VIEWBOOK - NorQuest College · 2 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2016–2017 Meet the people who will ensure your journey at NorQuest College is a successful one. Along the way, our website,

VIEWBOOK2016–2017

Step Forward

Explore your next step forward with NorQuest College

FRONT COVER: On May 7, 2015 NorQuest College proudly presented the first-ever President’s Medal to graduating pharmacy technician student Vanyelle Behr. Learn how a strong academic record, commitment to student citizenship, leadership skills, and community involvement earned her the prestigious honour. Read the full story: norquest.ca/vanyelle

AT RIGHT: Sophia Aarons, a first-year international student from Jamaica studying business administration, “I have gained so much knowledge, and I am learning so much about different cultures. What I have learned here is invaluable. I can take it anywhere in the world and be able to survive.”

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Ask anyone who has attended NorQuest College and they will tell you it’s an incredibly inspiring place to be. Our Edmonton and regional campuses are inclusive and welcoming, and offer excellent student supports. With 60 per cent of students born outside of Canada and almost 70 languages spoken on campus, the NorQuest community is the most diverse of any post-secondary in Alberta.

For 50 years, we have provided workforce relevant programming that engages learners and helps build skills and credentials that lead to a higher quality of life. We see potential where many other organizations see barriers. We deliver education – one student at a time – that touches every corner of our community and strengthens the quality of life for each one of us.

Each year, over 10,000 students select NorQuest to study and train in credit, non-credit, professional development, post-secondary, and foundational programs, setting them up for personal and career success. A NorQuest College education opens opportunities, providing a stepping-stone to a richer life for our students, their families, and their communities.

26post-secondary career credentials and foundational programs

$514,128the increase in earnings a NorQuest graduate with a two-year diploma will make compared to a high school graduate over a working lifetime

10,220full-time, part-time, and continuing education students each year

2 Who to call

4 Student services and supports

9 The NorQuest Learning Experience

10 Delivery options

12 Post-secondary programs

CONTENTS19 Open Studies and

University Transfer

20 Foundational programs

25 Funding your education

26 Admission requirements

33 How to apply

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Meet the people who will ensure your journey at NorQuest College is a successful one. Along the way, our website, norquest.ca, provides outstanding information and resources for each step of the process – it’s the go-to source for everything you need to know about NorQuest.

Helping you become

Student Recruiters Coming to a high school, education fair, community event, and agency office near you! Our student recruiters are a fount of information about NorQuest – they can tell you about every program, admission requirements, important dates, and so much more! Get all the info you need before you apply to NorQuest!

Office of the RegistrarNorQuest’s Client Services team in the Office of the Registrar supports all prospective students applying to NorQuest. We’ll answer your questions electronically, by phone, or in person and guide you through the admissions process. And we stay in touch – helping you collect and submit admission requirements, advising you of key dates and deadlines, and helping you become a NorQuest student! And we don’t stop there – we’re here for you through your entire student life through graduation.

Student NavigatorsCongratulations! You’ve applied and you’re ready to become a NorQuest student. Our support doesn’t stop there! Our student navigators will ensure you have a supported and successful student experience. We are your touchpoint, guiding you from post-application through graduation. From academic advising and student funding options to helping you access the college services you need, we’re here to help you achieve your educational and career goals.

AlumniNorQuest values our relationship with you, even after you’ve finished your studies. Our Alumni Association offers great benefits and services, and our Student Career & Employment Services will help you get started in your new career. Stay connected – your success may become one of our inspiring alumni stories!

Visit norquest.ca/prospects and norquest.ca/programs for a great introduction to NorQuest and full program and course details.

Visit norquest.ca/accepted for everything you need to know to complete the admissions process and get ready for the start of term.

Visit norquest.ca/currentstudents for all the news, events, information, and services you’ll need to have a great learning experience at NorQuest.

Visit norquest.ca/alumni to keep in touch and maintain connections.

a NorQuest College student (and graduate!)

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on your path

Visit norquest.ca/do-over for a list of available exams, writing schedules, prep tips, fees, and to register.

Get back

NorQuest College’s Challenge Exam Centre Didn’t get the mark you wanted or needed on your Alberta diploma exam? Have you been out of school for a while? Don’t want to take or retake an entire course? We can help.

Challenge a High School (Grade 12) equivalency course by writing an exam that tests you on the content of the entire course. Your final grade is recorded on a NorQuest transcript, which can be used as proof of admission requirements at Alberta and Canadian post-secondary institutions.*

You should consider taking a challenge exam if you:

• missed your diploma or course final exam.

• were ill, late or distracted on the day you wrote the diploma or final exam.

