, evening, and online classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus, Wetaskiwin ʯ˷ 16-week terms campus, Stony Plain campus, Westlock, Drayton Valley, Whitecourt, and Rocky ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts Mountain House
Program Overview Support Services NorQuest College operates as an accredited high school To assist you with your academic studies and personal and offers courses that follow the Alberta Education needs, we provide the following support services: curriculum. As a post-secondary institution, we also t Career and personal counselling offer high school equivalency courses that are accepted by Alberta universities and colleges under the Alberta t Admissions services Council for Admissions and Transfer agreement and by t Supports for students with disabilities Canadian post-secondary institutions. t Library services including Internet access and career The Academic Upgrading Grades 10 to 12 program is information offered in a friendly, mature, and student-oriented envi- ronment. We will help to make your college experience t Drop-in computer labs, including computer-assisted pleasant and successful. instruction We will assess your skills and your prior learning by t An excellent and supportive teaching staff reviewing your transcripts and/or having you write a t Drop-in study rooms with tutoring available placement assessment so that you begin at the level that is right for you. Our qualified staff will help you design an t Free drop-in tutoring available individual learning plan to meet your specific needs and t Online tutoring by appointment to ensure that you understand your educational path. If you experience learning difficulties or are physically chal- lenged, we will work with you to accommodate Tutorial Services your needs. 5th Floor, Learner Centre For information: 780.644.5864 Career Potential Get extra help with class material, writing assignments, Academic upgrading increases your job opportunities or homework in the Tutorial Centre. You can receive and enables you to meet the specific academic course assistance with your courses Monday through Friday requirements for certificate, diploma, or degree programs between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Your instructor can refer at post-secondary institutions such as NorQuest, NAIT, you, or you can drop in when you need help. Tutorial sup- Grant MacEwan University, or the University of Alberta. port is available free of charge to NorQuest students. Services include: eCampusAlberta t One-on-one tutoring in all math, science, English, NorQuest College is proud to be part of this exciting social studies, and computer classes online learning initiative that gives students access to a wide range of courses and programs from colleges and t Online tutoring by appointment for online classes technical institutes throughout the province. When you t Workshops in response to student needs such as register with NorQuest for an eCampusAlberta upgrad- pronunciation/conversation, diploma exam prepara- ing course, you will have access to the College’s excellent tion, and the development of skills identified in the student support services, including online tutoring, the Canadian Language Benchmarks Learner Centre, and the library. Visit the eCampusAlberta website at: Transferability www.ecampusalberta.ca for more information or to At NorQuest, students may take either Alberta Education register. credit courses or NorQuest high school equivalency Please see page 38 for information on NorQuests’ courses. Alberta Education credit courses appear on eCampusAlberta upgrading courses. both the Alberta Education transcript and the NorQuest College transcript. High school equivalency courses appear only on the NorQuest College transcript. Academic Upgrading CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Alberta Education or NorQuest NorQuest High School Equivalency Diploma Equivalency Courses NorQuest offers a high school equivalency diploma NorQuest College offers Alberta Education credit courses that is accepted by post-secondary institutions, trade that can be used to attain your high school diploma. schools, and employers. Students may take either Alberta Students taking Alberta Education courses at the 30 level Education credit courses or NorQuest high school equiva- must write the Alberta Education diploma exam in order lency courses to qualify for the diploma. to receive a final grade in the course. The final grade is Possession of a high school equivalency diploma does calculated by blending the class mark and the diploma not guarantee admission to a post-secondary institution. exam mark and is recorded on a student’s Alberta Students who intend to enter a post-secondary institu- Education transcript. The NorQuest transcript will state tion must check the calendars of these institutions for the only the final class grade. applicable admission requirements and plan their senior NorQuest equivalency courses follow the same curricu- high school courses accordingly. Few programs require lum as the Alberta Education courses, but students do mature students to possess a complete high school not have to write the Alberta Education final exam. High diploma. school equivalency courses are accepted in lieu of Alberta Students must successfully complete a total of five high Education courses for admission purposes by most post- school-level courses with a grade of 50% or greater, secondary institutions in Alberta and Canada. To ensure including the following prerequisites. A minimum of three this acceptance, all courses are reviewed and approved courses must be completed with NorQuest College. by the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT). A listing of all acceptable equivalency courses 1. One of English Language Arts 30-1 or English 030-1, or is published annually. Visit the TransferAlberta website English Language Arts 30-2 or English 030-2 located at www.transferalberta.ca to view the current list. 2. One additional 30-level course from Group A This guide is used by both Alberta and Canadian post- secondary institutions to evaluate equivalency courses for 3. Three additional high school courses from Group B admission to their post-secondary programs. (or equivalent) Group A: Admission Requirements t Mathematics 30-1 (030-1) or Pure Mathematics 30 (030) t Alberta Education high school transcript or NorQuest placement assessment t Mathematics 30-2 (030-2) or Applied Mathematics 30 (030) t Minimum 17 years of age t Mathematics 31 (031) Credential t Social Studies 30-1 (030-1) Students who successfully meet the appropriate course t Social Studies 30-2 (030-2) requirements will be awarded a NorQuest High Grade 12 t Biology 30 (030) Equivalency Diploma. t Chemistry 30 (030) Achieving a High School Diploma t Physics 30 (030) Students at NorQuest have several options to achieve a t Aboriginal Studies 30 (030) high school diploma credential. An academic advisor can assist in determining the right diploma route for you. Group B: The following routes to a high school diploma are t Social Studies 20-1 (020-1), 20-2 (020-2), 30-1(030-1), or available: 30-2 (030-2) t NorQuest College High School Equivalency diploma t Aboriginal Studies 20 (020) or 30 (030) t Alberta High School diploma (granted by Alberta t Biology 20, Biology 30 Prep, or Biology 30 (030) Education) t Chemistry 20, Chemistry 30 Prep, or t Alberta High School Equivalency diploma (granted by Chemistry 30 (030) Alberta Education) t Physics 20, Physics 30 Prep, or Physics 30 (030) t GED (General Educational Development) (granted by Mathematics 20-2 or 30-2 (030-2) or Applied Alberta Education) t Mathematics 20 (020) or 30 (030) t Mathematics 20-1 or 30-1 (030-1) or Pure Mathematics 20 (020) or 30 (030) Academic Upgrading
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76 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ACADEMIC UPGRADING GRADES 10 TO 12
t Cree Language and Culture 20-3Y (020) or 30-3Y (030) Students must accumulate a minimum of 40 additional credits, which must be earned as follows: t Math for Business (5 credits) t Additional high school courses t Business Essentials (5 credits) t Additional approved adult education courses under t Financial Management (5 credits) recognized agencies such as t Information Processing (5 credits) t Public colleges, institutes of technology, extension t Legal Studies (5 credits) divisions of universities, adult evening classes, and/or t Health Essentials (5 credits) t A maximum of 15 credits for maturity, according to the following scale: t Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits) Age 21-24 inclusive (5 credits) Alberta High School Diploma Age 25-29 inclusive (10 credits) A “regular” Alberta High School diploma (issued by Age 30 and over (15 credits) Alberta Education) requires a minimum of 100 credits, including the following: t A maximum of 5 credits for extensive travel t Grade 10, 11, and 12 English Language Arts t A maximum of 5 credits for extensive reading (either -1 or -2) If you are 18 years or older as of September 1 of the cur- t Grade 10, 11, and 12 Social Studies (either -1 or -2) rent school year, out of school for 10 consecutive months or more, have taken Alberta Education courses through a t Mathematics (10 credits) high school and/or NorQuest College, but lack the neces- t Science (10 credits) sary 100 credits for an Alberta High School diploma, this option may be possible for you. t Physical Education (3 credits) Please contact NorQuest Assessment Services at t Career and Life Management 20 (3 credits ) 780.644.6095 for more information. There is a $150 fee t An additional 10 credits in any of the following: CTS, for this service. Out-of-province transcript evaluation, a fine arts, second languages, Physical Education 20 and/ necessary step in this process for anyone applying non- or 30, RAP courses, or IOP credit Alberta credits toward their diploma, is an additional $25. t An additional 10 credits in any 30-level courses 2. GED (Tests of General Educational (in addition to English Language Arts and Social Studies) Development) Alberta High School Equivalency Diploma The second method of obtaining a high school equiva- lency diploma requires that you complete and pass five An Alberta High School Equivalency diploma (issued by subject tests. The five General Educational Development Alberta Education) may be obtained two ways: (GED) tests are: 1. Transcript Evaluation t Language Arts - Writing Test (Part I and Part II) Students must accumulate 100 Alberta Education cred- t Social Studies its to qualify for an Alberta High School Equivalency t Science diploma. t Language Arts - Reading Test A minimum of 60 credits must be gained through classroom instruction in a school or other institution t Mathematics (Part I and Part II) accredited by or acceptable to Alberta Education (for Although GED is an alternative method of obtaining a out-of-province students), offering approved senior high high school equivalency diploma that is acceptable to school courses, as follows: many employers, it is not normally accepted in lieu of t One high school course in mathematics (5 credits) Alberta Education or NorQuest equivalency academic upgrading credit courses for admission to higher educa- t One high school course in science (3 credits) tion at post-secondary institutions. This includes most t English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts certificate and diploma programs offered at NorQuest 30-2 (5 credits) College. If you intend to apply to a post-secondary pro- gram, check to see whether GED is an acceptable admis- t One other 30-level course, other than English sion requirement Language Arts (5 credits) To be eligible to write the GED, you must be 18 years t Additional high school courses (42 credits) or older and out of school for at least 10 consecutive months. You must pass all five tests with a minimum- standard score of 450 or better in each test. Academic Upgrading
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Please see the following link for more information: http://education.alberta.ca/students/grad/hsed/alternative1.aspx NorQuest College is an accredited GED testing centre; see page 54 for GED writing dates. Please note that students must register to write the GED exams and pay appropriate GED testing fees.
Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Not all courses are offered each academic year. NorQuest College equivalency courses are denoted by (E)
Academic Upgrading Grades 10 to 12 Course Course Title Hours Credits Course Course Title Hours Credits English Courses SOST 3302 (E) Social Studies 030-2 125 5.0 ELA 1105 English Language Arts 10-1 125 5.0 Science Courses ELA 2105 English Language Arts 20-1 125 5.0 SCN 3230 Biology 30 125 5.0 ELA 3105 English Language Arts 30-1 125 5.0 BIOL 3300 (E) Biology 030 125 5.0 ENGL 3301 (E) English 030-1 125 5.0 SCN 3796 Chemistry 30 125 5.0 ELA 1104 English Language Arts 10-2 125 5.0 CHEM 3300 (E) Chemistry 030 125 5.0 ELA 2104 English Language Arts 20-2 125 5.0 SCN 3797 Physics 30 125 5.0 ELA 3104 English Language Arts 30-2 125 5.0 PHYS 3300 (E) Physics 030 125 5.0 ENGL 3302 (E) English 030-2 125 5.0 SCNC 1202 Biology 30 Prep 125 5.0 Mathematics Courses SCNC 1200 Chemistry 30 Prep 125 5.0 MAT 1791 Mathematics 10C 125 5.0 SCNC 1201 Physics 30 Prep 125 5.0 MAT 1793 Mathematics 10-3 125 5.0 Health Careers Courses MAT 2791 Mathematics 20-1 125 5.0 HLTH 1010 Essentials for MAT 2792 Mathematics 20-2 125 5.0 Health Careers 125 5.0 MAT 2793 Mathematics 20-3 125 5.0 Information Processing Courses MAT 3791 Mathematics 30-1 125 5.0 INFO 1001 Information Processing 1 125 5.0 MATH 3301 Mathematics 030-1 125 5.0 INFO 1002 Information Processing 2 125 5.0 MAT 3792 Mathematics 30-2 125 5.0 Business Courses MATH 3302 Mathematics 030-2 125 5.0 BUSN 8000 Business Essentials 125 5.0 MAT 3793 Mathematics 30-3 125 5.0 Centre for Excellence in Learning Supports Remedial Courses MATH 3303 Mathematics 030-3 125 5.0 ATEC 1000 Assistive Technology A 60 2.0 MAT 3211 Mathematics 31 125 5.0 ENGL 1000 Reading Enhancement 125 5.0 MATH 1007 Prep for Practical ENGL 1100 English Strategies 125 5.0 Nurse Math 125 5.0 ENGL 1701 Computer Writing 125 5.0 Social Studies Courses SST 1771 Social Studies 10-1 125 5.0 SST 2771 Social Studies 20-1 125 5.0 SST 3771 Social Studies 30-1 125 5.0 SOST 3301 (E) Social Studies 030-1 125 5.0 SST 1772 Social Studies 10-2 125 5.0 SST 2772 Social Studies 20-2 125 5.0 Academic Upgrading SST 3772 Social Studies 30-2 125 5.0
78 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ACADEMIC UPGRADING GRADES 7 TO 12 CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ACADEMIC UPGRADING Continuing Education for Academic Upgrading ʯ˷ Part-time study ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts ʯ˷ Evening classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus
The decision to return to school can be difficult. Personal Contact us today for more information about how con- and family commitments, work, and financial obligations tinuing education courses at NorQuest College can help during the day can seem overwhelming. Taking evening smooth the way for you. classes may be the right solution for you. We offer pre- high school (grades 7 to 9) courses and high school credit courses. Prep courses for entry into Grant MacEwan University are also offered online. We review your tran- scripts and/or offer placement testing so that you have an accurate assessment of your skills. You don’t have to wait for months to begin, as many of our courses accept students throughout the year. Please check our website at www.norquest.ca for dates and times.
Continuing Education Course Listing (2012/13)
For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
Continuing Education Course Listing (2012/13) Course Course Title Hours Credits Course Course Title Hours Credits English Courses Mathematics Courses ENGL 9089 English 089 60 3.0 MATH 9089 Math 089 60 3.0 ENGL 1090 Reading and Writing MATH 1019 Essential Math - 100 100 4.0 Development BEL 1 - 90 90 4.0 MATH 1190 Pre-Trades Math ENGL 1906 English Preparation 90 4.0 and Science - 100 100 4.0 ENGL 2090 Reading and Writing MATH 1390 Pre-Algebra 2 - 100 100 4.0 Development BEL 2 - 90 90 4.0 MATH 1490 High School Prep Math - 100 100 4.0 Reading Courses Mathematics Courses READ 9089 Reading 089 60 3.0 GEDP 1000 GED Prep 65 3.0 Academic Upgrading
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English 75% 65% 65% NorQuest College Humanities Prep 1 English 10-1 English 20-1 English 30-1/030-1 Career Programs,
Less than 70% Technical Schools, and Instructor Recommended 70% Universities/Colleges BRIDGE (ESL Introduction Job Placement to Academic Programs 50-74% 50-64% 80% 50-64% Upgrading) Instructor Recommended 50-69% 75% Less than 70% Less than 65% NorQuest College Humanities Prep 2 English 10-2 English 20-2 English 30-2/030-2 70% 65% 65% Career Programs and Technical Schools
Note: ELA 10-2 students take co-requisite Strategic Reading HP 1, HP 2, ELA 10-2 students take co-requisite Communications 007
Mathematics 65% 70% Essential Math Pre-Alegbra High School Math Prep
Mathematics 31 50%
65% Mathematics 20-1 Mathematics 30-1 65% High School 65% Mathematics 10C Math Prep 50%
50% 65% Mathematics 20-2 Mathematics 30-2
Social Studies NorQuest College Social Studies 10-1 Social Studies 20-1 Social Studies 30-1/030-1 Humanities 75% 65% 65% Career Programs, or or or Prep 1 Social Studies 10-2 Social Studies 20-2 Social Studies 30-2/030-2 Technical Schools, and Universities/Colleges
Science
65% Biology 30 Prep Biology 30/030 75% NorQuest College Academic 75% 65% Career Programs, Chemistry 30 Prep Chemistry 30/030 Science Technical Schools, and Universities/Colleges 65% Physics 30 Prep Physics 30/030 Academic Upgrading
80 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ADULT LITERACY LEVELS 1 TO 6
ʯ˷ Full-time and part-time studies ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ 16-week semesters
Program Overview Career Potential The Adult Literacy program (ALP) will improve your read- This program prepares students for further academic ing, writing, numeracy, and communication skills through upgrading or skill training employment programs. a variety of learning activities. You will also improve your knowledge and ability to use technology. This program Admission Requirements enables learners to be more knowledgeable, skilled, and confident in future employment and further education. t Program interview with an advisor to clarify educa- Essential skill development is part of the program, which tional and vocational goals includes: t Placement assessment to determine course level t Reading t Document use Progression Students must attain a pass grade to continue in the t Numeracy program. t Writing t Oral communication t Working with others Tuition and Fees t Thinking Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. t Computer use t Continuous learning ALP is offered at six levels. Your course placement is based on a detailed assessment. Level 1 and Level 2 are offered only on a part-time basis. Academic Upgrading CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Not all courses are offered each year.
Adult Literacy Levels 1 to 6 Course Course Title Hours Credits Course Course Title Hours Credits Mathematics Courses Language Skills Courses MATH 1100 Math Skills 1A 88 4.0 SKIL 1301 Skill Development 3 88 4.0 MATH 1101 Math Skills 1B 88 4.0 SKIL 1302 Skill Development 3B 88 4.0 MATH 1200 Math Skills 2 88 4.0 SKIL 1401 Success Skills 4 88 4.0 MATH 1202 Math Independent Study 24 1.0 SKIL 1402 Success Skills 4B 88 4.0 MATH 1904 Pre-Algebra 125 5.0 SKIL 1501 Success Skills 5 88 4.0 Reading Courses SKIL 1502 Success Skills 5B 88 4.0 READ 1101 Reading Level 1 120 5.0 SKIL 1601 Academic Skills 6 88 4.0 READ 1102 Reading Level 1B 120 5.0 SKIL 1602 Introduction to Social 88 4.0 READ 1201 Reading Level 2 120 5.0 Studies READ 1202 Reading Level 2B 120 5.0 Writing Courses READ 1301 Reading Level 3 120 5.0 WRIT 1101 Writing Level 1 88 4.0 READ 1302 Reading Level 3B 120 5.0 WRIT 1102 Writing Level 1B 88 4.0 READ 1401 Reading Level 4 120 5.0 WRIT 1201 Writing Level 2 88 4.0 READ 1402 Reading Level 4B 120 5.0 WRIT 1202 Writing Level 2B 88 4.0 READ 1501 Reading Level 5 120 5.0 WRIT 1301 Writing Level 3 88 4.0 READ 1502 Reading Level 5B 120 5.0 WRIT 1302 Writing Level 3B 88 4.0 READ 1601 Reading Level 6 120 5.0 WRIT 1401 Writing Level 4 88 4.0 WRIT 1402 Writing Level 4B 88 4.0 WRIT 1501 Writing Level 5 88 4.0 WRIT 1502 Writing Level 5B 88 4.0 WRIT 1601 Writing Level 6 88 4.0 Centre for Excellence in Learning Supports Remedial Courses (These offerings are currently under review.) ENGL 1000 Reading Enhancement 125 5.0 ENGL 1701 Computer Writing 125 5.0 Academic Upgrading
82 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 BEN CALF ROBE UPGRADING
This program is currently under review. It is inactive for the 2012/13 academic year.
NorQuest is working towards improving this program, and we encourage all Aboriginal students to apply to our Academic Upgrading courses during this review time. NorQuest continues to offer specialized supports for all groups of students at the College.
Program Overview Transferability Ben Calf Robe was a man whose life stands as a monu- Alberta Education credits are awarded along with equiva- ment to the values of wisdom, work, and respect. lency credits. High school equivalency credits are accept- ed for admission purposes by most post-secondary The Ben Calf Robe Upgrading program is tailored to institutions in Alberta and Canada. meet the needs of Aboriginal students by integrating Aboriginal perspectives and content within the Alberta curriculum. Emphasis is placed on utilizing an Aboriginal Admission Requirements model of education including best practices such as t Placement assessment experiential learning opportunities and project-based learning initiatives. Expertise from Aboriginal business t Program interview* people, community leaders, mentors, and Elders will be t Minimum 17 years of age incorporated within the classroom learning environment. *For your program interview, please contact the Faculty This program offers a wide range of pre-high school and of Foundational and Intercultural Studies at 780.644.5800. high school courses, as well as course work enabling Aboriginal students to acquire artisan and employability skills in a learning environment where they feel com- fortable, safe, and valued in their pursuit of education. Students may also enhance their learning experience by participating in a number of cultural opportunities throughout the school year including an annual cultural camp.
Career Potential Students in the Ben Calf Robe Upgrading program will be able to compete in the workplace, complete academic upgrading, or go on to pursue higher education at a vari- ety of post-secondary institutions. Academic Upgrading CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Course Listing For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. NorQuest College equivalency courses are denoted by (E)
Ben Calf Robe Upgrading Grades 7 to 9 Grades 10 to 12 Course Course Title Hours Credits Course Course Title Hours Credits English Courses Aboriginal Studies Courses ENGL 1007 Communications 007 125 5.0 SSN 2154 Aboriginal Studies 20 125 5.0 Mathematics Courses SSN 3154 Aboriginal Studies 30 125 5.0 MATH 1903 Essential Math 125 5.0 Cree Language and Culture Courses MATH 1904 Pre-Algebra 125 5.0 CLC 1488 Cree Language and MATH 1905 High School Prep Math 125 5.0 Culture 10-3Y 125 5.0 Science Courses CLC 2488 Cree Language and Culture 20-3Y 125 5.0 SCNC 1800 Academic Science 125 5.0 CLC 3488 Cree Language and Culture 30-3Y 125 5.0 Mathematics Courses MAT 1791 Mathematics 10C 125 5.0 MAT 2791 Mathematics 20-1 125 5.0 MAT 2792 Mathematics 20-2 125 5.0 Academic Upgrading
84 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 PREP FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts ʯ˷ Daytime and online classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ 16 weeks
Program Overview Transferability Prep for Business Careers is a 16-week program designed Prep for Business Careers graduates can apply to any of to prepare you for post-secondary study in a Business our Business Careers programs. Careers program: Administrative Professional (page 112), Hospital Unit Clerk (page 123), or Business Administration Admission Requirements (page 116). t English Language Arts 20-1 or English Language Arts Career Potential 20-2 t Mathematics 10C (Pure Mathematics 10/010) or Graduates of business careers programs can apply for Mathematics 20-2 (Applied Mathematics 20/020) jobs in business office administration settings, account- ing firms, dental offices, and hospitals, depending on the t If you do not have these prerequisites, you may com- area of specialization chosen. plete a pre-admission assessment.
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
Prep for Business Careers Program of Study 16 weeks Course Course Title Credits Tuition and Fees BUSD 1050 Business Math and Statistics 3.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for BUSD 1380 Organizational Behaviour I 3.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. BUSN 8000 Business Essentials 5.0 One English course: ELA 3104 English Language Arts 30-2 5.0 ENGL 3302 English 030-2 5.0 ELA 3105 English Language Arts 30-1 5.0 ENGL 3301 English 030-1 5.0 One Mathematics course: MAT 2791 Mathematics 20-1 5.0 MAT 2792 Mathematics 20-2 5.0 MAT 3791 Mathematics 30-1 5.0 MATH 3301 Mathematics 030-1 5.0 MAT 3792 Mathematics 30-2 5.0 MATH 3302 Math 030-2 5.0 Choose one of the following: INFO 1001 Information Processing 1 5.0 INFO 1002 Information Processing 2 5.0 Program Total 26.0 Academic Upgrading
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This program is inactive for the 2012/13 academic year.
ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ 16 weeks
Program Overview Transferability Prep for GED is a 16-week program designed to prepare GED is accepted for entry into NorQuest’s Health Care you for the General Educational Development examina- Aide program. You can also enter Academic Upgrading tions. Grades 10 to 12 and be placed at an English Language Arts 20-2 and Mathematics 10C (Applied Mathematics 10) After successfully completing all GED prep courses, stu- level. dents will be prepared to write the GED exams. NorQuest College is an accredited GED testing centre; see page 54 for GED writing dates. Please note that students must Admission Requirements apply to write the GED exams, and pay appropriate test- t HUMN 1911 (Humanities Prep 1) with a minimum grade ing fees. of 60%, or HUMN 1912 (Humanities Prep 2) with a mini- mum grade of 80%, or placement at an English 10-2 Career Potential level The GED is accepted for entry into a number of post-sec- t MATH 1904 (Pre-Algebra) with a minimum grade ondary trades and career programs. It is also accepted of 60% for a number of careers such as aesthetician, real estate, firefighter, flight attendant, and police service. While many employers accept the GED in place of a regular high school diploma, the GED is not accepted by post-secondary institutions as a high school diploma equivalent.
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
Prep for GED Program of Study 16 weeks Course Course Title Credits GEDE 1301 Prep for GED English 5.0 GEDM 1301 Prep for GED Math 5.0 GEDS 1301 Prep for GED Social Studies/Science 5.0 Program Total 15.0 Academic Upgrading
86 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 PREP FOR PRACTICAL NURSE
ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ 16 weeks
Program Overview Transferability Prep for Practical Nurse is a 16-week program designed You will complete the prerequisite upgrading courses, to prepare you for practical nurse education (see as well as obtain advanced credit in the Practical Nurse page 87). Courses include two of the three prerequisites diploma program (see page 136). required for the Practical Nurse program (Mathematics 20-1 or Pure Mathematics 20 or Mathematics 20-2 or Admission Requirements Applied Mathematics 20; English Language Arts 30-1/030- 1, or English Language Arts 30-2/030-2; and Biology Students must have completed one of the following 30/030), specific career and technology studies courses courses as a prerequisite and be a grade level away related to anatomy and physiology, and related employ- from completing the other two courses to enter the Prep ability skills. for Practical Nurse program. Students must complete all three courses as prerequisites to enter the Practical Career Potential Nurse program. t Minimum 60% in English Language Arts 30-1/030-1 or Practical Nurse graduates can apply for jobs in acute care minimum 70% in English Language Arts 30-2/030-2 hospitals, continuing care centres, community care set- tings, client homes, clinics, or doctors’ offices. t Minimum 50% in Mathematics 20-1 (Pure Mathematics 20/020) or minimum 60% in Mathematics 20-2 (Applied Mathematics 20/020) t Minimum 60% in Biology 30/030
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Prep for Practical Nurse Program of Study 16 weeks Course Course Title Credits Tuition and Fees ANPH 1001 Anatomy and Physiology I 3.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for ANPH 1002 Anatomy and Physiology II 3.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. HLTH 1010 Essentials for Health Careers 5.0 Two courses from English, mathematics, or biology: English Courses ELA 3105 English Language Arts 30-1 5.0 ENGL 3301 English 030-1 5.0 ELA 3104 English Language Arts 30-2 5.0 ENGL 3302 English 030-2 5.0 Mathematics Course MAT 2791 Mathematics 20-1 5.0 MAT 2792 Mathematics 20-2 5.0 Biology Courses SCN 3230 Biology 30 5.0 BIOL 3300 Biology 030 5.0 Program Total 21.0 Academic Upgrading
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 87 88 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE Employment Certificate Employment
89 Employment Certificate 94 Skills for Employment 90 Apprenticeship Prep 95 Transitional Vocational Program 91 Day Home Provider
After completing her upgrading this year, Maxine McLean is looking forward to starting the Business Administration Diploma Program: I came to NorQuest in September 2011 to do my high school upgrading. I went from English 20-2 and then got moved up to English 30-2. I thought it would take me a lot longer to finish my upgrading but I am almost done and am really looking forward to starting the Business Program in the fall. I am also in the CELS program (Centre for Excellence in Learning Supports) which is really great; it’s teaching me how to use the computer without typing. With the help of teachers and counsellors, I have achieved confidence and success in such a short time – I am very proud of myself!
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ʯ˷ Certificate ʯ˷ Fall and winter starts ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Work experience ʯ˷ Two semesters, with the first semester 16 weeks in length and the second a work experience component
Program Overview Admission Requirements This program is designed to prepare you for entry into t Grade 8 English or equivalent one of 50 designated trades. The focus of the program t Pre-algebra mathematics or Grade 8 equivalent will be on welding, steam fitting, pipefitting, plumbing, and related trades t CLB 6 or instructor recommendation You will receive instruction in math, science, computers, t Program interview* employability, and practical trades skills, all of which will *For your program interview, please contact the Faculty prepare you to write the Apprenticeship Entrance Exam of Foundational and Intercultural Studies (780.644.5800). for levels 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. As well, you will complete a work experience component in the area of your chosen trade. Progression In the second semester, you will participate in a work experience component. Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.
Employment Certificate Employment Career Potential The Apprenticeship Prep training program will provide Credential the foundation you need to help you increase your knowl- edge and become a skilled tradesperson. After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Apprenticeship Prep certificate.
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Apprenticeship Prep Course Course Title Credits
Term 1 16 weeks *The XUPG 1025 Workplace Culture course runs as COMP 1015 Computer Skills and Communication 4.0 part of a pilot program. This course may not run for every program offering. EMPL 1015 Employability and Safety Skills I 4.0 MATH 1004 Apprenticeship Prep Math 8.0 SCNC 1000 Apprenticeship Prep Science 8.0 Tuition and Fees SCNC 1001 Apprenticeship Prep Science – Lab 6.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for TRDS 1000 Trades Skills 2.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. XUPG 1025* Workplace Culture 0.0
Optional Course: WORK 1021 Work Experience I – APR 11.0 Term 1 Total 32.0 Term 2 16 weeks WORK 1022 Work Experience II – APR 11.0
Optional Course: EMPL 1102 Employability II 4.0 Term 2 Total 11.0 Program Total 43.0
90 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 DAY HOME PROVIDER
ʯ˷ One-year certificate ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ 10-month program ʯ˷ Designed for ESL and Adult Literacy ʯ˷ Fall start students ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview t Criminal record check; must include vulnerable sector check. NOTE: Internet (online) criminal record checks The Day Home Provider program is a 10-month integrat- are not accepted by the College. Please contact your ed skills program that focuses on both academic skills local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an offi- and occupational skills through the content of early child- cial criminal record check. The existence of a criminal hood training. record may prevent clinical placement, program com- This is a hands-on program where students are pletion, and professional licensure and may therefore immersed in activities and learning outcomes related to affect employment prospects. Prospective students child care. who have a criminal record should discuss the matter with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission. Program highlights include the following: t Observation placements and supervised practicum Progression t Opportunity to build a personal children’s resource col- Students must attain a pass grade in each course to lection progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, t NorQuest College certificate students must pass all courses. Employment Certificate Employment t Employment networking opportunities Credential t Strong emphasis on building good communication After successfully completing this program, graduates skills receive a NorQuest Day Home Provider certificate and Students learn about the following subjects: can apply for their Child Development Assistant cer- tification through the Government of Alberta, Human t Early childhood development Services. t Nutritional planning t Safety training and emergency planning t Best practices for day home providers t Professional code of ethics t Running a home-based business
Career Potential Become a self-employed day home provider or work in a child-care centre.
Admission Requirements t Minimum 18 years of age t Minimum CLB 4 OR Grade 5 or equivalent t Intervention Record Check (formerly Child Welfare or CWIS check) t Program interview with an academic advisor to clarify educational and vocational goals. Please contact the Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590.
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Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
Day Home Provider Course Course Title Credits Term 1 16 weeks Tuition and Fees DHPP 1000 Introduction to Child Care and Child Development 12.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. DHPP 1001 Food, Nutrition, and Health 4.0 DHPP 1002 Safety and Emergency Planning 4.0 DHPP 1003 Observation 1 2.0 DHPP 1004 Learning Through Play 4.0 Term 1 Total 26.0 Term 2 16 weeks DHPP 1005 Literacy and Language Development 4.0 DHPP 1006 Business of a Day Home 8.0 DHPP 1007 Communication for Day
Employment Certificate Employment Home Providers 4.0 DHPP 1008 Program Planning and 5.0 Implementation DHPP 1009 Observation 2 2.0 DHPP 1010 Practicum 1 2.0 Term 2 Total 25.0 Term 3 8 weeks DHPP 1011 Computer Training 5.0 DHPP 1012 Professionalism and Ethics 4.0 DHPP 1013 Preparation for Work 4.0 Term 3 Total 13.0 Term Program Total 64.0
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92 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 DAY HOME PROVIDER
Articulation Between the Former Program and the New Program Certain courses from the former Day Home Provider program have equivalents in the new program struc- ture. Other former Day Home Provider courses have direct equivalents, with a different course code in the new course structure.
Course Equivalents
Day Home Provider (Former) Prior to Fall 2012 Day Home Provider (New) As of Fall 2012 Course Course Title Credits Course Course Title Credits ITCC 1000 Introduction to Child Care 1.0 DHPP 1000 Introduction to Child Care and CDEV 1000 Child Development 11.0 Child Development 12.0 FAID 1001 Child Care First Aid 2.0 DHPP 1013 Preparation for Work 4.0 RDTG 1000 Ready to Go 2.0
Direct Equivalents
Day Home Provider (Former) Prior to September 4, 2012 Day Home Provider (New) As of September 4, 2012 Certificate Employment Course Course Title Credits Course Course Title Credits FNTH 1000 Food, Nutrition, and Health 4.0 DHPP 1001 Food, Nutrition, and Health 4.0 LERN 1000 Learning Through Play 4.0 DHPP 1004 Learning Through Play 4.0 OBSR 1000 Observation 1 2.0 DHPP 1003 Observation 1 2.0 SAFE 1000 Safety and Emergency Planning 4.0 DHPP 1002 Safety and Emergency Planning 4.0 BUSH 1000 Business of a Day Home 8.0 DHPP 1006 Business of a Day Home 8.0 COMM 1003 Communication for Day DHPP 1007 Communication for Day Home Providers 4.0 Home Providers 4.0 PRAC 1000 Practicum 1 2.0 DHPP 1010 Practicum 1 2.0 OBSR 1020 Observation 2 2.0 DHPP 1009 Observation 2 2.0 PRPI 1000 Program Planning and 5.0 DHPP 1008 Program Planning and 5.0 Implementation Implementation LLDV 1000 Literacy and Language 4.0 DHPP 1005 Literacy and Language 4.0 Development Development COMP 1005 Computer Training 5.0 DHPP 1011 Computer Training 5.0 PRTH 1000 Professionalism and Ethics 4.0 DHPP 1012 Professionalism and Ethics 4.0
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ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Winter and spring starts ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview Admission Requirements This program is designed to help you make connections t Basic English literacy and numeracy skills with employers and to move you from school to employ- t Program interview* ment. We will help you set career goals, develop essen- tial skills, and prepare yourself for the workplace with a *For your program interview, please contact the Faculty four-month work experience. You will gain marketable of Foundational and Intercultural Studies at 780.644.5800. skills and training with current equipment and practices The admission requirements for the Skills for and will receive ongoing support and mentoring from Employment program are under review for the 2012/13 College staff. Join us to get an edge on employment academic year and are subject to change. opportunities.
Career Potential Progression Students must attain a pass grade in each course to Explore career choices in one of seven key industry progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, sectors: students must pass all courses. t Child care
Employment Certificate Employment t Manufacturing and production Credential t Personal support After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Skills for Employment certifi- t Construction cate. t Warehousing You will have the opportunity to earn the following cer- t Food services tificates during the program: t Building services t Short-term certificates related to specific industry sec- tors t WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) t Level 1 First Aid
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Skills for Employment Course Course Title Credits Course Course Title Credits Term 1 16 weeks Term 2 8 weeks SKIL 1000 Consumer and Applied Mathematics I 2.0 SKIL 1035 Work Experience II - S4E 7.0 SKIL 1005 Interpersonal and Intercultural Skills 2.0 Term 2 Total 7.0 SKIL 1010 Job Safety Skills 1.0 Program Total 28.0 SKIL 1015 Employment Preparation I 2.0 SKIL 1020 Computer Literacy 1.0 Tuition and Fees SKIL 1025 Job Skills 6.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for SKIL 1030 Work Experience I - S4E 7.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. Term 1 Total 21.0
94 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 TRANSITIONAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM
This program is currently under review for 2012/13.
ʯ˷ One-year certificate ʯ˷ Fall intakes only ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Combination of classroom and work ʯ˷ 40-week program experience
Program Overview t Ambulatory This 10-month program is designed to provide employ- t Able to participate in a group setting ment preparation training for adults with mild cognitive t Able to function independently in class and at the developmental disabilities. Our post-secondary setting work site enables learners to further their education beyond high school. t Employment readiness Through a combination of classroom and workplace training, students acquire marketable skills, training on Progression current equipment and practices, and increased self-con- Students must attain a pass grade in each course to fidence while receiving ongoing, intensive support and progress through the program. To qualify for program mentoring from College staff. Join us and gain that extra completion, students must pass all courses. edge on employment opportunities! Credential Certificate Employment Admission Requirements After successfully completing this program, graduates t History of special education (school records, standard- will be awarded a NorQuest Transitional Vocational ized testing, etc.) Program certificate. t Admission interview with a NorQuest counsellor
Program Outline (2012/13) This program structure is subject to change. Please see www.norquest.ca for updates. These courses are not listed in the course description section. Transitional Vocational Program Course Course Title Hours Credits Course Course Title Hours Credits Term 1 16 weeks Term 2 16 weeks TRAN 1001 Financial Literacy and TRAN 1011 Financial Literacy and Numeracy I 45 3.0 Numeracy II 30 2.0 TRAN 1002 Communication TRAN 1012 Career Management 45 3.0 Technology 45 3.0 TRAN 1014 Recreation and Community Living II 30 2.0 A student may audit a course relevant to employ- ment interests in place of the above courses and TRAN 1015 Human Relations II 45 3.0 based upon the College’s ability to accommodate TRAN 1020 Work Experience I 250 5.0 the student’s learning needs. Audit Term 2 Total 400 15.0 TRAN 1003 Employment Preparation 145 9.0 Term 3 8 weeks TRAN 1004 Recreation and Community Living I 75 5.0 TRAN 1030 Work Experience II 400 9.0 TRAN 1005 Human Relations I 90 6.0 Term 2 Total 400 9.0 Term 1 Total 400 26.0 Tuition and Fees Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule.
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 95 96 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING
97 English Language Training 104 Introduction to Communication and Culture for Nursing 98 Bridge to Health Careers 105 LINC (Language Instruction for 99 Bridge to Transit Operators Newcomers To Canada) 100 ESL Bridge to Business Careers 106 LINC (Language Instruction for 101 ESL (English as a Second Language) Newcomers to Canada) LINC Rural Intensive Delivery Program 103 ESL (English as a Second Language) 107 Youth In Transition Intensive: ESL Continuing Education
Born in Somalia, Faadumo Maxamed has been in Canada since April, 2009. Unable to speak, read and write in English, she enrolled in the Language Instruction for
Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program and is now able to do all of this, and is LanguageEnglish Training motivated to continue. After my friend recommended NorQuest, I began in 2010 in the LINC program, and completed this in 2011. In January of this year, I started the ESL program. I have improved my English a lot – I started at level 0 and now I am at level 400. Before I couldn’t speak, write, read and listen to English, but now I can very well. I am planning to finish my ESL classes and then continue to high school. After that I want to go to college and become a nurse.
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ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Fall and Winter start ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ 16 weeks
Program Overview Admission Requirements The 16-week Bridge to Health Careers program is entirely t CLB 5/6, with an emphasis on the 6s and no more than focused on preparing you to reach the level of proficiency two scores of 5 you need to satisfy the English language requirements t Minimum of high school education in your first lan- for admission to NorQuest’s Health Care Aide program guage (Proof will be requested in the form of a tran- and other health-related programs. script, certificate, or academic record.) Bridge to Health Careers consists of five main elements: t Program interview with an academic advisor to clarify medical terminology, reading and writing skills, therapeu- your educational and vocational goals* tic communication skills (listening and speaking), intercul- tural communication, and academic study skills. NOTE: English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for the 2012/13 academic year are currently under review Career Potential and are subject to change. Graduates of NorQuest’s Health Care Aide program *For your program interview, please contact the have great success in finding employment in their field. Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590. Many health care aides are employed in continuing care institutions, home care agencies, group homes, lodges, Progression assisted or supported living, day programs, specialized Students must attain a pass grade to progress through care centres and programs, acute care hospitals, and pri- the program. vate care. Graduates of Allied Health programs are qualified to work Funding Your Education in a variety of health related fields. Physical Therapy Assistants may find employment in rehabilitation hos- Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta gov- pitals, acute care centres, physical therapy clinics, con- ernment funding including costs for tuition, books, and liv- tinuing care centres, special care facilities, schools, and ing expenses. See pages 18 and 19 for further information. home care programs. Pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies. Therapeutic Recreation gradu- ates will be qualified to work in continuing care, assisted Program Outline (2012/13) living, group homes, lodges, and day program settings. For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 Mental Health Rehabilitation graduates are qualified to to 210. assist in the care and treatment of clients with mental health issues or cognitive impairment in hospitals, group homes, psychiatric institutions, long-term care facilities, Bridge to Health Careers and residential care settings. Course Course Title Hours Credits Transferability BHCA 1100 Listening and Speaking for Success in Health Upon successfully completing the Bridge to Health Careers 125 5.0 Careers program and with language proficiency at CLB 6/7 level (subject to change), students will meet the HCA BHCA 1101 Reading and Writing language requirement, and may apply to the Health Care Strategies and Aide program. Development for Health Careers 125 5.0
English Language Training BHCA 1102 Intercultural Tuition and Fees Communication for Health Careers 50 2.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. BHCA 1103 Medical Terminology for Health Careers 50 2.0 Program Total 14.0
98 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 BRIDGE TO TRANSIT OPERATORS
ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Winter start ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ 16-week semesters
Program Overview Career Potential Bridge to Transit Operators (BTO) is an intensive 16-week There is strong potential to be hired as a transit operator program designed to help you develop your listening or in a related occupation. and speaking skills and the essential customer service skills you need for success as a transit operator. You will Admission Requirements participate in interactive classes, labs, and workshops designed to address your specific learning needs and t Minimum CLB 6 in listening/speaking; minimum CLB 5 communication challenges. You will prepare for the inter- in reading/writing view and prepare to meet the entrance requirements for t Criminal record check; must include vulnerable sector local transit. Upon successful completion of the program, check. NOTE: Internet (online) criminal record checks you can apply to any of the local transit systems for are not accepted by the College. Please contact your employment. local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an offi- Bridge to Transit Operators is appropriate for ESL stu- cial criminal record check. dents who have a high intermediate level of language t Alberta Class 4 driver’s licence proficiency. t Grade 11 or equivalent Program highlights include: t Computer labs to improve listening and speaking Progression t Field trips to local transit systems Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, t Transit guest speakers students must pass all courses. t Preparation for the entrance requirements for transit Students will gain: Credential t Knowledge of transit expectations and the communica- After successfully completing this program, graduates tion skills required will be awarded a NorQuest Bridge to Transit Operators certificate. t An understanding of Canadian workplace culture t Customer-service skills such as conflict resolution and problem solving
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
Bridge to Transit Operators Course Course Title Hours Credits ESLG 2000 Introduction to Public Transit 50 2.0 Tuition and Fees ESLG 2001 Transit Workplace Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for Communication 50 2.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule.
ESLG 2002 Customer Service Skills English Language Training for Public Transit 70 3.0 ESLG 2003 Skills for Emergency Situations 70 3.0 ESLG 2004 Final Steps in Transit Preparation 110 4.0 Program Total 14.0
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 99 ESL BRIDGE TO BUSINESS CAREERS
ʯ˷ Fall start ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ 16 weeks ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ Full-time studies
Program Overview Transferability ESL Bridge to Business Careers is an intensive 16-week After successfully completing the Bridge to Business program designed to prepare you for success in a busi- Careers program, learners will meet the English language ness career environment. Upon successful completion of requirements for Business Careers programs at NorQuest this program, you will meet the English language require- College. ments for NorQuest College Business Careers programs: Administrative Professional, Business Administration, Admission Requirements and Hospital Unit Clerk. t Minimum of high school education in your first lan- Program highlights include: guage (Proof will be requested in the form of a tran- t Curriculum of high interest and relevance to office pro- script, certificate, or academic record.) fessionals t CLB 6/7, with at least 2 scores of 7 and no score lower t Intercultural communication for the Canadian than 6 workplace t Program interview with an academic advisor to clarify t Computer labs and computer instruction your educational and vocational goals* t Oral presentations and project-based learning *For your program interview, please contact the Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590. Career Potential Graduates will have the language communication skills and confidence to help them achieve success in any post- secondary business course or program.
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
ESL Bridge to Business Careers Course Course Title Hours Credits Program of Study 16 weeks Tuition and Fees ESLG 2100 Intercultural Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for Communication for the the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. Business Environment 50 2.0 ESLG 2101 Listening and Speaking for Success in a Business Career 125 5.0 ESLG 2102 Occupation-Specific Vocabulary Development for Business Careers 50 2.0 ESLG 2103 Reading and Writing English Language Training Strategies and Development for Business Careers 125 5.0 Program Total 14.0
100 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) INTENSIVE
ʯ˷ Full-time and part-time studies ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ 16-week semesters
Program Overview Progression Are you a newcomer or visitor to Canada? Do you need Students must make adequate progress in each course to a full-time or part-time program in English as a second progress through the program. language to achieve your personal, academic, or profes- sional goals? Learn to communicate with confidence in a Code of Ethics and Quality Standards variety of situations. Improve your pronunciation, speak- ing fluency, and grammar. Expand your vocabulary and ESL Intensive students will follow NorQuest College use of idiomatic language. Develop reading strategies policies and appeal processes. Students may also and clear writing skills to prepare for further academic seek further resolution through the Languages Canada studies or employment. Association. The ESL Intensive program integrates computer instruc- tion into each level. Practice in the language lab will help you improve your speaking and listening skills. Language instruction prepares you for further educa- tion and employment. All instructors are professionally trained and experienced in teaching English as a second language. Free placement testing is available at NorQuest’s Downtown Campus. Phone 780.644.6740 for an appoint- ment. We will also help you apply for financial assistance if you are eligible. Flexible, modular delivery makes plan- ning your program easy.
Career Potential English skills are required for success and promotion in any job or career in Canada. NorQuest’s ESL Intensive program helps you become qualified for more and better jobs.
Transferability Students who successfully complete ESL courses at various levels will meet the language requirements for a number of programs at NorQuest.
Admission Requirements t Placement assessment to determine course level t Minimum 17 years of age t Program interview with an academic advisor to clarify educational and vocational goals* *For your program interview, please contact the English Language Training Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590
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Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Not all courses are offered each academic year.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Intensive Course Course Title Hours Credits Course Course Title Hours Credits Listening/Speaking Courses Reading/Writing Courses ESLS 1000 Listening/Speaking 100 180 7.0 ESLW 1000 Reading/Writing 100 180 7.0 ESLS 1100 Listening/Speaking 110 180 7.0 ESLW 1100 Reading/Writing 110 180 7.0 ESLS 2000 Listening/Speaking 200 180 7.0 ESLW 2000 Reading/Writing 200 180 7.0 ESLS 2100 Listening/Speaking 210 180 7.0 ESLW 2100 Reading/Writing 210 180 7.0 ESLS 3000 Listening/Speaking 300 180 7.0 ESLW 3000 Reading/Writing 300 180 7.0 ESLS 3100 Listening/Speaking 310 180 7.0 ESLW 3100 Reading/Writing 310 180 7.0 ESLS 4000 Listening/Speaking 400 180 7.0 ESLW 4000 Reading/Writing 400 180 7.0 ESLS 4100 Listening/Speaking 410 180 7.0 ESLW 4100 Reading/Writing 410 180 7.0 ESLS 5000 Listening/Speaking 500 180 7.0 ESLW 5000 Reading/Writing 500 180 7.0 ESLS 5100 Listening/Speaking 510 180 7.0 ESLW 5100 Reading/Writing 510 180 7.0 ESLS 6000 Listening/Speaking 600 180 7.0 ESLW 6000 Reading/Writing 600 180 7.0 ESLS 6100 Listening/Speaking 610 180 7.0 ESLW 6100 Reading/Writing 610 180 7.0 ESLS 7000 Listening/Speaking 700 180 7.0 ESLW 7000 Reading/Writing 700 180 7.0 ESLS 7100 Listening/Speaking 710 180 7.0 ESLW 7100 Reading/Writing 710 180 7.0 ESLS 8000 Listening/Speaking 800 180 7.0 ESLW 8000 Reading/Writing 800 180 7.0 ESLS 8100 Listening/Speaking 810 180 7.0 ESLW 8100 Reading/Writing 810 180 7.0
Tuition and Fees Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. English Language Training
102 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) INTENSIVE ESL CONTINUING EDUCATION
ESL Continuing Education ʯ˷ Part-time studies ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts ʯ˷ Evening classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview t Program interview with an academic advisor to clarify educational and vocational goals* ESL Continuing Education offers a selection of part-time English courses, ranging from general ESL (reading, writ- NOTE: English language proficiency (ELP) requirements ing, listening, and speaking) to specialized ESL courses are currently under review. such as TOEFL iBT preparation. *For your program interview, please contact the Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590. Admission Requirements t CLB 6/7 or consent of the department
Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Not all courses are offered each academic year.
ESL Continuing Education Course Course Title Hours Credits ESLG 1043 Speaking Clearly 80 3.0 Tuition and Fees ESLG 1044 Writing Clearly 80 3.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for ESLG 1230 Integrated ESL CLB 1-2 80 3.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. ESLG 1234 Integrated ESL CLB 3-4 80 3.0 ESLG 1256 Integrated ESL CLB 5-6 80 3.0 ESLG 1278 Integrated ESL CLB 7-8 80 3.0 ESLG 1288 Integrated Child Care ESL CLB 3-4 80 3.0 ESLG 2210 English for Nursing – Intercultural Communication 75 3.0 ESLG 2211 English for Nursing – Listening 75 3.0 ESLG 2212 English for Nursing – Reading 75 3.0 ESLG 2213 English for Nursing – Speaking 75 3.0 ESLG 2214 English for Nursing – Writing 75 3.0 English Language Training
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 103 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE FOR NURSING
ʯ˷ Spring start ʯ˷ Daytime and online classes ʯ˷ 16 weeks ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus ʯ˷ Full-time studies
Program Overview Admission Requirements Designed for internationally educated nurses, t CLB 5/6 with an emphasis on the 6s, no more than Introduction to Communication and Culture for Nursing two scores of 5, and no score lower than 5; or IELTS (ICCN) offers ESL instruction based entirely on language overall band of 5 with no score lower than 5; or TOEFL used in nursing. You will focus on fundamentals such as iBT score of 65 or higher with no score lower than 15 in medical terminology, therapeutic communication, and reading and listening, 17 in writing, and 18 in speaking. intercultural communication. ICCN is designed to prepare t A graduate of a recognized non-English-speaking nurs- you for success in both the Practical Nurse Diploma for ing program (An official transcript from your nursing Internationally Educated Nurses (PNDIEN) program and program sent directly to NorQuest College from the the health-care workplace. issuing institution is required.) Career Potential OR Graduates will have the language communication skills t A graduate of a recognized health-related or medical and confidence to achieve further education in the program outside of Canada (An official transcript from health-care field. your program sent directly to NorQuest College from the issuing institution is required.) Transferability Progression Upon successful completion of this program and with CLB 6/7 language benchmarks, internationally educated Students must attain a pass grade to progress through nurses will meet the language requirements for entrance the program. into the Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses program (see page 142).
Program Outline (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
Introduction to Communication and Culture for Nursing Course Course Title Hours Credits ESLG 2200 Intercultural Communication for Nurses 50 2.0 Tuition and Fees ESLG 2201 Speaking and Listening for Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for Success as a Nurse 125 5.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. ESLG 2202 Occupation-Specific Vocabulary Development for Nurses 50 2.0 ESLG 2203 Reading/Writing Strategies and Development for Nurses 125 5.0 Program Total 14.0 English Language Training
104 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 LINC (LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA)
ʯ˷ Tuition funded by Citizenship and ʯ˷ Fall, winter, and spring starts Immigration Canada ʯ˷ Edmonton Westmount campus ʯ˷ Full-time studies
Program Overview Transferability Are you new to Canada? NorQuest College assists recent The Canadian Language Benchmarks assigned at the immigrants to Alberta by offering classes ranging from completion of the program on the basis of the LINC basic literacy to LINC 5 levels, including a specialized Placement Test may be considered for admission purpos- Youth LINC class for eligible students. The LINC program es to selected programs within NorQuest College. concentrates on the language skills you need for integrat- ing into community life and work in Canada. You can Admission Requirements develop your English language proficiency at the level you need and progress at your own rate. t A permanent resident, a person in the process of becoming a permanent resident, or a convention refugee We offer these services and facilities at the Westmount campus: t Minimum 18 years of age t Application and testing in just one visit t NorQuest LINC placement test t Qualified and experienced instructors t LARCC Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) assess- ment* t Access to student advisors, career and work experi- ence consultants, and personal counsellors t Assessed within LINC PB to LINC 5 levels t Library and Information Services with ESL books, *All applicants must first apply through the Language tapes, and computers Assessment Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC), located at Catholic Social Services, 10709 105 Street, t Regular access to new computer and language labs Edmonton. Call 780.424.3545 for an appointment. with ESL programs NOTE: Students wishing to enrol in Youth LINC 3 must t Free textbook loans be at least 18 and no more than 24 years of age, be t Easy access to public transportation assessed as being within LINC 3 level, and be registered in a high school. t Lunch room and student centre Progression Career Potential Students must show progress in the Canadian Language Students will have the language skills and settlement Benchmarks in each course to advance through the pro- knowledge necessary to successfully integrate into the gram. Canadian community and pursue further education or career options. Funding Your Education This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Tuition is free to those who qualify.
Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) Course Course Title Hours Credits
LINC 1000 LINC Literacy 400 16.0 Tuition and Fees English Language Training LINC 1001 LINC 1 400 16.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for LINC 1002 LINC 2 400 16.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. LINC 1003 LINC 3 400 16.0 LINC 1004 LINC 4 400 16.0 LINC 1005 LINC 5 400 16.0
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Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 105 LINC (LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA) LINC RURAL DELIVERY PROGRAM
LINC Rural Delivery ʯ˷ Tuition funded by Citizenship and ʯ˷ Continuous intake Immigration Canada ʯ˷ Designed for newcomers in northern Alberta ʯ˷ Part-time studies communities (north of Ponoka, AB) ʯ˷ Daytime and evening classes
Program Overview Admission Requirements t A permanent resident, a person in the process of This program is designed for recent immigrants who becoming a permanent resident, or a convention refu- live in small urban centres or in rural areas in northern gee Alberta. This program will help you to improve your English language ability to an intermediate (LINC 4) level t A northern Alberta community (north of Ponoka, AB) with individualized, self-paced, part-time courses. resident t Minimum 18 years of age LINC Home Study is also available to LINC-eligible students. LINC Home Study is offered as an addition Progression to students already in LINC RDP. It can also be taken independently. LINC Home Study allows students to Students must show progress in the Canadian Language study from their home using high-speed Internet or a Benchmarks in each course to advance through the correspondence book and CD and scheduled weekly program. telephone lessons with an instructor. LINC Home Study is designed for students at LINC 2 up to LINC 5. Funding Your Education This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Career Potential Canada. Tuition is free to those who qualify. Students who complete the program will have the basic language skills and settlement knowledge they need to better integrate into the Canadian community and pursue further education and career training.
Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
LINC Rural Delivery Program Course Course Title Hours Credits LINC 2000 LINC Pre-RDP 75 3.0 Tuition and Fees LINC 2001 LINC 1 RDP 75 3.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for LINC 2002 LINC 2 RDP 75 3.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. LINC 2003 LINC 3 RDP 75 3.0 LINC 2004 LINC 4 RDP 75 3.0 LINC 2005 LINC 5 RDP 75 3.0
English Language Training LINC 2012 LINC 2 LHS 75 3.0 LINC 2013 LINC 3 LHS 75 3.0 LINC 2014 LINC 4 LHS 75 3.0 LINC 2015 LINC 5 LHS 75 3.0
106 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 YOUTH IN TRANSITION
ʯ˷ Full-time studies ʯ˷ Starts every 8 weeks ʯ˷ Daytime classes ʯ˷ Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview t CLB 4 in listening and speaking This full-time program focuses on increasing academic t Program interview with an advisor to clarify your edu- and personal communication skills for ESL (English as cational and vocational goals* a second language) youth, ages 17 to 25, who wish to *For your program interview, please contact the transition into an adult learning post-secondary environ- Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590 ment. The curriculum and projects are high interest and fast-paced. Progression Admission Requirements Students must attain a pass grade in each course in order to continue in the YIT program. t Assessed below a Grade 9 academic level t First language other than English
Course Listing (2012/13) For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210.
Youth in Transition Course Course Title Hours Credits Reading Courses Tuition and Fees YITX 1001 Foundational Reading 63 3.0 Please refer to our website at www.norquest.ca for YITX 1002 Essential Reading 63 3.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. YITX 1003 Critical Reading 63 3.0 Writing Courses YITX 1011 Foundational Writing 63 3.0 YITX 1012 Essential Writing 63 3.0 YITX 1013 Critical Writing 63 3.0 Language Courses YITX 1020 Enhanced Language 30 1.0 Skills Development Courses YITX 1031 Foundational Skills 16 1.0 YITX 1032 Essential Skills 16 1.0 YITX 1033 Critical Skills 16 1.0 Mathematics Courses YITX 1040 YIT Math 30 1.0 English Language Training
Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 107 108 For information call: 780.644.6000 or toll-free 1.866.534.7218 109 Certificate andDiplomaPrograms Certificate 109 there, and get it! get and there, –you have out togo are You there. proactive have tobe just resources the aprofessional, as work rightaway, and out togo ifyouhavedesire that So years. totwo ayear within workforce inthe out be and youup toback schooling and skills give necessary –they youthe short really Theare into. also programs togo you want that program specific tothe way the all upgrading academic with starting tostudents, offers it that transition ofthe because NorQuest I chose Spring 2013 - just a in little over program Diploma two years Nurse after coming Practical the to from NorQuest! graduate to excited is She Council. Academic the of amember became she recently and Association Students’ the of part became she Tiffany Brochu started at NorQuest to complete her upgrading in Winter 2011. Last semester 118 116 115 112 110 123
Health Care Aide Business Administration Administrative Professional HospitalUnitClerk LPNs Advanced EducationinOrthopaedics for Aboriginal CommunitySupport Worker 122 121
Health Care Aides Continuing EducationCoursesfor Learning(PriorRecognition) Assessment And Health Care Aide PLAR Visit our website at CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS www.norquest.ca 152 149 148 144 142 136 133 128 125 Therapeutic Recreation Social Work Print MediaProduction Refresher Practical Nurse Practical Nurse Physical Therapy Assistant Pharmacy Technician MentalHealthRehabilitation Internationally EducatedNurses Diplomafor Practical Nurse 141
for LPNs Practical Nurse:ContinuingEducation 109
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 110 of Business and Community Studies. Faculty the contact please interview, program your *For t t Requirements Admission information. credit page 29 for transfer obtained from the of Office the Registrar. Please see be may forms Request made. be must assessment College. To be considered for transfer credit, a formal tution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest Course work completed at another post-secondary insti- Transferability t t t t t t include: positions These and to sensitivity Aboriginal culture and traditions. services skills, an understanding of the judicial system, human with individuals for available are positions Many Career Potential justice. andCanadian judicial restorative system to the will introduced be Learners tion, and addictions. preven- violence domestic crisis intervention, cations, communi- interpersonal culture, Aboriginal computers, management, life wellness, and health solving, problem in skills and knowledge develop will Learners programs. higher-level for courses transferable use may Students needed to help individuals, families, or communities. skills the introduces program This learning. further to or agency service inahuman employment to gateway program career is your human service This entry-level Program Overview ʰ ʰ ʰ SUPPORT WORKERABORIGINAL COMMUNITY Program interview* Language Arts 10-2 or equivalent inEnglish 10-1 65% or Arts Language inEnglish 55% worker liaison Court worker support Addictions worker care youth and Child worker support Family Group home worker School liaison worker Fall start Fall Full-time studies One-year certificate For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 ʰ ʰ Practicum Expectations Practicum t t t t following: the of one be may ELP of evidence Acceptable program. the to application to prior years two the within completed been have must ELP admission. proof of English (ELP) language proficiency prior to provide must you language, second your is English If Proficiency Language English t Criteria Honours certificate. Worker Support Community Aboriginal an awarded be will completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential courses. all pass must students graduation, for To qualify Progression admission. withthe the matter Program Chair prior to applying for discuss should record acriminal have who students employment Prospective therefore prospects. affect and may licensure and professional gram completion, pro- placement, clinical prevent may record a criminal obtain an official criminal record check. The existence of to directly agency enforcement law local your contact record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please the sponsors. practicum of criteria the meet they whether determine and checks these of results the assess will representatives Program program. Worker Support Community Aboriginal Studies, Community to submitted be must check Record and Intervention check record criminal A current t CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ortoll-free CAEL 50, with no subtest below 50 scores below 5.0 IELTS Academic overall band of 5.0, with no band 18 below score section no with 72, score test Internet-based TOEFL 6 score below skill no 6with CLBA The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The equal to 3.7. or than (GPA) greater is average point grade Overall Downtown Edmonton campus classes Daytime 1.866.534.7218 NOTE: Internet (online) Internet criminal For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline Credits weeks 16 ABST 1000 Title Course Term 1 Course OS10 Social Models Issues: and 3.0 SOIS 1000 Introduction to the Canadian LAWC 1020 3.0 HEED 1000 Domestic Violence and Prevention Intervention Crisis 1000 FAMV 1040 CRIS in Communications Interpersonal 1025 COMM COMM 1024 16 weeks 1010 ABST Term 2 ICSW 1000 Community in Process Helping The 1000 HPCW 3.0 in Work Support Community 1000 CSWN Introduction to Computer COMP 1000 in Organizations Writing 1021 COMM for Strategies Addictions: 1000 ADDT Aboriginal Community Support Worker Support Community Aboriginal Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERABORIGINAL COMMUNITY em2Ttl24.0 Total 2 Term Anti-Oppressive Perspective Practices of Helping from an Judicial System and Wellness Health Individual Education: Health Careers 21.0 Service Human 3.0 Careers in Human Service Writing Report and Documentation, Observation, Restorative Justice Total 1 Term Work Support Community to Introduction Work Support Communities and Remote Northern Applications Prevention and Treatment 3.0 Culture and History Aboriginal Visit our website at 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 www.norquest.ca oreCus il Credits Worker Support Community 8 weeks 1000 CPRT Title Course Term 3 Course the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and rga oa 52.0 7.0 Total Program Total 3 Term Practicum www.norquest.ca 7.0 for 111
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 112 t t t Requirements Admission information. credit page 29 for transfer obtained from the of Office the Registrar. Please see be may forms Request made. be must assessment College. To be considered for transfer credit, a formal tution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest Course work completed at another post-secondary insti- details. the Program Chair for diploma contact program. Please be eligible to apply to the Administrative Professional will institution another post-secondary from program or an equivalent certificate Administrative Professional Students who have College’s NorQuest completed Transferability tants, and executive assistants. assis- office medical assistants, project bookkeepers, as of the diploma program have the potential to find work Graduates assistants. administrative and receptionists, clerks, entry data as working environments, sector public program find employment in a variety of private and ofGraduates the certificate Administrative Professional Career Potential field. medical the or ment, manage- project inbookkeeping, skills specialized acquire and world business the for skills advanced learn will you During the communication. diploma year,and business as business procedures, office applications, software such skills office essential learn year, will you certificate professional in today’s business environment. During the office an become to need you knowledge and skills the with you equips program Professional Administrative The Program Overview ʰ ʰ ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm net net wpm 25 of speed Keyboarding equivalent or 30) Mathematics (Applied 30-2 inMathematics 50% or 20) Mathematics (Pure 20-1 inMathematics 50% Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Two-year diploma One-year certificate For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 ʰ ʰ this program. English academic course work required for admission to the meeting from applicant the exempt NOT does ment NOTE: t t t t t t Proficiency Language English tute is a for requirement entering the diploma program. insti- atechnical or college acommunity from program arelated or Professional, Administrative Administration, in Office certificate of a one-year completion Successful Requirement Program Diploma t t Criteria Honours diploma. Professional Administrative a will NorQuest awarded be diploma graduates program, completing the successfully After certificate. Professional Administrative aNorQuest awarded be will graduates program, completing the certificate successfully After Credential GPA of 2.0. students must pass all courses and maintain an overall graduation, for To qualify program. the through progress Students must attain a pass grade in each course to Progression Successful completion of English Language Arts 30-1 of Arts English Language completion Successful CAEL score over 60 6.0 IELTS Academic TOEFL Internet-based score 71 test (overall score) CLBA 7 following: the of one be may ELP of evidence Acceptable program. the to application to prior years two the within completed been have must ELP language. ond ciency (ELP) prior to admission if English is your sec- profi- language English of proof provide You must The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The equal to 3.7. or than (GPA) greater is average point grade Overall Downtown Edmonton campus Flexible, hybrid delivery ortoll-free Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting 1.866.534.7218 Courses may be subject to change. to subject be may Courses For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline Credits weeks 16 BUSN 1165 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 UN17 rfsinlRltos3.0 for Administrative Work Experience 3.0 1184 BUSN 4 weeks Relations Professional 3.0 1179 BUSN Term 3 II Business Communications 1193 BUSN Management Event 1188 BUSN BUSN 1186 BUSN 1180 5.0 16 weeks 3.0 BUSN 1178 3.0 Term 2 I Business Communications 1173 BUSN Business Procedures Office BUSN 1171 BUSN 1167 MS Word BUSN 1166 Administrative Professional Administrative Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available em3Ttl6.0 15.0 Total 3 Term Professionals 3.0 Total 2 Term 15.0 Basics Accounting Foundations 3.0 Outlook and Excel Advanced 3.0 Databases and Presentations Total 1.0 1 Term Excel MS Keyboarding ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL Visit our website at 3.0 3.0 www.norquest.ca Choose options three a towards specialization: Choose one option: UN13 okepn I3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Accounting Microcomputer 1237 BUSN Bookkeeping II 3.0 II BUSN 1236 Terminology Medical 3.0 1235 BUSN Customer Service BUSN 1234 Introduction to MS Project BUSN 1232 Management Project 1228 BUSN Medical Applications 1192 BUSN UN12 okepn 3.0 3.0 3.0 Management Overview Project 1227 BUSN Bookkeeping I BUSN 1226 Medical Terminology I 1225 BUSN UN13 eko ulsig3.0 Publishing Desktop 3.0 1231 BUSN weeks 16 Effectiveness Leadership Business 1230 BUSN Term 5 UN12 uiesMt 3.0 Credits 3.0 3.0 Applications Software Integrated 3.0 1224 BUSN Organizational Behaviour 1223 BUSN Business Research and Writing BUSN 1222 weeks 16 Math Business 1221 BUSN Title Course Term 4 Course YEAR 2 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT rga oa 66.0 30.0 15.0 TotalProgram Year 2 Total Total 5 Term Capstone Project em4Ttl15.0 Total 4 Term www.norquest.ca 3.0 for 113
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 114 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL structure. course new in the have former equivalents, Other Administrative with the courses direct code same Professional course structure. program new inthe equivalents have program Professional Administrative former the from courses Certain Program New the and Program Former the Between Articulation Course Equivalents Course oreCus il Credits Title Course MS Word and Keyboarding BUSN 1164 Course Prior to July 1, 2011 Administrative Professional (Old) Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available this course)this in credit for 1166 BUSN and (must have both BUSN 1165 For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 6.0 UN16 SWr 5.0 MS Word BUSN 1166 oreCus il Credits Title Course BUSN 1165 Course As of July 1, 2011 Administrative Professional (New) the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition andFees ortoll-free ebadn 1.0 Keyboarding 1.866.534.7218 www.norquest.ca for For complete course descriptions, please see pages 124 to 177. (2012/13)Program Outline t t t Clinical Requirements t t t Requirements Admission room, patient area. care and orthopaedic to cast be prepared work in an department, emergency of this you program, will completion successful Upon Career Potential LPNs. for courses 141 page see Please education continuing for additional t t t t for methods Delivery this program include: casting. including dures, The curriculum includes specialized orthopaedic proce- trauma. and assessment, radiology, orthopaedic and dics ing of in anatomy to and physiology orthopae- relation clinical practicum. Learners will further their a and understand- courses two of consists program The orthopaedics. in career specialized and exciting an for required skills (LPNs) nurses practical licensed with the and knowledge program prepares certificate advanced This post-diploma Program Overview ʰ ʰ ADVANCED EDUCATION IN ORTHOPAEDICS FOR LPNs Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs inOrthopaedics Education Advanced oreCus il Credits Orthopaedic Pathology and ADVO 1002 and of Anatomy Foundations Title Course 1101 ADVO Course Current immunizations including hepatitis B hepatitis including immunizations Current certificate Providers Health-Care for Support Life -Basic CPR certificate WHMIS instructor course with interview Informal minimum of 1600 hours completed Current experience in an acute care with setting, a nurses practical with a college registration Active for licensed community.) own inyour completed bly (possi- clinical practice full-time 300-hour Preceptored full-timeFive-day workshop Tutorial an help instructor from Self-paced study Part-time studies Certificate Related Nursing Interventions Nursing Related (Prerequisite course) Physiology for Orthopaedics Visit our website at 16.0 6.0 www.norquest.ca DO10 Advanced in Education 1103 ADVO ʰ ʰ have been met and are up to date. to up are and met been have requirements above the all that stating employer the from by above listed tice a submitting letter may be satisfied NOTE: t http://www.clpna.com at information for website CLPNA the See Alberta. of Nurses Practical Licensed of College the through ing fund- for eligible be may program inthis students Alberta Funding Your Education t t Criteria Honours and pin. an orthopaedic for LPNs certificate Orthopaedics in Education Advanced aNorQuest awarded be will completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential must pass all courses. students graduation, for To qualify program. the through Students must attain 80% in each course to progress Progression t t 50 lbs/23 kg of aminimum lift and pull, push, to able Physically with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission. matter the discuss should record acriminal have who employment students Prospective prospects. affect and may therefore licensure and professional pletion, com- program placement, clinical prevent may record cial criminal record check. The existence of a criminal local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an offi- your contact Please College. the by accepted NOT are The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The equal to 3.7. or than (GPA) greater is average point grade Overall check.) record acriminal submit to practice clinical doing sector check (Health-care agencies require students include vulnerable must Clear check; criminal record Negative TB test Distance education Continuous starts The admission requirements for the clinical prac- clinical the for requirements admission The NOTE: rga oa 32.0 Total Program Clinical Practice Orthopaedics Internet (online) criminal record checks checks (online) record Internet criminal 10.0 115
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 116 t t Requirements Admission CMA. and CGA as such designations toward accounting is granted also credit University, and Concordia University College. Course Roads Royal Lethbridge, of University University, Athabasca including institutions several at degrees business towards credits 60 to up of transfers block get can Diploma graduates Administration Business diploma. Prairie Grande Regional College Administration Business the for credit provide and recognize institutions and post-secondary organizations Many professional courses. all for available also are page 29 for transfer credit information. Challenge exams obtained from the of Office the Registrar. Please see be may forms Request made. be must assessment College. To be considered for transfer credit, a formal tution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest Course work completed at another post-secondary insti- Transferability bankers, or business analysts cial accountants, cost accountants, accounting clerks, vate and public as sector accounting technicians, finan- Accounting graduates find employment in both the pri- Career Potential Prairie Regional College. business career. This program is brokered from Grande for foundation any adiploma strong provides program role in the world, business the Administration Business your about undecided still are you or accountant an ing becom- as such goals well-defined have you Whether Program Overview ʰ ʰ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Applied Mathematics 30) (Pure 30-1in 30-2 or or Mathematics Mathematics 50% or equivalent or 20) Mathematics Applied or in 20-160% Mathematics (Pure 20-2 or Mathematics Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English College Brokered fromGrand specialization) Two-year diploma (with accounting For informationFor call: e Prairie Regional Regional e Prairie 780.644.6000 ʰ ʰ ʰ this program. English academic course work required for admission to the meeting from applicant the exempt NOT does ment NOTE: t t t t t following: the of one be may ELP of dence prioryears evi- to to application the program. Acceptable two the within completed been have must ELP guage. (ELP) prior to admission if English is your second lan- proficiency language English of proof provide You must Proficiency Language English t t Criteria Honours diploma. Administration Business NorQuest Prairie College/ aRegional Grande will awarded be completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential basis with the of permission the department. aprobationary on continue to permitted be may you 1.3, of average point grade aterm achieve not do you If to review.ject departmental time program. Readmission to the program will be sub- required to withdraw for one full semester from the full- be will you semester, one inany courses more or three fail you and program inthe student afull-time are you If review.departmental to subject be will program the to Readmission semester. full one for program full-time the from withdrawal forced in result may requirements probation the meet to Failure tual probation departmental for the following semester. contrac- on placed be will you inasemester, courses two fail you and program inthe student afull-time are higher to automatically progress in the program. If you and term maintain aneach overall of or average D+ Full-time students must pass four out of five courses Progression CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ortoll-free Successful completion of English Language Arts 30-1 of Arts English Language completion Successful CAEL 60 (overall score) 6.0 IELTS Academic TOEFL Internet-based score 71 test (overall score) CLBA 7 The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The equal to 3.7. or than (GPA) greater is average point grade Overall Downtown Edmonton campus Fall and winter starts studies part-time and Full-time Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting 1.866.534.7218 For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2011/12)Program Outline Credits weeks 16 1010 BUSD Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 BUSD 1150 BUSD 1510 3.0 BUSD 1380 BUSD 1120 16 weeks II Business Communications 1020 BUSD 3.0 Term 2 BUSD 1040 Marketing to Introduction 1090 BUSD 1110 BUSD BUSD 1050 Business Administration D Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available er1Ttl30.0 15.0 3.0 Year 1 Total Total 2 Term in Business Introduction to Computers 3.0 15.0 Economics 3.0 Organizational Behaviour I Principles of Accounting 3.0 Total 1 Term Management Small Business 3.0 3.0 Introduction to Accounting 3.0 and Statistics Math Business I Business Communications Visit our website at iploma BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3.0 www.norquest.ca UD23 otAcutn 3.0 weeks 16 3.0 3.0 Term 4 Credits Systems Information Accounting 3.0 2620 BUSD I Accounting Cost 2130 BUSD Applications Computer 2500 BUSD Intermediate Accounting I BUSD 2110 weeks 16 Finance I BUSD 2030 Title Course Term 3 Course Diploma with an accounting specialization YEAR 2 UD31 ea eain 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Legal Relations 3010 BUSD Finance 3.0 II BUSD 2230 Taxation 2160 BUSD II Accounting Cost 2140 BUSD Intermediate Accounting II BUSD 2120 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and em3Ttl15.0 Total 3 Term for Accounting rga oa 60.0 15.0 30.0 TotalProgram Year 2 Accounting Major Total 4 Term www.norquest.ca 3.0 for 117
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 118 t t t t Campus Edmonton Downtown the at Part-Time Classes t t t t Campus attheDowntownEdmonton Full-Time Classes students to travel. the Edmonton downtown may which campus, require at held be will students online and distance for shops work- and Labs province. inthe anywhere from taken be can program education distance Our time. same the at program HCA the complete and working continue to you allows option delivery part-time The Alberta. eCampus delivery, and online regional through education, distance through part-time, full-time, available is program The t t t t t to: able be must you aide, care ahealth As of aide. health care the occupation of demands the fulfill to ability their assess and below ed to review the are list- requested requirements Applicants inuse. currently curriculum the replace will and approval, 2012, of pending fall inthe implementation for scheduled is curriculum new The Wellness. and Health Alberta by mandated standards curriculum new the with align to revised being is program Aide Care Health The curriculum. provincial HCA Wellness and Health Alberta the deliver to licensed is College NorQuest you. for be may program (HCA) Aide Care Health the others, help to likes who person acaring are you If Program Overview ʰ ʰ HEALTH CARE AIDE record submitted prior to entry into the program the into entry to prior submitted record and a to completed be immunization Up-to-date and practice clinical labs, classes, Instructor-led Saturday second every Tuesday, Wednesday, evenings and Thursday and Part-time face to face program the into entry to prior submitted record and a to completed be immunization Up-to-date and practice clinical labs, classes, Instructor-led Monday to Friday during the day Full-time face to face independently skills all Perform Function effectively in stressful situations strength body minimal have who clients move to arms and back, knees, your Use Be on your for feet periods of extended time Work and weekends shifts eCampus classes and education, distance evening, Daytime, Certificate For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 ʰ ʰ t t t t t t t Distance Delivery tutoring with and opportunities your practice employer. home care employers. 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Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 120 dents that registered in the spring semester are exempted from this deadline. have must students their by complete requirements th 31, July These 2013. until supported be will which structure, program former inthe out set as program their 31, 2012, complete will August to prior program Aide Care Health the began who Students structure. program new inthe equivalents direct have program Aide Care Health former the from courses Certain Program HCA New the and Program Former the Between Articulation to 210. 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Note that “Net New Students” stu- and PLAR LH21 Health Care Aide Integrated HLTH 2010 Diverse for 3.0 Activities Special 2015 HLTH 1.0 Assisting with Medication Delivery Needs Care Complex Meeting HLTH 2002 2014 HLTH 4.0 Health Care Aide Integrated Comfort and Care Client Providing HLTH 2004 Credits 2013 HLTH the of Function and Structure 2006 HLTH Communication in the Health-Care HLTH 2012 Effectively and Safely Working 2011 HLTH Title Course weeks 21 Study of Program Course to 210. 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Aide Care Health aNorQuest for standards the meet to knowledge and skills the have they believe and care ingeriatric experience have who country in another maydates trained include or nurses nursing attendants candi- Other currently recognized in Alberta. certificate orattendant worker, personal support but do not have a anursing as working been have who individuals include work experience in the past three (3) years. This would care continuing related directly had have who viduals indi- for process acertification is process PLAR HCA The Program Overview through the PLAR process. through the PLAR skills needed to obtain your NorQuest HCA certificate and theory the have you whether determine and ment exam. hension compre- reading the pass or Arts, Language 10 English Grade of completion successful showing Registrar the skills. and portion) skills Writing and Reading Arts Language the completed successfully have must but accepted, 10-2Arts or equivalent (CLB 6 or higher; GED is also 10-1 or Language English Arts Language English (PRIOR ASSESSMENT LEARNING AND RECOGNITION) Visit our website at www.norquest.ca instructors. are doneCampus. Assessments by HCA NorQuest are done at NorQuest College, Downtown Edmonton assessments skills lab The process. PLAR the complete to in order skills and theory inboth succeed You must skills inthe mark a“satisfactory” You achieve will 4. for exam theory inthe grade apassing You achieve will 3. “in resi- mandatory the include will plan Your learning 2. If1. recommended for the PLAR process, you will be 2: Part 780.644.6370 Health Care Aide Careers Information For More to 210. For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 (2012/13) Offered Courses will be awarded a NorQuest Health Care Aide certificate. completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ponent. com- skills alab has that course each for assessment each course. dence” course, HLTH 2006. certificate. HCA the for required ficiency pro- of level the achieve to inorder practise and study, the PLAR instructor feels that you need to acquire, that skills and knowledge the outline will plan learner The self-study. for plan learner individual an issued HEALTH PLAR CAREAIDE
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Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 122 780.644.6358. Care for information regarding these courses at inContinuing Excellence for Centre the contact * Please t t (2012/13) Listing Course completed. successfully course for each is awarded of completion Acertificate experience. educational best the you giving supportive, and experienced are Instructors delivery. online through offered are Courses Wellness. and Health Alberta of requirements education new the meet to applied be also can courses These role. expanding your youassist to gain skills, with knowledge, and confidence Health Care Aide (HCA) continuing education courses Program Overview HEALTH CAREAIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSESFOR oreCus il Credits Interactive An Guiding Journey: the 1001* DEMC Title Course Assisting with MedicationASMD 1000* Course Continuing Education Courses for Health Care Aides Care Health for Courses Education Continuing More continuing education courses may be added throughout the year. the throughout added be may courses education continuing More For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Approach to Dementia Care Dementia Approach to Delivery for Health Care Aides For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 2.0 2.0 and classrooms, or on-site in your community. inyour on-site or classrooms, and labs our utilizing College, NorQuest at presented be will your organization’s to n meet HCAs more or eight of groups for aworkshop custom-design We will Custom-Designed Workshops ortoll-free 1.866.534.7218 eeds. Courses ment does NOT exempt the applicant from meeting the the meeting from applicant the exempt NOT does ment NOTE: t t t t t following: the of one be may ELP of dence prioryears evi- to to application the program. Acceptable two the within completed been have must ELP guage. (ELP) prior to admission if English is your second lan- Proficiency Language English of proof provide You must Proficiency Language English t t t t Requirements Admission courses. all for available also are page 29 for transfer credit information. Challenge exams obtained from the of Office the Registrar. Please see be may forms Request made. be must assessment College. To be considered for transfer credit, a formal tution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest Course work completed at another post-secondary insti- Transferability cal offices. care facilities,care hospitals, and extended private medi- inactive work may Students care. health of field growing in the employment for opportunities many are There Career Potential skills. computer and skills, and reception telephone skills, communication orders, medical processing terminology, medical organization, tal hospi- about Learn setting. inamedical experience work and instruction classroom with position this for you pares pre- program Our units. nursing inhospital flow mation Hospital unit clerks play a vital role in managing the infor- Program Overview ʰ ʰ ʰ Successful completion of English Language Arts 30-1 of Arts English Language completion Successful CAEL 60 (overall score) 6.0 IELTS Academic TOEFL Internet-based score 71 test (overall score) CLBA 7 including immunization hepatitis B record Up-to-date net wpm 25 of speed Keyboarding or equivalent 10) Mathematics (Applied 10C inMathematics 50% Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent inEnglish 65% or 30-1 Arts Language inEnglish 60% Daytime classes Daytime Full-time orpart-time studies work placement four-week including certificate, 16-week Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting Visit our website at HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK www.norquest.ca ʰ ʰ ʰ Program Chair prior to applying for admission. the with matter the discuss should record acriminal have who employment students Prospective prospects. affect therefore may and completion program and placement clinical prevent may record acriminal of existence The agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check. enforcement law local your contact Please College. the by NOT are accepted (online)checks Internet record criminal with workaccordance placement requirements.) Note: in program your of length the during necessary be may check record criminal one than (more check sector able avulner- include must that check record criminal Clear Work Requirement Experience t t Criteria Honours certificate. Clerk Unit Hospital aNorQuest awarded be will completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential students must pass all courses. graduation, for To qualify program. the through progress Students must attain a pass grade in each course to Progression this program. English academic course work required for admission to CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The equal to 3.7. or than (GPA) greater is average point grade Overall Downtown Edmonton campus availableOnline delivery Fall, winter, starts spring and 123
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 124 HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline oreCus il Credits Title Course BUSN 1152 Course 16 weeks Study of Program UN19 eia plctos3.0 Medical Applications 1192 BUSN 3.0 Introduction to Software BUSN 1191 3.0 Hospital Organization BUSN 1190 Work Experience for Unit Clerks BUSN 1161 BUSN 1156 Medical Orders BUSN 1154 Hospital Unit Clerk Unit Hospital Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available rga oa 30.0 Total Program and Keyboarding Applications Procedures and 6.0 for Unit Clerks Skills Business Communications Medical Terminology For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 6.0 6.0 3.0 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and ortoll-free 1.866.534.7218 www.norquest.ca for assist in the care and treatment of clients with mental mental with clients of treatment and care inthe assist to qualified are graduates Rehabilitation Health Mental Career Potential is available. also port Tutorial their experience. practicum starting before sup- an workshop on-campus for of assessment skills practical Rehabilitation program will distance be required to attend Health Mental inthe Students options. study ing See page 38 for further information on distance learn- Distance Delivery t t t t t able to: be employee, you must rehabilitation health mental As employee. rehabilitation health of mental the occupation of demands the fulfill to ability their assess and below ed to review the are list- requested requirements Applicants toates work more independently. leadership and thinking critical in order to prepare gradu- to related experiences practical and theory, concepts, the on diploma year The focuses professional. health-care a of supervision the under care routine with patient the ofassisting with activities daily living, and providing behaviour, patient reporting and monitoring, recording, to assist with treatments and procedures, observing, needed skills and knowledge the and team health tal men- the of role the on focuses year certificate The workshops, seminars, self-study, and/or tutorials. NOTE: be available depending on in-class enrolment. delivery or distance education at this time. Courses may to leads which a diploma, is available only through hybrid Year education. 2, delivery, hybrid or distance instruction, on-campus through available is acertificate, to leads and diploma are available. Year aBoth 1, certificate which team. health mental the of members valuable as work to need will graduates skills and knowledge the covers want to work in the mental health field. This program who individuals and patient for compassionate cation edu- provides program Rehabilitation Health Mental The Program Overview ʰ ʰ ʰ Perform all skills independently skills all Perform Function effectively in stressful situations strength body minimal have who clients move to arms and back, knees, your Use Be on your for feet periods of extended time Work and weekends shifts Fall intake for on-campus studies Fall intake foron-campus education anddistance On-campus and diploma Certificate Hybrid delivery may include a combination of of acombination include may delivery Hybrid MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION Visit our website at www.norquest.ca ʰ ʰ credit into the following post-secondary programs: post-secondary following the into credit are eligible transfer Diploma graduates program for block t t t t t t credit: transfer university have courses individual following The Transferability t NAIT t College Lethbridge t t t Athabasca University AWonline/career_report.pdf http://www.employment.alberta.ca/documents/ Report: Investigation To research your career, you may complete a Career or health psychiatric) mental words www.alis.gov.ab.ca visit: profiles, occupational on related For information and residential care settings. facilities, care long-term institutions, psychiatric homes, health or issues cognitive impairment in hospitals, group CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT PSYC 2450 PSYC 1060 ENGL 2550 HEED 1000 COMM 2011 COMM 1011 Bachelor ofBachelor Technology in Technology Management tive must be in Corrections) elec- (one Studies inJustice Arts Applied of Bachelor (30 credits) (Post ofBachelor Diploma) Science in Human Science 60 credits) (up to Human Services Arts ofBachelor Professional (up ofBachelor Administration Health to 42 credits) and Yearand 2 Six-week practicum experiences inYear experiences Six-week practicum 1 education intake fordistance monthly Continuous (go to Occupational Profiles and key- Profiles (go to Occupational 125
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 126 MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION t but will be required before you your attend practicum: purposes, admission for required not are following The Requirements Practicum admission to this program. ing the English academic course work required for requirement does NOT exempt the applicant from meet- NOTE: t t t t following: the of one be may ELP of dence prioryears evi- to to application the program. Acceptable two within completed been have must ELP admission. proof of English (ELP) language proficiency prior to provide must you language, second your is English If Proficiency Language English t t t t t Requirements Admission www.transferalberta.ca Guide, Transfer Alberta the to refer please agreements, on transfer information and up-to-date recent most the For innegotiation. currently are tutions with various agreements Additional insti- transfer credit t University of Calgary t t Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops, BC) tificate required before practicum experiences begin cer- Providers Health-Care for Support Life -Basic CPR 60 below subtest no with 60, CAEL IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0 21 below score section no with 84, score test Internet-based TOEFL 8 below score skill no 8and of score average an with CLBA, received in the past have you that immunizations any for records of Copies 50% in Biology 30 or equivalent Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English 12Grade diploma* age of 18 years Rehabilitation of Community Bachelor credits) 60 (up to Studies General of Bachelor Bachelor of Health Science (up to 57 credits) Meeting the English language proficiency proficiency language English the Meeting For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 t met except thefor except met a need 12 Grade diploma. (age*For students 19+), mature be must all requirements required torequired enter the diploma program. are Chair Program the from permission and/or tificate cer- Rehabilitation of Health the Mental Completion Diploma ProgramRequirement t t Criteria Honours diploma. Rehabilitation Health Mental NorQuest ing a will the awarded be diploma graduates program, complet- successfully After certificate. Rehabilitation Health Mental aNorQuest awarded be will graduates program, completing the certificate successfully After Credential students must pass all courses. graduation, for To qualify program. the through progress Students must attain a pass grade in each course to Progression met. are requirements provisional all until limited be may riences and toletter. activities, expe- courses, practicum Access admission. Conditions will be stipulated in the admission of offer inthe specified date the by and enrolment of year first the within conditions certain satisfy must sion admis- provisional has who Astudent program. this to admission provisional may granted be applicant An Admission Provisional CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ortoll-free the Program Chair prior to applying for admission. with matter the discuss should record acriminal have who students Prospective employment prospects. affect therefore may and licensure professional and completion, program placement, clinical prevent may record acriminal of existence The check. record nal crimi- to obtain an directly official agency enforcement law local your contact Please College. the by accepted NOT are (online)checks Internet record criminal in requirements.) with practicum accordance Note: may be necessary during the length of your program, check record criminal one than (More check sector include vulnerable must Clear check; criminal record The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The 3.7 to equal or than (GPA) greater average point grade Overall 1.866.534.7218 Although YearAlthough primarily may methods other beoffered. delivery through 2 is distance, offered For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline Credits weeks 16 ANPH 1000 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 em38 weeks Rehabilitation: Health Mental 1001 MPRT Term 3 PSYC 2450 3.0 1010 PATH 1011DEMC Disabilities Developmental DDSP 1000 16 weeks Assisting Clients I ASCL 1000 Term 2 PSYC 1060 MENH 1000 COMM 2011 COMM 1011 Mental Health Rehabilitation Health Mental Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available er1Ttl38.0 8.0 15.0 Year 1Total Total 3 Term I Practicum Total 3.0 2 Term and Interventions Conditions - Psychiatric Psychology Abnormal 15.0 3.0 Pathophysiology Studies Dementia and Special Populations Total 1 Term Professionals 3.0 Health-Care for Psychology Introduction to Mental Health Professions for Health-Care Communication Therapeutic Professionals Health-Care for Communications Interpersonal and Physiology Introduction to Anatomy MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION Visit our website at 8.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 www.norquest.ca fer credit as a cross-over domain option. Careers to confirm that your course(s) may receive trans- Health Allied of chair program the contact Please credit. for transfer may considered be institution post-secondary from another courses University-level suitable electives. *Please the Allied contact Health for Careers department oreCus il Credits 3.0 Techniques Intervention Crisis ENGL 2550 Title Course 2000 CRIS Course YEAR 2 Electives* Three approved cross-over approved cross-over Three Electives* RHAB 1001 Rehabilitation: Health Mental 2001 MPRT Team and Leadership 2000 LEAD HEED 1000 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and er232.0 70.0 TotalProgram 2 Year domain options 3.0 toRehabilitation Introduction Practicum II Professionalism 3.0 Wellness and Health Individual Education: Health Composition to Introduction www.norquest.ca 9.0 8.0 3.0 3.0 for 127