• recently completed a prep or review and have a better understanding of the course content.

• are close to achieving your competitive entrance mark for post-secondary admission.

• require a quick turnaround for an updated transcript for application.

* Some institutions may not accept high school equivalency courses for admission to certain programs. Review the admission requirements of the program to which you plan to apply.

to post-secondary success

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Left: A former teacher, Mary Moonias of Maskwacis is feeling right at home as NorQuest College’s Resident Elder for the Wetaskiwin campus.

Learn more: norquest.ca/mary

For a complete description of these student services and more, visitnorquest.ca/studentservices.


Services and supports

Student ServicesNorQuest College offers some of the best and most comprehensive student supports and services in the Alberta post-secondary system. Our broad range of services includes:

• Assessments – including testing and evaluations

• Bookstore

• Computer services

• Counselling – free, professional, and confidential

• Health Services – by appointment or walk-in

• International Student Office – support for international prospects and students

• Library – academic resources and assistance in person and online

• Office of Student Judicial Affairs – NorQuest is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and fair learning community

• Scholarships, bursaries, and awards

• Services for students in crisis

• Social Workers – support and resources for housing, finances, childrearing, and food shortages

• Student Career and Employment Services – personalized assistance connecting learning to career success

• Student Financial Services – help identifying options for financing your education

• Tutoring – one-on-one, group, and eTutorial services in all subject areas

• Writing Services – by appointment in person and online

Additional student supports are also available through the Students’ Association of NorQuest College.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Aboriginal student services

Aboriginal learners make up approximately 9 per cent of NorQuest’s student population, and we have designed an extensive network of services including Aboriginal Student Support Services and Elder support. The Aboriginal Ceremonial Room provides a multi-purpose facility for students and for prayer, smudging, and ceremonies.

RBC Aboriginal Mentorship Program

Our Aboriginal mentors create a safe, welcoming peer support environment for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. The team works with students and Elders to develop a sense of belonging and community on campus. They organize events and cultural activities and help to develop transferable skills such as leadership, public speaking, governance, event planning, and community engagement. If you are First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, you are welcome to join.

http://www.norquest.ca/mary

http://www.norquest.ca/studentservices


International student services

The International Student Office (ISO) offers a range of support programs and services and is committed to serving the unique needs of NorQuest’s international students.

• Personal and cultural transitions

• Academic advice

• Orientations and student activities

• Student advising and support

Services for students with disabilities

NorQuest offers a variety of services for students with disabilities in these areas: learning, sensory, physical, speech and language, neurological, chronic health/pain, and mental health.

Student support specialists work with students, staff, and faculty to identify students’ strengths and barriers to learning and develop individual accommodation plans to ensure an accessible and successful learning environment.

• One-on-one or group appointments with academic strategists

• In-class support, alternate format exam and classroom materials, assistive technologies, and exam accommodations

Note: All student services are available to all NorQuest students, but may not be delivered on-campus at all campuses (may be delivered online or through a provider in your community).

Student Life College isn’t just about classes and studying. It’s also about being part of a community, meeting new people, and enjoying the experience. NorQuest College, classes, groups, and the Students’ Association of NorQuest College (SANQC) provide a multitude of opportunities to be as involved as you want to be.

• Awareness weeks, lunch & learns

• Events celebrating multiculturalism, international holidays, families, customs, communities, and more

• RBC Aboriginal Mentorship Program

• RBC Student Ambassadors

• Student clubs

• Student Council

• Student supports through SANQC

• The Quest student newsletter

• Volunteer opportunities

•Welcome barbecues, events, and student orientations

• and many, many more!

to help you succeed

Visit norquest.ca/studentlife and www.sanqc.ca for more information.

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Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre

Connecting employers and Aboriginal job seekers for careers in construction

The Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre (AACCC) is a new facility that connects individuals seeking careers in the Alberta construction industry with employment services and supports, including skill development, safety and job readiness training, links to construction-related careers, and more.

Safety training available includes:

Learn how the AACCC can support you and your community. Visit us online at www.aaccc.ca.

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• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

• Standard First Aid and CPR

• Flag Person

• Driver Training

• H2S Alive (Hydrogen Sulphide)

• Fall Protection

• Ground Disturbance

• Confined Space

• Essential Skills for Careers in Construction (reading text, document use, writing, numeracy, oral communications, thinking skills, working with others, computer use, and continuous learning)

• Soft Skills in Construction

A career coach will work with clients to design a personalized career map that incorporates practical solutions towards employment, and once a participant is placed, follow-up supports will continue to ensure success.

http://www.aaccc.ca


Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation

Get in on the action with customer service skills training

Get ahead and expand your customer service skills with NorQuest’s new Service Industry Skills Training Program. Earn a certificate in as little as 3 Saturdays and choose from one of 5 specializations:

• Server/Host/Suite Attendant – different and unique ways to raise the bar in guest services and best practices, taught and assessed through practical, hands-on instruction.

• Concession Worker – learn the overall operation of the concession standing, how to assist in food production and monitor quality, quantity, and presentation.

• Guest Services Relations Host – master the skills of service delivery and exceeding guests’ and employee expectations.

• Ticket Takers/Ushers – Learn to validate entrance into an event, enforce facility regulations, maintain order, ensure safety, and create an exceptional guest service experience.

• Housekeepers – understand and practice basic cleaning theory and skills, including basic chemical use, tools, and proper techniques.

Short, affordable courses are offered throughout the year and full funding is available to those who qualify.

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Hospitality Institute is a unique partnership supporting our vibrant hospitality and service industry sector. The institute will develop and deliver a comprehensive suite of hospitality-industry training programs in a broad range of disciplines needed for employment.

Hospitality Institute

Edmonton’s booming hospitality sector is poised for dramatic growth, and with substantial growth comes great opportunity.

To learn more or register, visit norquest.ca/hospitality.

http://www.norquest.ca/hospitality

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Practical Nurse diploma program student Chelsea Visser (right) and instructor Aneetpal Hayel work together on a tracheostomy exercise.

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada instructor Tom Jiry, took home the ATESL Lifetime Achievement Award, making him the third consecutive NorQuest instructor to win the award.


NorQuest College is a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse learning environment that transforms lives and strengthens communities. We maximize opportunities that others don’t see. We not only have a unique group of students, we provide them with an invaluable service: we develop their potential. NorQuest College is truly different – because we believe you have to be different to make a difference.

You will have an inclusive learning experienceYour learning environment embodies diversity. Your uniqueness enriches our college. You will develop skills in cultural understanding to succeed in the global community.

You will be taught by exemplary facultyNorQuest faculty bring together theory and practice in innovative and authentic ways. They are current and engaged in their disciplines. They use technologies to enhance learning. They respect you as a partner in learning.

We welcome you at any stage in your learning. We strive for accessible learning – any time, any place. We value, respect and leverage your experiences. If you’re in, we’re in!

We will meet you where you’re at

You will gain real world experience. You will be equipped with the right set of skills. Your program is endorsed by business and community leaders. Your NorQuest credential is recognized and valued.

You will be prepared for your career or your next stage of learning

The NorQuest Learning Experience:

Your education. Our commitment.


Delivery options

Full-time: Classes are offered face-to-face during the day.

Part-time: Classes are offered face-to-face in evenings and/or weekends.

Online: Use a combination of online learning tools in either a synchronous (real-time) or asynchronous (flexible, anytime) option. Online tools let you review course materials, check grades, take quizzes or interact with teachers and classmates through discussion boards. In some courses, student and teachers meet through the Internet in a live virtual classroom. Some lessons are recorded so that you may review and practice or catch up on a class you may have missed.

Distance: Uses a combination of learning tools to deliver course materials, including a paper-based, self-directed option supported by online tools.

Hybrid: Combines face-to-face instruction and distance or online learning. It may include a combination of workshops, seminars, self-study and/or tutorials.

Open Studies: An option available for learners who wish to take post-secondary level credit courses, but are not applying to a specific program.

University Transfer: Select courses available through Open Studies are eligible for transfer credit to NorQuest or another post-secondary institution.

Dual Credit: Earn credits towards your high school diploma and post-secondary credit at the same time with selected programs and courses at high schools with dual credit agreements.

eCampusAlberta: Provides students access to a wide range of courses and programs from colleges, technical institutes, and universities throughout the province. NorQuest's eCampusAlberta offerings include both real-time and flexible (anytime) Academic Upgrading courses.

Continuous Intake: Starts the first day of every month (except during a term start month – September, January, May – when the term start day will apply).

Suzanne Nyokabi, alumna and Registered Social Worker, credits NorQuest’s faculty, staff, and support services for helping her successfully complete the Social Work diploma program. As a single parent, juggling school and work can be difficult but her dedication and perseverance paid off.