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 128 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PHARMACY Pharmacy Programs for the period to 2008 2012. of Accreditation for Council Canadian The by Status Accreditation Provisional granted has been College Technician Pharmacy The at NorQuest Diploma program Accreditation Status website. Pharmacists of College Alberta Pharmacy Technician in the Province of Alberta, visit the a Registered on becoming For information more the program. 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(keyword Information Occupational ALIS visit profiles, occupational on related For information companies. and insurance companies, pharmaceutical cies, Pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, retail pharma- Career Potential the Alberta College of Pharmacists. of College Alberta the go on to become regulated technicians registered under and may Examination of (PEBC)Board Canada Qualifying Examining Pharmacy entry-to-practice the sit to eligible are graduates that means standard accreditation This CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ortoll-free Bachelor ofBachelor Technology in Technology Management (30 credits) (Post ofBachelor Diploma) Science in Human Science 30 credits) (up to Human Services Arts ofBachelor Professional (up ofBachelor Administration Health to 42 credits) HEED 1000 ENGL 2550 COMM 2011 COMM 1011 Two 4-week practicum experiences experiences Two practicum 4-week Fall intake http://www.employment.alberta.ca/documents/ 1.866.534.7218 ch&Page=TitleSearch&form Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). 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Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 130 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PHARMACY For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. program. the of 2011/12 for years both below for out set as structure program Students admitted to the PT program in the 2011/12 academic year will continue to follow the Pharmacy Technician (2012/13) Outline Program in2011/12 Admitted -ForStudents t t Criteria Honours Credits weeks 16 ANPH 1000 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 HM20 hraohrpuisI 3.0 3.0 Pharmacy Practices: Institutional 3.0 PHPR 1002 II Pharmacotherapeutics 2002 inPHRM Pharmacy Service Customer 2000 PHCS 8 weeks Pharmacy Institutional 2011 COMP Term 3 1010 PATH Issues Ethical and Legal 16 weeks 1000 LEGL Term 2 LB10 omnt hrayLb6.0 3.0 Compounding Extemporaneous 1003 PLAB Community Pharmacy Lab 1001 PLAB I Pharmacotherapeutics 3.0 2001 PHRM Pharmacy Practices: Community PHPR 1001 3.0 3.0 Pharmacy Math MATH 1000 ENGL Forms Dosage Drug 2550 3.0 1000 DRDF Community Pharmacy Software COMP 1011 COMM 1011 The student has not failed or repeated any courses. courses. any repeated or failed not has student The 3.7 to equal or than (GPA) greater average point grade Overall Pharmacy Technician: For Students Admitted in 2011/12 Admitted Technician:Pharmacy Students For
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Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 132 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PHARMACY structure. program new inthe code course same the with equivalents direct be will courses program Technician Pharmacy former Other structure. program new inthe codes course new with equivalents have will program Technician Pharmacy former the from courses Certain Program New the and Program Former the Between Articulation Course Equivalents Course MD20 aeMdcto rcie 3.0 TPRT 2002 3.0 TPRT 2001 Safe Medication Practices 4.0 Pharmacy Management SMED 2000 Institutional Pharmacy Lab 1000 PMAN 2001 PLAB 3.0 1004 PLAB II Pharmacotherapeutics 3.0 PHPR 1002 in Pharmacy Service Customer 2002 PHRM 2000 PHCS 6.0 3.0 COMP 2011 Community Pharmacy Lab 1003 PLAB 3.0 I Pharmacotherapeutics 3.0 1001 PLAB Pharmacy Practices: Community 2001 PHRM 3.0 Credits PHPR 1001 LEGL 1000 Pharmacy Math Forms MATH Dosage Drug 1000 3.0 1000 DRDF Community Pharmacy Software Title Course COMP 1011 Course TechnicianPharmacy (prior Fall to 2012) Available as an Open Studies course. 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Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 134 this program. English academic course work required for admission to the meeting from applicant the exempt NOT does ment t t practicum: butposes, will be required before you your attend first pur- admission for required not are following The Requirements Practicum NOTE: t t t t following: the of one be may ELP of dence prioryears evi- to to application the program. Acceptable two within completed been have must ELP admission. to prior (ELP) Proficiency Language English of proof provide must you language, second your is English If Proficiency Language English PHYSICAL ASSISTANT THERAPY the Program Chair prior to applying for admission. with matter the discuss should record acriminal have who students Prospective employment prospects. affect therefore may and licensure professional and completion, program placement, clinical prevent may record acriminal of existence The check. record nal enforcement agency directly to obtain an official crimi- law local your contact Please College. the by accepted NOT are (online)checks Internet record criminal requirements.) within practicum accordance may be necessary during the length of your program, check record criminal one than (More check sector include vulnerable must Clear check; criminal record tificate required before practicum experiences begin cer- Providers Health-Care for Support Life -Basic CPR 60 below subtest no with 60, CAEL IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0 21 below score section no with 84, score test Internet-based TOEFL 8 below score skill no with 8and of score average an with CLBA, Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 NOTE:
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Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 136 PRACTICAL NURSE PRACTICAL t Part-Time Delivery Education Distance t t t t Part-Time Delivery Evening t t Delivery Full-Time education. distance through or evenings inthe basis apart-time on or full-time program the You take may t t t t t As a practical nurse, you must be able to: nurse. ofof practical the occupation demands the fulfill to ability their assess and below listed to review the are requested requirements Applicants program. PN full-time the during It is recommended that students not work at outside jobs settings. health-care of inavariety ents to cli- care to give high-quality educated nurse practical This you program a prepares professional to become Program Overview ʰ ʰ ʰ Practical Nurse program.Practical delivery to admission the1002 distance prior to official You must successfully complete ANPH 1001 and ANPH program. Part-Time Evening the of part not are courses These admission. program to prior 1002 ANPH and 1001 ANPH complete You must work. shift and weekends include may and full-time is practice clinical Final to Sunday) Edmonton or surrounding areas on weekends (Friday in clinical and practices preceptor-led Instructor- courses lab and theory for sessions tated instructor-facili- evening weekly plus study Self-paced ends.) week- include may and PM 10:30 and 6AM between be may (Hours area surrounding and inEdmonton es cours- clinical and practice preceptor-led Instructor-led weekends.) include may and 8PM and 8AM between be may (Hours learning and lab-based classroom Instructor-led independently skills all Perform Function effectively in stressful situations strength body minimal have who clients move to arms and back, knees, your Use Be on your for feet periods of extended time Work and weekends shifts Full-time, delivery part-time, anddistance Fall and winter starts Two-year diploma For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 ʰ nurses onnurses page 141. ing of continuing education courses for licensed practical For further educational opportunities, please see the list- AWonline/career_report.pdf http://www.employment.alberta.ca/documents/ Report: Investigation To research your career, you may complete a Career nurse) practical words www.alis.gov.ab.ca profiles,visit: occupational onFor related information offices. or doctors’ clinics, ing care centres, community care settings, client homes, nurses findPractical jobs in acute care hospitals, continu- Career Potential 1002. 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Each course must be completed within specified community. own your to close inor arranged be may and preceptored are courses practice clinical two Final courses practice clinical all for areas rounding in Edmonton clinical practice orInstructor-led sur- email or by telephone. through contact by help for available are Instructors inEdmonton. completed be must assessments skills lab all inEdmonton; offered are practices lab Open the previous month. by the completed 10th day registration of course with month the of day calendar first the on start Courses atime. at courses three to up for register may Students incomplete your own home) may you that work course (theory study Self-paced Wetaskiwin campus, Camrose learning site learning Camrose campus, Wetaskiwin Continuing Care Centre (Edmonton), Downtown Edmonton campus, Dickinsfield 1.866.534.7218 (go to Occupational Profiles and key- Profiles (go to Occupational except for theexcept high diploma. school *Mature students (age 19+) must meet all requirements t t t t t Requirements Admission Guide, transfer agreements, please refer to the Alberta Transfer on information and up-to-date For recent the most t t Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops, BC) t NAIT t t Grant MacEwan University t Athabasca University t NorQuest College programs: post-secondary following the into admission for qualify may and credit are eligibleDiploma graduates program for transfer Transferability t t applicants only: Aides Care Health for Nurse Practical t t only: Part-Time applicants Evening Nurse Practical received in the past have you that immunizations any for records of Copies equivalent (Grade of 60% in NorQuest’s or 20) Math 1007) Mathematics (Applied 20-2 inMathematics 60% or 20) Mathematics (Pure 20-1 inMathematics 50% 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent inEnglish 70% or 30-1 Arts Language inEnglish 60% diploma*High school Bachelor of General Studies Bachelor of Health Sciences ofBachelor Technology in Technology Management Post-basic operating room program for LPNs Administration Service Human Applied of Bachelor BachelorPost-LPN of Nursing for Education LPNs Advanced in Orthopaedics and ANPH 1002 (Anatomy and Physiology II) C- (60%) in ANPH 1001 (Anatomy and Physiology I) All admission requirements noted and ANPH 1002 (Anatomy and Physiology II) C- (60%) in ANPH 1001 (Anatomy and Physiology I) All admission requirements noted www.transferalberta.ca Visit our website at www.norquest.ca t of courses. these completion successful upon program Nurse the Practical in standing advanced You receive will College. NorQuest at courses Studies Open as taken be can 1060 PSYC and NOTE: t admission to this program. ing the English academic course work required for requirement does NOT exempt the applicant from meet- NOTE: no band listening the with 8, of score overall CELBAN e. 60 below subtest no with 60, CAEL d. IELTSc. Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0 section no with 84, score test Internet-based TOEFL b. 8 below score skill no 8and of ascore with CLBA, a. following: the of one be may ELP of dence prioryears evi- to to application the program. 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The existence of a criminal record enforcement agency directly to obtain an official crim- law local your contact Please College. the by accepted NOT are (online)checks Internet record criminal in requirements.) with practicum accordance Note: may be necessary during the length of your program, check record criminal one than (More check sector include vulnerable must Clear check; criminal record which may within be completed the program) (including immunization record hepatitis B, Up-to-date certificate WHMIS Foundation Stroke and Heart Alberta the by recognized certificate Providers Health-Care for Support Life -Basic CPR CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT PRACTICAL NURSE PRACTICAL ENGL 2550, ANPH 1001, ANPH 1002, SOCI 1000, 1000, SOCI 1002, 1001, ANPH ANPH 2550, ENGL Meeting the English language proficiency proficiency language English the Meeting 137
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 138 may be limited until all provisional requirements are met. are requirements provisional all until limited be may to and activities, courses, experiences practicum Access in letter. the admission will stipulated be Conditions sion. admis- of offer inthe specified date the by and enrolment of year first the within conditions certain satisfy must has who provisional admission this A program. student to admission provisional may granted be applicant An Admission Provisional ofrequirements this program. for Nurse Practical program. Please see page 87 for the to this completing the programPrep by successfully Students may choose an alternative admission route Route Admission Nurse forPractical Prep t NURSE PRACTICAL completion. completion. upon awarded is Acertificate course. non-credit this for register they when fee additional an to subject are Students Exposure. Pathogen Blood-Borne Human NorQuest College non-credit course: XHLT 1023 – For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT t t Criteria Honours diploma. Nurse Practical will a NorQuest awarded be completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential graduation, students must pass all courses. Nursing.To auate with diploma in Practical for qualify to be considered in good academic standing and to grad- required (GPA) is 2.0 of average point grade A minimum Progression ortoll-free courses. any repeated or failed have not must student The 3.7 to equal or than (GPA) greater average point grade Overall 1.866.534.7218 For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. page next the on listed structure course/term the 2013 follow will inWinter program the beginning Those below. listed structure course/term the 2012 follow inFall will program the beginning Students (2012/13)Program Outline Credits weeks 16 ANPH 1001 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 PSYC 1060 16 weeks Nursing Practice I: Continuing 1001* NPRT Term 3 III: Foundations Nursing 3.0 2003 NFDN II: Foundations Nursing 1002 NFDN Basic Pharmocotherapeutics 1000 PHAR 16 weeks PATH 1000 4.0 Term 2 3.0 I: Foundations Nursing 1001 NFDN for Nursing Communications 1000 NCOM Health Assessment HEAS 1000 HEED 1000 ENGL 2550 ANPH 1002 Practical Nurse Fall 2012 Start Fall 2012 Nurse Practical Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available Professionals Professionals Health-Care for Psychology Professions Health-Care for Pathophysiology 3.0 Wellness and Health Individual Education: Health 3.0 Composition to Introduction 3.0 II Physiology and Anatomy I Physiology and Anatomy er1Ttl53.0 8.0 22.0 Year 1Total Total 3 Term Care Practice Total 2 Term Medical-Surgical Nursing 23.0 Basic Nursing Total 1 Term Nursing to Introduction Visit our website at 3.0 5.0 9.0 7.0 3.0 4.0 3.0 www.norquest.ca *Clinical requirements apply. oreCus il Credits SOCI 1000 V: Foundations Nursing 2005 NFDN weeks 16 IV: Foundations Nursing 2004 NFDN Title Course Term 4 Course YEAR 2 PT20*Nursing Practice II: 2102* NPRT Nursing Practice II: Acute Care 2101* NPRT PT20*Nursing Practice IV: NPRT 2004* 2003* NPRT VIII: Foundations Nursing 2008 NFDN VII: Foundations Nursing 2007 NFDN 16 weeks VI: Foundations Nursing 2006 NFDN Term 5 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT PRACTICAL NURSE PRACTICAL Family Nursing 2 Nursing Family 1 Nursing Family em4Ttl17.0 Total 4 Term -Surgery Practice Care Acute - Medicine Practice 3.0 Society of Study the to Introduction rga oa 86.0 33.0 16.0 Total Program Year 2Total Total 5 Term Practice Comprehensive Focused Practice III: Practice Nursing Nursing Graduate to Transition Nursing Health Mental Nursing Community www.norquest.ca 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 for 139
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 140 PRACTICAL NURSE PRACTICAL oreCus il Credits weeks 16 ANPH 1001 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 PSYC 1060 4.0 3.0 I: Foundations Nursing 1001 NFDN for Nursing Communications 1000 NCOM Health Assessment HEAS 1000 HEED 1000 ENGL 2550 ANPH 1002 NFDN 2003 Nursing Foundations III: Medical- Foundations Nursing 2003 NFDN PATH 1000 16 weeks Nursing Practice I: Continuing 1001* NPRT Term 3 3.0 II: Foundations Nursing 1002 NFDN 8 weeks Basic Pharmocotherapeutics 1000 PHAR Term 2 Practical Nurse Winter 2013 Start 2013 Winter Nurse Practical Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available Professions Health-Care for Pathophysiology 23.0 Total 1 Term Nursing to Introduction 3.0 Wellness and Health Individual Education: Health 3.0 Composition to Introduction 3.0 II Physiology and Anatomy I Physiology and Anatomy Professionals Professionals Health-Care for Psychology er1Ttl53.0 20.0 Year 1Total Term 3 Total Surgical Nursing em2Ttl10.0 Care Practice Term 2 Total Basic Nursing For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 3.0 4.0 3.0 9.0 3.0 5.0 7.0 *Clinical requirements apply. PT20*Nursing Practice II: 2102* NPRT Nursing Practice II: 2101* NPRT PT20*Nursing Practice IV: NPRT 2004* 2003* NPRT VIII: Foundations Nursing 2008 NFDN VII: Foundations Nursing 2007 NFDN 16 weeks VI: Foundations Nursing 2006 NFDN Term 5 Credits SOCI 1000 V: Foundations Nursing 2005 NFDN weeks 16 IV: Foundations Nursing 2004 NFDN Title Course Term 4 Course YEAR 2 ortoll-free the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and em4Ttl17.0 Total 4 Term -Surgery Practice Care Acute Acute Care Practice - Medicine 3.0 Society of Study the to Introduction rga oa 86.0 33.0 16.0 Total Program Year 2Total Total 5 Term Practice Comprehensive Focused Practice III: Practice Nursing Nursing Graduate to Transition Nursing Health Mental Nursing Community 2 Nursing Family 1 Nursing Family 1.866.534.7218 www.norquest.ca 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 for t t (2012/13) Listing Course tion is awarded for completed. each course successfully months to complete each course. A certificate of comple- six have will you and time any at You register can es. cours- education distance are self-paced These profile. competency continuing your to applied be can courses Nurse (LPN) Practical Licensed continuing education program. on this education information continuing for further 115 page See procedures. orthopaedic special learning gram allows LPNs to expand by their of practice scope for EducationThe LPNs Advanced in pro- Orthopaedics Overview HL10 etlHat usn o Ps4.0 Math Refresher for Medication LPNs for Nursing Health Mental 1000 MRMA 4.0 1000 MHNL Credits Medication Administration: Nurses for Therapy Infusion 1001 MEDA 1010 IVTH Interactive An Guiding Journey: the 1001* DEMC Adult Health Assessment AHAN 1000 Title Course and of Anatomy Foundations 1101* ADVO Course Practical Nurse Continuing Education for LPNs for Education Continuing Nurse Practical More continuing education courses may be added throughout the year. the throughout added be may courses education continuing More For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. Administration Injections Intramuscular and Intradermal Care Dementia Approach to for Nurses Physiology for Orthopaedics Visit our website at 1.0 1.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 CONTINUING EDUCATION FORLPNs www.norquest.ca Care (780.644.6358) for information regarding these courses. inContinuing Excellence for Centre the contact * Please oreCus il Credits a Using Care: Wound 1001 WCSA and Catheterization Urinary 1000 UCBI 1.0 and Therapeutics Pharmacology 1000 PTMA Research to Applying Tube Insertion Nasogastric Title Course 1040* NURS 1000 NASO Course t Requirements Admission facility. your at LPNs to important topics and skills the on focus will workshops These community. inyour on-site or rooms, sented at NorQuest College, utilizing our labs and class- or more LPNs to meet your needs. Courses can be pre- eight of groups for aworkshop custom-design We will Custom-Designed Workshops the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition andFees Current active or LPN associate registration Standardized Approach Bladder Irrigation Administration Medication Practice Nursing PRACTICAL NURSE PRACTICAL www.norquest.ca 2.0 2.0 6.0 2.0 for 141
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 142 ʰ ʰ ʰ t Requirements Admission programs. tered nurses through re-entry/refresher and/or distance todecide continue regis- withtheir to become studies may educated are internationally who nurses Practical Transferability pitals and continuing care units. inhos- roles leadership/supervisory appropriate on take to asked being also are nurses Practical demand. in high licensed Currently, nurses. practical nurses practical are be will graduates exam, Nurse Practical Canadian the Upon passing nurses. work immediately as practical a PN will diploma and receive Graduates able be to start Career Potential t t t t has main four program This components: national PN exam. and the for the practicum, preparation tion challenges, specific student needs and to assist with communica- target to designed are workshops and labs, classes, required nursing for in practical Canada. Interactive skills and communication judgment, clinical edge, acquire the nursing help knowl- participants instructors, nurse with practical intraining partnership instructors, achieving academic and employment Language success. in professional nursing educated the internationally port This 19-month full-time program is designed to sup- Program Overview EDUCATED NURSES NURSEDIPLOMAPRACTICAL FORINTERNATIONALLY It is inactive for the 2012/13 forthe inactive is It year. academic review. under currently is program This listening, 6 in speaking, 6 in reading, and 6inwriting. and 6inreading, 6inspeaking, listening, of no lower than CELBAN scores 8 in institutional with admitted be also may program Nursing for Culture and to Communication College’s Introduction NorQuest 21 inwriting. and in speaking, 22 listening, and 18 inreading than lower score no with higher, 70or of score iBT TOEFL or 6; than lower score no with higher, 6or of band overall Academic IELTS or 6; than lower score no and 6, of scores two CLBA 6/7, an with emphasis on the 7s, no more than Nursing practicum for internationally educated nurses trainingPracticum workshops Accelerated PN courses and PN required courses for nursing and culture ESL communication bridging Full-time studies forESLstudents Designed Two-year diploma (19 months) For informationFor call: NOTE: Graduates of 780.644.6000 ʰ ʰ ʰ t t t Clinical Requirements t t Criteria Honours diploma. Nurse Practical will a NorQuest awarded be completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential students must pass all courses. graduation, for To qualify program. the through progress Students must attain a pass grade in each course to Progression t t ortoll-free directly to NorQuest College from the from College issuing institution to NorQuest directly your from transcript nursing program sent An official of Canada outside program nursing arecognized of Graduate courses. any repeated or failed have not must student The 3.7. to equal or than (GPA) greater is average point grade Overall including immunization hepatitis B record Up-to-date with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission. matter the discuss should record acriminal have who employment students Prospective prospects. affect and may therefore licensure and professional pletion, com- program placement, clinical prevent may record criminal record check. The existence of a criminal law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official local your contact Please College. the by accepted NOT NOTE: in with accordance work placement requirements.) may be necessary during the length of your program, check record criminal one than (More check sector avulnerable include must check; record criminal Clear practice: but will be required before you clinical the first attend purposes, admission for required not are following The Downtown Edmonton campus start Fall classes Daytime Internet (online) criminal record checks are are checks (online) record Internet criminal 1.866.534.7218 For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline PSYC 1060 for Terminology Medical Credits 1155 ESLG 5.0 for Communication Intercultural IEN Nursing for Reading Effective 1154 ESLG 4.0 5.0 IEN for Nursing Listening 1153 Effective ESLG IEN Nursing for Writing Effective 1152 ESLG 5.0 IEN Speaking Nursing for 1151 Effective ESLG weeks 16 1150 ESLG Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 SG13 S a upr 4.0 3.0 ESL Lab Support ESLG 1037 Basic Pharmacotherapeutics 1000 PHAR 4.0 PATH 1000 II: Basic Foundations Nursing 1002 NFDN I: Introduction Foundations Nursing 1001 NFDN Health Assessment HEAS 1000 15 weeks HEED 1000 10.0 Term 3 3.0 3.0 SOCI 1000 for Nursing Communications 1000 NCOM PNDIEN ESL Support Composition to ESLG 1128 Introduction 2550 ENGL ANPH 1002 15 weeks ANPH 1001 Term 2 Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses Educated Internationally for Diploma Nurse Practical Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available Nursing IEN Nursing IEN Nursing Professions Health-Care for Pathophysiology 25.0 and Wellness Health Individual Education: Health Term 2Total 3.0 Society of Study the to Introduction 3.0 3.0 II Physiology and Anatomy I Physiology and Anatomy Professionals Health-Care for Psychology er1Ttl81.0 28.0 Year 1Total Total 3 Term Nursing Nursing to 28.0 Total 1 Term PRACTICAL NURSEDIPLOMAPRACTICAL FORINTERNATIONALLY Visit our website at 4.0 2.0 3.0 7.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 www.norquest.ca NFDN 2008 Nursing Foundations VIII: VIII: Foundations Nursing 2008 NFDN VII: Foundations Nursing 2007 NFDN Credits VI: Foundations Nursing 2006 NFDN V: Foundations Nursing 2005 NFDN IV: Foundations Nursing 2004 NFDN weeks 16 III: Foundations Nursing 2003 NFDN Title Course Term 4 Course YEAR 2 SG13 NINEa kls2.0 Skills Exam PNDIEN 1038 ESLG IV: Practice Nursing 2113 NPRT Care Acute II: Practice Nursing 2.0 2112 NPRT Clinical Nursing Practice I: Practicum Training 2111 NPRT Workshops 12 weeks 1127 ESLG Term 5 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and Transition to Graduate Nursing Graduate to Transition Nursing Health Mental Nursing Community 2 Nursing Family 1 Nursing Family Medical-Surgical Nursing rga oa 122.0 41.0 17.0 Total Program Year 2Total Total 5 Term IEN Practice Comprehensive 24.0 IEN – Medicine/Surgery Practice Continuing Care Practice IEN Total 4 Term EDUCATED NURSES www.norquest.ca 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 9.0 3.0 6.0 4.0 for 143
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 144 ʰ ʰ t t t t t t t t this program: The following conditions will apply to you as a studentin Canadian-Educated Practical Nurses month. any of beginning the at program the start can you and program, Refresher Nurse years to the complete Practical learning with NorQuest College. You have up to two distance and part-time credit, exams, transfer challenge of acombination through goal your achieve can you LPN, an as work to licence your regain to wish and nurse cated edu- internationally or nurse practical aformer are you If Program Overview PRACTICAL NURSEREFRESHER PRACTICAL NorQuest College. at or community inyour examinations You write will College. NorQuest at skills nursing selected strate demon- to required be will you skills; nursing of tice You will lab attend to you sessions assist in the prac- period. time set study, your where work within is course a completed self-paced education, indistance You engage will access to a computer with an Internet connection. have must program Refresher Nurse Practical the ing access to Blackboard and tutor support. Students tak- When you take actual courses, you will have online option. credit orchallenge transfer a either have not do and mandatory are courses PN Some credit. transfer for ineligible deemed are that es that you have challenged, unsuccessfully or any cours- courses any for fees and tuition individual You pay will lenge exams. chal- for prepare you help to material course purchase You may courses. these retake to have not will you written exams. If successful in your challenge exam, through courses PN assigned challenge to you enables course challenge umbrella This Challenge) course. Refresher Nurse (Practical 1000 LPNC the for register Once admitted to the PN Refresher program, you can courses. these retake to have not will you credit, transfer granted If you are institutions. other post-secondary from you have any with potential courses credit transfer Your transcript will be evaluated to determine whether tion to NorQuest College. program.Refresher CLPNA will forwardyour applica- (CLPNA) Nurse to of take the Alberta Nurses Practical applyFirst, to the College of Licensed Practical also available nurses educated forinternationally Refresher Diploma For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ʰ the Practical Nurse Refresher program language Refresher Nurse require- the Practical meets who nurse educated internationally an are you If Nurses Educated Internationally t t t t t t t this program: The following conditions will apply to you as a studentin diploma or degree. to your evaluate nursing process (PLAR) and Recognition Learning aPrior begin will College NorQuest program, Refresher PN the to apply you Once courses.) integrated for ESL- a with program Nurses Educated Internationally Diploma for Nurse (See Practical gram component. pro- language asecond as English a supplementary have not does program This program. Refresher Nurse Practical the to apply can you inAlberta, reside you and section) (see Requirements the Admission ments t ortoll-free lenge load. course revised program planner indicating your post-chal- a receive will you 1000, LPNC of completion Upon exam final grade is less than 60%. challenge the inwhich course any take must Students lenge exams. chal- for prepare you help to material course purchase You may courses. these retake to have not will you written exams. If successful in your challenge exam, through courses PN assigned challenge to you enables course challenge umbrella This Challenge) course. Refresher Nurse (Practical 1000 LPNC the for register Once admitted to the PN Refresher program, you can completed. successfully previously have you courses for awarded challenge or must take in full; transfer credit may be may you courses program Nurse Practical which Meet with the PN Assessment Advisor to determine (See the English section.) Language Proficiency theMeet English requirements. language proficiency transcripts.) international onfor requesting information directly from your university or college. (See page 13 Submit original nursing education transcripts ordered College. applyFirst, to the PN program Refresher at NorQuest preceptored and full-time for seven weeks. seven for full-time and preceptored is Clinical facilities. practice appropriate health-care of on thein availability your depending community, You in in will clinical Edmonton practice participate or education availableeducation distance and starts monthly Continuous 1.866.534.7218 t NAIT t t Grant MacEwan University t Athabasca University t NorQuest College programs: post-secondary following the into admission for qualify may and credit are eligibleDiploma graduates program for transfer Transferability AWonline/career_report.pdf http://www.employment.alberta.ca/documents/ Report: Investigation To research your career, you may complete a Career nurse) practical words www.alis.gov.ab.ca visit: profiles, occupational on related For information offices. and doctors’ communitycentres, care client settings, homes, clinics, eligible for jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care of the you program, will completion be successful Upon Career Potential t t t t t t Bachelor ofBachelor Technology in Technology Management Post-basic operating room program for LPNs Administration Service Human Applied of Bachelor BachelorPost-LPN of Nursing for Education LPNs Advanced in Orthopaedics weeks. seven for full-time and preceptored is Clinical facilities. practice appropriate health-care of on thein availability your depending community, You in in will clinical Edmonton practice participate or NorQuest College. at or community inyour examinations You write will College. NorQuest at skills nursing selected strate demon- to required be will you skills; nursing of tice You will lab attend to you sessions assist in the prac- period. time set study, your where work within is course a completed self-paced education, indistance You engage will access to a computer with an Internet connection. have must program Refresher Nurse Practical the ing access to Blackboard and tutor support. Students tak- When you take actual courses, you will have online option. credit orchallenge transfer a either have not do and mandatory are courses PN Some credit. transfer for ineligible deemed are that es that you have challenged, unsuccessfully or any cours- courses any for fees and tuition individual You pay will (go to Occupational Profiles and key- Profiles (go to Occupational PRACTICAL NURSEREFRESHER PRACTICAL Visit our website at www.norquest.ca t t t t t t Applicants Educated Internationally for Requirements Admission Additional t t forPractical Requirements Admission Guide, transfer agreements, please refer to the Alberta Transfer on information and up-to-date For recent the most t t Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops, BC) a. CLBA, with an average score of 8 and no skill score score skill no 8and of score average an with CLBA, a. following: the of one be may ELP of dence prioryears evi- to to application the program. Acceptable two within completed been have must ELP admission. proof of English (ELP) language proficiency prior to provide must you language, second your is English If Proficiency Language English d. CAEL 60, with no subtest below 60 below subtest no with 60, CAEL d. IELTSc. Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0 section no with 84, score test Internet-based TOEFL b. Nurses CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT may be deemed acceptable.) verification is not available; your academic background if area program the contact (Please standing. in good amember were you that verifying association, sional Submission of a your documentfrom profes- country’s apassport or name legal with your and identification picture certificate Birth program nursing inyour taken have you courses the of outlines or descriptions Course information.) 13 more for page see (Please English into tions transla- with institution, education yourfrom nursing to NorQuest sent directly transcript An original official origin of country inyour program RN/BScN arecognized of Graduate of a Nurse designation Practical All admission noted requirements with the exception received in the past have you that immunizations any for records of Copies of Alberta) Nurses byconfirmed CLPNA (College Practical of Licensed as program Nurse Practical arecognized of Graduate Bachelor of General Studies Bachelor of Health Sciences score below 21 below score 8 below www.transferalberta.ca 145
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 146 uate with a diploma in practical nursing. auate with diploma in practical to be considered in good academic standing and to grad- required (GPA) is 2.0 of average point grade A minimum Progression met. are requirements provisional all until limited be may to and activities, courses, experiences practicum Access in letter. the admission will stipulated be sion. Conditions admis- of offer inthe specified date the by and enrolment of year first the within conditions certain satisfy must has who provisional admission this A program. student to admission provisional may granted be applicant An Admission Provisional t t t t t practice. but will be required before you clinical the first attend purposes, admission for required not are following The Clinical Requirements this program. English academic course work required for admission to the meeting from applicant the exempt NOT does ment NOTE: ,8in 7inwriting of score minimum with CELBAN, e. NURSEREFRESHER PRACTICAL Up-to-date immunization record (including immunization record hepatitis B) Up-to-date with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission. matter the discuss should record acriminal have who employment students Prospective prospects. affect and may therefore licensure and professional pletion, com- program placement, clinical prevent may record criminal record check. The existence of a criminal law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official local your contact Please College. the by accepted NOT NOTE: requirements.) with practicum accordance be necessary during the length of your program, in may check record criminal one than (More check sector include vulnerable must Clear check; criminal record completion. upon awarded be will Acertificate course. non-credit this for register they when fee additional an to subject are (Human Pathogen Blood-Borne Exposure). Students NorQuest College non-credit course: XHLT 1023 certificate WHMIS Foundation Stroke and Heart Alberta the by recognized certificate Providers Health-Care for Support Life -Basic CPR 8inreading and 9inlistening, speaking, Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting Internet (online) criminal record checks are are checks (online) record Internet criminal For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT t t Criteria Honours diploma. Nurse Practical will a NorQuest awarded be completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential inAlberta. nursing practise to licence examination to a obtain Nurse the nationalPractical write ofUpon the completion program, you will to prepared be Accreditation ortoll-free The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The in the of calculation GPA.) included not are grades calculation (Medication 3.7 to equal or than (GPA) greater average point grade Overall 1.866.534.7218 See page 41 for information on Open Studies For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline Credits ANPH 1001 A Exam Challenge lenge courses: chal- following allthe or several include may 1000 LPNC Refresher Nurse Practical Title Course 1000 LPNC Course PT20 Preceptor-Supervised NPRT 2005 VIII: Foundations Nursing 2008 NFDN SOCI 1000 HEED 1000 ENGL 2550 Not Subject to Courses Challenge: Mandatory VII: Foundations Nursing 2007 NFDN VI: Foundations Nursing 2006 NFDN V: Foundations Nursing 2005 NFDN IV: Foundations Nursing 2004 NFDN III: Foundations Nursing 2003 NFDN C Exam Challenge II: Foundations Nursing 3.0 1002 NFDN I: Foundations Nursing 4.0 1001 NFDN Basic Pharmocotherapeutics 1000 PHAR 3.0 PATH 1000 B Exam Challenge Health Assessment HEAS 1000 for Nursing Communications NCOM1000 PSYC 1060 ANPH 1002 (for Canadian-Educated Practical Nurses) Practical Canadian-Educated (for Refresher Nurse Practical Available as an Open Studies course. course. Studies Open an as Available Challenge Clinical Practice Nursing Graduate to Transition 3.0 Society of Study the to Introduction 3.0 Wellness and Health Individual Education: Health Composition to Introduction Nursing Health Mental Nursing Community 2 Nursing Family 1 Nursing Family Medical-Surgical Nursing Basic Nursing Nursing to Introduction Professions Health-Care for Pathophysiology 3.0 Professionals Health-Care for Psychology 3.0 II Physiology and Anatomy I Physiology and Anatomy PRACTICAL NURSEREFRESHER PRACTICAL Visit our website at 9.0 9.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 9.0 7.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 www.norquest.ca Credits ANPH 1001 A Exam Challenge lenge courses: chal- following allthe or several include may 1000 LPNC Refresher Nurse Practical Title Course 1000 LPNC Course ES10 elhAssmn 4.0 3.0 Health Assessment HEAS 1000 for Nursing Communications NCOM1000 PSYC 1060 ANPH 1002 SOCI 1000 HEED 1000 II: Foundations Nursing 3.0 1002 NFDN I: Foundations Nursing 1001 NFDN Basic Pharmocotherapeutics 1000 PHAR PT20 Preceptor-Supervised NPRT 2005 VIII: Foundations Nursing 2008 NFDN Not Subject to Courses Challenge: Mandatory ENGL 2550 Transfer Credit: or Challenge to Subject Be May That Courses VII: Foundations Nursing 2007 NFDN VI: Foundations Nursing 2006 NFDN V: Foundations Nursing 2005 NFDN IV: Foundations Nursing 2004 NFDN III: Foundations Nursing 2003 NFDN C Exam Challenge PATH 1000 B Exam Challenge (for Internationally Educated Practical Nurses) Practical Educated Internationally (for Refresher Nurse Practical Challenge ntm n hsooyI 3.0 Professionals Health-Care for Psychology 3.0 II Physiology and Anatomy I Physiology and Anatomy nrdcint h td fScey3.0 Society of Study the to Introduction 3.0 Wellness and Health Individual Education: Health Composition to Introduction Basic Nursing Nursing to Introduction Professions Health-Care for Pathophysiology Clinical Practice Nursing Graduate to Transition Nursing Health Mental Nursing Community 2 Nursing Family 1 Nursing Family Medical-Surgical Nursing 9.0 3.0 3.0 7.0 4.0 3.0 9.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 9.0 147
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 148 PRINT MEDIAPRODUCTION PRINT following: the of one be may ELP of evidence Acceptable program. the to application to prior years two the within completed been have must ELP admission. proof of English (ELP) language proficiency prior to provide must you language, second your is English If Proficiency Language English t Requirements Admission that they those meet program admission requirements. provided by other institutions, offered communications graphic and print to related programs other towards credits receive may program certificate Production Media Print the completed have who Students Transferability a reality. ideas make can who someone requires communicate that people Anywhere nal departments. communication inter- and agencies, creative newspapers, companies, ing inprint- employment find will program the of Graduates Career Potential techniques. finishing ative cre- and operations, press pre-press, design, graphic as and of application today’stheory such printing processes and technology.creativity uses cutting-edge Learn the your challenges that industry print inthe acareer Pursue Program Overview ʰ ʰ For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline Credits 1021PRTD Graphic Communication PRTD 1020 Title Course 16 weeks Study of Program Course RD12 r-rdcinTcnlg 3.0 1024PRTD 1023PRTD Pre-Production Technology 1022 PRTD Print Media Production Print 50% in Grade 10 English and Math and 10 English inGrade 50% Full-time and part-time studies part-time and Full-time Certificate Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available Management Systems rpi einTer 3.0 6.0 Design Technology Communication Graphic Design Theory in Today’sCommunications World Graphic Understanding For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 3.0 3.0 oreCus il Credits 1.0 9.0 3.0 -PRTD Experience Work 1026 PRTD Print Production Technology 1025 PRTD Business Communications Title Course 1010 BUSD Course ʰ ʰ students must pass all courses. graduation, for To qualify program. the through progress Students must attain a pass grade in each course to Progression certificate. Production Media Print aNorQuest awarded be will completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential this program. English academic course work required for admission to the meeting from applicant the exempt NOT does ment NOTE: t t t t the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and ortoll-free CAEL 60, with no subtest below 60 below subtest no with 60, CAEL IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0 21 below score section no with 84, score test Internet-based TOEFL lower than 7 in speaking/listening no and 8inwriting, 8inreading, of ascore with CLBA, Work experience 16-weeks Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting rga oa 31.0 Total Program 1.866.534.7218 www.norquest.ca for tution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest Course work completed at another post-secondary insti- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. of Calgary, for third-year admission to the University’s and, through agreement a with the transfer University Worker Social ACSW with (RSW)Registered designation Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the Transferability information. more for 780.644.6410 at Studies Community contact Please requirements. ensure that students meet the admission and practicum to is This department. Studies Community the with view it is required that students request an admission inter- Prior to applying to the Social Work Diploma program, t t t t t t t t t areas: following inthe skills and knowledge op devel- to expect can program Work Social inthe Students t t t t t t t t include: themes Program framework that and is empowering. supportive anti-oppressive an within practice teaches and diversity human of value the emphasizes program the mission, Work its As diploma a program with focus. multicultural NorQuest College offers an approved two-year Social Program Overview . 0''ʭ/$( ./0 $ ʰ 2*ʭ4 - $+'*( ʰ ʰ 4/$( ' .. . ' .. 4/$( ʰ Abuse, violence, and addictions Mental health communities and families with Working Working withgroups Social work models and practice and interviewing Assessment Social policy process helping The foundations work Social inPractice specialized settings Holistic practice Community practice Spirituality and resiliency abilities of personal Awareness Awareness of cultural displacement issues oppression Social work that practice recognizes and deals with Competency working in different cultures Visit our website at www.norquest.ca page 29 for transfer credit information. credit page 29 for transfer obtained from the of Office the Registrar. Please see be may forms Request made. be must assessment College. To be considered for transfer credit, a formal of Business and Community Studies. Faculty the contact please interview, program your *For t t t Requirements Admission prior to applying for admission. Chair Program the with matter the discuss should record acriminal have who students Prospective prospects. employment affect therefore may and licensure sional and profes- completion, program placement, clinical vent record check. The existence of a criminal record may pre- enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal law local your contact Please College. the by accepted NOTE: they the meet criteria of the sponsors. practicum whether determine to checks these of results the will assess Diploma Program. Program representatives must be submitted to Community Studies, Social Work Check Record and an Intervention check A record criminal Expectations Practicum t following: the of one be may ELP of dence prioryears evi- to to application the program. Acceptable two the within completed been have must ELP admission. proof of English (ELP) language proficiency prior to provide must you language, second your is English If Proficiency Language English this program. English academic course work required for admission to the meeting from applicant the exempt NOT does ment NOTE: t t t CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT Program interview* Program interview* and/or paid field work hours in the human services voluntary 100 least at completed having of involved) (e.g., evidence from the Documentary agency a letter 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent CAEL 60, with no subtest below 60 below subtest no with 60, CAEL IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0 21 below score section no with 84, score test Internet-based TOEFL lower than 7 in speaking/listening no and 8inwriting, 8inreading, of ascore with CLBA, Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT are (online)checks Internet record criminal Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting *2)/*2) (*)/*) (+0.ʐ- 4/*) ʰ ''./ -/ ʰ '' 4ʐ#$/ *0-/ SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL 149
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 150 SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL will be awarded a NorQuest Social Work Social diploma. awill NorQuest awarded be completing this program, graduates successfully After Credential courses. all pass must students graduation, for To qualify Progression applicants who have a clear clearance. security only to may offered be admission Provisional are met. requirements provisional all until limited be may riences and toletter. activities, expe- courses, practicum Access admission. Conditions will be stipulated in the admission of offer inthe specified date the by and enrolment of year first the within conditions certain satisfy must sion admis- provisional has who A student program. this to admission provisional may granted be applicant An Admission Provisional For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 t t Criteria Honours CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ortoll-free The student has not failed or repeated any courses. any repeated or failed not has student The equal to 3.7. or than (GPA) greater is average point grade Overall 1.866.534.7218 Courses may be adjusted within the terms specified. A final schedule will be provided to learners during registration. For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline Credits weeks 16 ENGL 1011 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 er1Ttl 39.0 Year 1Total 5.0 8 weeks Social Work Practicum I SOWK 1025 Term 3 SOCI 1000 Social Education Work Field 1024 SOWK 3.0 Models and Practice from an 1040 SOWK Assessment and Interviewing 1030 SOWK PSYC 1050 16 weeks ENGL 1012 3.0 Term 2 Social Education Work Field SOWK1023 The Helping Process SOWK 1020 1010 SOWK PSYC 1040 HEED 1000 Social Work Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available em3Ttl5.0 17.0 Total 3 Term Total 2 Term 3.0 Society of Study the to Introduction Laboratory II Anti-Oppressive Perspective 17.0 3.0 ofHuman Behaviour Foundations Drama and Poetry Writing: and Reading Critical Total 1 Term Laboratory I 3.0 3.0 Introduction to Social Work Psychology to Introduction Wellness and Health Individual Education: Health 3.0 Prose Writing: and Reading Critical Visit our website at 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 www.norquest.ca NorQuest College or elsewhere. at of to offered Calgary) University (with transferability course transfer University undergraduate 3-credit * One oreCus il Credits PSYC 2010 3.0 1010 POLS 3.0 Social 3.0 Work Field EducationSOWK 2023 Social Work with Families SOWK 2030 Social Work with Groups SOWK weeks 16 2020 Community Development SOWK 2010 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 2 OK22 oilWr rciu I5.0 3.0 8 weeks Social Work Practicum II SOWK 2025 Term 3 option transfer University 3.0 3.0 Elective* Social Work Field EducationSOWK 2024 Social Work in Organizations 2070 SOWK Issues in and Violence Addictions: 2060 SOWK AMulticultural Health: Mental 2050 SOWK 16 weeks Social Policy 2040 SOWK Term 2 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and em1Ttl17.0 Total 1 Term Human Lifespan Psychology: Developmental Issues and Institutions Canadian Politics: III Laboratory rga oa 78.0 39.0 5.0 17.0 Total Program Year 2 Total Total 3 Term Total 2 Term Laboratory IV Social Work Perspective SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL www.norquest.ca 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 for 151
Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 152 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ʰ ʰ ʰ also available. also Tutorial their experience. practicum starting is support pus workshop for of assessment skills practical before program willdistance an be required to on-cam- attend in Recreation the Students Therapeutic options. study See page 38 for further information on distance learning Distance Delivery t t t t t able to: be must you employee, recreation atherapeutic As employee. of recreation therapeutic the occupation of demands the fulfill to ability their assess and below ed to review the are list- requested requirements Applicants area to apply for enrolment in individual courses. program the contact to welcome are standards ATRA to meet required professionals recreation Therapeutic (ATRA). Association Recreation Therapeutic themeet of requirements the Alberta practicums Recreation College Therapeutic All NorQuest pendently. thinking in to to order graduates work more prepare inde- to related leadership and experiences critical practical theory, and on the concepts, diploma yearThe focuses or group therapeutic recreation and social activities. required to plan, implement, and evaluate individual skills and knowledge the on focuses year certificate The workshops, seminars, self-study, and/or tutorials. NOTE: on enrolment. depending in-class available be may Courses time. this at education or distance through hybrid delivery tion. Year 2, to leads which a diploma, is available only educa- hybrid delivery, or distance instruction, campus on- through available is acertificate, to leads which and diploma are available. Year 1, aBoth certificate therapy. recreation require who clients with work to need will you attitudes and skills, knowledge, the covers program The you. for be could program then Recreation theeducation, Therapeutic enthusiasm and positive outlook with a formal quality your combine to opportunity an for looking are you If Program Overview Perform all skills independently skills all Perform Function effectively in stressful situations strength body minimal have who clients move to arms and back, knees, your Use Be on your for feet periods of extended time Work and weekends shifts Fall intake for on-campus studies Fall intake foron-campus education anddistance On-campus and diploma Certificate Hybrid delivery may include a combination of of acombination include may delivery Hybrid For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 ʰ ʰ AWonline/career_report.pdf http://www.employment.alberta.ca/documents/ report: investigation To research your career, you may complete a career recreation.) keyword www.alis.gov.ab.ca visit: profiles, occupational on related For information inATRA. membership professional for eligible are gram (ATRA). this from diploma pro- Graduates Association Recreation Therapeutic inmembership the Alberta are eligible for student Diploma program students settings. program day and lodges, homes, group be qualified to work in continuing care, assisted living, of the you program, will completion successful Upon Career Potential t University of Calgary t t Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops, BC) t NAIT t t t Athabasca University programs: post-secondary following the into credit fer are eligible trans- forDiploma graduates program block t t t t credit: transfer university have courses program following The Transferability CONTINUED ON PAGE NEXT ortoll-free Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation of Community Bachelor credits) 60 (up to Studies General of Bachelor Bachelor of Health Science (up to 57 credits) ofBachelor Technology in Technology Management (30 credits) (Post ofBachelor Diploma) Science in Human Science 60 credits) (up to Human Services Arts ofBachelor Professional (up ofBachelor Administration Health to 42 credits) HEED 1000 ENGL 2550 COMM 2011 COMM 1011 and Yearand 2 inYear experience Eight-week practicum 1 education intake fordistance monthly Continuous 1.866.534.7218 (Go to Occupational Profiles and (Go Profiles to Occupational this program. 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(age*For students 19+), mature be must all requirements t t but will be required before you your attend practicum: purposes, admission for required not are following The Requirements Practicum IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0 score below 21 below score 8 below received in the past have you that immunizations any for records of Copies 50% in Biology 30 or equivalent Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English 12Grade diploma* age of 18 years Program Chair prior to applying for admission. the with a criminal the should matter discuss record who students have Prospective employment prospects. affect therefore may and licensure professional and completion, program placement, clinical prevent may record acriminal of existence The check. record nal enforcement agency directly to obtain an official crimi- law local your contact Please College. the by accepted NOTE: requirements.) within practicum accordance may be necessary during the length of your program, check record criminal one than (More check sector include vulnerable must Clear check; criminal record tificate required before practicum experiences begin cer- Providers Health-Care for Support Life -Basic CPR Meeting the English language proficiency require- proficiency language English the Meeting Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT are (online)checks Internet record criminal Visit our website at THERAPEUTIC RECREATION www.norquest.ca dents must pass all courses. stu- graduation, for To qualify program. the through ress Students must attain a pass grade in each course to prog- Progression met. are requirements provisional all until limited be may to and activities, courses, experiences practicum Access in letter. the admission will stipulated be Conditions sion. admis- of offer inthe specified date the by and enrolment of year first the within conditions certain satisfy must has who provisional admission this A program. student to admission provisional may granted be applicant An Admission Provisional entering the diploma program. for arequirement is institute atechnical or college munity acom- from program arelated or Recreation Therapeutic in certificate of a one-year completion Successful Requirement Program Diploma t Criteria Honours diploma. 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Certificates and Diplomas Certificates and Diplomas 154 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION Credits weeks 16 ANPH 1000 Title Course Term 1 Course YEAR 1 TRDC 1002 Therapeutic Recreation: Program Program Recreation: Therapeutic 1002 TRDC Program Recreation: Therapeutic 1001 TRDC 1010 PATH WELL 1000 RHAB 1001 COMM 2011 COMM 1011 RPRT 1001 Therapeutic Recreation: Recreation: Therapeutic 16 weeks 1001 RPRT Term 3 3.0 1011DEMC 16 weeks Assisting Clients I ASCL 1000 Term 2 Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic YearAlthough primarily may methods other beoffered. delivery through 2 is distance, offered For complete course descriptions, please see pages 155 to 210. (2012/13)Program Outline Available as an Open Studies course. See page 41 for information on Open Studies Open on 41 information for page See course. Studies Open an as Available em2Ttl15.0 Total 2 Term and Documentation Evaluation 3.0 Planning and Implementation 15.0 3.0 Pathophysiology Studies Dementia 3.0 Total 1 Term 3.0 Wellness Leisure Through s l a n toRehabilitation Introduction o i s s e f o r P Professions for Health-Care e r a C - Communication Therapeutic h t l a e H r o f Communications Interpersonal and Physiology Introduction to Anatomy er1Ttl41.0 11.0 Year 1Total Total 3 Term I Practicum For informationFor call: 780.644.6000 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 11.0 fer credit as a cross-over domain option. Careers to confirm that your course(s) may receive trans- Health Allied of chair program the contact Please credit. for transfer may considered be institution post-secondary from another courses University-level suitable electives. for department Careers Health Allied the contact * Please oreCus il Credits Title Course ENGL 2550 Course YEAR 2 Electives* Two approved cross-over cross-over Two approved Electives* Recreation: Therapeutic 2003 TRDC Recreation: Therapeutic 2002 TRDC Recreation: Therapeutic 2001 TRDC Recreation Therapeutic 2001 RPRT Team and Leadership 2000 LEAD HEED 1000 the 2012/13 tuition and fees schedule. fees and 2012/13 tuition the at website our to refer Please Tuition Fees and ortoll-free rga oa 76.0 35.0 Total Program Year 2Total domain options Leadership Program Design Program Assessment Client II Practicum Professionalism Wellness and Health 3.0 Individual Education: Health Composition to Introduction 1.866.534.7218 www.norquest.ca 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 11.0 3.0 3.0 for Course Descriptions
Gabriel Kam is in his first year of the Pharmacy Technology program and values the support and teachers at NorQuest. He plans to graduate and work at a pharmacy, and may pursue his education further in the future. There is a lot of support if we need it – there is the tutorial centre which is very good, and the library which is just a great place to be. The class sizes allow you to connect with other students and all the teachers are really nice and very helpful. They share their personal experience with us, and that’s a pretty big thing because it’s one thing to learn, Course Descriptions but it’s another thing to do. The workshops they set up here at NorQuest give us the experience we need. I see my future as: I’m going to graduate, get my licensing, work at a pharmacy and may advance my education to become a pharmacist.
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The following section is a com- Transfer Legend plete alphabetical listing of courses Understanding Course (by course code) for all NorQuest AU Athabasca University Descriptions College programs. MAC MacEwan NorQuest College maintains transfer UA University of Alberta Course code agreements with the institutions UC University of Calgary Course title listed in the Transfer Legend. Course LEC Lethbridge College transfer agreements in effect as of BV Bow Valley ANPH 1000 March 1, 2012 are indicated within LK Lakeland Introduction to Anatomy the listing by the word “Transfer” and Physiology and the appropriate abbreviated NLK Northern Lakes 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) institution name. For the most up- to-date listings, please refer to the Credits Alberta Transfer Guide, Other www.transferalberta.ca. Lecture Laboratory (practicum/work Hours per term Hours per term experience) Hours per term
ABST 1000 ABST 3300 ADVO 1101 Aboriginal History and Culture Aboriginal Studies 030 Foundations of Anatomy and 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Physiology for Orthopaedics Examine the historical foundations Study contemporary Native history 6 credits (90:0:0 hours) of Aboriginal culture. Study the key and the ways in which Native society Study advanced anatomy and physiol- events and legislative policies that takes part and is influenced by con- ogy specific to orthopaedics. have impacted Aboriginal communi- temporary Canadian and world politics ties. Learn about both Métis and First and commerce. Explore the devel- ADVO 1103 Nation history and culture. opment of pre-contact First Nation Advanced Education in societies and Native self-government. Orthopaedics Clinical Practice ABST 1010 Learn about world colonization and Restorative Justice its effects on the world’s indigenous 10 credits (0:0:300 hours) peoples. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Apply your knowledge and skills using Prerequisite: Any of SSN 2154, SST the nursing process in the care of Explore issues of justice, punishment, 2771, or SOST 2201 orthopaedic clients in cast room and healing, and rehabilitation. Study sen- emergency department settings. tencing circles and the involvement ADDT 1000 of the victim, offender, and families. AHAN 1000 Learn about partnerships between Addictions: Strategies for communities and formal justice sys- Treatment and Prevention Adult Health Assessment for Course Descriptions tems, including experiences in alter- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Nurses native dispute resolution. Study the 4 credits (45:15:0 hours) theory and practice involved in alter- Learn about addictions and addictive native methods of conflict resolution behaviours. Identify indicators for Enhance your knowledge as a licensed and examine the recidivism rates of addiction and the strategies for treat- practical nurse and learn theory and young offenders. ment and prevention. Explore major procedures based on best evidence addictions such as drugs and alcohol, for obtaining a health history and con- ABST 2200 eating disorders, and gambling. ducting a physical examination on a Aboriginal Studies 020 healthy adult. A laboratory component ADVO 1002 is included in which students apply 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Orthopaedic Pathology and new theory and practise nursing skills related to obtaining a health history Study Aboriginal people from a Related Nursing Interventions and demonstrating physical assess- Canadian and Alberta perspective. 16 credits (210:35:0 hours) ment skills. Expand your knowledge of policies, legislation, conflict, and cultural Examine major pathology and condi- change. tions affecting the musculoskeletal systems and acquire the skills required Not all courses listed are Prerequisite: Any of ELA 1104, ENGL for clinical practice in the specialty offered each academic year. 1022, ELA 1105, ENGL 1021, SST 1771, area of orthopaedics. or SOST 1101 Prerequisite: ADVO 1101 Transfer: UA
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ANPH 1000 ANPH 1010 BCND 1000 Introduction to Anatomy and Anatomy and Physiology for Pre- Assisting with Basic Care Needs Physiology PN 9 credits (35:100:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Gain an understanding of the basic Study the basics of normal anatomy and Study the organization of the human daily care that clients require. Learn the physiology. The structure and function body and the structures and functions of knowledge and skills related to observ- of each body system is covered, and the body systems. Learn how the body ing and reporting client care concerns the relationship between the structure systems work to maintain homeostasis. and assisting with activities of daily liv- and function of each system is explored. Terminology used by health profession- ing. Learn about the interactions of body als will be introduced. Prerequisite: FOCC 1000 systems. ASCL 1000 BCRO 1000 ANPH 1001 Assisting Clients I English Bridge: Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) Aboriginal Perspectives 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) In this hands-on laboratory-based 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Study the organization of the human course, you will become familiar with Improve your understanding of parts of body and the structures and functions the knowledge and skill procedures speech, grammar, and writing. Enhance of the body systems that provide sup- you need to safely care for individuals. your reading comprehension and speed port and movement, coordination, and Learn about the importance of mobil- while exploring strategies and improving regulation. Learn how body systems ity to one’s health, as well as the skills your ability to retain information. Focus work together to maintain homeostasis. required to safely and comfortably meet on literature by Aboriginal authors. Terminology used by health profession- the client’s mobility needs. You will also als will be introduced. In the Practical learn the importance of observation, Nurse program a final mark of C- is practice planning, and documenting the BCRO 1010 required to progress to PATH 1000. care given to the client. English 10-1 Prep: Aboriginal Perspectives Transfer: AU, BV, MAC ASMD 1000 Prerequisite: Biology 30 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Assisting with Medication Delivery for Health Care Aides Study a variety of forms of literature ANPH 1002 such as short stories, drama, poetry, and Anatomy and Physiology II 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) non-fiction at the pre-high school level. Learn the steps of the writing process 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Health care aides play a key role in including the use of correct grammar, providing clients with quality care. The Study the organization of the human and use the writing process to develop role of the HCA has expanded to include body and the structures and functions essays. Study a feature film. There is assisting with medication delivery. of the body systems that provide trans- a strong focus on Aboriginal authors Additional skills and knowledge are port and protection; absorption, diffu- and perspective throughout the course. needed to ensure medication safety. sion, and excretion; and reproduction. This course will prepare you for English This course prepares HCAs to safely and Learn how body systems work together Language Arts 10-1 or English 010-1. to maintain homeostasis. Terminology effectively assist with medications under used by health professionals and theory the supervision of a health-care profes- sional. It provides participants with the BCRO 1020 and principles related to microbiology English 10-2 Prep: Course Descriptions will be introduced. confidence to respond and succeed in their expanding role. Aboriginal Perspectives Prerequisite: ANPH 1001 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Transfer: AU, BV, MAC ATEC 1000 Assistive Technology A Study a variety of literature, films, ANPH 1004 and novels with a focus on Aboriginal Functional Anatomy 2 credits (60:0:0 hours) authors. Effective reading and writing will also be examined. This course will 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) The Assistive Technology course is designed for students with disabilities prepare you for English Language Arts Learn the essential concepts of func- and provides consultation and training 10-2, English 010-2, or Employment tional anatomy including terminology, in how to use specialized technology. Preparation programs. the movements of joints during various Using a wide range of technology and activities, and biomechanical principles. adaptive devices, students will learn how to use technology to compensate Prerequisite: ANPH 1000 for learning difficulties and increase their independence in the classroom as well as in a work setting.
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BCRO 1050 BHCA 1101 BUSD 1020 Aboriginal Employment Reading and Writing Strategies Business Communications II Enhancement I and Development for Health 3 credits (45:15:0 hours) Careers 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Study specific forms of business and Explore your career potential through 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) employment communication includ- investigation, workplace tours, and This course is designed to enhance ing business letters and memoranda, job shadowing opportunities. Receive students’ reading and writing skills resumes, covering letters for job mentorship and support from suc- (academic and functional) to prepare applications and interviewing, formal cessful Aboriginal leaders in a variety them to be successful in the Health report writing, graphic design prin- of occupations including business, Care Aide program or other health- ciples, and business meetings. trades, and health services. Develop related programs and careers. employment preparation and job BUSD 1040 maintenance strategies that maxi- BHCA 1102 Small Business Management mize your employability, and identify Intercultural Communication for 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) personal and employment skills and Health Careers competencies required for compet- As well as examining the formulation ing effectively in today’s job market. 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) of business plans, you will study the Study effective workplace communi- function of management concerned This course is designed to help par- cation skills and health and wellness with organization, staffing, directing, ticipants develop basic intercultural management from an Aboriginal and controlling. Explore the objectives awareness and later competence perspective. Earn certificates and/or for effective management, such as for working in a variety of Canadian permits that will enhance your mar- profit, service, personnel, and opera- health-care settings. ketability in the work force including tion. Case analysis is used to integrate First Aid, Job Safety, WHMIS, and a course material. learner’s/driver’s licence. BHCA 1103 Medical Terminology for Health BUSD 1050 BCRO 1055 Careers Business Math and Statistics Aboriginal Employment 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:15:0 hours) Enhancement II This course focuses on medical ter- Explore a range of mathematical 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) minology and the development of the calculations used in business. You communication skills needed in the Gain meaningful career-related experi- will be introduced to simple interest, health-care sector. ence in a chosen workplace environ- compound interest, annuities, amorti- ment, while receiving mentorship and zation, sinking funds, statistical meth- support from successful Aboriginal BIOL 3300 ods, and probability theory. Practical leaders in a variety of occupations Biology 030 applications are emphasized in this including business, trades, and health 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) course. services. Acquire and develop practi- cal hands-on employment skills cus- Study cell division, molecular biology, BUSD 1090 tomized towards your employment genetics, population dynamics, repro- Introduction to Marketing or career goals, while you add work duction and development, and the ner- history, references, and experience vous and endocrine systems. Examine 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Course Descriptions to your resume. Acquire on-the-job the effects of technology on humans. Study the basics relating to the field training that will enhance your self- Prerequisite: SCN 2231 or SCNC 1202, of marketing. Learn the principles of confidence and marketability within or consent of the Program Chair product, price, promotion, and place, the work force. During your employ- along with understanding customers’ ment practicum, you may be placed BUSD 1010 needs. at more than one site to gain experi- ence within a variety of employment Business Communications I BUSD 1110 situations. Successful completion of 3 credits (45:15:0 hours) Introduction to Accounting this practicum may lead to offers of employment. Focus on the principles of effective 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) business communication, both written Gain an introduction to accounting BHCA 1100 and spoken. Specific topics include the writing process, improving grammar, procedures and statements and their Listening and Speaking for writing a research paper, documenting underlying concepts and principles. Success in Health Careers with APA style, and preparing for pub- Within this framework, accounting 5 credits (100:25:0 hours) lic speaking. The process of revising practice is integrated with the devel- and editing is emphasized throughout opment of accounting information for This course is designed to enhance the course. effective decision making. students listening and speaking skills (academic and functional) to prepare them to be successful in the Health Not all courses listed are Care Aide program or other health- offered each academic year. related programs and careers.
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BUSD 1120 BUSD 2010 BUSD 2090 Principles of Accounting Advertising and Sales Marketing Strategy 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) Promotion 3 credits (45:15:0 hours) Further examine accounting proce- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Using non-traditional methodology, dures and their underlying concepts Focus on the formulation, implementa- student groups form businesses that and principles. Learn about additional tion, and evaluation of advertising and research, implement, and carry out standards and problems of valuation, sales promotion programs. Explore the marketing activities for community income measurement, and disclosure. practicalities of media selection, local charities. This ongoing term project emphasizes how various components Prerequisite: BUSD 1110 resource availability, budgets, and measures of effectiveness. of the marketing mix and the environ- ment are integral to the process of BUSD 1150 Prerequisite: BUSD 1090 or consent of strategic and operational planning. Introduction to Computers in the instructor With a hands-on practitioner’s point of Business view, you will analyze strategic mar- BUSD 2030 keting planning, product strategies, 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) Finance I and pricing objectives. You will learn Learn from this practical introduction to handle conflict and co-operation 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) to the software applications most problems, work with distribution sys- commonly used in business. Develop Examine the objectives of financial tems, and navigate the integrated pro- a basic working knowledge of a desk- management and the related role and motional mix. top operating system and a suite of responsibilities of the financial manag- business software applications that er. The approach is practical in nature BUSD 2100 includes file management, word pro- with references to the development of Not-for-Profit Marketing and PR cessing, spreadsheet, presentation, theories in finance. Using a corporate and database management. framework, explore the various sourc- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) es of funds for a firm. BUSD 1380 The solution to marketing problems Prerequisite: BUSD 1120 rests in sound analysis of consumer Organizational Behaviour I behaviour. Using the case method, find a practical outlet for quantitative 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) BUSD 2070 Personal Selling and qualitative consumer analysis The organization of human produc- tools. Cases explore both goods and tive energy is the central focus of this 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) services marketing in both industrial and consumer environments. introductory course. Themes include Become familiar with the principles, balancing task, relationship require- concepts, and terminology of personal Prerequisite: BUSD 1090 or consent of ments, and the needs of the organi- selling. Examine the sales process, the instructor zation with those of the individual. with particular attention to developing Specific topics include perception, per- a relationship approach to the sales BUSD 2110 sonality, values, attitudes, motivation, transaction. Participate in a marketing Intermediate Accounting I group behaviour, and teamwork. project that allows you to experience the process of prospecting, present- 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) BUSD 1510 ing, and closing the sale. Examine financial accounting topics Economics
Prerequisite: BUSD 1090 or consent of in depth. Explore recent develop- Course Descriptions 3 credits (45:15:0 hours) the instructor ments in accounting valuation and income determination and the related Examine the nature of economic prob- disclosure practices and reporting lems and systems in relation to the BUSD 2080 procedures, as recommended by pro- following: functions of money, com- Retailing and Merchandising fessional accounting associations and mercial and central banking, national 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) applied in business today. The primary income analysis, monetary and fiscal focus is on a comprehensive treatment policy, and pricing under competitive Examine the field of retailing and of assets and liabilities. Special topics and monopolistic conditions. Study merchandising from a practitioner’s are introduced where appropriate. selected topics in analysis and policy. point of view. Through lectures, case Current economic problems are dis- studies, and the examination of exist- Prerequisite: BUSD 1120 cussed throughout the course. ing retail sites, develop an under- standing of the concepts of retailing, BUSD 2000 merchandising, and store layout and Seminar in Business Policy design. Discuss different approaches to retailing, customer services, and 3 credits (45:15:0 hours) entrepreneurship. Guest lecturers will Through a seminar approach, explore be scheduled where appropriate. the many ethical dimensions of busi- Prerequisite: BUSD 1090 or consent of ness. This course includes a major the instructor group project for which class time is allotted.
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BUSD 2120 BUSD 2190 BUSD 2500 Intermediate Accounting II Consumer Behaviour Computer Applications for 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Accounting Continue the in-depth examination The solution to marketing problems 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) of financial accounting introduced in rests in sound analysis of consumer Explore software used for financial Intermediate Accounting I. Explore behaviour. Using the case method, accounting. Through practical experi- issues in accounting valuation and you will find a practical outlet for ence with accounting and tax software income determination and the related quantitative and qualitative consumer packages, become familiar with cur- disclosure practices and reporting analysis tools. Cases will explore both rent programs and their capabilities. A procedures, as recommended by pro- goods and services marketing in both review of relational database manage- fessional accounting associations and industrial and consumer environments. ment systems reveals the technology applied in business today. Focus on Prerequisite: BUSD 1090 or consent of behind the most widely used account- the capitalization of Canadian corpo- the instructor ing applications and a brief look at rations and the individual reporting XML introduces newly emerging problems associated with corporate accounting technologies. income taxes, pensions, leases, and BUSD 2200 the statement of cash flow. Discuss Marketing Research BUSD 2550 the application of accounting concepts 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Computer Applications for to these special areas. Beginning with an introduction to Marketing Prerequisite: BUSD 2110 the concept of market research, you 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) will go on to study the ways in which BUSD 2130 companies use market research to Using popular business applications Cost Accounting I make practical, cost-effective market- software, learn and apply the sound ing decisions. In partnership with an principles of visual design. Term 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) organization, you will take a practical projects include the production of pro- This course is the first part of a approach to learning the course mate- motional documents, e.g., web pages two-part, in-depth examination of rial by designing and implementing a and brochures. In addition, learn the the concepts of cost and manage- marketing research project. In addi- marketing applications of spreadsheet rial accounting. Major topics include tion, you will further develop team- and database programs. cost-volume profit-analysis, relevant building and leadership skills, as well Prerequisites: BUSD 1090, BUSD 1150 costs and short-term decision making, as written and verbal communication responsibility accounting, standard skills. BUSD 2620 costing and variance analysis, and Accounting Information product costing and cost flow. BUSD 2230 Systems Prerequisite: BUSD 1120 Finance II 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) BUSD 2140 Learn how to develop computer-based Study the objectives of financial Cost Accounting II accounting information systems and management and the related role how such information systems sup- 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) and responsibilities of the financial port decision making at all levels of manager. The approach is practical in This course is the second part of management.
Course Descriptions nature with references to the develop- the two-part, in-depth examination ment of theories in finance. The vari- Prerequisites: BUSD 1120, BUSD 1150 of the concepts of cost and mana- ous applications of funds by the firm gerial accounting initiated in Cost are explored in this sequential course Accounting I. Topics include cost-vol- BUSD 2710 using a corporate framework. ume-profit analysis and relevant cost- Customer Service ing and short-term decision making. Prerequisite: BUSD 2030 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Prerequisite: BUSD 2130 Prepare to focus on customer service. Learn the principles of customer ser- BUSD 2160 vice and relationship building. Also Taxation learn how to develop a positive phi- losophy of selling as determined by 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) customer service principles and how Learn the basic principles of the relationship building, customer ser- Canadian income tax system, the vice, and selling interrelate. structure of the Income Tax Act, and the application of rules and proce- dures surrounding the determination of tax liability. Both individual and cor- Not all courses listed are porate taxpayers are considered. offered each academic year. Prerequisite: BUSD 1120 or consent of the instructor
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BUSD 2810 BUSN 1154 BUSN 1167 Internet Marketing Medical Orders MS Excel 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) Learn how to market product, services, Learn about and practise processing Learn to work with spreadsheets using and ideas using the Internet. Particular medical orders in a hospital setting. MS Excel software. Learn how to emphasis is placed on understanding Work with orders for admissions, organize, design, and edit worksheets. the online consumer (both business- transfers, diagnostics tests, medical Create formulas and functions (statisti- to-business and business-to-customer) treatments, medications, and pre- and cal, financial, database, and logical) for and on strategically using the 4Ps of post-operative treatments. a variety of business applications, and the marketing mix to meet customer use footers, headers, formatting, and Prerequisite: BUSN 1152 with a mini- needs. charts. Students must have a mini- mum pass mark of C+ mum grade of C to progress to BUSD 3010 BUSN 1180. BUSN 1156 Legal Relations Business Communications Skills BUSN 1171 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) for Unit Clerks Business Office Procedures Gain a general overview of the 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) Canadian legal system, with emphasis on underlying considerations of social Develop the written and verbal com- Develop skills in office procedures and policy. Analyze selected topics from munication skills required of a busi- organization. Study office ergonom- the fields of tort and contract, while ness professional. In this course, you ics and customer service; learn how considering the nature, sources, phi- will examine business writing and to process mail; carry out file-man- losophy, and policy objectives of the learn how to write various letters and agement procedures; learn to build law. emails in a hospital setting. Using criti- travel itineraries, and develop skills in cal thinking, you will further practise arranging and documenting meetings. BUSD 4600 and perfect your communication skills through critical analysis and oral pre- BUSN 1173 Auditing sentations. APA format is taught and Business Communications I 3 credits (45:30:0 hours) practised throughout the course. 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) Examine the role of the external audi- BUSN 1161 tor and financial reporting, the role of Develop the written and verbal com- the internal auditor and internal con- Work Experience for Unit Clerks munication skills required of a busi- trol, and operational auditing. 3 credits (0:0:150 hours) ness professional. In this course, you will examine business writing and Prerequisite: BUSD 2110 This four-week work experience place- develop various letters and memos Co-requisite: BUSD 2120 ment gives you hands-on practice in in a business context. Using critical an active hospital unit or in a long- thinking, you will further practise and BUSN 1152 term care environment. perfect your communication skills Medical Terminology Prerequisites: BUSN 1190, BUSN 1192, through critical analysis, persuasive BUSN 1152 (minimum C+), BUSN 1154 writing, summaries, and oral presenta- 6 credits (60:30:0 hours) (minimum C+), BUSN 1156 tions. APA format is taught and prac- Study the language of medical termi- tised throughout the course. nology. Learn how to read and inter- BUSN 1165 Course Descriptions pret commonly used medical terms, Keyboarding BUSN 1178 symbols, and abbreviations. Develop Databases and Presentations your understanding of rules, prefixes, 1 credit (0:15:0 hours) 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) suffixes, roots, combining forms, body Develop your keyboarding technique systems, diagnostics, and drug clas- and enhance your keyboarding skills Learn to use the various functions of sifications. Achieve fluency through while increasing your speed and accu- MS Access. Create queries, tables, practice sessions, quizzes, and exercis- racy. forms, reports, and pivot tables. Learn es. Minimum pass mark of C+ required to use MS PowerPoint, and create pro- to progress to BUSN 1154 BUSN 1166 fessional business presentations using MS Word the advanced features such as transi- tions, animations, and master slides. 5 credits (50:30:0) hours) Continue to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy throughout Create a variety of professional busi- the course. ness documents. Increase your profi- ciency and competency by using Word Prerequisite: BUSN 1164 features such as character and para- graph formatting, columns, editing, tables, styles, and mail merge.
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BUSN 1179 BUSN 1188 BUSN 1221 Professional Relations Event Management Business Math 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) Develop your employability skills in Develop skills in business event plan- Explore a range of mathematical cal- this course. Learn to prepare a profes- ning. Learn how to plan, design, culations used in business. Practical sional resume and handle an interview implement, and minimize the risks in applications are emphasized in situation. Develop work-related skills planning a successful business event. this course. in team work, conflict management, Gain hands-on experience in design- problem solving, and business ethics. ing and implementing an actual event. BUSN 1222 Business Research and Writing BUSN 1180 BUSN 1190 Advanced Excel and Outlook Hospital Organization and 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) Foundations Procedures Develop skills in research, report writ- ing, and preparation of business pro- 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) 6 credits (60:30:0 hours) posals and business cases. This advanced course builds on the This course examines the profes- Prerequisites: BUSN 1173, BUSN 1193 MS Excel course and provides you sional and interpersonal skills required with the opportunity to enhance by a unit clerk. As they develop BUSN 1223 your skills and productivity. You will critical-thinking, problem-solving, and learn to use features such as Macros, conflict-resolution skills, students will Organizational Behaviour Scenarios, PivotTables, and Solver to more fully understand the roles and 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) automate tasks, improve efficiencies, responsibilities of each member of the and collect and analyze data. In addi- health-care team and the importance The organization of human produc- tion to Excel, you will also learn about of each in a health-care setting. tion energy is the central focus of this MS Outlook. You will learn to send and introductory course. Themes include receive mail, schedule appointments, BUSN 1191 balancing tasks, relationship require- ments, and the needs of the organi- set up meetings, organize your con- Introduction to Software tacts, and create tasks and notes. zation with those of the individual. Applications and Keyboarding Specific topics include perception, Prerequisite: BUSN 1167 6 credits (45:45:0 hours) personality, values, attitudes, motiva- tion, group behaviour, and teamwork. BUSN 1184 Get a solid introduction to basic com- Work Experience for puter skills. Learn and practise skills in BUSN 1224 Administrative Professionals Word, Windows, Excel, Outlook, and Integrated Software Internet applications. Learn by instruc- 3 credits (0:0:150 hours) tion and practice in keyboarding skills. Applications Increase your keyboarding speed and 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) Practise your technical and employabil- accuracy to meet industry standards. ity skills in a real workplace situation. Consolidate the knowledge you have already gained in the program and Prerequisite: Successful completion BUSN 1192 apply this knowledge to a series of of all courses in the Administrative Medical Applications client projects. You are placed in a Professional certificate program. 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) variety of consultant roles and must Course Descriptions BUSN 1186 complete the projects using a variety Learn how to do payroll and schedul- of computer applications. Develop Accounting Basics ing, health-care billing, and medical critical thinking skills while deciding transcription. Acquire skills that will 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) the best approach to solve real-world enhance your employment opportuni- business challenges. Review and apply math concepts to ties in the medical administration field. solve business problems, and learn Prerequisites: BUSN 1164, BUSN 1167, Co-requisite: BUSN 1152 the basic skills required for financial BUSN 1178 applications, bookkeeping concepts, BUSN 1193 and procedures. Learn the basics of BUSN 1225 how financial transactions are record- Business Communications II Medical Terminology I ed using manual and computerized 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) bookkeeping systems. Build on the skills you learned in Study the language of medical termi- Business Communications I. Study nology. Learn how to read and inter- specific forms of business and pret commonly used medical terms, employment communications. Learn symbols, and abbreviations. Develop to do business research and to docu- your understanding of rules, prefixes, ment your sources using APA citation suffixes, roots, combining forms, body Not all courses listed are style. Learn basic graphic design prin- systems, diagnostics, and drug classifi- offered each academic year. ciples for business communications. cations. Achieve fluency through prac- Prerequisite: BUSN 1173 tice sessions, quizzes, and exercises.
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BUSN 1226 BUSN 1234 CHEM 3300 Bookkeeping I Customer Service Chemistry 030 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) In this introductory course, students Gain a better understanding of the Study thermochemical changes, elec- will learn the basic process of keep- principles of customer service and rela- trochemical changes, organic chemis- ing records of cash received and cash tionship building. Develop a positive try, acids, bases, and equilibrium. spent, sales and purchases, and other philosophy of selling as determined by Prerequisite: SCN 2796 or SCNC 1200 money-related activities. customer service principles, and learn how relationship building, customer Recommended prerequisite: Any of Prerequisites: BUSN 1221, BUSN 1186 service, and selling interrelate. MAT 2037, MATP 2200, MAT 2038, or MATA 2200 BUSN 1227 BUSN 1235 Project Management Overview Medical Terminology II CLC 1488 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) Cree Language and Culture This introductory course provides stu- 10-3Y Master the language of medical ter- dents with an excellent understanding minology including categories of 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) of the project-management process. medications, medical specialties, This course will cover initiating, plan- Increase your knowledge of the Cree case reports, and the basic rules and ning, executing, controlling, and clos- language, develop your language standard practices used in medica- ing projects. skills, and deepen your understand- tion administration. Learn about the ing and appreciation of Cree culture. diagnostic procedures and laboratory BUSN 1228 Develop listening, reading, speaking, tests used in medical settings along and writing skills. Cree syllabics and Project Management Capstone with how and where to book tests. Roman orthography will be intro- Project Understand the organization of the duced. Cree Language and Culture body and the terminology associated 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) courses (10-3Y, 20-3Y, and 30-3Y) must with the divisions of the body. be taken in sequence. In this course, you will apply all of Prerequisite: BUSN 1225 the skills needed to successfully initi- CLC 2488 ate, plan, execute, control, and close Cree Language and Culture a project. BUSN 1236 Bookkeeping II 20-3Y Prerequisite: BUSN 1227 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) BUSN 1230 This course continues to expand the Further develop your oral communi- Business Leadership bookkeeping principles, procedures, cations, listening, reading, and writ- Effectiveness and concepts as applied to a merchan- ing skills using broad-based themes. dising business. Expand your knowledge of Cree by 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) studying a series of theme-related Prerequisite: BUSN 1226 Develop skills in supervising, manag- topics. Cree syllabics and Roman orthography will be used. This course ing, and leading a team. Polish your BUSN 1237 public presentation skills as you work follows the Alberta Education program Microcomputer Accounting of studies. Cree Language and Culture through public speaking modules. Course Descriptions 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) courses (10-3Y, 20-3Y, and 30-3Y) must BUSN 1231 be taken in sequence. Explore software used for financial Desktop Publishing accounting. Through practical experi- CLC 3488 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) ence with accounting and tax software Cree Language and Culture packages, become familiar with cur- Learn skills with desktop publishing 30-3Y rent programs and their capabilities. software and practise those skills by 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) using the software to complete several BUSN 8000 projects. Further develop and refine your oral Business Essentials communication, listening, reading, and BUSN 1232 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) writing skills as you explore a variety An Introduction to MS Project of themes. Expand your knowledge This course prepares students for and appreciation of the Cree culture. 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) any of the Business Careers pro- Cree syllabics and Roman orthogra- grams at NorQuest College. Topics This course covers introductory MS phy will be used. Cree Language and covered include self-awareness, per- Project topics such as using Gantt Culture courses (10-3Y, 20-3Y, and sonal resources, and business skills. charts, adding resources, and monitor- 30-3Y) must be taken in sequence. Students will also learn the finan- ing costs. cial cycle and will work through the accounting cycle of a service business.
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CMH 2050 COMM 1020 COMM 1025 Day Care 1 Interpersonal Communications Interpersonal Communications 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) in Human Service Careers Investigate the roles and responsibili- Develop the skills you need to commu- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) ties of a child-care worker, and devel- nicate effectively. Learn about body Learn about basic communications op communication and observation language, verbal tones, and written skills such as listening, interpreting skills. Develop skills to assist in the language. Increase your self-aware- verbal and non-verbal messages, and physical, social, emotional, and intel- ness and learn strategies for effective understanding the emotions of others. lectual development of children from communications and conflict manage- Discover the link between interperson- birth to age six. ment in the workplace. al communications and relationships. Transfer: LEC Increase your self-awareness so that CMH 3050 you can better analyze and understand Day Care 2 COMM 1021 your personal communications style and that of others. Learn strategies for 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) Writing in Organizations effective communications and conflict Continue to study the development 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) management in the workplace. and care of children, focusing on Enhance your written communication the importance of play and guiding COMM 1030 skills. Learn how to prepare a variety behaviour. Note: This course includes of workplace communications such as Human Relations concepts that may be particularly letters, memos, emails, presentations, sensitive to students, parents, or com- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) and reports using good sentence and munity members. paragraph structure, grammar, spell- Explore human dynamics and ethics in ing, punctuation, and capitalization. law enforcement systems. Study the COMM 1010 characteristics and practices unique Communicating Across Cultures COMM 1022 to Aboriginal and other cultures that have direct implications for persons 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Observation, Documentation, involved in the justice systems. This course uses real-life examples and Report Writing Discover the link between interperson- and practical tools to introduce stu- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) al communications and relationships dents to the skills that they need to in law enforcement systems. communicate effectively and achieve Learn how to gather and organize their goals in a culturally diverse class- data and design and write a formal COMM 1040 room, community, and workplace. police report. Interviewing and Report Writing Students completing this course suc- cessfully will gain a more sophisti- COMM 1023 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) cated set of skills and perspectives to Effective Presentations and Learn about obtaining statements support a positive climate for cultural Speech from complainants, victims, and wit- diversity and an increased capacity for nesses. Role playing and video/DVD 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) anticipating, recognizing, and resolv- playback may be employed. Learn ing culture-based misunderstandings. Learn how to prepare presentations. how to gather and organize data. Learn and practise public speaking Design and write formal law enforce- COMM 1011 strategies. ment reports and deliver oral presen- Course Descriptions Interpersonal Communications tations as appropriate in the workforce for Health-Care Professionals COMM 1024 for law enforcement. Observation, Documentation, 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) and Report Writing in Human COMM 1100 Explore the fundamentals of com- Service Careers AUCT Communications munication and interpersonal 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) relationships. Examine effective 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) communication, barriers to effective Create accurate and appropriate Learn effective strategies to improve communication, and specific commu- documentation and records and your reading and writing skills for nication strategies that can improve learn to prepare reports using the greater success in post-secondary interactions with others. Learn theo- documentation. studies. Acquire strategies to move ries related to communication climate, from an oral tradition to a written tra- groups, teams, conflict, and conflict dition as you prepare for the academic management. rigour of college or university. Transfer: AU, BV
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COMM 2011 COMP 1015 CONC 1015 Therapeutic Communication for Computer Skills and Introduction to the Canadian Health-Care Professions Communication Workplace - CONC 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) 7 credits (100:0:0 hours) Explore the importance of commu- Gain an understanding of basic com- Develop your employment skills by nication skills in developing caring puter applications that allow you to learning marketable skills and explor- relationships with clients and working use email, search the Internet, and do ing networking opportunities. Gain effectively within the health-care team. word processing. If you already have experience using current equipment Learn to vary your communication basic computer skills, you will have the and practices, and learn to use a job- techniques and methods in different opportunity to explore other Microsoft related vocabulary. situations. Explore various concepts Office Suite applications. Develop your and principles of therapeutic com- communication skills using authentic CPRT 1000 munication and consider their implica- materials related to your trade area Community Support Worker tions for professional practice. of interest. Practicum Prerequisite: COMM 1011 COMP 1900 7 credits (0:0:298 hours) Transfer: AU Computer Studies Gain comprehensive practical experi- COMP 1000 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) ence as you apply previously learned Introduction to Computer theory and practice while working with Develop basic computer and keyboard- Applications individuals, families, communities, and ing skills. Learn the fundamentals of organizations. All work practice situ- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Windows, Word, Excel, the Internet, ations will occur in a human service and email. Create and format Word organization or agency. Study the Windows operating system, documents and work with spread- Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. sheets in Excel. Search the Internet for CREE 1010 Learn how to use the Internet as a information, and use email to send and Cree Language and Culture 010 research tool. Learn how to use email receive messages. as an efficient tool of communication. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Transfer: MAC COMP 2011 Increase your knowledge of the Cree Institutional Pharmacy language, develop your language COMP 1001 Computer Software skills, and deepen your understand- ing and appreciation of Cree culture. Computer Literacy - CONC 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) Develop listening, reading, speaking, 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Expand your practical experience with and writing skills. Cree syllables and Gain an introduction to word process- methods of drug distribution for the Roman orthography will be intro- ing, spreadsheet, Internet browsing, in-patients and out-patients of institu- duced. Cree Language and Culture email, and computer presentation tions. Using institutional pharmacy courses must be taken in sequence. software. Improve your keyboarding, software, you will become familiar grammar, and document-formatting with order entry for prescriptions CREE 1020 skills. Create your own e-portfolio. for patients in a nursing home and/ Cree Language and Culture 020 or a group home. You will enter the COMP 1011 prescriptions according to hospital 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Course Descriptions Community Pharmacy Software guidelines. Further develop your oral communi- cations, listening, reading, and writ- 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) Prerequisites: COMP 1011, PLAB 1001, PLAB 1003 ing skills using broad-based themes. Learn how to use two different dispen- Expand your knowledge of Cree by sary software programs, accurately CONC 1000 studying a series of theme-related top- enter prescription information, and ics. Cree syllables and Roman orthog- demonstrate your ability to modify Interpersonal/Intercultural Skills raphy will be used. Cree Language and patient, drug, and physician informa- - CONC Culture courses must be taken tion recorded in the software utilizing 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) in sequence. safe medication practices. Improve your interpersonal skills and Prerequisite: CLC 1488 or CREE 1010 intercultural understanding to the level required in a professional workplace.