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Academic Schedule 2016–2017

November 1, 2015 Fall 2016 Term Start Date for Acceptance of Applications

March 1, 2016 Winter 2017 Term Start Date for Acceptance of Applications

July 1, 2016 Spring 2017 Term Start Date for Acceptance of Applications

July 4, 2016 Summer Term starts

July 7, 2016 Last day for payment of Summer Term 2016 fees

August 19, 2016 Summer Term ends

August 29, 2016 Fall Term starts

September 8, 2016 Last day of payment for Fall Term 2016 fees

December 16, 2016 Fall Term ends

January 3, 2017 Winter Term starts

January 12, 2017 Last day of payment for Winter Term 2017 fees

April 21, 2017 Winter Term ends

May 1, 2017 Spring Term starts

May 10, 2017 Last day of payment for Spring Term 2017 fees

August 18, 2017 Spring Term ends

*Note: Dates may be subject to change

Singhmar Centre for LearningWork has started on NorQuest College’s downtown campus expansion, which includes the LEED Silver, 4-storey Singhmar Centre for Learning, opening for the fall semester of 2017.

For more information visit norquest.ca/singhmarcentre.

It was another winning year for NorQuest College at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference.

Instructor Bonnie Nicholas received the Carolyn Dieleman Award for her innovative ESL teaching methods. Nicholas came to the teaching profession later in life, joining NorQuest in 2009 after having worked as a health care administrator and a bookstore manager.See norquest.ca/academicschedule for more details.

For today’s adult learners, flexibility is key. You have a busy life with work and family commitments, and NorQuest offers flexible learning options to fit your schedule.

“ I hope I bring a little bit of wisdom from my past combined with the freshness and enthusiasim of someone who is fairly new to the profession,” she says.

http://www.norquest.ca/singhmarcentre

http://www.norquest.ca/academicschedule


Learn how one woman decided to fulfill her dreams of becoming a nurse.

Heather Meston, Practical Nurse alumna

Read the full story norquest.ca/heather

http://www.norquest.ca/heather

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Post-secondary Programs

Whether you’re starting a new career or continuing on to further post-secondary education, NorQuest’s programs in health, business, and community studies will help you take your next step forward and ensure you’re ready for what’s next.

We’re helping ensure Alberta is prepared to meet the growing demands for skilled workers and for vibrant, healthy, and sustainable communities. Our community studies programs contribute skilled and compassionate human services professionals who deliver a range of services across the province.

Our practical health studies programs focus on front-line care workers and offer Alberta’s largest Health Care Aide certificate program and one of the largest Practical Nurse diploma programs in Canada.

And, our business programs offer a solid foundation on which to build a rewarding career.

Take your next step forward.

BUSINESS STUDIES

Accounting Technician

Administrative Professional

Business Administration

COMMUNITY STUDIES

Community Support Worker

Early Learning and Child Care

Social Work

HEALTH STUDIES

Health Care Aide

Hospital Unit Clerk

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Physical Therapy Assistant

Practical Nurse

Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs

Therapeutic Recreation


* Note: Tuition and fees listed are for 2015/16. Tuition and fees for 2016/17 will be finalized in Spring 2016. See website for details.

Business AdministrationCREDENTIAL: 2-year diploma

Whether you have well-defined goals such as becoming an accountant or marketer, or you are still undecided about your role in the business world, the Business Administration diploma program provides a strong foundation for any business career.

This program is brokered from Grande Prairie Regional College.

Career PotentialBoth streams provide a flexible and dynamic core understanding of business fundamentals with a wide assortment of job opportunities for both accounting and marketing grads. Students may also customize their diploma to meet specific career goals by selecting courses in a general business stream.

FALL START

• Tuition: Year 1: $3,990; Year 2: $3,990• International Tuition: Year 1: $9,576; Year 2: $9,576• Fees: Year 1: $1,915; Year 2: $1,915

WINTER START

• Tuition: Year 1: $3,192; Year 2: $4,788• International Tuition: Year 1: $7,660.80; Year 2: $11,491.20• Fees: Year 1: $1,424.50; Year 2: $2,217

• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Open Studies• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall, Winter terms

Hospital Unit ClerkAre you looking for an administrative career in the health care field? Check out our Hospital Unit Clerk program in the Health Studies section on page 16.

Accounting TechnicianCREDENTIAL: 9-month certificate (including 1-month work experience)

Essential across all industries, accounting professionals play a key role in organizational success. This 9-month program explores the basic theory and technical skills required to perform a range of accounting services.

Career PotentialGraduates may find employment in small businesses, government, banking, insurance, manufacturing, health services, not-for-profit organizations, retail, hospitality, and the oilfield and construction industries.

• Tuition: $5,346 / International Tuition: $12,830.40 / Fees: $1,514.30• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall term

Administrative ProfessionalCREDENTIAL: 5-month certificate (including 1-month work experience)

The Administrative Professional program equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to become an office professional in today’s business environment. You will learn essential office skills such as basic accounting, software applications, event management, and business communication.