CONC 1005 English for Employment - CONC 9 credits (135:0:0 hours) Improve your speaking and listening skills through intensive application and practice. Reading and writing skills are based on the workplace environment.
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CREE 1030 DDSP 1000 DHPP 1000 Cree Language and Culture 030 Developmental Disabilities and Introduction to Child Care and 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Special Populations Child Development Further develop and refine your oral 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 12 credits (156:24:0 hours) communications, listening, reading, Examine the causes, characteristics, Learn about the importance of and writing skills as you explore a and methods of support for people caregiving and the various roles and variety of themes. Expand your knowl- with developmental disabilities and responsibilities the caregiver assumes. edge of Cree by studying a series of other special populations. Understand Study the physical, creative, intellectu- theme-related topics. Cree syllables how this applies to multidisciplinary al, social, and emotional development and Roman orthography will be used. teams that support individuals iden- of children through the early years. Cree Language and Culture courses tified with the “dual diagnosis” of Use your knowledge of how children must be taken in sequence. mental illness and a developmental develop and learn in order to plan Prerequisite: CLC 2488 or CREE 1020 disability or belonging to another spe- activities and choose play materials. cial population. DHPP 1001 CRIS 1040 Prerequisite: MENH 1000 Crisis Intervention Food, Nutrition, and Health DEMC 1000 3 credits (21:24:0 hours) 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) Dementia Care Education Explore the social issues of violence, Develop an understanding of Canada’s abuse, and addictions. Learn basic 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Food Guide as it relates to young chil- dren and the importance of a healthy crisis intervention skills, including first Learn the best practices in provid- diet to the well-being of children. aid, suicide intervention, and applica- ing care and support to clients with Learn to plan and prepare nutritious tions to law enforcement. dementia. Strategies for supporting the snacks and meals and to use good client’s family will also be discussed. hygiene habits in the day home. CRIS 2000 This requirement can be fulfilled with DEMC 1001 or Supportive Pathways. Crisis Intervention Techniques DHPP 1002 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) DEMC 1001 Safety and Emergency Planning Learn knowledge and skills that will Guiding the Journey: An 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) help you to intervene to avoid crisis Interactive Approach to Learn how to plan a safe environment situations, deal effectively with critical Dementia Care situations that arise, and purposefully for children. Learn about government manage the aftermath of human emo- 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) and licensing regulations, planning tions that crises often evoke. Learn for health and safety in the day home, Dementia does not just begin and end; a variety of crisis intervention tech- preparing emergency plans, perform- it is a journey. As a caregiver, you have niques, focusing on how to maintain ing risk assessments, developing been given the privilege of guiding a calm, professional, and respectful safety rules, and completing accident the journey of clients or loved ones as attitude towards individuals in crisis. and incident report forms. they travel the road through a complex Explore both verbal and non-verbal and confusing disease process. This communication techniques to use in DHPP 1003 dynamic course is designed for care- dealing with crisis situations. Observation 1 givers in a variety of settings. You may Course Descriptions be a member of the interdisciplinary 2 credits (15:0:30 hours) CSWN 1000 team in a community care setting, or a Complete an observation placement in Community Support Work family care provider. Caregivers at any in Northern and Remote a child-care setting. Learn about pro- level will benefit from this in-depth fessional behaviour in the child-care Communities exploration of dementia and the scope setting and observing and recording of care required to treat this disease. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) behaviour. Demonstrate reliable and responsible work habits. Learn about the characteristics of DEMC 1011 Canadian rural, northern, and remote Dementia Studies DHPP 1004 communities and the role of the com- munity support worker. Discuss the 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Learning Through Play impact of urbanization and industrial- This is a creative and dynamic 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) ization on Aboriginal communities. approach to dementia care that is suit- Gain an understanding of the value able for caregivers, both formal and and the characteristics of children’s informal, in a variety of care settings. play and its importance to children’s Comprehensive information about development. Learn how to choose dementia from diagnosis to end stage appropriate play materials and plan is discussed in a practical and interac- play experiences that create rich learn- Not all courses listed are tive manner. ing environments. offered each academic year.
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DHPP 1005 DHPP 1010 ECEP 1000 Literacy and Language Practicum 1 Employment Preparation Development 2 credits (15:0:25 hours) 2 credits (35:0:0 hours) 4 credits (50:10:0 hours) Demonstrate your skills and knowl- Research career opportunities and Understand the development of lit- edge of best practices in child care learn to write a strong resume and eracy and language in young children. in a supervised program. Plan and cover letter. Develop effective inter- Explore the principles and milestones implement programs as part of your view skills. of language development. Learn to practicum placement. Write theme promote language development and plans that encourage growth in the dif- ECEX 1000 to encourage the development of pre- ferent areas of child development, and Excel Introductory/Intermediate reading and pre-writing skills. use the theme plans to develop daily eCampus and weekly plans. DHPP 1006 2 credits (35:0:0 hours) Business of a Day Home DHPP 1011 Learn the fundamentals of working Computer Training with spreadsheets using MS Excel. 8 credits (120:0:0 hours) 5 credits (30:45:0 hours) Learn how to organize, design, and Learn about the business aspects of edit worksheets. Develop skills in owning and operating a day home, Learn basic computer skills related basic computations and in calculating including keeping child-care and to your work in child care. Topics in percentages, mark-ups, and simple/ financial records, the advantages of this course include introduction to the compound interest and other busi- working for a day home agency, and computer, using the Internet, using ness applications. Create formulas and promoting your day home. Microsoft Word, and using electronic functions to perform rapid and accu- correspondence. rate calculations. Use headers, footers, DHPP 1007 formatting, and charts to enhance the Communication for Day Home DHPP 1012 appearance of your spreadsheet. Providers Professionalism and Ethics ECOL 1000 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) Outlook eCampus Study ethical behaviour in the field Develop your skills in listening and 2 credits (35:0:0 hours) using verbal and non-verbal commu- of child care. Learn to recognize child nication. Learn about active listening, abuse and understand your obliga- Send and receive and forward and verbal communication, body language, tions in the case of abuse. Learn about reply to email. Handle email attach- and other non-verbal communication. supporting children who have been ments and use “cc” and “bcc” proper- Develop skills to communicate with exposed to family violence. ly. Create personal subfolders, address and support families. Learn appropri- books, and distribution lists. Use ate guidance strategies. DHPP 1013 Journals, Tasks, and Notes. Develop Preparation for Work the skills necessary to manage and schedule appointments and meetings. DHPP 1008 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) Program Planning and Learn to use Outlook to communicate and collaborate across networks. Implementation Prepare to open your day home busi- ness. Earn adult, child, and infant first 5 credits (60:10:5 hours) aid certificates, as well as adult, child, ECOS 1000 and infant CPR certificates. Learn to Course Descriptions Use your knowledge and skills from Office Supervisory Skills prepare a professional portfolio, final- previous courses to organize, plan, eCampus ize your resource kit, and prepare and implement programs for a safe, your home. 2 credits (35:0:0 hours) secure, and caring learning environ- ment. Learn to plan for routines and Learn the skills you need to be an transitions and to use community DRDF 1000 effective supervisor. Enhance your resources when planning. Drug Dosage Forms value in the marketplace, increase 3 credits (35:10:0 hours) your chances of promotion, or simply DHPP 1009 make your job easier. Topics include Observation 2 Explore the topics of drug develop- the supervisor’s role and the manage- ment and manufacturing, drug stabil- ment process, organizing and planning 2 credits (5:0:55 hours) ity, and drug formulations and uses. activities, problem solving and conflict You will learn about the packaging resolution, assessment of staffing Complete an observation placement in and labelling of prescription medica- needs, staff training and performance a child-care setting. Learn about pro- tions and safe medication practices. appraisals, motivating staff and devel- fessional behaviour in the child-care You will practise using the oping team-building strategies, and setting, effective communication, and Compendium of Pharmaceutical leadership qualities and traits. relating theory and learning to real- Specialties (CPS) to obtain drug life experiences. Observe interactions information required for labelling between children and their caregivers. patient prescription medications.
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ELA 1104 ELA 2105 EMPL 1015 English Language Arts 10-2 English Language Arts 20-1 Employability and Safety Skills I 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) Write paragraphs, personal essays, Build the foundations of literary theory, This course is designed to provide and business letters. Learn how to edit style appreciation, and analytical skills the basic knowledge and skill training and revise your writing. Read a variety that are needed for English Language that employees need to avoid injury at of literary forms. Practise your com- Arts 30-1. Analyze short stories, drama, work. In addition, students will have munication skills and critical thinking poetry, non-fiction, a novel, a feature the opportunity to earn certification skills. Represent ideas visually or film, and media. Create essays and related to job safety and complete through class presentations. Improve reports. Represent ideas visually or activities related to employment your reading and writing skills in through class presentations. preparation and awareness of on-the- preparation for English Language Arts job issues. Prerequisite: ELA 1105 or ENGL 1021 20-2. or initial placement at this level EMPL 1100 Prerequisite: HUMN 1912, or any of ENGL 1902, ENGL 1903, or ENGL 1904, ELA 3104 Employment Preparation I – or initial placement at this level English Language Arts 30-2 CONC 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) ELA 1105 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) English Language Arts 10-1 Write paragraphs, essays, business Prepare for employment through job letters, and speeches. Study a novel, research, market analysis, mock inter- 5 credits (125:0:0hours) short stories, poetry, drama, and a fea- views, and resume writing. Analyze short stories, poetry, drama, ture film. Evaluate TV news, advertise- a novel, non-fiction, and a feature ments, and cartoons. Represent your EMPL 1102 film. Use a step-by-step writing pro- ideas visually or through class presen- Employability II cess to write personal and literary tations. Learn the skills needed to pass 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) journals, paragraphs, essays, poetry, the provincial diploma examination. and scripts. Represent ideas visually Apply your job search skills and Prerequisite: Any of ELA 2105, ELA or through class presentations. Learn enhance your employability training 2104, ENGL 1309, or ENGL 2202 editing and revising skills. Respond to with a view to securing a work experi- literature using art, collages, music, or ence placement. This is an elective compositions. Improve your reading ELA 3105 course. and writing skills in preparation for English Language Arts 30-1 English Language Arts 20-1. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) ENGL 1000 Reading Enhancement Prerequisite: HUMN 1911 or any of Build on the knowledge you gained ENGL 1902, ENGL 1903, or ENGL 1904, in English Language Arts 10-1 and 5 credits (125:0:0) or initial placement at this level English Language Arts 20-1 by study- If you have difficulty recognizing ing short stories, non-fiction, poetry, ELA 2104 words, this course is for you. Learn drama, a novel, film, and media. Write how to recognize and pronounce English Language Arts 20-2 essays analyzing the universal themes words so that you can become a bet- expressed in literature. Represent 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) ter reader. ideas visually or through class presen- Course Descriptions Continue studying the types of litera- tations. Fine-tune the skills you need ENGL 1002 ture including short stories, novels, to write the provincial diploma exam. plays, and poetry. Learn to write English Fundamentals Prerequisite: Any of ELA 2105, ENGL expository, persuasive, and personal 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 1308, or ENGL 2201, or initial place- paragraphs and essays. Represent ment at this level ideas visually or through class presen- Improve your reading and writing tations. Study literature as well as car- skills by learning to comprehend and toons, illustrations, and a feature film. EMPL 1011 respond personally, critically, and Evaluate media, including advertising Employment Preparation I – creatively to literature and other texts and propaganda. Develop communica- JOBS in oral, print, visual, and multimedia tions skills. Improve your reading and forms. Learn to manage ideas and 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) writing skills in preparation for English information and create oral, print, Language Arts 30-2. Prepare for employment by identifying visual, and multimedia texts. Learn and strengthening your skills and inter- to enhance the clarity and artistry of Prerequisite: Any of ELA 1105, ELA ests. Update your resume and practise communication and respect, support, 1104, or ENGL 1022 your job interview skills. Learn about and collaborate with others. the expectations of employers and the responsibilities of employees. You will have the opportunity to earn special Not all courses listed are certification such as WHMIS, first aid, offered each academic year. and fork-lift training, as appropriate for your career goal.
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ENGL 1005 ENGL 1011 ENGL 1022 ASL/English Enhancement Critical Reading and Writing: English 010-2 2 credits (60:0:0 hours) Prose 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) In this course developed specifi- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Write paragraphs, personal essays, cally for students who are Deaf, learn The literary content of ENGL 1011 and business letters. Learn how to the skills to bridge the gap between will vary from section to section, but edit and revise your writing. Read a American Sign Language and English. students should expect to encounter variety of literary forms. Practise your Improve your English grammar and works in three main genres: novels, communication skills and critical think- writing skills. Learn about English essays, and short stories. All sections ing skills. Represent ideas visually or word order and editing techniques. will include two novels: one from the through class presentations. Improve This course can also assist those stu- eighteenth century and one from the your reading and writing skills in prep- dents who are Deaf and need to learn nineteenth or twentieth century. Works aration for English Language Arts 20-2 American Sign Language. will be representative of various his- or English 020-2. torical periods and cultural contexts Prerequisite: HUMN 1912 or any of ENGL 1007 and will attempt to represent both ENGL 1902, ENGL 1903, or ENGL 1904, Communications 007 genders equally. or initial placement at this level 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Transfer: UC, MAC ENGL 1033 Improve your personal communica- ENGL 1012 English for Business tion skills for academic life, family life, and the workplace. Learn the theory Critical Reading and Writing: 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) behind effective communication for a Poetry and Drama English for Business is designed for wide range of situations, and put the 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) students with business goals who are theory into practice in this participa- planning to enrol in Business Careers tion-based class. The literary content of ENGL 1012 will vary from section to section, but programs. Co-requisite: Any of HUMN 1911, students should expect to encounter HUMN 1912, ELA 1104, ENGL 1022, works from three central genres: nov- ENGL 1090 ELA 1105, or ENGL 1021 els, drama, and poetry. All sections Reading and Writing will include both one novel and one of Development BEL 1 – 90 ENGL 1008 Shakespeare’s plays or one contem- 4 credits (90:0:0 hours) High School English Prep porary and one Shakespearian play. 5 credits (125:0:0) Excerpts from plays from other histori- This course is designed to improve cal periods, including contemporary basic reading comprehension, vocabu- This course will prepare you for high plays and those originating in various lary, and writing skills. It serves a school English language arts. Develop cultural contexts, are also covered. multi-level group through a variety of the skills that you need in reading, Poetry will include, but is not restrict- techniques including small groups, writing, listening, and speaking for ed to, poems from the Romantic, individualized, teacher-directed, and success in high school ELA courses. Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite, Modern, and computer-assisted instruction. Students entering this course must contemporary eras. be reading and writing at a minimum Transfer: UC, MAC ENGL 1100 Grade 6 level of proficiency. English Strategies Course Descriptions Prerequisite: Placement test ENGL 1021 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) English 010-1 ENGL 1010 Acquire the tools you need for Reading and Writing Connection 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) increased independent learning. Learn study skills and strategies to process Analyze short stories, poetry, drama, 5 credits (125:0:0) information effectively. Improve your a novel, non-fiction, and a feature skills in reading and writing. Learn active and objective reading film. Use a step-by-step writing pro- skills to prepare for reading expec- cess to write personal and literary tations in the academic English journals, paragraphs, essays, poetry, ENGL 1107 Language Arts course route. Develop and scripts. Represent ideas visually Prep for College Writing an understanding of essential com- or through class presentations. Learn 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) ponents of critical writing. Practise editing and revising skills. Respond to writing both personal and critical literature using art, collages, music, or Prepare to write college-level assign- responses to develop voice. compositions. Improve your reading ments by reviewing and practising and writing skills in preparation for paragraph and essay development. Co-requisite: Any of ELA 2104, ENGL English Language Arts 20-1 or English Practise writing effective composi- 2202, ELA 2105, ENGL 2201, ELA 3104, 020-1. tions. Improve your understanding of ENGL 3302, ELA 3105, or ENGL 3301 sentence construction, punctuation, Prerequisite: HUMN 1911 or any of and mechanics. ENGL 1902, ENGL 1903, or ENGL 1904, or initial placement at this level
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ENGL 1108 ENGL 1701 ENGL 1906 Prep for College Reading Computer Writing English Preparation 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 4 credits (90:0:0 hours) Prepare for college-level courses by Enhance your writing skills by orga- Improve your reading and writing increasing your reading speed and nizing and developing your thoughts skills as you prepare for English comprehension, practising skimming and ideas using the computer. Learn Language Arts 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, and scanning strategies, and develop- keyboarding, basic word processing, Reading 089 or English 089. Increase ing effective inferring and generalizing and editing techniques to assist you your word attack skills, reading speed, techniques. in the writing process. Learn the writ- and research and analytical skills. ing process, starting with coming up Enhance your sentence, paragraph, ENGL 1305 with and organizing ideas, writing and essay-writing skills using the English 30-1 Fast Track paragraphs and essays, through to the five-step writing process. Improve final revision and editing stage your spelling, grammar, and vocabu- 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) of writing. lary. Learn through individual, group, teacher-directed, and computer-assist- Create essays and reports. Represent Co-requisite: Any of HUMN 1911, ed instruction. ideas visually or through class presen- HUMN 1912, ELA 1104, ENGL 1022, tations. Prepare to write the English ELA 1105, or ENGL 1021 Language Arts 30-1 provincial diploma ENGL 2090 exam. Entrance is through initial ENGL 1901 Reading and Writing placement at this level or the recom- Strategic Reading Development BEL 2 - 90 mendation of your English Language Arts 10-1 instructor. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 4 credits (90:0:0 hours) Improve your reading comprehen- This course is designed to improve ENGL 1308 sion and speed. Learn strategies to reading comprehension, vocabulary, English 30-1 Prep improve your understanding of and beginning writing skills. It serves a multi-level group through a variety 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) what you read and your ability to retain information. of techniques including small-group, This course covers the material in individualized, teacher-directed, and English Language Arts 10-1 and Co-requisite: ELA 1104 or ENGL 1022 computer-assisted instruction. English Language Arts 20-1, preparing you to enter English Language Arts ENGL 1902 ENGL 2201 30-1. Bridge W - Writing English 020-1 Entrance is through initial placement 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) at this level. Increase your understanding of Build the foundations of literary English grammar and sentence struc- ENGL 1309 theory, style appreciation, and analyti- ture. Write sentences and paragraphs. cal skills that are needed for English English 30-2 Prep Improve your writing skills in prepara- Language Arts 30-1 or English 030-1. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) tion for future English Language Arts Analyze short stories, drama, poetry, courses. non-fiction, a novel, a feature film, Review materials taught in English and media. Create essays and reports. Language Arts 10-2 and English ENGL 1903 Represent ideas visually or through Course Descriptions Language Arts 20-2. Represent ideas Bridge L – Listening class presentations. visually or through class presenta- tions. Learn the skills needed to pass 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Prerequisite: Any of ELA 1105, ENGL the provincial exam. Entrance is 1101, or ENGL1021, or initial placement Practise your speaking skills and through initial placement at this level. at this level increase your vocabulary. Enhance your listening skills with a variety of activities, including summarizing videos and news stories. Improve your listening, speaking, and viewing skills in preparation for future English Language Arts courses.
ENGL 1904 Bridge R - Reading 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Increase your reading speed and com- prehension by reading and discussing Not all courses listed are short stories, non-fiction, and poetry. offered each academic year. Improve your reading skills in prepara- tion for future English courses.
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ENGL 2202 ENGL 3301 ESLG 1043 English 020-2 English 030-1 Speaking Clearly 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) Continue studying the types of litera- Build on the knowledge you gained Learn useful expressions, idioms, con- ture including short stories, novels, in English Language Arts 10-1 and versation strategies, and pronuncia- plays, and poetry. Learn to write English Language Arts 20-1 by study- tion tips in a highly interactive class. expository, persuasive, and personal ing short stories, non-fiction, poetry, Practise skills in small-group discus- paragraphs and essays. Represent drama, a novel, film, and media. Write sions with an experienced instructor ideas visually or through class presen- essays analyzing the universal themes who will give you feedback and correc- tations. Study literature as well as car- used in literature. Represent ideas tion. This course is designed for high toons, illustrations, and a feature film. visually or through class presenta- intermediate or advanced speakers of Evaluate media, including advertising tions. English as a second language. (CLB 5+) and propaganda. Improve your read- Prerequisite: ELA 2105 or ENGL 2201 ing and writing skills in preparation for ESLG 1044 or initial placement at this level English Language Arts 30-2 or English Writing Clearly 030-2. ENGL 3302 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) Prerequisite: Any of ELA 1104, ENGL English 030-2 1102, or ENGL 1022, or initial place- Develop your ability to write clearly, ment at this level 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) concisely, and correctly for a variety of purposes. Set specific goals for your Write paragraphs, essays, business own writing needs and work individu- ENGL 2510 letters, and speeches. Study a novel, ally and in small groups to achieve Scientific and Technical Writing short stories, poetry, drama, media, these goals. This course is an excel- and a feature film. Present your ideas 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) lent option if you are working during visually. Make class presentations. the day and you need to improve the This technical writing course pre- Prerequisite: Any of ELA 2104, ELA quality of the writing you do at work. pares students with the skills required 2105, ENGL 2202, or ENGL 1309 (CLB 5+) for writing in a professional setting. Students will learn to produce docu- ESLG 1050 ments reflecting different types of ENGL 9089 technical communication such as tech- English 089 Reading/Writing 50 nical descriptions, proposals, reports, 3 credits (60:0:0 hours) 6 credits (160:0:0 hours) web pages, and instructional manuals. Students will also learn how to organize Prepare to write college-level assign- Improve your ability to read a wider information effectively, write in a clear, ments by reviewing and practising range of instructions, schedules, concise style, rigorously edit their writ- paragraph and essay development. charts, and directories. Develop your ing, and format and cite sources using Practise writing effective composi- ability to read and understand longer APA style. Effective document design tions. Improve your understanding of texts. Learn to write short paragraphs, and use of graphic elements are also sentence construction, punctuation, fill out more complex forms, and write examined. Students will be required to and basic mechanics. sets of directions. deliver oral presentations. Prerequisite: Placement test or a per- ESLG 1070 mission letter from Grant MacEwan ENGL 2550 Reading/Writing 70
University Course Descriptions Introduction to Composition 6 credits (160:0:0 hours) ESLG 1037 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Strengthen your reading and writing ESL Lab Support This course has a strong focus on skills by focusing on reading com- essay composition and analysis. The 4 credits (0:60:0 hours) prehension, using context clues, and learning to read faster. Develop practi- assignments are designed to encour- Learners will gain the communication cal writing skills for further study or age critical and analytical reading, skills they need to be successful in the for the workplace. thinking, and writing. This course also practical nurse lab setting. Learners introduces and demonstrates the APA will practise skills in client documenta- ESLG 1105 style of citation. tion, therapeutic communication, and Math Language Basics Transfer: UA, MAC, UC, BV oral reporting. This course focuses on providing ESL support to PNDIEN stu- 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) dents taking the accelerated PN courses. Study basic skills in place value, addi- tion, subtraction, multiplication, and ESLG 1038 division. Use small and large num- bers. Study the language of numbers PNDIEN Exam Skills (numeracy) and solve word problems 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) in math. Learners will work on skills required to be successful in the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination.
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ESLG 1106 ESLG 1112 ESLG 1134 Math Language Intermediate Computer Competence TOEFL iBT Prep 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) Advanced 4 credits (100:0:0 hours) Study math skills and language skills 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) Prepare for the TOEFL iBT (Internet- relating to decimals, fractions, per- Learn more advanced word-process- based test). TOEFL is an entrance centages, and proportions. Solve word ing skills to help you produce more requirement for most university and problems in these skills. complex types of documents. Learn college programs. Practise the four basic spreadsheet operations. Practise sections of the new test: reading, writ- ESLG 1107 keyboarding to improve your typing ing, listening, and speaking. Learn Computer Competence Basic speed and accuracy up to 20 wpm. how to combine the skills to pass the new integrated test format. New mate- 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) ESLG 1113 rials, highly trained instructors, and Learn basic file management and Interpersonal Communication up-to-date language lab instruction formatting and editing skills. Work ensure that this iBT preparation course through intermediate skills such as 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) is highly effective. tables, columns, and multi-page Learn the vocabulary and speaking documents in Microsoft Office (Word, strategies you need to get your point ESLG 1150 Excel, and PowerPoint). In addition across, persuade others, seek consen- Effective Speaking for Nursing to becoming more proficient in your sus, and resolve conflict. Improve your IEN computing skills, you will also improve pronunciation and clarity in speaking. 5 credits (70:0:0 hours) upon your English through computer- This course includes the culture of based projects. Learn to make use of communications in various contexts In this course, students will have the the Internet and email while working in Canada. opportunity to develop and improve in class. the skills they need to communicate ESLG 1114 successfully with others in the PNDIEN ESLG 1109 Speaking Strategies program and with clients and fellow Study Skills Basic professionals in a Canadian health- 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) care workplace setting. They will also 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) This course covers stress, intonation, improve in the areas of grammar, Understand and spell 400 basic vocab- pronunciation, voice quality, speed of vocabulary, and pronunciation as they ulary words. Follow conventions of speaking, and the strategies that you participate in activities that mirror the writing basic texts, including letter for- need in order to make yourself clearly communication situations in the work- mation, line spacing, margins, titles, understood. place. This course is designed to meet and indents. Write simple sentences the goals and objectives of Canadian correctly. Read easy formatted ESLG 1127 Language Benchmark Level 8. text correctly. Practicum Training Workshops ESLG 1151 ESLG 1110 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) Effective Writing for Nursing Study Skills Intermediate Gain confidence as you prepare for IEN 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) your practicum placement. Gain prac- 5 credits (75:0:0 hours) tice as you participate in specially Understand and spell 200 new inter- designed interactive communicative Students will enhance their ability to Course Descriptions mediate vocabulary words. Write and skill-based role plays, scenarios, communicate effectively, accurately, sentences and paragraphs using cor- problem-solving discussions, and fluently in writing. This course rect formatting. Read and interpret and interviews. assists students to prepare to be suc- correctly questions, directions, and cessful in completing CELBAN writing formatted text. Plan your writing using ESLG 1128 tasks and also prepares them for the mind maps. PNDIEN ESL Support writing tasks they will have to com- plete as nursing students and, later, ESLG 1111 10 credits (144:0:0 hours) as LPNs in a Canadian health-care set- Study Skills Advanced This course provides support to ting. This course is designed to meet the writing goals and objectives of 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) PNDIEN students enrolled in the courses ENGL 2550 and SOCI 1000 in Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7. Practise working with indexes and the second semester of the PNDIEN other text-organization tools. Learn program. This course focuses on citation, and improve your ability assisting students to develop the to work with reference works. Use academic language skills they need to standard spelling and formatting in complete these courses successfully increasingly challenging writing. Plan and will also help them to improve the more complex writing tasks using accuracy and fluency of their language Not all courses listed are mind maps and other organizational skills to the level required for the offered each academic year. tools. Spell at least 200 new intermedi- CELBAN language test. ate vocabulary words correctly.
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ESLG 1152 ESLG 1155 ESLG 1288 Effective Listening for Nursing Medical Terminology for Integrated Child Care ESL CLB IEN Nursing IEN 3-4 4 credits (65:0:0 hours) 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) Students will enhance their listen- This course is designed to assist Study English while improving your ing skills and acquire the proficiency internationally educated nurses with skills as a child-care provider. You will needed to prepare for success in both ESL learner needs to learn the mean- practise your English listening, speak- the PNDIEN program and the Canadian ing, spelling, and pronunciation of ing, reading, and writing skills as you health-care workplace. This course will medical vocabulary in English. Lay learn about the paperwork and proce- assist students to develop the listen- terms (including slang and idioms) dures commonly used in daycares ing skills they need to communicate are explored as well as the anatomy, and some fundamentals of early child- with clients and with fellow profes- physiology, and pathology associated hood education. sionals in a health-care setting. The with each medical term. The aim of the course is designed to meet the goals course is to enable students to excel ESLG 1850 and objectives of Canadian Language in subsequent nursing courses and, Academic Enrichment for Benchmark Level 8. eventually, in the workplace. College/University ESLG 1153 ESLG 1230 13 credits (320:0:0 hours) Effective Reading for Nursing Integrated ESL CLB 1-2 CLB 8 Academic. Integrate the speak- IEN 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) ing, listening, reading, and writing skills required for entrance into post- 5 credits (75:0:0 hours) Develop low beginner speaking, listen- secondary programs. Produce aca- Enhance your reading ability so that ing, reading, and writing skills through demic reports, give oral presentations, you can better complete the reading content relevant to your needs as a and take comprehensive summative tasks that you will meet, first as a stu- learner. Build your language skills and tests. Interact with native speakers and dent and later as an LPN in a health- confidence through active participa- improve your ability to handle non-ESL care setting. This course is designed tion in skill activities. Topics vary resources. Research academic and to meet the reading objectives of the depending on the needs and interests practical topics for your academic and Canadian Language Benchmark Level 8. of learners. career goals, and develop appropriate vocabulary. ESLG 1154 ESLG 1234 Intercultural Communication for Integrated ESL CLB 3-4 ESLG 2000 Nursing IEN 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) Introduction to Public Transit 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) Develop basic speaking, listening, 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) Students will develop the intercultural reading, and writing skills through Understand the role of transit opera- competence and flexibility they need content relevant to your needs as a tors, practise essential language skills while working as nurses in a variety learner. Topics vary depending on and vocabulary pertaining to transit, of Canadian health-care settings. needs and interests of learners. and develop intercultural communica- Students will increase their under- tion skills for the multicultural public standing of cross-cultural incidents as ESLG 1256 transit workplace. Discuss and gain they observe and interpret incidents Integrated ESL CLB 5-6 in-depth understanding of the daily Course Descriptions activities and tasks of a bus opera- and experiences with increasing accu- 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) racy. This 30-hour course will help tor. Enhance your knowledge about students identify situations in which Develop intermediate speaking, listen- transit by completing modules such cross-cultural differences are likely ing, reading, and writing skills through as “Introduction to Public Transit,” to occur as they care for clients from content relevant to your needs and “Inspecting Buses,” “Following a other cultures and communicate with goals as a learner. Topics vary depend- Shift,” and “Understanding Spare other health-care professionals. ing on needs and interests of learners. Boards.”
ESLG 1278 Integrated ESL CLB 7-8 3 credits (80:0:0 hours) Develop advanced speaking, listen- ing, reading, and writing skills through content relevant to your interests, employment, and study goals. Topics will vary depending on needs and interests of learners.
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ESLG 2001 ESLG 2004 ESLG 2102 Transit Workplace Final Steps in Transit Occupation-Specific Vocabulary Communication Preparation Development for Business 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) 4 credits (110:0:0 hours) Careers Expand and improve your communi- Acquire the skills to successfully com- 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) cation strategies through interactive plete the admission process for transit Learn and retain a range of general activities around public transit work- jobs. Practise daily interactions with and business-related vocabulary in place settings. Practise your oral com- other staff at garages, and learn strate- order to read, write, speak, and under- munication skills using scenarios from gies for talking to supervisors and the stand effectively in a business career the transit work environment. Learn public in general. Understand how to environment. Develop word-recogni- about workplace expectations as they deal with performance evaluations. tion skills. Use business terminology relate to culture and language. Expand Learn test-taking strategies and review correctly in a variety of situations. your vocabulary related to the transit a variety of pre-screening routines that Develop strategies for understand- workplace. Learn transit bus map- comprise the public transit operators ing new vocabulary and idioms from reading skills and knowledge of key screening tests. Develop job interview context. Learn advanced dictionary landmarks. Improve your communica- skills. Learn about transit organiza- skills. Use a range of reference texts to tion skills as you study modules such tion culture to achieve and maintain improve accuracy in your vocabulary. as “How to Handle Route Disruptions,” employment as a transit operator. “Understanding Shift Changes,” Prerequisite: ESLG 2003 ESLG 2103 “Finding Locations for Customers,” Reading and Writing Strategies and “What to Do When You Cannot ESLG 2100 Find a Destination.” and Development for Business Intercultural Communication for the Careers Prerequisite: ESLG 2000 Business Environment 5 credits (100:25:0 hours) 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) ESLG 2002 Develop the reading strategies, read- Customer Service Skills for Develop basic intercultural com- ing speed and comprehension of Public Transit petence for working in a variety of business-related texts that you need Canadian business environments. for admission to Business Careers at 3 credits (70:0:0 hours) Explore the behaviour and commu- NorQuest. Develop critical reading and Improve customer services skills for nicative norms of your first culture. thinking strategies. Develop exam- the transit workplace. Develop and Learn to analyze yourself and others taking strategies. Interpret information implement strategies and language with respect to cultural differences. presented visually in formats such as for problem solving to deal with Develop the necessary intercul- graphs, charts, and forms. Learn to diverse and challenging workplace tural sensitivity and the ability to write for business communication, situations. Role-play how to approach suspend judgment of others during and become more proficient at using potentially dangerous situations critical intercultural encounters in the Microsoft Office Suite. Improve your with disruptive customers. Discover Canadian business environment. grammatical correctness in writing, and practise using appropriate lan- develop editing skills, complete busi- guage in a variety of situations and ESLG 2101 ness forms, and improve your typing implementing different strategies Listening and Speaking for skills to at least 20 wpm. and skills to maintain safety. Topics Success in a Business Career
Course Descriptions include “Customer Service Routines,” ESLG 2200 “Dealing with Disruptive Customers,” 5 credits (100:25:0 hours) Intercultural Communication for and “Customer Complaints.” Improve your listening skills as you Nurses focus on note-taking, verbal instruc- 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) ESLG 2003 tions, participation in meetings and Skills for Emergency Situations discussions. Listen for the main idea This course is designed to help partici- and details. Communicate compre- pants develop the basic intercultural 3 credits (70:0:0 hours) hension of information. Develop oral awareness and competence related Apply basic communication and communication skills for a variety of to nursing practice that they will need interpersonal skills to a variety social and business situations. Select while working in a variety of Canadian of emergency situations in tran- appropriate vocabulary to manage health-care settings. sit. Practise emergency protocols, conversation in social interactions. describe road emergencies, rehearse Develop interpersonal competencies a number of live-setting emergency in social interactions. Learn strategies scenarios, and complete accident for intelligibility and clarity. Learn to reports. Topics include “The Transit participate in group and pair work and Emergency Manual,” “Handling Road presentations and to produce presen- Emergencies,” “Bus Malfunction tations that are successful in a career Emergencies,” and “Writing studies or business environment. Not all courses listed are Emergency Reports.” offered each academic year. Prerequisite: ESLG 2002
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ESLG 2201 ESLG 2211 ESLS 1000 Speaking and Listening for English for Nursing - Listening Listening/Speaking 100 Success as a Nurse 3 credits (0:0:75 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 5 credits (100:25:0 hours) This course is designed to enhance the CLB 1. Understand greetings and This course is designed to assist listening proficiency of internationally appeals for repetition and clarification. students to enhance their speaking educated nurses, enabling them to Follow simple spoken instructions and and listening skills, so that they are better prepare to meet the academic positive and negative commands and better prepared to be successful in requirements of RN or PN re-entry pro- requests. Identify expressions used to both nursing refresher programs and grams. Students in this course engage attract attention and request assistance. the Canadian health-care workplace. in highly interactive activities. Identify specific literal details such as Students develop and improve their numbers, letters, key words, and short grammar, vocabulary, and pronuncia- ESLG 2212 expressions. Give instructions or direc- tion skills as they engage in interactive English for Nursing - Reading tions of two to three words for basic, activities that mirror the communication everyday activities. Use and respond to 3 credits (0:0:75 hours) situations that occur in the workplace. basic courtesy formulas. This course is designed to enhance the ESLG 2202 writing proficiency of second-language ESLS 1100 Occupation-Specific Vocabulary learners who are internationally edu- Listening/Speaking 110 cated nurses, enabling them to better Development for Nurses 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) prepare to meet the academic reading 2 credits (50:0:0 hours) requirements of RN or PN re-entry pro- CLB 1. Understand a greater range This course is a text-based course grams. Students in this course engage of greetings and appeals for repeti- designed to assist students at a CLB in highly interactive activities. tion and clarification. Follow a variety 5/6 level to learn the meaning, spell- of simple spoken instructions and ing, and pronunciation of medical ESLG 2213 positive and negative commands and vocabulary in English. Lay terms, English for Nursing - Speaking requests. Identify expressions used to attract attention and request assis- including slang and idioms, and the 3 credits (0:0:75 hours) anatomy, physiology, and pathology tance. Identify specific literal details associated with each medical term are This course is designed to enhance the such as numbers, letters, key words, also explored. speaking proficiency of internationally and short expressions. Understand educated nurses, enabling them to daily routine interaction in class. ESLG 2203 better prepare to meet the academic Give instructions or directions of two requirements of RN or PN re-entry pro- to three words or phrases for basic, Reading/Writing Strategies and everyday activities. Make an effort Development for Nurses grams. Students develop and improve their grammar, vocabulary, and pro- to keep communication flowing, and 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) nunciation skills as they engage in show awareness of barriers. Use and interactive activities. Students in this respond to basic courtesy formulas. This course is designed to enhance the course engage in highly interactive reading and writing proficiency of sec- activities. ESLS 2000 ond language learners who are inter- Listening/Speaking 200 nationally educated nurses, enabling them to better prepare to meet the ESLG 2214 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) reading and writing requirements of English for Nursing - Writing CLB 2. Identify basic courtesy formulas Course Descriptions RN or PN re-entry programs and the 3 credits (0:0:75 hours) and introductions. Recognize problems requirements for LPNs in the Canadian in communication and appeals for rep- health-care workplace. This course is designed to enhance the writing proficiency of second language etition and clarification. Follow a range learners who are internationally edu- of basic daily instructions, commands, ESLG 2210 and requests. Identify a range of English for Nursing - cated nurses, enabling them to better prepare to meet the academic writing expressions used to request assistance, Intercultural Communication requirements of RN or PN re-entry pro- express and respond to a request, and 3 credits (0:0:75 hours) grams. Students in this course engage express warnings. Identify specific liter- in highly interactive activities. al details such as numbers, letters, time This course is designed to help partici- reference, places, key words, and short pants develop the basic intercultural expressions in a dialogue. Give direc- awareness and competence related tions of one to two clauses, use courte- to nursing practice through various sy formulas with familiar and unfamiliar language-based activities. Students people, and respond to questions and who take this course can expect to introductions. become more knowledgeable about foundational intercultural concepts and competencies.
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ESLS 2100 ESLS 3100 ESLS 5000 Listening/Speaking 210 Listening/Speaking 310 Listening/Speaking 500 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) CLB 2. Identify several basic courtesy CLB 3. Identify verbal and non-verbal CLB 5. Identify details and inferred formulas and introductions. Recognize details of social exchanges, includ- meanings in dialogues containing problems in communication and ing styles of greetings, leave-taking, compliments, invitations, and offers appeals for repetition and clarifica- and introductions. Identify indicators and discussion of interests, likes, tion. Follow basic daily instructions, of communication problems. Follow dislikes, and preferences. Identify commands, and requests. Identify a directions of two to four clauses relat- situations and relationships between range of expressions used to request ing to movement and position in space speakers. Understand a range of spo- assistance, express and respond to and to weights, measures, amounts, ken instructions. Demonstrate com- a request, and express warnings. and sizes. Identify expressions used prehension of advice, suggestions, Identify specific literal details such as to ask and grant permission, advise of announcements, and commercials. numbers, letters, time reference, plac- danger, and ask for, offer, and accept Demonstrate an understanding of the es, key words, and short expressions assistance. Get the gist, key informa- gist, details, and some inferred mean- in a dialogue. Follow in-class presen- tion, and important factual details in a ings in description and narration. Give tations and instruction. Give directions story or description. Follow instruction an extended set of simple instructions of one to two clauses, use courtesy and dialogue of more complex, faster in sequence for daily routine activi- formulas with familiar and unfamiliar speech. Greet, introduce yourself and ties. Participate in routine social con- people, and respond to questions and others, ask about others, and partici- versation on familiar topics. Express introductions. Speak in a limited way pate in casual small talk. Answer a compliments, congratulations, or invi- on immediate and personal needs. phone and leave a short message. tations in small talk.
ESLS 3000 ESLS 4000 ESLS 5100 Listening/Speaking 300 Listening/Speaking 400 Listening/Speaking 510 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) CLB 3. Identify verbal and non-verbal CLB 4. Identify details and inferred CLB 5. Identify details and inferred details of social exchanges, includ- meanings in stories, reports, fore- meanings in more complex dialogues ing styles of greetings, leave-taking, casts, dialogues of small talk, and containing compliments, invitations, and introductions. Identify indicators short phone calls. Follow instruc- and offers and discussions of inter- of communication problems. Follow tions of four to five clauses presented ests, likes, dislikes, and preferences. directions of two to four clauses relat- sequentially, relating to movement Identify situations and relationships ing to movement and position in space and position in space, manner, fre- between speakers. Understand a and to weights, measures, amounts, quency, and duration. Participate in range of spoken instructions of more and sizes. Identify expressions used conversations on familiar topics. Ask complexity. Demonstrate comprehen- to ask and grant permission, advise of for explanations if required. Give sets sion of inferred meanings in advice, danger, and ask for, offer, and accept of simple, everyday instructions and suggestions, announcements, and assistance. Get the gist, key informa- directions. commercials. Demonstrate an under- tion, and important factual details in a standing of the gist, details, and some story or description. Greet, introduce ESLS 4100 inferred meanings in description and yourself and others, ask about others, Listening/Speaking 410 narration. Give an extended set of
Course Descriptions and participate in casual small talk. simple instructions in sequence for Answer a phone, leave a short mes- 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) daily routine activities. Participate in sage, and participate in small, CLB 4. Identify details and inferred routine social conversation on familiar informal conversations. meanings in stories, reports, fore- topics. Express compliments, con- casts, dialogues of small talk, and gratulations, or invitations in small short phone calls. Follow instruc- talk. Use the phone to communicate tions of four to five clauses presented simple personal information. Speak sequentially, relating to movement on relevant, familiar topics for three to and position in space, manner, fre- five minutes. Dialogues in this course quency, and duration. Demonstrate more closely approach native speaker comprehension when involved in speed and vocabulary. conversations, dialogues, and class- room instruction. Participate in con- versations on familiar topics. Ask for explanations if required. Give sets of simple, everyday instructions and directions.
Not all courses listed are offered each academic year.
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ESLS 6000 ESLS 7000 ESLS 8000 Listening/Speaking 600 Listening/Speaking 700 Listening/Speaking 800 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) CLB 6. Identify specific factual details CLB 8. Identify stated and unspecified CLB 7. Identify stated and unspeci- and inferred meanings in dialogues details about mood, attitude, situation, fied details, facts, and opinions containing openings and closings, and formality in discourse contain- about situations and relationships of making and cancelling of appoint- ing expressions of and responses to participants containing expressions ments, apologies, regrets, excuses, formal welcomes, farewells, toasts, of and responses to gratitude and and problems in reception and com- congratulations on achievements and appreciation, satisfaction, complaint, munication. Understand a set of awards, sympathy, and condolences. hope, disappointment, satisfaction, instructions presented in point form, Follow extended sets of multi-step dissatisfaction, approval, and disap- where sequence must be inferred. instructions on technical and non- proval. Understand sets of instructions Demonstrate comprehension of details technical tasks for familiar processes related to simple technical and non- and a speaker’s purpose in sugges- or procedures. Identify stated and technical tasks. Understand simple tions, advice, encouragements, and unspecified meanings in extended directions on the phone, voicemail, requests. Respond to or extend apolo- warnings, threats, suggestions, and and extended description, narration, gies, regrets, and excuses. Make or recommendations. Evaluate the and reports. Understand directives, cancel appointments, indicate partial validity of a suggestion or solution. requests, reminders, orders, and comprehension, take turns by inter- Identify facts, opinions, and attitudes pleas. Participate in formal and infor- rupting, add comments supportive of in conversations about abstract and mal conversations to solve problems others, and avoid answering a ques- complex topics. Use strategies to keep and make decisions. Respond to and tion. Adjust levels of formality. conversations going, speak to large express gratitude, appreciation, com- unfamiliar groups, express sympathy plaint, disappointment, dissatisfaction, formally, and respond to minor conflict ESLS 6100 satisfaction, and hope. Hold the floor, by acknowledging a problem and sug- Listening/Speaking 610 resume after interruption, and change gesting a solution. Give instructions the topic. 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) about a familiar technical or non- CLB 6. Identify specific factual details ESLS 7100 technical process or procedure, estab- lished by an expert or authority other and inferred meanings in dialogues Listening/Speaking 710 containing openings and closings, than the learner. making and cancelling of appoint- 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) ments, apologies, regrets, excuses, ESLS 8100 Develop and consolidate your lan- and problems in reception and com- Listening/Speaking 810 guage skills in listening and speaking munication. Understand a set of and pronunciation in this course that 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) instructions presented in point form, focuses on the language and knowl- where sequence must be inferred. CLB 8. Identify facts, opinions, and edge needed for careers, the work- Demonstrate comprehension of details attitudes in conversations about place, and further studies. Identify and a speaker’s purpose in sugges- abstract and complex topics. Follow details that are directly stated as tions, advice, encouragements, and extended sets of directions involving well as details that are unspecified. requests. Identify the main idea, several steps in both a technical and Discriminate facts and opinions about supporting details, statements, and non-technical context. Provide descrip- situations, as well as the relation- examples in a descriptive or narrative tions, opinions and explanations relat- ships of participants. Understand presentation or in a group interac- ed to complex concrete and abstract Course Descriptions sets of instructions related to simple tion. Respond to or extend apologies, ideas. Ask questions and analyze and technical and non-technical tasks. regrets, and excuses. Make formal compare information in order to make Understand simple phone and voice- introductions. Make or cancel appoint- decisions. Use conversation-manage- mail directions. Understand direc- ments, indicate partial comprehension, ment strategies effectively. tives, requests, reminders, orders, and take turns by interrupting, add com- pleas. Participate in formal and infor- ments supportive of others, and avoid mal conversations to solve problems ESLW 1000 answering a question. Adjust levels of and make decisions. Respond to and Reading/Writing 100 formality. Speak on relevant topics for express gratitude, appreciation, com- five to seven minutes. 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) plaint, disappointment, dissatisfaction, satisfaction, and hope. CLB 1. Recognize a small number of sight words, decode simple words using phonics rules, get information from one-sentence modified text, fol- low one-sentence written instruction, use simplified maps, understand com- mon traffic signs and symbols. Copy numbers, letters, and words. Convey a standard greeting on a greeting card. Fill in personal information on simple forms. Copy words accurately. Complete sentences in simple guided text.
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ESLW 1100 ESLW 3000 ESLW 4100 Reading/Writing 110 Reading/Writing 300 Reading/Writing 410 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) CLB 1. Use a sight word list and pho- CLB 3. Get information from short CLB 4. Use standard reference texts, nics to expand reading vocabulary. notes and letters. Follow common, read two-paragraph newspaper Read simple, adapted, one-sentence everyday written instructions of up to articles, and get information from text with more confidence, and get five steps and instructional text. Find notices and brochures. Follow com- information from text (who, why, information in formatted text: forms, mon, everyday instructions of one to where). Copy words and short sen- tables, and schedules. Get key infor- six steps and instructional text. Read tences accurately and print legibly. mation from simple, one-paragraph with increasing confidence at the CLB Fill out simple forms independently. text. Begin to use a simple dictionary. 4 level. Write short letters expressing Address an envelope. Complete sen- Convey information in an informal invitation, thanks, regrets, cancella- tences in simple, guided text with one note. Copy short text from a diction- tions, and apologies. Copy definitions to two blanks per sentence using per- ary or schedule. Write two to three from two to three different sources sonal information. sentences to describe a personal or and fill out simple forms. Write a short familiar situation. text about a personal or familiar situ- ESLW 2000 ation, event, personal experience, and Reading/Writing 200 ESLW 3100 future plans, and explain reasons. Reading/Writing 310 Write a short note with a business 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) message. Write a paragraph with a 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) CLB 2. Understand an expanded topic sentence and four to seven sup- range of short messages, including CLB 3. Get information from simple, porting sentences. invitations. Follow one-sentence writ- adapted instructional text. Interpret ten instructions of up to four steps. sequence and location signals in text. ESLW 5000 Understand very short, basic, com- Get information from a wider range Reading/Writing 500 mon forms, maps, and diagrams. Get of formatted text. Get the gist, key 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) information from very basic short information, and important details texts. Print legibly and spell a short list from texts of one to two paragraphs. CLB 5. Identify factual details and of common words correctly. Address Use simple dictionaries, maps, and inferred meanings in moderately an envelope correctly. Fill out simple diagrams. Complete sentences by complex notes, email messages, forms including numbers and currency filling in two to three blanks per sen- and letters, containing compliments, figures. Copy phone numbers accu- tence. Write one to three complete invitations, likes, dislikes, and prefer- rately, fill out an application form, and sentences. Copy information from ences. Understand and follow instruc- write a cheque. Complete a text with a dictionary, bus schedule, or set of tions of 7 to 10 steps and moderately correct information. instructions. complex text. Demonstrate compre- hension of descriptive or narrative ESLW 2100 ESLW 4000 text of two to three paragraphs on Reading/Writing 210 Reading/Writing 400 a familiar topic. Access and locate two pieces of information in CD-ROM 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) ESL educational software. Use email CLB 2. Use a longer sight word list to CLB 4. Get information from emails, to express or respond to invitations, read a wider range of short, every- form letters, flyers, instructional text, updates, or feelings. Take phone mes-
Course Descriptions day social messages. Follow written and a variety of formatted text. Get sages, voicemail messages or prere- instructions more independently. the gist and key details of simple, corded information with five to seven Understand a greater number of basic explicit text of two to three para- details. Summarize in point form. forms, maps, and diagrams. Get infor- graphs. Write a short note expressing Write a paragraph to narrate, describe, mation from short, basic texts. Write invitation, thanks, and regrets. Copy or explain reasons. simple sentences expressing personal short text accurately to complete tasks information. Complete a wider variety or learn information. Write a short text ESLW 5100 of forms requesting personal infor- about a personal or familiar situation Reading/Writing 510 mation. Expand your list of correctly or event. Write a short paragraph with 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) spelled words. topic sentence and three to four sup- porting sentences. CLB 5. Consolidate and expand read- ing comprehension at the CLB 5 level, using a greater variety of texts, formatted text, and educational soft- ware. Make notes in point form from a pre-recorded audio prompt. Write a paragraph with a topic sentence, 5 to 10 supporting sentences, and a con- Not all courses listed are cluding sentence. Word-process, edit, offered each academic year. format, and print text.
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ESLW 6000 ESLW 7000 ESLW 8000 Reading/Writing 600 Reading/Writing 700 Reading/Writing 800 7 credits (170:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) CLB 6. Identify details in moder- CLB 7. Identify factual and inferred CLB 8. Identify main idea, support- ately complex text, including advice, meanings in moderately complex text ing details, and inferred meanings in requests, specifications, cancellations, including expressions of apprecia- increasingly complex texts, including and apologies. Follow instructions of tion, complaint, hope, satisfaction, general opinion, assessments of situ- up to ten steps when sequence must and dissatisfaction. Follow written ations, response to a complaint, and be inferred. Demonstrate comprehen- instructions of 10 to 13 steps on simple expressions of sympathy. Read and sion of one-page, moderately complex technical and non-technical tasks. interpret graphic information such as text on a familiar topic. Fill out mod- Read and locate information in every- flow charts and process charts. Read erately complex forms. Write notes day instructional text and formatted a greater variety of authentic and regarding a business transaction. text. Demonstrate comprehension of adapted texts including newspapers Write a three-paragraph composition a moderately complex report or narra- and magazines. Integrate three to four with transitional and/or concluding tive of one to two pages. Access two pieces of information contained in for- sentences. Word-process, edit, for- to four pieces of information in online matted text. Write emails with attach- mat, and print text. Make notes of electronic references. ments. Make notes from pre-recorded important ideas with some details and live presentations, make an out- from printed or handwritten text. Write ESLW 7100 line of a reading, and write a summary personal messages in three formats: Reading/Writing 710 of a reading. Fill out unadapted forms. informal notes, short formal letters, Write short business letters. Draft an and email. 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) academic essay of three body para- Develop and consolidate your language graphs consisting of a topic sentence, ESLW 6100 skills in reading and writing in this 7 to 12 supporting sentences, and Reading/Writing 610 course that focuses on the language a transitional/concluding sentence. and knowledge needed for careers, Rewrite to focus content, clarify struc- 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) the workplace, and further studies. ture, and improve mechanics. Word- CLB 6. Identify details in moderately Identify factual and inferred meanings process, edit, format, and print text. complex social text, follow instructions in moderately complex text including when not in point form, locate infor- expressions of appreciation, complaint, ESLW 8100 mation in moderately complex format- hope, satisfaction, and dissatisfac- Reading/Writing 810 ted text, demonstrate comprehension tion. Demonstrate comprehension of a 7 credits (180:0:0 hours) of a cycle diagram, flow chart, and one-to- two page moderately complex time-line. Access, locate, and compare report or narrative. Read everyday CLB 8. Read increasingly complex two to three pieces of information in instructional texts and formatted texts texts, including general opinion, an online database. Fill out moderately in order to locate information. assessments of situations, response complex forms. Write notes regarding to a complaint, and expressions of a business transaction. Write a three- sympathy. Identify the main idea, sup- paragraph composition with transition- porting details, and inferred meanings. al and/or concluding sentences and Read and interpret graphic informa- 7 to 12 supporting sentences. Word- tion such as flow charts and process process, edit, format, and print text. charts. Take notes on live and record-
Make notes of important ideas with ed presentations, outline readings, and Course Descriptions some details from printed or handwrit- write summaries of readings. Fill out ten text. Make notes of major points unadapted forms. Write business let- with some details from a pre-recorded ters and academic essays. audio prompt. Write personal mes- sages in three formats: informal notes, FAID 1005 short formal letters, and email. Standard First Aid/CPR 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) Learn standard first aid and CPR from a certified instructor. Transfer: NLK
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FAMV 1000 GEDP 1000 HEAS 1000 Domestic Violence and GED Prep Health Assessment Prevention 3 credits (65:0:0 hours) 4 credits (30:30:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Brush up on writing, literature, sci- Learn and practise procedures based Learn the skills needed to work with ence, social studies, and math. You on best evidence for obtaining a individuals and families affected will receive instruction in basic math health history and conducting a physi- by domestic violence. Learn about and geometry, essay writing, and cal examination on a healthy adult. the cycle of violence, bullying, and grammar and reading. Examine assessment findings for stalking. Understand the role of the normal structures and functions of the Canadian Justice system and the com- GEDS 1301 human body. In the laboratory compo- munity resources available to you. Prep for GED Social Studies/ nent of this course, apply your newly Science acquired knowledge. Practise obtain- FINM 1001 ing a health history and demonstrate Financial Management 5 credits (125:0:0) your physical assessment skills. Learn key strategies and social studies 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Co-requisite: ANPH 1002 and science vocabulary to prepare you Learn about the accounting cycle and to write the GED exam. HEED 1000 accounting terminology. Prepare a set Health Education: Individual of books, financial statements, and GPLM 1000 Health and Wellness budgets for both service and merchan- GED Prep/Life Management dising businesses. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Gain an overview of the physical, FOCC 1000 Brush up on writing, literature, sci- social, psychological, environmen- Focusing on the Client ence, social studies, and math. You tal, and spiritual aspects of personal will receive instruction in basic math 7 credits (105.0:0:0 hours) health and wellness within the con- and geometry, essay writing, gram- text of the community, the Canadian Acquire a general understanding of mar, and reading. Learn coping skills health-care system, and the global the basic needs common to all human and how to live in a positive manner. environment. Lifestyle choices are beings, the normal structure and Explore ways to lead a richer and introduced as physical and social function of the human body, normal more balanced life. determinants affecting personal health development throughout the life cycle, and the health of others. Learn how to aging, functional impairments and HCJP 1610 take responsibility for your own health disability, and the special needs of the Human Relations and Ethics in and to advocate for the health of oth- client and his family. Learn to focus on the Criminal Justice System ers. the needs of clients, and to recognize the unique needs of each individual. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer: AU, UC, UA, LEC, BV, LK Prerequisite: PCCA 1000 Explore human dynamics and eth- HEED 1101 ics in various settings in the criminal Health Education: Personal GEDE 1301 justice system. Study the character- Fitness I Prep for GED English istics unique to various cultures that have direct implications for persons 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0)
Course Descriptions involved in the criminal justice system. Prepare for the physical demands of Develop your reading comprehension Develop communication skills. Learn policing and security-related occupa- and writing skills to prepare to write about body language, verbal tones, tions; learn about physical activity and the GED exam. and written language. Increase your self-awareness. Learn strategies for health and wellness concepts. GEDM 1301 effective communication and conflict management in the workplace. HEED 1102 Prep for GED Math Health Education: 5 credits (125:0:0) Personal Fitness II Develop the basic Math skills needed 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) for your chosen field. Prepare to write the GED exam. Prepare for the physical demands of policing and security-related occupa- tions; learn about physical activity and health and wellness concepts.
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HLTH 1001 HLTH 2001 HLTH 2003 Computer and Employability Introduction to Activities of Working with Clients with a Skills for Health Care Aide Daily Living Diagnosis of Dementia – “A 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 3 credits (20:22:0 hours) Moment in Time” Gain basic computer skills, including In this course, you will learn the basic 1 credit (18:0:0 hours) Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer, care skills that will allow you to give that will enable you to use comput- safe and efficient care to your clients. This five-part course will assist you ers in your training program or in the Opportunities to practise safe lifting, in understanding the disease process workplace. Develop the skills neces- transferring, and client positioning will that causes both cognitive and physical sary to communicate effectively in be provided in both lab and practicum decline in residents with a diagnosis hospital or clinical settings. Create settings. You will be taught a profes- of dementia. In addition, you will learn a career skills portfolio, and explore sional, caring, and compassionate skills and strategies to provide the best ways to develop and extend your sup- approach to assisting clients with their possible care for these individuals. port network. elimination needs. This course will also This course is included in the HCA teach the principles of safely assisting Preparation for Employment provin- HLTH 1002 clients to eat, as well as guidelines for cial standard as mandated by Alberta Essentials for Health Care Aide creating a safe, clean, and socially invit- Health Services. ing dining environment. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Prerequisite: HLTH 2002 This course is included in the HCA Spend time learning the specialized Preparation for Employment provin- HLTH 2004 reading and vocabulary needed for the cial standard as mandated by Alberta Health Care Aide Integrated Health Care Aide program. Develop Health Services. an understanding of health-care ter- Practicum I Prerequisite: HLTH 2000 minology and processes, and explore 1 credit (0:0:40 hours) concepts about health and the respon- sibilities of health-care workers. HLTH 2002 Under the direction of a regulated Assisting with Medication health-care professional, students will HLTH 1010 Delivery work in a designated assisted living Essentials for Health Careers (DAL) site providing care and support 1 credit (6:12:0 hours) for clients. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) This course will assist you to work Prerequisite: HLTH 2003 or HLTH 2013 This course is designed to assist new safely within the legal roles and practitioners in meeting the challenges responsibilities of health care aides in HLTH 2005 of the nursing environment by foster- this province. Assisting with medica- Working and Communicating in ing self-awareness and developing a tion delivery is a very challenging and a Health-Care Environment relevant knowledge base for the nurs- highly responsible task. The theory ing profession. In particular, students and labs of this course will allow you 3 credits (32:9:0 hours) will gain awareness of the skills neces- to undertake this task with compe- This course focuses on the sharing sary to work in a team setting. tence and confidence. of information that will result in safe, This course is included in the HCA HLTH 2000 ethical, and respectful care based on Preparation for Employment provin- the needs of the client. The health Safe Work Practices cial standard as mandated by Alberta care aide must be familiar with the Course Descriptions 2 credits (29:5:0 hours) Health Services. provincial legislation that guides safe, ethical, and personalized care. The Prerequisite: HLTH 2001 or HLTH 2014 In this course, you will learn the key health-care environment requires com- elements that go together to ensure petent verbal, written, and electronic a safe environment for clients, staff, communication skills. This course will and facility visitors. Understanding focus on professional communication your roles and responsibilities within with other team members, clients, and a team framework will assist you to clients’ families and written commu- function to the full scope of your job nication, including documentation in description while providing safe care client records and report completion. It to clients. will also focus on strategies for prob- This course is included in the HCA lem solving and handling conflicts. Preparation for Employment provin- Prerequisite: HLTH 2004 cial standard as mandated by Alberta Health Services.
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HLTH 2006 HLTH 2009 HLTH 2012 Structure and Function of the Special Care for Diverse Clients Communication in the Health- Human Body - Health and 2 credits (26:2:0 hours) Care Environment Chronic Illness This course discusses care strate- 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) 3 credits (39:0:0 hours) gies for assisting diverse client Strong communication skills are an In this course, you will study the 10 groups such as clients with a mental important part of being a success- systems that make up the human body health diagnosis and clients with ful health care aide in a health-care and discuss the milestones of growth developmental delays and physical environment that requires competent and development across a lifetime. disabilities. Graduates who become verbal, written, and electronic com- You will read about and discuss the employed in home-care situations munication skills. This course focuses most common of the chronic illnesses may have the opportunity to work with on professional communication with that you may encounter, and you families to provide care for infants other team members, clients, and cli- will learn how to provide safe care and children. Information and skills ent families; written communication based on best practices according to assist with these care assignments including documentation in client the clients’ diagnoses, needs, and round out this course. records and report completion; and care plans. The information learned in Prerequisite: HLTH 2008 strategies for problem solving and this course will provide you with care handling conflict. Strategies for over- strategies to support the client, the cli- HLTH 2010 coming the challenges and barriers to communication between client and ent’s family, and yourself through the Health Care Aide Integrated process of a client’s dying and death. caregiver caused by disease and aging Practicum II in the client will also be discussed. Prerequisite: HLTH 2005 or HLTH 2012 5 credits (0:0:160 hours) Prerequisite: HLTH 2011 HLTH 2007 Under the direction of a regulated Activities of Daily Living health-care professional, students will HLTH 2013 work in a continuing care setting pro- Providing Client Care and 2 credits (14:16:0 hours) viding care and support for clients. Comfort In this course, you will learn to bath Prerequisite: XHCA 1000 or HLTH 2015 4 credits (28:35:0 hours) the client safely in bed, a whirlpool tub, and a shower. In addition, you HLTH 2011 In this course, you will learn to support will learn bed-making skills and how clients to maintain their independence to keep the clients’ muscles and joints Working Safely and Effectively and meet their care needs according to exercised by having the client do as a Health Care Aide individual care plans. You will acquire range-of-motion exercises on a regu- 3 credits (40:5:0 hours) the skills and knowledge you need to lar basis. Body mechanics for both the assist clients with daily grooming and client and staff will be emphasized as Heath care aides work in a variety of hygiene and to assist clients to walk will infection prevention and control employment settings providing care and use mobility aids and wheel chairs guidelines and safety measures to that is safe, ethical, respectful, and safely. You will learn several meth- prevent slips, trips, and falls and acci- based on the needs of the client. This ods for carrying out client lifts and dental scalding. type of care is referred to as client- transfers, with a focus on client safety centred care. This course focuses on and comfort. Upon completion of the Prerequisite: HLTH 2006 the roles and responsibilities of the course, you will have will have excel- health care aide in meeting the stan-
Course Descriptions lent baseline knowledge of standards HLTH 2008 dards of client-centred care. To meet for meeting client nutritional needs and Skills for Assisting Clients with the goals of client-centred care, the strict guidelines in safe food handling Complex Care health care aide must be familiar with as set out in Alberta Long-Term Care the provincial legislation that guides Accommodation Standards. 2 credits (14.5:20.5:0 hours) safe, ethical, and personalized care. In Prerequisite: HLTH 2006 HCA skills for supporting care activi- addition, the HCA must know how to ties such as ostomy care, respiratory work effectively as part of the health- care, catheter care, and tube feeds are care team. Knowledge of the employ- taught in this course. The skills taught er’s policies and procedures and job in this course are based on the legal descriptions is also essential. This roles and responsibilities of the health course provides the firm foundation care aide in the province of Alberta at upon which the knowledge and skills this time. The importance of knowing learned in all other program courses the HCA’s roles and responsibilities are built. and following client care plans and employer policies and procedures is emphasized. Prerequisite: HLTH 2007 Not all courses listed are offered each academic year.
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HLTH 2014 HPLA 1001 ICJP 1750 Meeting Complex Care Needs Health Care Aide PLAR Interviewing 3 credits (17:23:0 hours) Assessment 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Building on the basic skills introduced 36 credits (469:0:144 hours) Learn basic interviewing techniques. in previous courses, this course gives The HCA PLAR process is for indi- Focus on the structure and functions students the opportunity to learn the viduals currently employed as nursing of various types of interviews and advanced skills that health care aides attendants or personal support work- strategies and the positive interper- need to support care activities such ers who believe they have sufficient sonal skills required by the perspective as ostomy care, respiratory care, skills and knowledge to meet the employee in the field of criminal jus- catheter care, and tube feeds. In addi- standards for a Health Care Aide cer- tice. The emphasis is on interpersonal tion, accurate measurement of vital tificate. Students have six months to relationships, feedback, barriers to signs is demonstrated, practised, and complete the process. effectiveness, and paraphrasing. Learn assessed, and students will acquire about obtaining statements from com- the knowledge and skills required to HPRT 1003 plainants, victims, and witnesses. provide safe active and passive range- Health Care Aide Clinical Role playing and video playback may of-motion exercises. be employed. Practice Prerequisite: HLTH 2004 5 Credits (0:0:200 Hours) ICSW 1000 HLTH 2015 Apply your knowledge and skills in a Introduction to Community Special Activities for Diverse clinical practice experience. Support Work Clients 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) HUMN 1911 3 credits (47:2:0 hours) Humanities Prep 1 Examine your own beliefs and values and their relationship to human servic- A central feature of this course is the 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) es. Learn about human services with extensive section on meeting the care an emphasis on helping families in and comfort needs of clients with a Improve your reading and writing skill need, and explore how human service diagnosis of dementia. Students also sets through discussions of a variety agencies work. learn about care strategies for assist- of topics in preparation for further ing other diverse client groups such as academic studies or integrated train- ILIC 1000 clients with a mental health diagnosis ing programs. Read a variety of texts. and clients with developmental delays Learn the steps in the writing process. Introduction to Law and physical disabilities. Health care Enforcement/Intercultural Prerequisite: Any of ENGL 1902, ENGL aides employed by home care agen- 1903, or ENGL 1904; or initial place- Communication cies may have the opportunity to pro- ment at this level 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) vide care for infants and children, and this course provides the information HUMN 1912 Gain an overview of the criminal and skills needed to assist with these justice system and related careers. care assignments. Humanities Prep 2 Prepare a current resume and develop personal goal statements. Intercultural Prerequisite: HLTH 2002 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) communication requires motivation, Improve your reading and writing skill HPCW 1000 knowledge, and skill. Uncover hidden sets through discussion of a variety cultural rules that govern communica- Course Descriptions The Helping Process in of topics in preparation for further tion, expectations, and assumptions. Community Support Work academic studies or integrated train- Learn techniques to build stronger ing programs. Read a variety of texts. multicultural teams and skills to get to 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Learn the steps in the writing process. the bottom of cultural misunderstand- Learn about the process of helping in Prerequisite: Adult Literacy program, ings. human services. Helping is addressed or any of ENGL 1902, ENGL 1903, or through examining the qualities and ENGL 1904; or initial placement at this INF 1030 values of the helper. You will apply level Word Processing 1 communication theory and interview- ing skills to case studies and role plays. ICJP 1257 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) Investigative Techniques Develop skill in using basic commands and functions in word-processing soft- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) ware, including document editing and Study the major theoretical concepts formatting and printing reports, cor- and approaches to serious crimes. respondence, and tables suitable for Understand investigative techniques of personal use applications. hostage-taking/barricaded-person situ- ations, child abuse, organized crime, counterfeiting, safe attacks, search techniques, and conducting line-ups.
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INF 1040 INF 2060 INPC 1000 Graphic Tools Electronic Publishing 1 Interpersonal Communication 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) 5/6 Learn the basic commands and func- Use electronic publishing software 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) tions of computer graphics software, to produce documents such as signs, Develop the skills you need to commu- including bit-mapped graphics (paint announcements, brochures, newslet- nicate effectively. Learn about body program) and vector graphics (draw ters, or other business applications. language, verbal tones, and written program). Develop basic skills in language. manipulating existing graphics, as well INF 2070 as in producing your own graphics. Database 2 IVTH 1010 Infusion Therapy for Nurses INF 1050 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) Database 1 Use all commands and functions of 4 credits (45:15:0 hours) electronic database software that sup- 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) This course prepares the licensed port effective and efficient database practical nurse by building upon Master the basic commands and applications. previous nursing knowledge with functions of database software, and practices based on best evidence in demonstrate how this software can INF 2080 infusion therapy, intravenous therapy, be used as a personal tool in data and Spreadsheet 2 subcutaneous infusion therapy (hypo- information management. dermoclysis), care of central lines, 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) medication administration, and blood INF 1060 Learn advanced-level spreadsheet transfusions. A laboratory component Spreadsheet 1 commands and functions to calculate is included in which students apply and manipulate data and to prepare new theory and practise nursing skills 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) appropriate reports and printouts in related to infusion therapy, including Use basic functions and commands text and graphic format. IV cannula insertion. in spreadsheet software for general data manipulation and personal INF 3060 JOBS 1002 record keeping. Word Processing 3 Job Safety Skills – JOBS INF 1070 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Digital Presentation Develop occupational-level compe- Learn essential skills for both personal tence in the use of word-processing and workplace safety. 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) software commands and functions Develop basic skills with tools to produce mail-ready reports, cor- J0BS 1003 used for computerized presentations respondence, and tables, including the Job Safety Skills – CONC involving text, data, graphics, sound, importing and merging of text, data, and animation. and graphics. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Learn essential skills for both personal INF 2020 INFO 1001 and workplace safety. Keyboarding Information Processing 1
Course Descriptions JOBS 1100 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Interpersonal/Intercultural Skills Enhance your occupational-level key- Using Microsoft Office, develop - JOBS boarding competence for all keystroke the word-processing, keyboarding, functions, using unedited, edited, and spreadsheet, and presentation skills 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) straight copy material. suitable for personal and business Improve your use and knowledge of use applications. Gain skills in Word, interpersonal and intercultural skills INF 2050 Excel, and PowerPoint. to the level required in a professional Word Processing 2 workplace. INFO 1002 1 credit (25:0:0 hours) Information Processing 2 JOBS 1110 Use Microsoft Word commands and 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Computer Literacy - JOBS functions to produce mail-ready reports and correspondence including Continue to develop skills in more 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) letters, memorandums, and tables, all complex business applications using Master new skills through this intro- from rough draft copy. Word, Excel, Access, and more. duction to word-processing opera- tions, Internet research, and email. Improve your keyboarding, grammar, and document-formatting skills.
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JOBS 1120 LAWC 1020 LGST 1001 English for Employment – JOBS Introduction to the Canadian Legal Studies 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Judicial System 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Improve your listening, speaking, read- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Learn about laws that affect consum- ing, and writing skills using a variety of Explore the evolution of criminal law ers and family members through the materials. Improve your work-related and the history and structure of the use of realistic scenarios and case reading and comprehension skills. Criminal Code. Examine basic consti- studies. Learn about your rights and tutional law including the Canadian responsibilities in our Canadian legal JOBS 1130 Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Learn system. Also learn about criminal law Job Skills - JOBS about criminal procedure in prepara- and the court system. tion for more advanced classes. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) LINC 1000 Complete 15 normed, hands-on tasks LAWC 1030 LINC Literacy that are applicable to a variety of work Introduction to Security, Loss 16 credits (400:0:0 hours) situations. Receive immediate feed- Prevention, and Investigative back and attempt to exceed your per- Techniques Learn the English alphabet, numbers, sonal best for each task. and basic vocabulary. Practise basic 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) personal questions, greetings, and classroom words. Study health and JOBS 1140 Learn about the development and body language and words for feelings, Consumer and Applied implementation of comprehensive colours, and clothing. Use basic Mathematics I - JOBS security programs. Explore the related vocabulary in many different topics of risk management, loss pre- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) developmental activities. vention, internal controls, and devel- Develop the ability to accurately oping security countermeasures and solve everyday problems related to loss-prevention techniques. LINC 1001 money management, consumerism, LINC 1 budgeting, and work-related math- LAWY 1001 16 credits (400:0:0 hours) ematical problems. Young Offenders and the Law Share your personal experiences in JOBS 1150 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) English. Learn English vocabulary from the following themes: personal Introduction to the Canadian Examine the underlying principles of identification, numbers, money, time, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and its Workplace – JOBS directions, house and home, emotions, application to young offenders. 7 credits (0:0:100 hours) colours, weather, family, and clothing. Practise your listening and speaking. Develop your employment skills by LEAD 2000 Learn to use basic grammar. Learn learning marketable skills and explor- Team Leadership and how to ask for help, answer the tele- ing networking opportunities. Gain Professionalism phone, talk to health-care workers, and experience using current equipment use English for everyday needs. and practices, and learn to use a job- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) related vocabulary. Gain valuable knowledge and skills LINC 1002 needed to become an effective leader. LINC 2 LAWC 1000 This course focuses on team leader- Course Descriptions Criminal Law I ship, resource management, and pro- 16 credits (400:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) fessional development. Learn to read a variety of texts. Improve your grammar and vocabu- Explore the evolution of criminal law Prerequisites: COMM 1011, COMM lary for daily living and/or work. Use and the history and structure of the 2011 correct grammar structures and learn Criminal Code. Examine basic consti- to write simple compositions and tutional law including the Canadian LEGL 1000 reports. Practise your reading, listen- Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Learn Legal and Ethical Issues in ing, and speaking skills. about criminal procedure in prepara- Pharmacy Practice tion for more advanced courses. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) LAWC 1010 Learn about the laws that govern the Criminal Law practice of pharmacy. Discuss a vari- ety of ethical issues in the practice of 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) pharmacy, in part through exposure to Explore the evolution of criminal law. literature on ethics in health care. You Examine basic constitutional law will be challenged to reflect on your including the Canadian Charter of own values and beliefs and, through Not all courses listed are Rights and Freedoms. Examine the discussion, to explore the views held offered each academic year. underlying principles of the Youth by others. Criminal Justice Act.
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LINC 1003 LINC 2001 LINC 2012 LINC 3 LINC 1 RDP LINC 2 LHS 16 credits (400:0:0 hours) 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) Discuss interesting topics based on Share your personal experiences in Learn to read a variety of texts. real-life situations. Learn to use more English. Learn English vocabulary Improve your grammar and vocabu- challenging sentence structures when from the following themes: personal lary for daily living and/or work. Use you speak and write. Improve your identification, numbers, money, time, correct grammar structures and learn speaking by practising dialogues, directions, house and home, emotions, to write simple compositions and playing language games, and giving colours, weather, family, and clothing. reports. Practise your reading, listen- oral presentations in class. Improve Practise your listening and speaking. ing, and speaking skills. your comprehension by listening to Learn to use basic grammar. Learn the radio, watching films, analyzing how to ask for help, answer the phone, LINC 2013 the news, and reviewing assignments. talk to health-care workers, and use LINC 3 LHS Improve your reading by learning to English for everyday needs. identify the main ideas and to skim, 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) scan, and predict vocabulary mean- LINC 2002 Discuss interesting topics based on ing from context. Learn to use correct LINC 2 RDP real-life situations. Learn to use more structures, accurate spelling, and challenging sentence structures when 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) correct punctuation as you write mes- you speak and write. Improve your sages, reports, and compositions. Learn to read a variety of texts. speaking by practising dialogues, Improve your grammar and vocabu- playing language games, and giving LINC 1004 lary for daily living and/or work. Use oral presentations in class. Improve LINC 4 correct grammar structures and learn your comprehension by listening to to write simple compositions and the radio, watching films, analyzing 16 credits (400:0:0 hours) reports. Practise your reading, listen- the news, and reviewing assignments. Practise discussing familiar and chal- ing, and speaking skills. Improve your reading by learning to lenging topics. Include extensive identify the main ideas and to skim, everyday vocabulary and idioms while LINC 2003 scan, and predict vocabulary mean- using correct grammar and good pro- LINC 3 RDP ing from context. Learn to use correct nunciation. Learn to read authentic structures, accurate spelling, and text and scan for more complex infor- 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) correct punctuation as you write mes- mation. Develop your writing skills Discuss interesting topics based on sages, reports, and compositions. and learn to use more complicated real-life situations. Learn to use more sentence structures correctly in challenging sentence structures when LINC 2014 your writing. you speak and write. Improve your LINC 4 LHS speaking by practising dialogues, 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) LINC 1005 playing language games, and giving LINC 5 oral presentations in class. Improve Practise discussing familiar and chal- your comprehension by listening to lenging topics. Include extensive 16 credits (400:0:0 hours) the radio, watching films, analyzing everyday vocabulary and idioms while Strengthen your listening and reading the news, and reviewing assignments. using correct grammar and good pro- comprehension to speak and write Improve your reading by learning to nunciation. Learn to read authentic
Course Descriptions clearly and effectively in social, work- identify the main ideas and to skim, text and scan for more complex infor- place, or academic situations. Practise scan, and predict vocabulary mean- mation. Develop your writing skills listening and reading skills with ing from context. Learn to use correct and learn to use more complicated authentic texts to build your vocabu- structures, accurate spelling, and sentence structures correctly in lary and use of everyday expressions correct punctuation as you write mes- your writing. and idioms. Develop your grammar sages, reports, and compositions. and writing skills with practice tasks LINC 2015 from the workplace, academic study, LINC 2004 LINC 5 LHS or everyday life. Learn about and prac- LINC 4 RDP tise essential skills to help you suc- 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) ceed at work and in your community. Strengthen your listening and reading Practise discussing familiar and chal- comprehension to speak and write LINC 2000 lenging topics. Include extensive clearly and effectively in social, work- LINC Pre-RDP everyday vocabulary and idioms while place, or academic situations. Practise using correct grammar and good pro- listening and reading skills with 3 credits (75:0:0 hours) nunciation. Learn to read authentic authentic texts to build your vocabu- Students learn the foundations of text and scan for more complex infor- lary and use of everyday expressions English language literacy skills. These mation. Develop your writing skills and idioms. Develop your grammar skills may include learning to use a pen- and learn to use more complicated and writing skills with practice tasks cil, beginning to copy letters, shapes, sentence structures correctly in from the workplace, academic study, and numbers, beginning to identify your writing. or everyday life. Learn about and prac- alphabet letters, numbers, and words, tise essential skills to help you suc- and beginning to write simple words. ceed at work and in your community.
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LINC 2100 MAT 2791 MAT 3791 LINC 1 to 4 Sat Mathematics 20-1 Mathematics 30-1 4 credits (90:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Learn to read a variety of texts. The Mathematics -1 route is designed The Mathematics -1 route is designed Improve your grammar and vocabu- to prepare students for post-second- to prepare students for post-secondary lary for daily living and/or work. Use ary programs that require advanced programs that require advanced math correct grammar structures and learn math skills or calculus. Topics include skills or calculus. Topics include trigo- to write simple compositions and sequences and series, trigonometry, nometry, transformations, and expo- reports. Practise your reading, listen- quadratics, rational expressions, radi- nential, logarithmic, polynomial, and ing, and speaking skills. cal expressions, absolute value and radical functions and equations, along reciprocal functions, systems of equa- with permutations, combinations, and LPNC 1000 tions, and inequalities. the binomial theorem. Practical Nurse Prerequisite: MAT 1791 Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2791, MAT Refresher Challenge 2037, MATP 2200, or MATH 1201 9 credits (90:45:0 hours) MAT 2792 Mathematics 20-2 MAT 3792 You may challenge 14 of the 14 Mathematics 30-2 courses from the Refresher program. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) You will be awarded advanced The Mathematics -2 route is designed credits for the courses you have to prepare students for diverse post- The Mathematics -2 route is designed successfully passed. secondary programs in health, arts, to prepare students for diverse post- business, and technologies. Topics secondary programs in health, arts, MAT 1791 include inductive and deductive rea- business, and technologies. Topics Mathematics 10C soning, properties of angles and trian- include logical reasoning, probability, 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) gles, trigonometry, radicals, quadratic and fundamental counting principle functions, quadratic equations, and and rational, trigonometric, polyno- Mathematics 10C is the introductory proportional reasoning. mial, exponential, and logarithmic course for high school mathematics. functions and equations. Topics include measurement, trigo- Prerequisite: MAT 1791 nometry, polynomial factoring, expo- Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2792, MAT nents, and relations and functions. MAT 2793 2791, MAT 2038, MATA 2200, MAT This course prepares students to Mathematics 20-3 2037, MATP 2200, or MATH 1201 enter the -1 and -2 sequences of high 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) school mathematics. MAT 3793 The Mathematics -3 route is designed Mathematics 30-3 Prerequisite: MATH 1905 to prepare students for trades or 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) workplace training. Topics include MAT 1793 slope and rate of change, graphical The Mathematics -3 route is designed to Mathematics 10-3 representations, surface area, volume, prepare students for trade or workplace 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) capacity, right triangle trigonometry, training. Topics include measurement, scale representations, finance, and trigonometry, transformations, linear Mathematics 10-3 is the introductory personal budgets. relations, linear equations, statistics, high school mathematics course for probability, finance, and personal Course Descriptions Prerequisite: MAT 1791 the -3 sequence of courses. Topics budgets. include trigonometry, geometry, poly- gons, metric and imperial conversions, MAT 3211 Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2793, MAT and financial math. This course pre- Mathematics 31 2792, MAT 2791, MAT 2037, MATP 2200, MATH 1201, MAT 2038, or MATA pares students to enter the workplace 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) and trade-related careers. 2200 Study calculus and prepare for engi- Prerequisite: MATH 1905 neering or science-related programs at MATA 3300 university or technical institutes. Work Applied Math 030 with functions, secants, tangents, 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) derivatives, limits, curve sketching, anti-derivatives, areas, and integrals. Prepare for post-secondary programs that do not require calculus. Study Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2037, MATP probability, statistics, matrices, path- 2200, or MATH 1201 ways, vectors, fractals, finance, and Co-requisite: MAT 3037 spreadsheets. Prerequisite: MAT 2038 or MATA 2200 Not all courses listed are offered each academic year.
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MATH 1000 MATH 1007 MATH 1100 Pharmacy Math Prep for Practical Nurse Math Math Skills 1A 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 4 credits (100:0:0 hours) 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Learn about the application of arith- This online math course is designed Review numbers and learn place metic to pharmacy calculations. Focus for learners planning to enter the value. Practise adding, subtracting, on units of measurement, community Practical Nurse program. The course and multiplying whole numbers. pharmacy mathematics, prescription focuses on the math skills students Solve word problems and learn pricing, calculating medication doses, need to be successful in the PN pro- math vocabulary. and those calculations used in gram and the health-care workplace. preparing extemporaneously com- MATH 1101 pounded products. MATH 1008 Math Skills 1B Math Works Co-requisites: PLAB 1001, PLAB 1003 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) MATH 1003 This course is a math refresher for ACSW/APS Math Develop basic competency in count- those who know the basic facts. ing, telling and notation of time, han- Review multiplication and division 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) dling cash, notation of money, and operations, and gain an introduction measuring and measurement notation. to fractions. This course has been specifically Perform whole-number operations. designed for students in the Prep Use a calculator to check your work MATH 1190 for Aboriginal Policing and Security and to do money math. Demonstrate and Prep for Aboriginal Community Pre-Trades Math and Science - the skills you already have, and add Support Worker programs to improve 100 to your skill set. Make a plan for com- math skills as well as prepare for the pensating as needed. Consider the 4 credits (100:0:0 hours) math portion of the GED exam. application of these skills to work and This continuing education pre-trades community life. MATH 1004 course is designed for people who Apprenticeship Prep Math have submitted an application for MATH 1010 apprenticeship and wish to improve 8 credits (120:0:0 hours) Pre-Trades Math and Science their understanding of math and Develop your practical math skills 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) science, or those who have written to the level required for Alberta the apprenticeship exam but scored Develop your practical math skills apprenticeship. between 45% and 65% on the exam. to the level required for Alberta apprenticeship. Learn the science MATH 1005 MATH 1200 skills you need to prepare for the Math Skills 2 Core Numeracy technical instruction required in any 2 credits (48:0:0 hours) trade. Prepare for the Trades Entrance 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Examinations levels 1-4. Develop basic competency in vari- Review whole numbers. Learn about fractions and decimals. ous types of measurement. Perform MATH 1019 whole-number operations and use Essential Math - 100 a calculator to check your work. MATH 1202
Course Descriptions Demonstrate the skills you already 4 credits (100:0:0 hours) Math Independent Study have, and add to your skill set. Make This is a whole numbers course. 1 credit (0:0:24 hours) a plan for using compensating strate- Concepts covered include whole num- gies as needed. This individualized math program is ber addition, subtraction, multiplica- designed for Adult Literacy students. tion, division, and place value. MATH 1006 Units of study may range from basic Functional Numeracy literacy math to pre-high school math. MATH 1020 The units that each student takes 2 credits (48:0:0 hours) Math for Business will be based on that student’s indi- Develop basic competency in count- 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) vidual needs. ing, telling time, and handling cash. Math is a basic skill required in any Perform whole-number operations MATH 1290 workplace. This course will focus on the and use a calculator to check your Pre-Algebra 1 - 100 mathematical and analytical skills essen- work. Demonstrate the skills you tial for a business setting. Topics include 4 credits (100:0:0 hours) already have, and add to your skill set. fractions, decimals, percent, credit, and Make a plan for using compensating Learn the basics of addition, subtrac- taxes, charts and graphs, finance, statis- strategies as needed. tion, multiplication, and division of tics, and financial analysis. fractions and decimals. Review whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
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MATH 1390 MATH 1905 MATH 3310 Pre-Algebra 2 - 100 High School Prep Math Math 031 4 credits (100:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Learn the basics of ratios and propor- Study the basic algebraic skills Study calculus and prepare for engi- tions, percents, measurement, and required for high school mathemat- neering or science-related programs at graphing to prepare for academic ics courses. Topics include number university or technical institutes. Work math. This course includes signed systems, rational numbers, algebraic with functions, secants, tangents, numbers, equations, ratio, percent, expressions, patterns and equations, derivatives, limits, curve sketching, proportion, and measurement. problem solving, exponential laws, anti-derivatives, areas, and integrals. measurement, shape and space, Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2037, MATP MATH 1490 graphing, and geometry. 2200, or MATH 1201 High School Prep Math - 100 Prerequisite: MATH 1904 Co-requisite: MAT 3037 4 credits (100:0:0 hours) MATH 3301 MATH 9089 Prepare for Mathematics 10C. Topics Math 030-1 include number systems, exponent Math 089 laws, solving linear equations, word 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 3 credits (60:0:0 hours) problems, polynomials (operations), The Mathematics -1 route is designed measurement, and a unit on shape Acquire the mathematical skills you to prepare students for post-secondary and space. need for college-level math courses. programs that require advanced math Study simple algebra and equations, skills or calculus. Topics include trigo- MATH 1600 measurement, and percents. Review nometry, transformations, and expo- whole numbers, fractions, decimals, Functional Math nential, logarithmic, polynomial, and ratio, percent, and proportions. Study radical functions and equations, along 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) measurement and simple algebra with permutations, combinations, and and equations. Become familiar with basic math skills. the binomial theorem. Review whole numbers. Study frac- Prerequisite: Placement test or a letter Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2791, MAT tions and decimals, word problems, from Grant MacEwan University and math vocabulary. 2037, MATP 2200, or MATH 1201 Prerequisite: MATH 1903 MATH 3302 MATP 1100 Math 030-2 Pure Math 010 MATH 1903 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Essential Math 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Learn to use algebra and graphing to The Mathematics -2 route is designed 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) solve problems. Topics include polyno- to prepare students for diverse post- mials, rational expressions, exponents Become familiar with basic math skills. secondary programs in health, arts, and radicals, relations and functions, Review operations with whole num- business, and technologies. Topics linear functions, trigonometry, bers. Study basic fractions, decimals, include logical reasoning, probability, sequences, and statistics. word problems, and math vocabulary. fundamental counting principle, and rational, trigonometric, polynomial, Prerequisite: MATH 1905 MATH 1904 exponential, and logarithmic functions Pre-Algebra and equations. MATP 2200 Course Descriptions 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2792, MAT Pure Math 020 2791, MAT 2038, MATA 2200, MAT Study the math skills required for 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 2037, MATP 2200, or MATH 1201 algebra-based courses. Topics include Expand on the algebra and graph- integers, signed decimals, signed frac- ing skills developed in Mathematics tions, ratios, proportions, percent, MATH 3303 Math 030-3 10C, Pure Mathematics 10, or Pure and measurement. Prepare for the Math 010. Topics include quadratic Apprenticeship Prep program or the 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) functions, circle geometry, non- High School Prep Math course. linear equations and functions, linear The Mathematics -3 route is designed systems, operations on functions, Prerequisite: MATH 1903 to prepare students for trades or work- mathematical reasoning, and financial place training. Topics include measure- mathematics. ment, trigonometry, transformations, linear relations, linear equations, Prerequisite: Any of MAT 1037, MAT statistics, probability, finance and per- 1791, or MATP 1100 sonal budgets. Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2793, MAT Not all courses listed are 2792, MAT 2791, MAT 2037, MATP offered each academic year. 2200, MATH 1201, MAT 2038, or MATA 2200
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MATP 3300 MPRT 1001 MRMA 1000 Pure Math 030 Mental Health Rehabilitation: Math Refresher for Medication 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Practicum I Administration Prepare for post-secondary programs 8 credits (0:0:240 hours) 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) that require calculus. Study transfor- During this six-week (30-day) Enhance your skills with this compre- mations, trigonometry, exponents and practicum opportunity, you will be hensive review of basic mathematical logarithms, geometric sequences and introduced to a mental health setting, calculations. Discuss the use of basic series, conics, permutations and com- as you work under the supervision of math calculations for medication binations, and statistics. a mental health professional and learn administration, and review the formula Prerequisite: Any of MAT 2037, MATH the role of the MHR certificate gradu- for medication administration. 1201, or MATP 2200 ate. Throughout this experience, you will demonstrate an understanding of NASO 1000 MEDA 1001 assisting clients with activities of daily Nasogastric Tube Insertion living and observing, reporting, and Medication Administration: recording client behaviours. You will 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) Intramuscular and Intradermal assist the team with treatments and Acquire the knowledge and skills to Injections procedures in accordance with the safely insert, maintain, and remove a clients’ care plans. Professionalism 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) nasogastric tube. As well as learning and team communication skills about the use of nasogastric tubes for Acquire the knowledge and skills are emphasized. oral medication administration and to safely administer medications to Prerequisites: All Mental Health tube feedings, you will learn nurs- clients who require medication or Rehabilitation certificate theory and ing assessments and the roles and treatments via the intramuscular or lab courses responsibilities of the LPN in relation intradermal route. to nasogastric intubation. MPRT 2001 MENH 1000 NCOM 1000 Introduction to Mental Health Mental Health Rehabilitation: Practicum II Communications for Nursing 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 8 credits (0:0:240 hours) Focus on the Alberta health-care sys- Examine the fundamentals of com- During this six-week (30-day) tem, the roles of the members of the munication and the development of practicum opportunity, you will be mental health team, and the role of the interpersonal, therapeutic nurse– introduced to a mental health setting mental health rehabilitation worker patient and professional relationships and the role of the diploma gradu- (MHRW). Learn about the clients’ with members of the interdisciplinary ate in providing services to clientele. rights and explore ethical dilemmas health-care team. Examine factors that Throughout this experience, you will and professional boundaries in the influence our ability to communicate work on leadership skills while con- mental health workplace as they relate effectively and discover communica- tinuing to demonstrate an understand- to the role of the mental health reha- tion strategies that can improve our ing of assisting with treatments and bilitation worker. interactions with others. Discover the procedures; attending to the personal connections between effective com- needs of clients; providing health MHNL 1000 munication, patient safety, and safe, maintenance and hygiene services; Mental Health Nursing for LPNs high-quality care. Learn about the
Course Descriptions observing, reporting, and recording teaching and learning process and 4 credits (60:0:0 hours) client behaviours; escorting residents theories related to communication going to off-unit programs, activi- Examine care based on best evidence climates, groups, teams, conflict ties, and appointments; and teaching related to clients and their families as and conflict management, and daily living skills under the supervi- they adjust to changes in functioning intimidation behaviour. sion of a mental health professional. associated with mental health issues Professionalism and team communica- Transfer: BV and related treatments. Build upon tion skills are emphasized. previous knowledge and related the- ory in adapting the nursing approach Prerequisites: All Mental Health to the care and health promotion of Rehabilitation diploma theory and mental health clients and their fami- lab courses lies. This course places the learner in a two-day observation experience within a mental health environment.
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NFDN 1001 NFDN 2003 NFDN 2005 Nursing Foundations I: Nursing Foundations III: Nursing Foundations V: Family Introduction to Nursing Medical-Surgical Nursing Nursing 2 4 credits (45:15:0 hours) 9 credits (45:90:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) This first nursing foundations course This nursing course focuses on nurs- This course builds on previous nurs- of the Practical Nurse diploma pro- ing care and related skills based on ing knowledge and related theory and gram introduces several concepts evidence-informed medical-surgical assists the student in adapting nurs- and processes that will be further nursing practice. The learner builds ing care for pediatric clients and their developed and applied throughout upon previous nursing knowledge and families through the use of the nursing the program. The course introduces related theory in adapting the nursing metaparadigm, nursing process, and the learner to nursing by exploring approach to the care of the medical- growth and development theories. health care in Canada, the history of surgical client using the nursing Theoretical concepts of assessment of nursing, and the evolving role of the metaparadigm and the nursing pro- the pediatric client related to growth practical nurse. Values, ethics, legali- cess. The learner continues to develop and development are introduced. ties, and legislation that affect nursing leadership skills through the experi- Pathophysiology, nursing care, com- practice in Alberta are also introduced. ence of mentorship. A laboratory com- munication, and health-teaching tech- The learner will relate the roles and ponent is included in which learners niques specific to pediatric clients and responsibilities of the practical nurse apply theory and practise nursing their family are discussed. to the direction of the professional skills related to medical-surgical nurs- Prerequisites: NFDN 2003, NPRT 1001, association and standards of nursing ing, including parenteral medication PSYC 1060 practice. The nursing metaparadigm administration. and nursing theory are explained as Co-requisite: SOCI 1000 Prerequisite: NFDN 1002 major concepts in nursing. Learners PN Refresher prerequisites: NFDN explore the holistic approach to client- 2003, PSYC 1060 centred care. Critical thinking skills are NFDN 2004 developed as the learner applies nurs- Nursing Foundations IV: Family PN Refresher co-requisite: SOCI 1000 ing knowledge to the delivery of safe, Nursing 1 quality nursing care. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) NFDN 2006 Co-requisites: HEAS 1000, HEED 1000, Nursing Foundations VI: This course introduces the learner to NCOM 1000 the childbearing family and the practi- Community Nursing cal nurse’s role in promoting, restor- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) NFDN 1002 ing, and maintaining the health of the This nursing course examines family Nursing Foundations II: Basic maternity client and her family. The and community theory, assisting the Nursing learner will apply knowledge of the learner to acquire the knowledge and nursing process and the four concepts 7 credits (45:60:0 hours) skill required to promote the health of the nursing metaparadigm to the and well-being of families within the This second nursing foundations care of the expectant family before, community. The course emphasizes course builds on the theory and skills during, and after the birth of the baby. the importance of collaboration among learned in Semester I, with a focus The learner will build upon previous the interdisciplinary health-care team, on the client and the nurse-client nursing knowledge and related theory families, and communities to achieve relationship. The primary purpose of in adapting the nursing approach to safe, evidence-informed community
this course is to prepare the student Course Descriptions the care and health promotion of the nursing practice. The learner will build practical nurse for the continuing care child-bearing family and learn how upon previous nursing knowledge and practicum. Topics include the metapar- assessment of family strengths, cop- related theory in adapting the nursing adigm of nursing, safety, profession- ing abilities, and life experiences are approach to the care and health pro- alism, and leadership, but the focus key to the practical nurse’s role in motion of the family and community shifts from the applying these concepts health promotion. The learner will using a nursing metaparadigm and to self to applying them to the client. apply the collaborative interdisciplin- nursing process. Trends and issues in Emphasis will be placed on using the ary team approach to maternity care. the care of families and communities nursing process, demonstrating critical New developments in maternal and will also be explored. thinking, applying the concept of self- newborn care will be examined as Prerequisites: NFDN 2003, NPRT 2101, care, and setting priorities. Students trends and issues in maternity care are NPRT 2102 will develop nursing care plans tailored addressed. to client needs and will demonstrate Co-requisite: SOCI 1000 Prerequisites: NFDN 2003, NPRT 1001, effective documentation, mathemati- PN Refresher prerequisite: NFDN 2003 PSYC 1060 cal calculations, communication, and PN Refresher co-requisite: SOCI 1000 client-teaching skills. In the lab setting, Co-requisite: SOCI 1000 students will apply theory, practise PN Refresher prerequisites: NFDN skills, and competently perform the 2003, PSYC 1060 selected nursing skills required for the continuing-care practicum. PN Refresher co-requisite: SOCI 1000 Prerequisites: HEAS 1000, NFDN 1001 Co-requisite: PHAR 1000
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NFDN 2007 NPRT 1001 NPRT 2005 Nursing Foundations VII: Mental Nursing Practice I: Continuing Preceptor-Supervised Clinical Health Nursing Care Practice Practice 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 5 credits (0:0:145 hours) 9 credits (0:0:264 hours) This nursing course explores legal This nursing practice course pro- This acute care practicum consists of and ethical considerations and social vides opportunities for the learner to three weeks of clinical practice in a stigmas related to mental health gain experience as a member of the medical unit and four weeks in a sur- disorders. The learner will examine interdisciplinary health-care team by gical unit. This course may be taken evidence-informed mental health providing safe, holistic, and evidence- in Edmonton or in your community, nursing practice for clients and their informed nursing care in a continuing depending on the availability of appro- families as they adjust to changes in care setting, following the standards priate health-care facilities. functioning associated with mental of practice for a practical nurse. health issues and related treatments. NPRT 2101 Prerequisites: NCOM 1000, PHAR The learner will build upon previ- 1000, NFDN 1002, HEED 1000 Nursing Practice II: ous knowledge and related theory in Acute Care Practice - Medicine adapting the nursing approach to the care and health promotion of mental NPRT 2003 4 credits (0:0:145 hours) health clients and their families using Nursing Practice III: This practice course provides the the metaparadigm of nursing and Focused Practice learner with clinical experience as nursing process. Trends and issues in 3 credits (0:0:105 hours) a member of the health-care team, mental health nursing will also providing safe, holistic, and evidence- be explored. This course provides the opportunity informed nursing care to clients and for the learner to integrate program Prerequisites: NFDN 2003, PSYC 1060, families in an acute care environment, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and judge- SOCI 1000, NCOM 1000, NPRT 2101, following the standards of practice for ments into the role of the practical NPRT 2102 a practical nurse. This course includes nurse in a specialized practice environ- four weeks of instructor-supervised ment. The learner will apply accumu- PN Diploma for Internationally clinical practice on an acute care lated knowledge and skills in a clinical Educated Nurses prerequisite: medical and/or surgical unit and in experience involving three weeks of NFDN 2003 combination with Nursing Practice III, instructor-supervised or preceptored meets the program requirements of PN Refresher prerequisites: clinical practice in one of the following eight weeks of placement in an acute NFDN 2003, PSYC 1060, SOCI 1000, settings: community, rural, maternity, care setting. NCOM 1000 pediatric, or mental health. Prerequisites: NPRT 1001, NFDN 2003, Prerequisites: NFDN 2004, NFDN 2005, NFDN 2008 PATH 1000, PHAR 1000 Nursing Foundations VIII: NFDN 2006, NFDN 2007, NFDN 2008, NPRT 2101, NPRT 2102 Transition to Graduate Nursing NPRT 2102 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) NPRT 2004 Nursing Practice II: Acute Care Practice - Surgery The final theory course of the program Nursing Practice IV: prepares the learner for the transition Comprehensive Practice 4 credits (0:0:145 hours) from student to graduate practical 4 credits (0:0:140 hours) This practice course continues to Course Descriptions nurse. The learner will explore work- provide the learner with clinical expe- This final course of the program pro- ing within the parameters of a health- rience as a member of the interdisci- vides the opportunity for the learner to care organization, labour relations, plinary team, providing safe, holistic, integrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and the professional association. The and evidence-informed nursing care to and judgments to make the transi- learner will also study concepts sur- clients in an acute care environment, tion from the role of student to that of rounding power, empowerment, con- following the standards of practice for graduate practical nurse. The learner tributing to successful teams, types of a practical nurse. This course includes will apply learned competencies dur- management and leadership styles, four weeks of instructor-supervised ing a four-week, preceptored clini- professional development, continued clinical practice on an acute care cal practice experience in which the competence, lifelong learning, and medical and/or surgical unit and in student will assume the anticipated quality improvement, all of which combination with Nursing Practice II, roles of a graduate practical nurse. contribute to becoming a professional meets the program requirements of The focus of this course is to provide practical nurse in today’s health-care eight weeks of placement in an acute a placement opportunity to allow field. care setting. students to integrate medical-surgical Prerequisites: NPRT 2101, NPRT 2102, generalist nursing skills and abilities. Prerequisites: NPRT 1001, NPRT 2101, NFDN 2004, NFDN 2005 NFDN 2003, PATH 1000, PHAR 1000 Prerequisites: NFDN 2004, NFDN 2005, Co-requisites: NFDN 2006, NFDN 2007 NFDN 2006, NFDN 2007, NPRT 2101, PN Refresher prerequisites: NFDN NPRT 2102 Not all courses listed are 2004, NFDN 2005 offered each academic year. PN Refresher co-requisites: NFDN 2006, NFDN 2007
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NPRT 2111 NURS 1040 PACE 1906 Nursing Clinical Practice I: Applying Research to Nursing Computer Basics - PACE Continuing Care Practice IEN Practice 2 credits (40:0:0 hours) 4 credits (0:0:120 hours) 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) Develop and improve the computer Gain experience as a member of the In this course, you will learn about skills you will need in the workplace health-care team providing safe, using nursing research to improve or for further academic studies. Work holistic nursing care to clients in a the quality of your nursing practice. on your computer literacy, including continuing care centre through the Foundational research knowledge pre- email, Internet, and keyboarding. application of the Neuman Systems sented includes essential elements of Model, the nursing process, basic the research process, ethical consid- PATH 1000 nursing skills, and therapeutic commu- erations associated with involvement Pathophysiology for Health-Care nication skills within the legal, ethical, in research, and selected features of Professions and professional parameters of the qualitative and quantitative research. practical nurse. This course involves 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) three weeks of instructor-led clinical OTH 3998 Learn the pathological processes practice. Work Experience 35 underlying diseases and disorders that produce alterations in human physi- Prerequisites: NCOM 1000, PHAR 1000, 5 Credits (125:0:0 hours) PATH 1000, NFDN 1002, HEED 1000 ologic function across the lifespan. Following Alberta Education stan- Each pathological process is explained NPRT 2112 dards, each completed Work as a concept and examined through Nursing Practice II: Experience level grants five credits examples of typical diseases and dis- towards a high school diploma (up to orders. Gain a basic understanding Acute Care Practice – Medicine/ 15 credits). Choose from three types of the diagnosis and management of Surgery IEN of work experience available, and the disease process associated with 6 credits (0:0:200 hours) start any time. These courses provide pathophysiologic dysfunction. an excellent opportunity to explore Prerequisites: ANPH 1000 or ANPH Gain experience as a member of the career goals, network within a specific 1001 and ANPH 1002 health-care team in providing safe, field, and establish a current employ- holistic nursing care to clients and ment record. Practical Nurse prerequisites: mini- families in acute care (medicine/sur- mum C- in ANPH 1001 and ANPH 1002 gery) settings through the application PACE 1900 of the Neuman Systems Model, nurs- Career Exploration and Life PATH 1010 ing process, medical/surgical nursing Pathophysiology skills, medication administration skills Management (excluding IV push), and therapeutic 1 credit (20:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) communication skills within the legal, Develop job search and workplace This course focuses on the pathologi- ethical, and professional parameters of survival skills. Discover your particular cal processes underlying diseases and the practical nurse. This clinical experi- learning style and learn how to use disorders. It gives learners a founda- ence involves five weeks of instructor- this knowledge to improve your marks. tion for understanding the phenomena supervised clinical practice. that produce alterations in human Prerequisites: PATH 1000, PHAR 1000, PACE 1903 physiologic function across the lifes- NFDN 2003, NPRT 2111 pan. The course includes common
English Reading and Writing Course Descriptions disease entities as examples of patho- Skills NPRT 2113 logical processes. Each pathological Nursing Practice IV: 2 credits (40:0:0 hours) process is explained as a concept and illustrated by typical diseases and dis- Comprehensive Practice IEN Learn to write clearly and accurately orders. Disease is discussed in terms while improving grammar, spelling, 3 credits (0:0:80 hours) of manifestations, etiology, and com- and composition skills. Enhance your plications. Learners will gain a basic Integrate your program knowledge, reading comprehension and vocabu- understanding of the diagnosis and skills, attitudes, and judgments as lary and develop reading skills that will management of the disease process you gain an understanding of the role be useful in any subject area. associated with pathophysiologic of the licensed practical nurse. Two dysfunction. weeks of preceptored clinical practice PACE 1904 will help you make the transition from Math - PACE Prerequisites: ANPH 1000 or ANPH a student to a graduate role. 1001 and ANPH 1002 2 credits (40:0:0 hours) Prerequisites: NPRT 2111, NPRT 2112, all program theory courses Improve your math skills to prepare for high school credit courses or to qualify for workplace skill training.
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PCCA 1000 PHPR 1002 PHRM 1002 Principles of Client Care Pharmacy Practice: Institutional Pharmacy Law and Ethics 3 credits (33:12:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Learn the principles of effective com- Gain an introduction to the organiza- Examine the laws that govern phar- munication, client safety, client com- tion of health-care institutions, the macy practice and the ethical issues fort, and laws and ethical practices. functions and services of the insti- that influence pharmacy technician This course will prepare you for client tutional pharmacy, the role of the work. You will be challenged to com- contact and safe client care. institutional pharmacy technician, mit to lifelong learning, to explore the and the roles of other members of values and beliefs held by others, and PHAR 1000 the pharmacy team. Drug distribu- through self-reflection, to critically Basic Pharmocotherapeutics tion systems and pharmacy services analyze your own values and beliefs. are emphasized, including purchas- Prerequisite: PHRM 1000 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) ing and inventory management, drug Examine the physiological effects of formulary systems, and preparation of extemporaneous compounds. PHRM 1003 drugs on humans, including thera- Pharmacotherapeutics I peutic effects, side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions. Study PHRM 1000 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) common drug classifications and Introduction to Pharmacy Learn about the essential concepts selected medications, including Practice of pharmacotherapeutics. Study the herbal preparations, within each drugs used to treat infections and classification. Explore the pertinent 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) various disorders of the human body legislation related to best evidence in Explore the history of pharmacy affecting the nervous system, respira- medication therapy. practice. Discover the role and scope tory system, gastrointestinal system, Prerequisite: ANPH 1002 of practice of the pharmacy technician and urinary system. within the Canadian health-care Prerequisite: ANPH 1000 PHCS 2000 system. Examine health promotion and primary health care in relation Co-requisite: PATH 1010 Customer Service in Pharmacy to medication use. Explore the use 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) of critical thinking and evidence- PHRM 1004 based practice in pharmacy practice. Enhance your customer service skills. Learn the fundamentals of pharmacy Pharmacy Customer Service Learn to present ideas clearly, con- practice related to drug development 3 credits (35:10:0 hours) cisely, and effectively in verbal and and manufacturing, drug stability, written forms. Perfect your oral skills drug formulations and uses, and safe Examine customer service in rela- so that you can perform effectively medication practices. This course tion to pharmacy practice. Explore in professional and social situations. also introduces you to lifelong learn- the importance of good internal and Practise using interpersonal skills, ing through reflective practice. This external customer service in today’s including active listening, questioning, course has a mentorship component. consumer-driven society. Apply the team building, conflict resolution, and fundamentals of patient-centred care, strategies for employment. Learn to PHRM 1001 interpersonal communication skills, apply the fundamentals of customer and conflict resolution to the areas service in the health-care industry Pharmaceutical Calculations of therapeutic communication and
Course Descriptions and to prepare plans, implement pro- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) customer service. A laboratory com- grams, evaluate success, and employ ponent is included in this course for Learn the application of arithmetic to safe medication practices. students to apply their knowledge, pharmacy calculations. Examine units and practise their communication and of measurement, pharmacy math, PHPR 1001 customer-service skills. prescription pricing, calculation of Pharmacy Practice: Community medication doses, and those calcula- Prerequisite: COMM 1011 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) tions used in the preparation of extemporaneous compounds and PHRM 1010 Gain an overview of community phar- parenteral products. macy operations. You will learn about Community Prescription the roles of pharmacy personnel, secu- Processing Lab rity, technology, and contemporary 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) issues in community pharmacy prac- tice. You will explore the application Learn to use community dispensary of federal and provincial legislation software programs to accurately enter governing the provision of community prescription information. Computer pharmacy services. software practice opportunities are provided for modification of drug and inventory information, as well as Not all courses listed are for updating patient and physician offered each academic year. information.
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PHRM 1013 PHRM 2005 PHRM 2020 Pharmacotherapeutics II Pharmacy Management Institutional Pharmacy Practice 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Study the concepts of pharmacothera- Learn how community and institutional Explore the ways in which institutional peutics and the drugs used to treat pharmacies operate as businesses. pharmacy operations influence the various disorders of the human body Explore the different components of work of pharmacy personnel and the affecting the cardiovascular system, pharmacy business operations including function of drug distribution systems musculoskeletal system, endocrine organizational development and perfor- and pharmacy services. Study the system, and integumentary system. mance management, merchandising, issues that affect institutional pharma- In addition, you will learn about the inventory management, purchasing, cy practice and the impact of technol- drugs used to treat cancers. and patient payment systems. Examine ogy and trends. Learn how federal and federal and provincial legislation as it provincial legislation applies to institu- Prerequisite: PHRM 1003 applies to pharmacy business practices. tional pharmacy services. In addition, you will learn about aseptic technique Prerequisites: PHRM 1020, PHRM 2020 PHRM 1020 in the preparation of sterile products. Community Pharmacy Practice PHRM 2006 Prerequisites: PHRM 1002, PHRM 1020 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Medication Safety and Risk Learn about community pharmacy Management PHRM 2030 operations in relation to the roles of Institutional Pharmacy Lab pharmacy personnel, security, tech- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 4 credits (0:60:0 hours) nology, and contemporary issues Examine safe practice and risk- in community pharmacy practice. management strategies to reduce Apply previous theory and follow Explore the application of federal and the incidence of medication errors legislation and standards of practice provincial legislation to community while supporting zero tolerance for guidelines in processing institutional pharmacy services. errors, no-blame reporting, and the pharmacy prescriptions (medica- tion orders). Students gain practical Prerequisite: PHRM 1000 development of a culture of safety and fairness. Apply your knowledge of leg- experience in using various methods Co-requisite: PHRM 1002 islation and ethics to determine safe employed by institutions for drug dis- medication practices for community tribution. Both manual and computer- PHRM 1030 and institutional pharmacy practice. ized order processes are emphasized. Community Pharmacy Lab Prerequisites: PHRM 1020, PHRM 2020 Prerequisites: PHRM 2010, PHRM 2020 6 credits (0:90:0 hours) Co-requisite: PHRM 2040 PHRM 2010 Apply the theory and legislation related to the basic concepts in pro- Institutional Prescription PHRM 2040 cessing community (retail) pharmacy Processing Lab Sterile Products Lab prescriptions. Develop a knowledge 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) base of frequently prescribed medica- tions and related dosage forms avail- Expand your knowledge in the use of Apply your previous knowledge in the able in Canada. Students will have the pharmacy software programs. Practise preparation of sterile products, includ- opportunity to work independently in order entry of prescriptions for insti- ing parenteral medication. Develop tutionalized patients by entering the the processing of the prescriptions, to competency in the skills required Course Descriptions perform quality-control checks on the prescriptions according to simulated by pharmacy technicians for sterile work of other students, and to perform institutional health-care agency guide- products: basic aseptic techniques, inventory management. lines. accuracy, record keeping, and strict adherence to protocol. Prerequisites: PHRM 1000, PHRM 1001, Prerequisite: PHRM 1010 PHRM 1010 Prerequisites: PHRM 1040, PHRM 2010, PHRM 2020 Co-requisite: PHRM 1020 Co-requisite: PHRM 2030 PHRM 1040 Compounding Lab 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) Gain practical experience in preparing a variety of extemporaneous com- pounds, including liquids, suspen- sions, emulsions, lotions, capsules, solutions, elixirs, ointments, creams, and suppositories. Learn how to com- petently calculate, weigh, and mea- sure chemicals and complete records required in pharmacy practice. Prerequisites: PHRM 1000, PHRM 1001 Visit our website at www.norquest.ca 195 Course Descriptions
PHRM 2201 PLAB 1001 PLAB 2001 Community Practicum Community Pharmacy Lab Institutional Pharmacy Lab 5 credits (0:0:150 hours) 6 credits (0:90:0 hours) 4 credits (0:60:0 hours) Gain practical experience applying the Apply your knowledge of safe medica- Gain practical experience in applying knowledge and skills of a pharmacy tion practices, legislation, and theory safe medication practices within the technician in a community pharmacy related to basic concepts in processing various drug distribution systems. The setting. Students are preceptored in community (retail) pharmacy prescrip- use of manual and computerized order a community pharmacy for four con- tions. Develop your knowledge base processes for a variety of drug distri- secutive weeks (20 days/150 hours). of frequently prescribed medications bution systems will be emphasized. Some evening or weekend shifts may and related dosage forms available in Performance evaluation will be based be required. Canada. You will gain practical experi- on evidence of the attainment of base- ence in the processing of prescriptions line skills, the continuous improvement Prerequisites: PHRM 2030, PHRM and performing quality-control checks of those skills, and overall competency 2040, PHRM 2005, PHRM 2006 and inventory-management activi- throughout the lab sessions. ties. The evaluation will be based on Prerequisites: PLAB 1001, PLAB 1003, PHRM 2202 evidence of attainment of necessary PHPR 1002 Institutional Practicum baseline skills, continuous improve- 5 credits (0:0:150 hours) ment of skills, and overall competency Co-requisite: PLAB 1004 throughout the lab sessions. Gain practical experience applying the Prerequisites: COMP 1011, DRDF 1000, PLSC 1005 knowledge and skills of a pharmacy Security Management and Loss technician in an institutional pharmacy MATH 1000 Prevention setting. Students are preceptored in Co-requisites: PHPR 1001, LEGL 1000 an institutional pharmacy for four con- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) secutive weeks (20 days/150 hours). PLAB 1003 Learn about the development and Some evening or weekend shifts may Extemporaneous Compounding be required. implementation of comprehensive Lab I security programs. Explore the related Prerequisites: PHRM 2030, PHRM topics of risk management, loss pre- 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) 2040, PHRM 2005, PHRM 2006 vention, internal controls, and devel- Gain practical experience in applying oping security countermeasures. PHYS 3300 safe medication practices when Physics 030 preparing a variety of extemporaneous PMAN 1000 compounds including liquids, suspen- 5 credits (125:0:0 hours Pharmacy Management sions, emulsions, lotions, capsules, Master concepts related to momentum solutions, elixirs, ointments, creams, 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) and impulse, electromagnetic radia- and suppositories. You will learn how Learn how community and institution- tion, and forces. to competently calculate, weigh, and al pharmacies operate as businesses. measure chemicals and complete Prerequisite: SCN 2797 or SCNC 1201 Explore the different components records in a timely and accurate manner. of pharmacy operations, including Recommended prerequisite: Any of Prerequisites: MATH 1000, DRDF 1000 organizational development, mer- MAT 2037, MATP 2200, MAT 3038, or chandising, inventory management MATA 3300 and purchasing, and cash handling.
Course Descriptions PLAB 1004 Extemporaneous Compounding Discuss performance management and its application in the pharmacy Lab II environment. 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) Gain practical experience in apply- ing safe medication practices when preparing parenteral products. The following components will be empha- sized: development of basic aseptic techniques, accuracy, record keeping, professionalism, and strict adherence to protocol. Prerequisites: DRDF 1000, MATH 1000, PHPR 1002, PLAB 1001, PLAB 1003 Co-requisite: PLAB 2001
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POLS 1000 PPRT 2001 PRTD 1003 An Introduction to Government Physical Therapy: Community General Cleaning and Politics Practicum 1 credit (10:5:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0) 8 credits (0:0:240 hours) Learn basic cleaning theory and skills. This course introduces students to the During this six-week (30-day) Study basic chemicals and their use. central concepts political scientists practicum opportunity, you will be Learn about cleaning tools, proper use in attempting to explain govern- introduced to a community physical techniques, and the safe use of ment and politics. These include the therapy setting and the role of the floor polishers. (debated) ideas of “politics,” “power,” physical therapy assistant in providing “state,” “nation,” “community,” therapy to clientele. Throughout this PRTD 1005 “regime,” and “ideology.” In addition, experience, you will have the oppor- Special Area and Washroom the course will introduce the basic tunity to demonstrate therapeutic Cleaning sub-fields of political science, which communication, positioning, mobility are political theory, international and modalities, the use of assessment 1 credit (10:5:0 hours) relations, Canadian politics, and com- tools, and exercise instruction under Learn how to clean lights, ceilings, parative politics. Finally, workings of the supervision of a physical therapist. walls, windows, furniture, and metals. modern western democracies will Professionalism and team communica- Apply proper washroom be considered. tion skills are also emphasized. cleaning procedures. Transfer: MAC, UA Prerequisites: All PTAD theory and lab courses PRTD 1008 POLS 1010 Contract Cleaning Canadian Politics: Institutions PPRT 2002 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) and Issues Physical Therapy: Institutional Practicum Learn about issues surrounding con- 3 credits (45:0:0) tract cleaning in the janitorial, house- 8 credits (0:0:240 hours) keeping, and custodial field. This course explores the develop- ment of Canadian political institutions During this six-week (30-day) and political issues in Canada. The practicum opportunity, you will be PRTD 1010 student will learn about contempo- introduced to an institutional physi- Infection Control rary Canadian politics by examin- cal therapy setting and the role of the 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) ing the evolution of federalism, the physical therapy assistant in providing Constitution, parliament, Aboriginal therapy to clientele. Throughout this Learn practical skills about infection and minority rights, the welfare state, experience, you will have the oppor- control procedures and issues in the multiculturalism, and similar topics. tunity to demonstrate therapeutic janitorial, housekeeping, and The course focuses on teaching criti- communication, positioning, mobility custodial fields. cal thinking and writing skills by test- and modalities, the use of assessment ing normative and empirical theories tools, and exercise instruction under PRTD 1020 against Canadian historical and con- the supervision of a physical therapist. Graphic Communication temporary evidence. Professionalism and team communica- Management Systems tion skills are emphasized. Transfer: UC 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) Prerequisites: All PTAD theory and lab PPRT 1100 courses Investigate the tools and processes Course Descriptions involved in the manufacturing and Policing and Security Practicum PRTD 1000 production of print goods and ser- vices. Gain a basic understanding of 3 credits (0:0:120 hours) Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning estimating, scheduling, and working You will be placed in a real-life work 1 credit (10:5:0 hours) with industry-standard forms and tem- situation where you will have the plates. Learn how order entry software opportunity to practise your knowl- Master all aspects of carpet and uphol- (MIS systems) works and how auto- edge and skills. stery maintenance from daily cleaning mated workflows impact companies. to more advanced methods such as PPRT 1101 steam cleaning and shampooing. Co-requisite: PRTD 1022 Law Enforcement Practicum PRTD 1002 4 credits (0:0:240 hours) Complete Floor Care You will be placed in a real-life work 2 credits (20:10:0 hours) situation where you will have the opportunity to practise your knowl- Practise complete floor care mainte- edge and skills. nance procedures including scrubbing, stripping, sealing and finishing, spray buffing and finishing, and using auto- matic scrubbers.
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PRTD 1021 PRTD 1025 PRTD 1133 Understanding Graphic Print Production Technology Health and Safety Communications in Today’s 9 credits (75:60:0 hours) 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) World Become familiar with and learn the Learn about Occupational Health and 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) operation of current print production Safety regulations, WCB, and general Gain a brief history and broad over- equipment in a working environ- safety issues important for all staff on view of the graphic communications ment. Safety procedures and basic the work site. industry. Learn the many roles and operational guidelines will be explored processes associated with graphic and taught in this hands-on course. PRTD 1134 communications and the steps needed Students will learn how to handle Leadership Skills materials and set up a digital press, as to get a visual message to market. 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) This course allows students to explore well as finishing and bindery equip- global trends and learn about the ment. Larger production projects and Acquire the practical leadership skills best practices that should be used how they “flow though” a printing you will need as a supervisor. when undertaking a visual communi- graphic communications company will cation project. be explored, with a focus on quality PRTD 1136 and equipment maintenance. Students General Repairs PRTD 1022 will spend significant hours setting up and running production equipment in 2 credits (20:10:0 hours) Pre-Production Technology our labs. Learn and perform basic equipment 3 credits (15:30:0 hours) Co-requisite: PRTD 1022 repairs and maintenance. Assembly of files for production out- put is a key skill that people involved PRTD 1026 PRTD 1145 in graphic communications must Work Experience - PRTD Apartment Management master. This course will demonstrate how to organize and manage graphic 1 credit (0:0:45 hours) 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) communication files for various forms Demonstrate your knowledge, skill Learn basic legal requirements of output. Digital proofing and plate training, and employment readiness in for landlords. setter tools will be demonstrated a work-related setting. so students can prepare projects PRTD 1154 for production. Prerequisites: PRTD 1020, PRTD 1021, PRTD 1022, PRTD 1023, PRTD 1024, Building Maintenance/Special PRTD 1023 PRTD 1025, BUSD 1010 Concerns Graphic Design Theory 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) PRTD 1075 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) BSW Work Experience I Learn about building operations, procedures in fire and flood, vandal- Gain an understanding of the history 1 credit (0:0:60 hours) ism, restoration, advanced floor care of typography, graphic design, and issues, and trends in the industry. major art movements and how they Practise the skills learned in the class- room as they relate to building service impact today’s communication proj- PRTD 1155 ects. Explore the basic principles of tasks in an urban custodial setting. design and learn to critique commer- FSM Work Experience I Course Descriptions cial communication projects to meet PRTD 1094 1 credit (0:0:30 hours) business and personal needs. This Industrial Math Observe supervisors carrying out class will prepare students to design 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) supervisory tasks in an urban custo- creatively and with purpose. Ensure that you are able to manage dial setting. PRTD 1024 the basic mathematical processes, PRTD 1156 Communication Design such as the use of ratios, that you Advanced General Repairs Technologies need to function in business or super- visory positions. 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) 6 credits (30:60:0 hours) Gain further experience with build- Explore and design using Adobe PRTD 1095 ing repair and maintenance through Creative Suite including, Photoshop, Staffing and Standards hands-on training for minor plumbing, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) electrical, and drywall repairs and Adobe Bridge. Learn how to manage machine/equipment repairs. digital assets, create and assemble Develop the practical skills you need to help with recruiting and training visual presentation working files, and PRTD 1181 create print-ready documents. This new staff, evaluating employee class will allow you to work on cre- performance, and dealing with Computer Communications I ative projects in a constructive way employee reprimands. 2 credits (20:10:0 hours) and teach you how to create powerful visual projects. Learn the basics of email, word pro- cessing, and the Internet.
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PRTD 1218 PSYC 1060 PSYC 2450 Customer Service and Psychology for Health-Care Abnormal Psychology - Entrepreneurial Skills Professionals Psychiatric Conditions and 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Interventions Learn marketing techniques and how This course introduces the scientific 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) to build a business from the beginning. study of behaviour and human devel- Acquire an overview of the common Learn methods that will help you work opment. You will learn terminology psychiatric conditions and their symp- with the public and clients in custodial and theoretical concepts common toms, causes, and treatment modali- positions in urban settings. to psychology. You will learn about ties. The role of the mental health the dominant theories in psychology worker as part of the multidisciplinary PRTD 1219 today and the scientific process. You team working with clients with mental Computer Writing for Business will also learn about human develop- health disorders is addressed. You and Workplace ment across the lifespan; processes will discuss attitudes, stigma, and the of the mind including consciousness, influences of culture. Class readings, 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) learning, and memory, cognition and web-based learning, group discus- intelligence, emotion and motivation; Learn the essential skills in using sions, and assignments help illustrate and social behaviour. The concepts of computers for word processing, email, this material. stress and health and psychological Internet search, resume writing, and health and illness are introduced. Prerequisites: PSYC 1040 and PSYC writing for business. 1050, or PSYC 1060 or equivalent Note: Students with credit in another PSYC 1040 introductory psychology course may Transfer: MAC, AU, UC, UL, UA Introduction to Psychology not be eligible for credit in this course. Please check with the Program Chair. PTMA 1000 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Pharmacology Therapeutics and Transfer: UA, UC, AU, LK This course is the basic foundation Medication Administration course in psychology. It provides an PSYC 2010 6 credits (75:15:0 hours) introduction to the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. This course Developmental Psychology: Enhance your knowledge as a licensed examines the evolution of psychology, Human Lifespan practical nurse and learn theory, nurs- research methods, descriptive statis- 3 credits (45:0:0) ing care, and skills based on best tics, the brain and behaviour, human evidence related to pharmacology lifespan development, sensation and Study the biological, cognitive, moral, therapeutics and medication admin- perception, states of consciousness, emotional, and social changes that istration. A laboratory component conditioning and learning, occur in an individual through the is included in which students apply and memory. human lifespan. new theory and practise nursing skills related to medication administration. Note: Students with credit in another Prerequisite: PSYC 1040 and PSYC Medication calculations are computed introductory psychology course may 1050 or equivalent and medication administration skills not be eligible for credit in this course. Transfer: UC, BV are evaluated. Please check with the Program Chair. Transfer: UC, MAC, UA, AU, LK PSYC 2353 READ 1001 Psychology of Aging Reading Level 1 Course Descriptions PSYC 1050 3 credits (45:0:0) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Foundations of Human Behaviour Examine historical theories of aging Read to improve comprehension skills, and the diverse cultural attitudes held vocabulary, and fluency. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) worldwide towards aging. Discuss Build on your introductory knowledge individual patterns of aging physically, READ 1002 of the scientific study of behaviour socially, and economically. Survey Reading Level 2 and the mind. Focus on the study of support systems and individual needs 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) cognition (thinking), intelligence and assessments with a view to noting creativity, motivation and emotion, matching and mismatching needs and Read fiction, non-fiction, and a novel personality, health, stress, and coping, supports, as well as the costs and ben- to build vocabulary and comprehen- psychological disorders, therapies, efits to the individual and community. sion skills. and social behaviour. Prerequisites: PSYC 1040 and PSYC READ 1003 Note: Students with credit in another 1050 or equivalent introductory psychology course may Transfer: MAC, UA Reading Level 3 not be eligible for credit in this course. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Please check with the Program Chair. Not all courses listed are Read fiction, non-fiction, short stories, Prerequisite: PSYC 1040 offered each academic year. and poetry to build vocabulary and Transfer: MAC, UC, AU, UL, UA, LK comprehension skills.
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READ 1004 READ 1302 RHAB 1001 Reading Level 4 Reading Level 3B Introduction to Rehabilitation 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Read fiction, non-fiction, short stories, Read to improve your comprehension Learn the fundamental concepts and poetry, and a novel to prepare for skills, vocabulary, and fluency. theories specific to rehabilitation and entry to academic upgrading. gain an introduction to the field of READ 1401 rehabilitation medicine. Examine the READ 1101 Reading Level 4 common practices and unique roles Reading Level 1 of physical therapy, therapeutic recre- 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) ation, and occupational therapy, and 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) Read fiction, non-fiction, and function- explore the skills, roles, and traits of Demonstrate basic mastery in rec- al selections to build your vocabulary the therapy assistant. ognizing letters and common words, and comprehension strategies. decoding, reading pictures, finding RPRT 1001 facts and ideas in text, using electronic, READ 1402 Therapeutic Recreation: picture, and alphabetical dictionaries, Reading Level 4B Practicum I and storing and retrieving written information. 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) 11 credits (0:0:320 hours) Read fiction, non-fiction, and function- During this eight-week (40-day) READ 1102 al selections to build your vocabulary practicum opportunity, you will be Reading Level 1B and comprehension strategies. introduced to a therapeutic recreation setting and the role of a therapeutic 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) READ 1501 recreation certificate graduate in pro- Demonstrate basic mastery in rec- Reading Level 5 viding recreation therapy to clients. ognizing letters and common words, Throughout this experience, you will decoding, reading pictures, finding 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) have the opportunity to demonstrate facts and ideas in text, using electronic, Read fiction, non-fiction, and short an understanding of wellness through picture, and alphabetical dictionaries, stories to build your vocabulary and leisure, common client conditions, and storing and retrieving written comprehension strategies. assisting clients, program session plan- information. ning, and program implementation READ 1502 under the supervision of a recreation therapist. Professionalism and team READ 1201 Reading Level 5B Reading Level 2 communication skills are emphasized. 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) Prerequisites: All Therapeutic Read fiction, non-fiction, and short Recreation certificate theory and lab Demonstrate advanced mastery in rec- stories to build your vocabulary and courses ognizing letters and common words, comprehension strategies. decoding, reading pictures, finding RPRT 2001 facts and ideas in text, using electronic, READ 1601 Therapeutic Recreation: picture, and alphabetical dictionaries, Reading Level 6 and storing and retrieving written Practicum II information. 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) 11 credits (0:0:320 hours) Course Descriptions Read fiction, non-fiction, short stories, READ 1202 During this eight-week (40-day) poetry, and a novel to prepare you for practicum opportunity, you will gain Reading Level 2B entry into academic upgrading. further experience in a therapeutic 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) recreation setting and the role of a READ 9089 therapeutic recreation diploma gradu- Demonstrate advanced mastery in rec- Reading 089 ate in providing recreation therapy to ognizing letters and common words, clients. Throughout this experience decoding, reading pictures, finding 3 credits (65:0:0 hours) you will demonstrate an understand- facts and ideas in text, using electronic, Increase your reading skills by practis- ing of wellness through leisure, picture, and alphabetical dictionaries, ing skimming and scanning strategies, common client conditions, assisting and storing and retrieving written increasing your speed and comprehen- clients, client assessment and care information. sion, and developing effective inference planning, program design, program and generalization techniques. implementation, program session READ 1301 planning, and team leadership under Reading Level 3 Prerequisite: Placement test or a letter the guidance of a recreation therapist. from Grant MacEwan University 5 credits (120:0:0 hours) Professionalism and team communica- tion skills are also emphasized. Read to improve your comprehension skills, vocabulary, and fluency. Prerequisites: All Therapeutic Recreation diploma theory and lab courses
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RRHB 1000 SCN 2796 SCN 3797 Role and Responsibilities of the Chemistry 20 Physics 30 Health Care Aide 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 3 credits (33:12:0 hours) Master the major concepts of chemis- Master concepts related to momen- Learn about the role and responsibili- try: chemical bonding, gases, solutions, tum and impulse, electromagnetic ties of the health care aide and the role acids and bases, and quantitative rela- radiation, forces, and atomic physics. that HCAs play in the Canadian health- tionships in chemical change. Prepare to write the provincial diploma exam. care system. Explore the work of the Prerequisite: SCN 1270 HCA as a care provider, employee, Prerequisite: SCN 2797 or SCNC 1201 and team member. Learn about the Recommended prerequisites: Any importance of maintaining your own of MAT 1037, MATP 1100, MAT 2038, Recommended prerequisite: Any of personal health and well-being. or MATA 2200; and any of ELA 1105, MAT 2037, MATP 2200, MAT 3038, or ENGL 1021, ELA 1104, or ENGL 1022 MATA 3300 Prerequisite: PCCA 1000 SCN 2797 SCNC 1000 SCAE 1000 Physics 20 Apprenticeship Prep Science Assisting with Specific Care Activities 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 8 credits (120:0:0 hours) 3 credits (22.5:22.5:0 hours) Learn concepts related to kinematics, Develop the science skills you need to dynamics, periodic motion, and con- write the Trades Entrance Exam Acquire a basic knowledge of the spe- servation of energy. for apprenticeship. cific care procedures that you may be Prerequisite: SCN 1270 asked to assist with in a variety of set- SCNC 1001 tings. Learn about your role in carrying Recommended prerequisites: Any Apprenticeship Prep Science – out assigned tasks. of MAT 1037, MATP 1100, MAT 2038, Lab Prerequisite: BCND 1000 or MATA 2200; and any of ELA 1105, ENGL 1021, ELA 1104, or ENGL 1022 6 credits (0:90:0 hours) SCN 1270 Apply scientific theory in a science Science 10 SCN 3230 laboratory. Biology 30 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) SCNC 1010 Develop the attitudes, skills, and Science 010 knowledge common to all sciences. Study cell division, molecular biology, 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Learn the key concepts of energy, mat- genetics, population and community ter, and change within the contexts of dynamics, reproduction and develop- Develop the attitude, skills, and knowl- biology, chemistry, and physics. ment, and the nervous and endocrine edge common to all sciences. Learn systems. Examine the effects of tech- the key concepts of energy, matter, Recommended co-requisites: Any nology on humans. Prepare to write and change within the contexts of biol- of MAT 1037, MATP 1100, MAT 2038, the provincial diploma exam. ogy, chemistry, and physics. or MATA 2200; and any of ELA 1105, ENGL 1021, ELA 1104, or ENGL 1022 Prerequisite: SCN 2231, or SCNC 1202, Co-requisites: Grade 10 Mathematics, or consent of the Program Chair Grade 10 English
SCN 2231 Course Descriptions Biology 20 SCN 3796 SCNC 1200 Chemistry 30 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Chemistry 30 Prep 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Master the key themes in biology: energy and matter, exchange in the Study thermochemical changes, electro- Master the major chemistry concepts biosphere, ecosystems and population chemical changes, organic chemistry, taught in Science 10 and Chemistry 20. change, photosynthesis, cellular respi- acids, bases, and equilibrium. Prepare ration, and human systems. to write the provincial Co-requisites: Any of MAT 1037, MATP diploma exam. 1100, MAT 2038, or MATA 2200; and Prerequisites: SCN 1270 and any of any of ELA 1105, ENGL 1021, ELA 1104, ELA 1105, ENGL 1021, ELA 1104, or Prerequisite: SCN 2796 or SCNC 1200 or ENGL 1022 ENGL 1022 Recommended prerequisite: Any of MAT 1037, MATP 1100, MAT 1038, MATA 1100, MAT 2038, or MATA 2200
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SCNC 1201 SKIL 1000 SKIL 1020 Physics 30 Prep Consumer and Applied Computer Literacy 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Mathematics I 1 credit (0:15:0 hours) Master the major physics concepts 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) This course will help you attain an taught in Science 10 and Physics 20. Develop essential numeracy skills introductory level of computer knowl- edge. Topics include file management, Prerequisites: MAT 2038 (70%) or including basic operations and then introduction to MS Office Suite, email, MATA 2200 (70%); and any of ELA learn how these skills are applied in using the Internet as a career-research 1104, ENGL 1022, ELA 1105, or work situations. There is an emphasis and job-search tool. You will have ENGL 1021 on consumer math skills and how these skills relate to positive life skills. the opportunity to create job-search documents. SCNC 1202 Perform whole number and percent- age calculations to make calculations Biology 30 Prep using SI/metric measures and to verify SKIL 1025 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) the accuracy of various financial Job Skills documents. Master the major biology concepts 6 credits (0:90:0 hours) taught in Science 10 and Biology 20. SKIL 1005 Complete a set of normed, hands-on Co-requisites: Any of MAT 1037, MATP Interpersonal and Intercultural activities that are designed to improve 1100, MAT 2038, or MATA 2200; and Skills essential job skills in one of nine any of ELA 1105, ENGL 1021, ELA 1104, industry sectors. Learn important or ENGL 1022 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) telephone skills and complete projects Learn to recognize the importance of related to job skills. Develop essential SCNC 1700 selecting and utilizing coping strate- reading, writing, and document-use Basic Science gies for communicating positively. skills. Learn how to troubleshoot issues 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) that interfere with employment. This SKIL 1030 Develop scientific literacy. Acquire course has the goal of preparing you Work Experience I - S4E knowledge related to chemistry, the to communicate effectively at work. 7 credits (0:0:320 hours) human body, technology, and the envi- ronment. Study the impact of science SKIL 1010 Develop your employment skills by and technology on humans. Job Safety Skills learning marketable skills and explor- ing networking opportunities. Gain SCNC 1800 1 credit (15:0:0 hours) experience using current equipment Academic Science This course is designed to provide and practices, and learn to use job- the basic knowledge and skill training related vocabulary. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) that employees need to avoid injury at Strengthen your knowledge of the work. Topics include back safety, fire SKIL 1035 core areas in science. Develop prob- prevention, and fire safety. Work Experience II - S4E lem-solving and decision-making 7 credits (0:0:320 hours) skills. Learn key concepts in biology SKIL 1015 and chemistry. Employment Preparation I Consolidate your employment skills and/or revisit the career-planning pro- Course Descriptions Recommended co-requisites: MATH 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) cess. Continue to gain valuable work 1905, HUMN 1911 Complete an employability assess- experience and skills with job-related equipment, practices, and vocabulary. SCSF 1000 ment, begin the career-planning Assisting with Specific Care process, and develop an employment action plan. Update your resume and SKIL 1101 Situations practise your job interview skills. Functional Literacy 1 3 credits (39:6:0 hours) Learn about the expectations of 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) employers and the responsibilities Using a customer service approach, of employees. Develop the skills you Demonstrate basic mastery in read- gain a basic knowledge of the chal- need to help maintain employment. ing signs, symbols, illustrations, lenges you will encounter and the care You will have the opportunity to earn diagrams, and labels, using docu- strategies you can use to support cli- WHMIS and first aid certificates, as ments such as charts and forms, and ents who need assistance with altered well as special certification appropri- using computers for basic keyboard- behaviours, dementia, palliative care, ate for your career goal. ing, computer-assisted learning, and child care, and home care. exploration of interactive websites. Prerequisite: SCAE 1000 Improve your expressive communica- tion skills while working with others.
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SKIL 1102 SKIL 1401 SMED 2000 Functional Literacy 1B Success Skills 4 Safe Medication Practices 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Demonstrate basic mastery in reading Improve your oral and written com- Learn about accepted safe practices in signs, symbols, illustrations, diagrams, munication skills for work, school, and a health-care environment to reduce and labels, using documents such as home. Learn to use Microsoft Word the incidence of medication errors charts and forms and using comput- and email. while supporting zero tolerance for ers for basic keyboarding, computer- errors, no-blame reporting, and a cul- assisted learning, and exploration of SKIL 1402 ture of fairness. interactive websites. Improve your Success Skills 4B expressive communication skills while SOCI 1000 working with others. 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Introduction to the Study of Improve your oral and written com- Society SKIL 1201 munication skills for work, school, and Functional Literacy 2 home. Learn to use Microsoft Word 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) and email. 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Explore introductory sociology through the study of social relations, Demonstrate a high level of mastery in SKIL 1501 community, and society. Learn about reading signs, symbols, illustrations, Success Skills 5 the institutions of Canadian society, diagrams, and labels, using docu- such as family, politics, ethnicity, edu- 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) ments such as charts and forms, and cation, and religion. using computers for basic keyboard- Improve your language development Transfer: AU, UA, UC, MAC, BV, ing, computer-assisted learning, and through project work, technology, and LK, LEC exploration of interactive websites. extension activities. Improve your expressive communica- SOCI 1002 tion skills while working with others. SKIL 1502 Addictions and Suicide Success Skills 5B SKIL 1202 Prevention 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Functional Literacy 2B 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Improve your language development through project work, technology, and Explore the issues of violence, abuse, Demonstrate a high level of mastery in extension activities. and addictions. Learn basic crisis reading signs, symbols, illustrations, intervention skills, including suicide diagrams, and labels, using docu- SKIL 1601 intervention. ments such as charts and forms, and Academic Skills 6 using computers for basic keyboard- SOIS 1000 ing, computer-assisted learning, and 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Social Issues: Models and exploration of interactive websites. Improve your language development Practices of Helping from an Improve your expressive communica- through projects, presentations, and Anti-Oppressive Perspective tion skills while working with others. discussions. Gain confidence in tech- 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) nology through the use of Microsoft SKIL 1301 Office applications and Internet Study the concepts reflecting oppres- Course Descriptions Skill Development 3 research. sion and oppressed people from a his- 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) torical and a current perspective and SKIL 1602 applied to human service models of Improve your oral and written com- Introduction to Social Studies practice. Students will use self-reflec- munication skills for work, school, and tion and sharing of their own experi- home. Take part in an introduction to 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) ences to learn strategies to promote computer use. Increase your knowledge of Alberta’s anti-oppressive policies and practices. history. Understand Canada’s geogra- SKIL 1302 phy and the authority of decision mak- SOST 1101 Skill Development 3B ing. Participate in a global perspective Social Studies 010-1 of shared values and traditions. Gain 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) insight and knowledge that invites crit- Improve your oral and written com- ical, creative, and historical thinking. Explore multiple perspectives on the munication skills for work, school, and origins of globalization and its impact. home. Take part in an introduction to Gain the necessary skills to progress computer use. to Social Studies 20-1 or Social Studies 020-1.
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SOST 1102 SOWK 1010 SOWK 1025 Social Studies 010-2 Introduction to Social Work Social Work Practicum I 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) 5 credits (0:0:290 hours) Explore historical aspects of globaliza- Study the history of social work and Apply previously learned concepts tion as well as the effects of globaliza- its evolution as a profession as the of social work practice in a practicum tion on lands, cultures, human rights, foundation for understanding social setting. Demonstrate knowledge and quality of life. Gain the necessary work’s current roles and practices. and application of social work inter- skills to progress to Social Studies Learn about social policy, political viewing and assessment skills at a 20-2 or Social Studies 020-2. structures, social issues, and practice beginner level. with diverse client groups. Prerequisites: SOWK 1023, SOWK SOST 2201 1024, SOWK 1010, SOWK 1020, SOWK SOWK 1020 Social Studies 020-1 1030, SOWK 1040; or permission of The Helping Process 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) the Program Chair 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Explore multiple perspectives on the SOWK 1030 origins and influence of nationalism Focus is on the helping process, which Assessment and Interviewing on regional, international, and global is the essence of social work practice. relations. Gain the necessary skills Examine the qualities and values of 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) to progress to Social Studies 30-1 or the helper in the context of multicul- Build on theory and practice skills and Social Studies 030-1. tural practice. Study communication integrate communication and inter- theory, techniques, and interviewing view skills with theoretical models and SOST 2202 skills. Apply theory and skills to case concepts to provide a framework for studies and role-play scenarios. Social Studies 020-2 client assessment. Learn a systematic approach to effectively assess and 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) SOWK 1023 intervene with clients. Explore multiple perspectives on the Social Work Field Education origins and influence of nationalism Laboratory I SOWK 1040 on regional, international, and global Models and Practice from an relations. Gain the necessary skills 2 credits (0:30:0 hours) Anti-Oppressive Perspective to progress to Social Studies 30-2 or Develop and heighten your aware- Social Studies 030-2. ness of and readiness for social work 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) field education. Learn reflectively and Study concepts that address oppres- SOST 3301 analytically through practice-oriented sion and oppressed peoples from a activities such as case studies, role Social Studies 030-1 historical and a contemporary per- plays, and agency visits to build skills 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) spective and apply these concepts to and a value for professional ethics and social work practice models. Explore Examine theories of politics and eco- competence reflective of the social issues associated with internalized nomics in democracy, socialism, capi- work helping process. dominance and oppression. Apply talism, and fascism. Study European Co-requisites: SOWK 1010, SOWK different theories and perspectives to history since 1919 and the influence 1020, or permission of the provide a framework for practice. of Europe on the rest of the world. Program Chair Research current affairs. Course Descriptions SOWK 2010 Prerequisite: SST 2771 or SOST 2201 SOWK 1024 Community Development or consent of the communication arts Social Work Field Education 3 credits (45:0:0) coordinator Laboratory II Examine the theory and definitions of SOST 3302 2 credits (0:30:0 hours) community, community organization, Social Studies 030-2 Continue to develop and heighten your and community development, as well as related concepts. Consider power 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) awareness of and readiness for social work field education. Learn reflectively and equity in relation to oppression, Write essays providing specific exam- and analytically through practice-ori- and apply models of intervention and ples that support generalizations and ented activities such as case studies, strategies for change to diverse com- explain issues. Use news magazines role plays, and agency visits to build munities. Study the varied roles of the to access information about current skills and a value for professional eth- social worker in community practice affairs. ics and competence reflective of the and apply principles of community social work helping process. work. Prerequisite: Any of SST 2771, SOST 2201, SST 2772, or SOST 2202, or ini- Prerequisites: SOWK 1010, SOWK tial placement at this level 1020, SOWK 1023; or permission of the Program Chair Not all courses listed are Co-requisites: SOWK 1030, offered each academic year. SOWK 1040; or permission of the Program Chair
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SOWK 2020 SOWK 2025 SOWK 2060 Social Work with Groups Social Work Practicum II Violence and Addictions: Issues 3 credits (45:0:0) 5 credits (0:0:290 hours) in Social Work Focus on the processes and dynamics Apply previously learned theory and 3 credits (45:0:0) of group work in social work practice. practice to work with individuals, Examine in-depth two common abuse Explore the theoretical underpinnings families, groups, communities and/ situations in contemporary family of group work with an emphasis on or organizations. Integrate practicum contexts: violence and addictions. skill development. Focus on identify- experience with classroom learning. Understand the cycle of violence and ing values and practices that differ Prerequisites: SOWK 1025, SOWK its impact on families and communi- across cultures and consequently 2023, SOWK 2024; or permission of the ties. Identify addictive substances and impact group work. Examine a variety Program Chair behaviours, issues associated with of group types, phases of group devel- power and control, and impact they opment, intervention techniques, and have on diverse communities. leadership qualities. SOWK 2030 Social Work with Families SOWK 2070 SOWK 2023 3 credits (45:0:0) Social Work in Organizations Social Work Field Education Focus on the role of the social worker 3 credits (45:0:0) Laboratory III in assessing, intervening in, and sup- Identify and understand the role of 2 credits (0:30:0 hours) porting the family across its lifespan. Examine families as a unique social social workers as managers within This course provides a forum for institution as well as from the student’s many types of organizations. Learn senior social work students to reflect personal experience. Explore the his- the major functions of management upon and consolidate their learning torical evolution of family member and the importance of administration from the Year 1 practicum experi- roles, functions, and characteristics. in organizations that provide social ence and prepare for the Year 2 services. Examine attitudes and issues agency-based practicum in the spring. SOWK 2040 relevant to social work in light of the Drawing upon their previous practicum different responsibilities of the social experience and a broader theoreti- Social Policy work manager. cal and conceptual knowledge base, 3 credits (45:0:0) students will have the opportunity to SSN 2154 Study social policy and its relationship increase their skills and competence in Aboriginal Studies 20 advance of the Year 2 practicum. to and impact on social work. Discuss social policy concepts and apply them 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Prerequisites: SOWK 1025 or permis- to a variety of Canadian policy issues sion of the Program Chair and societal trends. Examine the ben- Study Aboriginal people from a efits and disadvantages of established Canadian and Alberta perspective. Co-requisites: SOWK 2010, SOWK social policies from the perspectives of Expand your knowledge of policies, 2020, SOWK 2030; or permission of the marginalized groups. legislation, conflict, and cultural Program Chair change. The four themes covered SOWK 2050 are “The Métis: Conflict and Cultural SOWK 2024 Change,” “Treaties and Cultural Social Field Education Mental Health: A Multicultural Change,” “Legislation, Policies, and Laboratory IV Perspective Cultural Change,” and “Schooling and Course Descriptions 3 credits (45:0:0) Cultural Change.” The course will fol- 2 credits (0:30:0 hours) low the Alberta Education program of Approach mental health from a holistic This course provides additional oppor- studies. and multicultural practice perspective. tunity for senior social work students Examine the traditional medical model Prerequisite: Any of ELA 1105, ENGL to reflect upon and consolidate their of illness and non-traditional cultural 1021, ELA 1104, ENGL 1022, SST 1771, learning from the Year 1 practicum practices in mental health. Explore or SOST 1101 experience and prepare for the Year 2 common mental health disorders in agency-based practicum in the spring. relationship to different cultural groups. Drawing upon their previous practicum experience and a broader theoreti- cal and conceptual knowledge base, students will have the opportunity to increase their skills and competence in advance of the Year 2 practicum. Prerequisites: SOWK 2023, SOWK 2010, SOWK 2020, SOWK 2030; or per- mission of the Program Chair Co-requisites: SOWK 2040, SOWK 2050, SOWK 2060, SOWK 2070; or per- mission of the Program Chair
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SSN 3154 SST 3771 THPR 2002 Aboriginal Studies 30 Social Studies 30-1 Therapeutic Process II: 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Therapeutic Modalities Study contemporary Native history and Examine theories of politics and eco- 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) the ways in which Native society takes nomics in democracy, socialism, Explore the fundamental concepts and part in and is influenced by contempo- capitalism, and fascism. Study theory related to therapeutic modali- rary Canadian and world politics and European history since 1919 and the ties. Learn about the purpose of vari- commerce. Explore the development of influence of Europe on the rest of ous therapeutic modalities in physical pre-contact First Nation societies and the world. Research current affairs. therapy treatment. Integrate your Native self-government. Learn about Prepare to write the provincial knowledge of functional anatomy and world colonization and its effects on diploma examination. pathological alterations while learn- the world’s Indigenous peoples. Prerequisite: SST 2771 or SOST 2201 ing the skills related to therapeutic Prerequisite: Any of SSN 2154, SST or consent of the Program Chair modalities in a lab setting. Participate 2771, or SOST 2201 in hands-on lab sessions practising a SST 3772 variety of therapeutic modalities such SST 1771 as thermal therapy, cryotherapy, ultra- Social Studies 30-2 sound therapy, and electrical therapy. Social Studies 10-1 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Prerequisites: ANPH 1000, ANPH 1004, 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Write essays providing specific exam- PATH 1010, RHAB 1001 Explore multiple perspectives on the ples that support generalizations and origins of globalization and its impact. explain issues. Use news magazines THPR 2003 Gain the necessary skills to prog- to access information about current Therapeutic Process III: ress to Social Studies 20-1 or Social affairs. Prepare to write the provincial Therapeutic Assessment Tools Studies 020-1. diploma examination. and Joint Mobility Prerequisite: Any of SST 2771, SOST SST 1772 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) 2201, SST 2772, or SOST 2202, or ini- Social Studies 10-2 tial placement at this level Study the fundamental concepts and 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) theory related to therapeutic assess- THPR 2001 ment tools and joint mobility. Learn Explore historical aspects of globaliza- Therapeutic Process I: about active and passive joint range of tion as well as the effects of globaliza- Therapeutic Positioningand movement. Learn how the goniometer tion on lands, cultures, human rights, and the dynamometer are used for and quality of life. Gain the necessary Postural Drainage measuring joint movement. Integrate skills to progress to Social Studies 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) your knowledge of functional anatomy 20-2 or Social Studies 020-2. and pathological alterations while Explore the fundamental concepts and learning the skills related to the use SST 2771 theory related to therapeutic position- of specific assessment tools and joint Social Studies 20-1 ing and postural drainage. Learn about mobility in a lab setting. Participate the importance of infection control, in hands-on lab sessions to learn how 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) proper limb-handling techniques, and to assess joint mobility and provide Explore multiple perspectives on the chest physical therapy techniques. range-of-motion exercises. Learn to position clients properly to Course Descriptions origins and influence of nationalism Prerequisites: ANPH 1000, ANPH 1004, on regional, international, and global promote client safety and comfort and PATH 1010, RHAB 1001 relations. Gain the necessary skills prevent complications. Integrate your to progress to Social Studies 30-1 or knowledge of functional anatomy and Social Studies 030-1. pathological alterations while learning THPR 2004 the skills related to therapeutic posi- Therapeutic Process IV: SST 2772 tioning and postural drainage in a lab Therapeutic Mobility setting. Participate in hands-on lab ses- Social Studies 20-2 sions to practise learned techniques. 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Prerequisites: ANPH 1000, ANPH 1004, Learn the fundamental concepts and Explore multiple perspectives on the PATH 1010, RHAB 1001 theory related to therapeutic joint origins and influence of nationalism mobility. Integrate your knowledge on regional, international, and global of functional anatomy and pathologi- relations. Gain the necessary skills cal alterations that involve mobility to progress to Social Studies 30-2 or issues while learning the skills related Social Studies 030-2. to mobility in a lab setting. Participate in hands-on sessions to practise the theory and practical skills needed for Not all courses listed are proper lifting and transferring tech- offered each academic year. niques, gait re-education, mobility aids, and wheelchair operation. Prerequisites: ANPH 1000, ANPH 1004, PATH 1010, RHAB 1001
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THPR 2005 TPRT 2001 TRDC 1001 Therapeutic Process V: Pharmacy Technician: Therapeutic Recreation: Therapeutic Exercise Community Practicum Program Planning and 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) 5 credits (0:0:150 hours) Implementation Learn the fundamental concepts and Expand your learning through this 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) theory specifically related to therapeu- realistic experience of the roles Explore the stages of program devel- tic exercise. Integrate your knowledge and responsibilities of a pharmacy opment, focusing on the key role of of functional anatomy and patho- technician in a community setting. recreation therapy personnel in select- logical alterations while learning the Under the guidance and supervision ing and planning activities that meet skills related to the use of therapeutic of the assigned pharmacist or phar- client goals. Review program design exercise in a lab setting. Participate in macy technician, you will be given the and basic factors of activity selection. hands-on lab sessions to learn active opportunity to apply the academic Learn how groups function, and gain and resisted exercises, balance and knowledge and practical skills you valuable information about the various stretch exercises, cardiovascular and have acquired during the program. aspects of successful program imple- mechanical exercises, mat exercises, During the practicum experience, you mentation. Learn how to promote par- and individual and group exercises. should demonstrate increased confi- ticipation in group programs for clients dence and consistency in providing Prerequisites: ANPH 1000, ANPH 1004, with various needs. quality service. You will be assigned to PATH 1010, RHAB 1001 a community pharmacy, primarily dur- Prerequisites: WELL 1000, RHAB 1001 ing daytime hours, for four consecu- THPR 2006 tive weeks (20 days/150 hours). Some TRDC 1002 Therapeutic Process VI: evening or weekend shifts may be Therapeutic Recreation: Occupational Therapeutic required by the facility. Program Evaluation and Foundations Prerequisites: All Pharmacy Technician Documentation 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) theory and lab courses 3 credits (30:15:0 hours) Explore the fundamental concepts and TPRT 2002 Learn how therapeutic recreation pro- theory specific to occupational therapy Pharmacy Technician: grams and client responses are evalu- that can be applied to various client ated to ensure that quality service is populations. Take a closer look at the Institutional Practicum provided. Study and practise docu- occupational therapy practice frame- 5 credits (0:0:150 hours) mentation styles and guidelines for the work including key concepts such as therapeutic recreation professional in frames of reference, clinical reasoning, Expand your learning through this providing client and program-specific and activity analysis, and how they realistic experience of the roles and information to the health-care team. relate to the occupational therapy pro- responsibilities of a pharmacy tech- cess. Study basic concepts of teaching nician in an institutional setting. Prerequisite: TRDC 1001 and learning, and how these concepts Under the guidance and supervision assist with the therapeutic process. of the assigned pharmacist or phar- TRDC 2001 macy technician, you will be given the Therapeutic Recreation: Client Prerequisites: ANPH 1000, RHAB 1001, opportunity to apply the academic Assessment COMM 1011 knowledge and practical skills you 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Co-requisite: COMM 1011 have acquired during the program.
During the practicum experience, you Explore the therapeutic recreation Course Descriptions THPR 2007 should demonstrate increased confi- assessment process that determines Therapeutic Process VII: dence and consistency in providing the client intervention plan. Study quality service. You will be assigned principles and tools of measurement, Occupational Assessments, to an institutional pharmacy, primarily Treatment Techniques, and the use of valid and reliable assess- during daytime hours, for four con- ment tools, and the process of devel- Procedures secutive weeks (20 days/150 hours). oping agency-specific measurements. Some evening or weekend shifts may 3 credits (0:45:0 hours) Practise leading effective assessment be required by the facility. interviews and conducting systematic Learn about assessments, treatment Prerequisites: All Pharmacy Technician client observation as a part of the techniques, and procedures used in theory and lab courses assessment process. the delivery of occupational therapy services. Explore group dynamics and Prerequisite: Therapeutic Recreation intervention strategies, arts and crafts certificate as meaningful occupations, assistive technology and adaptive equipment, as well as the fundamentals of basic splinting and back-to-work strategies. Prerequisites: ANPH 1000, RHAB 1001, PATH 1010, THPR 2006
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TRDC 2002 UTRN 1001 WORK 1011 Therapeutic Recreation: University/College Preparation Work Experience I – TVP Program Design 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) 3 credits (0:0:120 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) This course assists students to grow Explore one or more work environ- Learn how a recreation therapist sys- and develop the skills they need to ments while continuing to receive sup- tematically designs accountable inter- make a successful transition to post- port and mentoring from experienced vention programs to allow clients to secondary life. Students learn coping College staff. Acquire the skills neces- meet specific outcomes. Gain valuable skills and study habits essential for sary to be successful in the career of practice in designing a variety of func- applying themselves to the rigours your choice. tional intervention, leisure education, of college or university academics. and recreation participation programs Students are mentored while devel- WORK 1012 with measurable and meaningful out- oping familiarity with college and Work Experience II – TVP comes for your clients. university environments through key contacts at the receiving institutions. 5 credits (0:0:240 hours) Prerequisite: TRDC 2001 Continue exploring one or more work WCSA 1001 TRDC 2003 environments while receiving sup- Wound Care: Using a port and mentoring from experienced Therapeutic Recreation: Standardized Approach College staff. Integrate classroom Program Leadership learning with employer expectations 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) and relate appropriate behaviours to This course is designed for the LPN these demands. Explore and practise facilitation and who wants to acquire advanced motivation techniques that are specific knowledge and skills in wound man- WORK 1021 to leading two types of therapeu- agement in order to work in a leader- Work Experience I – APR tic recreation programs: functional ship role applying the principles of 11 credits (0:0:480hours) intervention and leisure education wound healing in a variety of settings. interventions. Study these strategies Explore the work environment while from the perspective of the recreation WELL 1000 receiving support and mentoring from therapist taking a leadership role in Wellness Through Leisure experienced College staff. Learn about guiding team members to provide a the expectations of employers, and variety of interventions. 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) acquire the skills necessary to be suc- Prerequisite: TRDC 2002 Further your understanding of the cessful in the career of your choice. field of therapeutic recreation and TRDS 1000 learn about the models of care in the WORK 1022 Trades Skills therapeutic recreation process that Work Experience II – APR guide service delivery. Discuss the 11 credits (0:0:500 hours) 2 credits (15:15:0 hours) Leisure Ability Model as a framework Acquire practical experience in the to service, with a focus on promoting Continue exploring the work environ- trades environment. a client’s wellness through goal-ori- ment. This is an elective course. ented leisure activities. UCBI 1000 WORK 1100 WMST 2010
Course Descriptions Urinary Catheterization and Workplace Training I – CONC An Introduction to Women’s Bladder Irrigation 9 credits (0:0:400 hours) Studies 2 credits (30:0:0 hours) Continue developing work-related 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) This course is designed to provide skills to prepare for employment in the LPN with the knowledge and skills This course is a critical feminist exami- your field of study. required to safely insert, maintain, and nation of women’s embodied lives in remove a urinary catheter as well as to differing social locations. The course WORK 1201 safely care for a client requiring inter- challenges the traditional dichotomies Work Experience I – JOBS mittent or continuous bladder irriga- of mind/body, culture/nature, and 9 credits (0:0:400 hours) tions. This course will also introduce public/private in the treatment of such the LPN to basic knowledge on caring topics as the feminization of poverty; Explore the work environment while for suprapubic catheters and the care sexualities, reproduction, and family continuing to receive support and of the catheter site of a client with life; violence against women; women mentoring from experienced College peritoneal dialysis. and religion; and culture and body staff. Acquire the skills necessary image. to be successful in the career of Transfer: AU, UC, UL, UA your choice.
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WORK 1202 WRIT 1102 WRIT 1501 Work Experience II – JOBS Writing Level 1B Writing Level 5 4 credits (0:0:200 hours) 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Continue developing job-related skills Demonstrate basic mastery of copy- Work on sentence and paragraph to prepare for employment in your ing sentences, spelling 200 common structure to write narrative, descrip- chosen career. words, spelling by sound, spell-check- tive, and informative paragraphs. ing, answering yes and no questions, WORK 1230 and writing on a personal topic. WRIT 1502 Work Experience III – TVP Writing Level 5B WRIT 1201 9 credits (0:0:400 hours) Writing Level 2 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) With support and mentoring from Work on sentence and paragraph 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) College staff, continue developing job- structure to write narrative, descrip- related skills to prepare for employ- Demonstrate advanced mastery tive, and informative paragraphs. ment in your chosen career. of copying sentences, spelling 400 common words, spelling by sound, WRIT 1601 WRIT 1001 spell-checking, answering a variety of Writing Level 6 Writing Level 1 question types, and writing on a per- sonal topic. 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) Write descriptive, comparison and Practise copying sentences and para- WRIT 1202 contrast, persuasive, and/or informa- graphs. Work on spelling common Writing Level 2B tive paragraphs. Learn to respond to words. Write sentence answers to a works of literature. 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) variety of questions. Write and edit a few sentences on a personal topic. Demonstrate advanced mastery XHCA 1000 of copying sentences, spelling 400 Comprehensive Final Exam WRIT 1002 common words, spelling by sound, Writing Level 2 spell-checking, answering a variety of 0 credits (0:0:4 hours) question types, and writing on a per- The Health Care Aide comprehensive 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) sonal topic. final exam is written after successful Work on writing sentences and para- completion of all Health Care Aide graphs. Practise spelling, grammar, WRIT 1301 courses. and punctuation. Writing Level 3 Prerequisite: HLTH 2009 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) WRIT 1003 XUPG 1025 Writing Level 3 Write a variety of simple and com- pound sentences using past, present, Workplace Culture 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) and future verb tenses. 0 credits (30:0:0 hours) Practise a variety of simple and com- This participatory, personal reflective pound sentences. Write paragraphs, WRIT 1302 course equips students with the effec- letters, and notes while learning Writing Level 3B tive communication and intercultural how to punctuate and use grammar 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) skills required to be successful in the Course Descriptions correctly. Canadian workplace. Central to the Write a variety of simple and com- delivery of this course is the infu- WRIT 1004 pound sentences using past, present, sion of culturally appropriate topics, and future verb tenses. Writing Level 4 employment-related critical incidents, and discussions. 5 credits (125:0:0 hours) WRIT 1401 Work on sentence and paragraph Writing Level 4 YITX 1001 structure to write narrative, descrip- 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) Foundational Reading tive, and opinion paragraphs. Write notes, letters, journals, and short 3 credits (63:0:0 hours) WRIT 1101 paragraphs while learning how to Learn about title, main characters, punctuate and use grammar correctly. Writing Level 1 setting, plot, and theme in literature. Identify the difference between fic- 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) WRIT 1402 tion and non-fiction. Respond to text Demonstrate basic mastery of copy- Writing Level 4B using personal experience and learn to ing sentences, spelling 200 common 4 credits (88:0:0 hours) express preference for different story words, spelling by sound, spell-check- genres. Develop skills in inferencing, ing, answering yes and no questions, Write notes, letters, journals, and short identifying cause and effect and main and writing on a personal topic. paragraphs while learning how to ideas, and differentiating between fact punctuate and use grammar correctly. and opinion. Improve your bank of sight words.
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YITX 1002 YITX 1013 YITX 1032 Essential Reading Critical Writing Essential Skills 3 credits (63:0:0 hours) 3 credits (63:0:0 hours) 1 credit (16:0:0 hours) Explore the concepts of character, Develop the ability to plan, draft, Further develop your communication plot, setting, conflict, and resolu- and edit your writing. Learn how to and interpersonal skills while work- tion in short stories and through a organize and support persuasive para- ing as a member of a team. Explore novel study. Learn to summarize and graphs. Understand how to use simi- themes that may include academic respond to readings on varying top- les and write descriptively in narrative success, intercultural communica- ics and of various lengths. Improve paragraphs and essays. Learn how tion, employment, Canadian history your ability to read and comprehend to summarize effectively. Explore the and citizenship, and healthy living. non-fiction texts by developing skills structures of “compare and contrast” Complete projects that develop your such as recognizing and identifying and “cause and effect” paragraphs research, interview, and presentation main ideas, details, and sequence. and further develop your writing to skills. Enhance your computer skills Learn to predict, question, infer, and three-paragraph or five-paragraph and knowledge in word processing, use background information to better essays. Improve your academic vocab- presentation, and desktop publish- understand text. ulary, spelling, and grammar skills ing programs. Improve your physical through both individual and group health through field trips to the YMCA. YITX 1003 instruction. Critical Reading YITX 1033 YITX 1020 Critical Skills 3 credits (63:0:0 hours) Enhanced Language 1 credit (16:0:0 hours) Learn to identify plot, conflict and 1 credit (30:0:0 hours) resolution, climax, setting, theme, Continue to develop your communi- characterization, and point of view in Improve your reading, writing, listen- cation and interpersonal skills while various fictional short story selections. ing, speaking, and/or grammar skills working as a member of a team. Explore the concepts of theme, predic- through individualized instruction. Explore themes that may include aca- tion, background information, making Work both with an instructor and in a demic success, intercultural communi- connections, visualization, question- small group to develop skills essential cation, employment, Canadian history ing, and figurative language through to achieving your personal language and citizenship, and healthy living. a novel study. Develop your ability goals. This course is designed for Complete projects that develop your to read and comprehend non-fiction students whose math skills are signifi- research, interview, and presentation texts by focusing on “cause and cantly higher than their language skills. skills. Enhance your computer skills effect” and “compare and contrast” and knowledge in word processing, text structures. Improve your ability to YITX 1031 presentation, and desktop publish- distinguish between fact and opinion, Foundational Skills ing programs. Improve your physical identify the main idea, and understand health through field trips to the YMCA. irony and inference. Learn through 1 credit (16:0:0 hours) individual, group, and computer- Develop your communication and YITX 1040 assisted instruction. interpersonal skills while working as YIT Math a member of a team. Explore themes 1 credit (30:0:0 hours) YITX 1011 that may include academic success, Foundational Writing intercultural communication, employ- Develop your mathematical abil- Course Descriptions ment, Canadian history and citizen- ity through a modularized program 3 credits (63:0:0 hours) ship, and healthy living. Complete developed by the instructor to meet Improve the mechanics of your writing projects that develop your research, your individual needs. Topics covered through instruction in capitalization, interview, and presentation skills. include whole number addition, sub- spelling, and punctuation. Express Enhance your computer skills and traction, multiplication, and division, yourself through journal writing. knowledge in word processing, pre- fractions, decimals, integers, simple Develop your ability to write gram- sentation, and desktop publishing pro- equations, ratios and proportions, matically correct sentences. Learn to grams. Improve your physical health measurement, and working with the write various types of short expository through field trips to the YMCA. Canadian monetary system. and narrative paragraphs.
YITX 1012 Essential Writing 3 credits (63:0:0 hours) Develop your ability to plan, draft, and edit your writing. Learn to write various types of paragraphs including persua- sive, descriptive, narrative, compare Not all courses listed are and contrast, and cause and effect. offered each academic year. Improve your academic vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills through individual and group instruction.
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A C E Aboriginal Community Support Worker. . 110 Cafeteria and Confectionary Services . . 49 eCampusAlberta Courses ...... 38 Aboriginal Programs ...... 48 Campus Alberta sites ...... 45 Emergency Student Assistance...... 19 Aboriginal Student Funding...... 19 Camrose Campus...... 45 Employment Certificate...... 89 Aboriginal Student Support Services . . . 48 Cancellation of a Program English in the Workplace ...... 44 Aboriginal University/ or Course ...... 12, 26 English Language Proficiency ...... 14 College Preparation...... 72 Centre for Excellence in English Language Proficiency Academic Assessment ...... 13, 53 Aboriginal Learning ...... 48 Testing Services...... 50 Academic Practices and Regulations . . . 27 Centre for Excellence in English Language Training Programs . . . 97 Academic Schedule...... 6 Intercultural Education ...... 44 ESL Bridge to Business Careers ...... 100 Academic Upgrading ...... 71 Centre for Excellence in Learning ESL Continuing Education ...... 103 Supports (CELS) ...... 51 Academic Upgrading English as a Second Language Courses . . 43 Changes to Registration ...... 25 Continuing Education...... 79 ESL (English as a Second Language) Academic Upgrading Grades 7 to 9 .... 73 Classification of Students ...... 27 Intensive...... 101 Academic Upgrading Grades 10 to 12. . . 75 Certificate and Diploma Programs .... 109 Add Period ...... 25 College Cancellation of a Course or Program ...... 12, 26 F Administrative Professional ...... 112 Fees ...... 20 Computer Commons ...... 51 Admission ...... 9 Final Examinations/Projects ...... 30 Conditional Admission...... 11 Admission Status...... 27 Financial Aid ...... 17 Confidentiality of Personal Information . . 27 Admission Steps ...... 10 Flexible (Anytime) Courses ...... 40 Contacts...... (See Getting Information) Adult Literacy Levels 1 to 6...... 81 Flexible Learning ...... 38 Continuing Education Courses Foreign Document Assessment Service . . 50 Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for Health Care Aides ...... 122 for LPNs ...... 115 Freedom 0f Information and Protection Continuing Education Courses of Privacy (FOIP)...... 33 Alberta High School Diploma ...... 77 for LPNS...... 141 Funding...... 17 Alberta High School Transcript ...... 12 Continuing Education Alberta Student Number ...... 18 ...... (See Flexible Learning) Alberta Transfer Guide ...... 29 Continuing Education G Alberta Works Income Support for Academic Upgrading ...... 79 GED Tests (Grant Funding) ...... 17 Convocation ...... 30 (General Education Development)...... 54 Appeals ...... (See Student Appeals) Corporate and Individual General Admission ...... 9 Application Fee ...... 9 Assessment Services...... 53 Getting Information ...... 8 Application Counselling Services ...... 49 Grade Scale ...... 28 Procedure...... (See Admission Steps) Course Descriptions...... 155 Grading...... 28 ApplyAlberta ...... 9 Course Progression Charts ...... 80 Applying as an International Student. . . 16 Custom-Designed Workshops (LPNs). . . 141 H Apprenticeship Prep ...... 90 Custom-Designed Workshops (HCAs) . . 122 Health Care Aide ...... 118 Assessment Services. . (See Corporate and Health Care Aide Prior Learning Individual Assessment Services) D Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) . . 121 Attendance...... 29 Day Home Provider ...... 91 Health Services ...... 50 Auditing Students ...... 29 Diploma Programs ...... 109 High School Diploma...... 77 Awards...... (See Student Awards) Distance Learning ...... 38 High School Equivalency Courses...... 76 Document Translation Services...... 49 High School Equivalency Diploma ..... 76 B Drayton Valley Campus ...... 45 High School Equivalency Diploma (NorQuest) ...... 76 Ben Calf Robe Upgrading ...... 83 Drop Period ...... 7, 25 Bookstore Outlet ...... 49 High School Transcripts from Other Provinces ...... 13 Bridge to Health Careers...... 98 Hospital Unit Clerk...... 123 Bridge to Transit Operators ...... 99 Bursaries ...... 37
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I R T ID Cards ...... 50 Real-Time Courses...... 39 Tax Receipts...... 22 Incidental Fees...... 21 Refund/Financial Hold Appeals...... 23 Testing Services...... 53 Intercultural Communication Training Refunds ...... 23 Test Supervision...... 53 for the Workplace ...... 44 Refusal of Admission ...... 12 Textbook Rental Fees...... 20 Introduction to Communication and Regional Campuses...... 45 Therapeutic Recreation ...... 152 Culture for Nursing ...... 104 Registration ...... 25 TOEIC (Test of English for International Students...... 16 Registration Status ...... 27 International Communication)...... 54 International Testing ...... 54 Transcript Evaluation ...... 53 International Transcripts ...... 13 S Transcripts ...... 12, 33 Scholarships...... 37 Transfer Credit ...... 29 L Security Services ...... 52 Transfers ...... (See Program Transfers) Language Training Services to Students with Disabilities . . . 14 Transitional Vocational Program ...... 95 Continuing Education...... 103 Skills for Employment ...... 95 Tuition Fees ...... 20 Learner Centre ...... 50 Social Work ...... 149 Tuition Deposit...... 20 Library and Information Services ...... 50 Sponsorship ...... 22 Tutorial Services ...... 51 LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)...... 105 Steps to Admission ...... 10 LINC Rural Delivery ...... 106 Stony Plain Campus...... 45 V Visiting Students ...... 15 Lockers ...... 51 Student Activity Centre ...... 52 LPN Continuing Education...... Student Appeals ...... 31 ...... (See Continuing Education for LPNs) Student Career and Employment W Services ...... 53 Waiting List/Deferrals...... 12 M Student Code of Behaviour ...... 36 Westlock Campus ...... 45 Mail Service...... 52 Student Conduct ...... 36 Wetaskiwin Campus ...... 45 Mental Health Rehabilitation ...... 125 Student Emergency Loans...... 19 Whitecourt Campus...... 45 Student Evaluation and Final Grades . . . 30 Withdrawal Chart of Academic N Student Financial Aid Office ...... 17 and Financial Penalties ...... 26 NorQuest’s Interdisciplinary Student Financial Aid/Sponsorship..... 14 Withdrawal from a Course or Program. . 25 Simulation Centre (NISC) ...... 52 Student for a Day ...... 53 Student Loans ...... 18 Y Youth in Transition...... 107 O Student Health and Dental Plans ...... 21 Online Programs ...... 38 Student Records ...... 33 Open Studies ...... 15, 41 Student Resources and Services ...... 47 Student Technology Features ...... 10 P Students’ Association ...... 52 Parking ...... 52 Students’ Association Fee...... 20 Payment of Tuition and Fees...... 22 Pharmacy Technician ...... 128 Physical Therapy Assistant ...... 133 Post-Secondary Transcripts...... 13 Practical Nurse ...... 136 Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses . . . 142 Practical Nurse for Health Care Aides . . 136 Practical Nurse Refresher ...... 144 Prep for Business Careers...... 85 Prep for GED ...... 86 Prep for Practical Nurse ...... 87 Index Print Media Production ...... 148 Printing Services ...... 52 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) ...... 29 Program and Supplies Fee...... 20 Program Transfers ...... 26 Provisional Admission ...... 11
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