Career PotentialGraduates of the Administrative Professional certificate program find employment in the public and private sector, working in rapidly evolving administrative support roles that include data analysis, event planning, office coordination, communications, and customer service.

• Tuition: $4,464 / International Tuition: $10,713.60 / Fees: $1,184• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time• Location: Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Whitecourt• Starts: Fall, Winter terms

BUSINESS STUDIES

“ The instructor incorporates every student’s life experience into the course,” says Amanda Rodriguez, a student in the Community Support Worker certificate program, which prepares learners to ask the tough questions and to open their minds.



Social WorkCREDENTIAL: 2-year diploma

NorQuest’s 2-year Social Work diploma program incorporates a unique multicultural focus that will make you better able to help your clients. In addition to social work foundations, you will develop intercultural values and knowledge, and skills for social work practice.

Career PotentialGraduates are employed in government and non-government settings in areas such as child and youth protection, addictions counselling, family support, and other related helping disciplines.

• Tuition: $9,750 / Year 1: $4,875; Year 2: $4,875 • International Tuition: $23,400 Year 1: $11,700; Year 2: $11,700• Fees: $2,557 Year 1: $1,283.50; Year 2: $1,273.50• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall term

Community Support WorkerCREDENTIAL: 1 year (9 month) certificate

This exciting 1-year certificate program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to serve in one of four unique communities: Aboriginal peoples, immigrants/refugees, individuals with disabilities, and senior citizens. Students will have the opportunity to focus their training to support the growth and development of individuals and families and help build stronger communities.

Career PotentialFast-paced and hands-on, graduates are prepared for employment in such front-line human service-delivery settings as immigrant settlement agencies, Aboriginal child and family service agencies, group homes, and community service organizations.

• Tuition: $5,145 / International Tuition: $12,348 / Fees: $1,343.50• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton, Wetaskiwin• Starts: Fall term

Early Learning and Child CareCREDENTIAL: 8-month (full-time), 12-month (part-time) certificate

This certificate program prepares graduates to provide quality child care in a wide variety of settings and plan developmentally appropriate activities for the children in their care. Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning will equip graduates to support the healthy development of children through child-centered learning experiences. Graduates are eligible for Child Development Worker certification from Alberta Human Services.

Career PotentialGraduates have diverse opportunities to provide child-care services in daycares, day homes, and other programs. The child-care field is an above-average growth profession with increasing demand for employees.

• Tuition: $4,256 / International Tuition: $10,214.40 / Fees: $919• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Hybrid• Location: Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Leduc, Wetaskiwin• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms

COMMUNITY STUDIES



Hospital Unit ClerkCREDENTIAL: 4-month certificate

Hospital Unit Clerks play a vital role in managing information flow in hospital nursing units and are the first point of contact for patients. Obtain your certificate in just 4 months, including a 4-week work placement. Learn about medical terminology, processing medical orders, communication skills, administrative procedures, and computer skills.

Career PotentialNorQuest graduates may work in acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, and private medical offices.

• Tuition: $3,990 / International Tuition: $9,576 / Fees: $1,100.50• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Online• Location: Anywhere, Edmonton• Starts: Fall, Winter terms

Health Care AideCREDENTIAL: 21 weeks (full-time), 32 weeks (part-time/online), 8 or 12 months (workplace) certificate

NorQuest College’s Health Care Aide program is among the largest in Canada and prepares you to be a part of a health-care team in a variety of different settings, providing a high level of front-line care to clients in need of assistance.

Career PotentialUpon successful completion, you will be prepared to work in continuing care institutions, home care agencies, group homes, assisted or supportive living, day programs, specialized care centres and programs, acute care hospitals, and private care.

(If you are interested in the workplace program option, please consult your employer).

• Tuition: $2,800 / International Tuition: $6,720 / Fees: $985.50 • Workplace Tuition: $1,000 Workplace Fees: $25 per term• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Online, eCampus, Hybrid, Workplace• Location: Anywhere, Edmonton, Stony Plain• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer terms

Health Care Aide (HCA) Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)CREDENTIAL: certificate

The Health Care Aide PLAR is a certification process for individuals who have directly related work experience in the past 3 years, but do not have a certificate currently recognized in Alberta. Once you are recommended for the PLAR process, you will receive an individual learner plan for self-study to achieve the level of proficiency required for the Health Care Aide certificate.

• Program tuition, fees, start dates, length, delivery methods, and locations vary dependent on individual learner plan.

HEALTH STUDIES

Medical Device Reprocessing TechnicianCREDENTIAL: 21-week certificate

Medical sterilization and reprocessing practices must follow strict policies and standard operating procedures in order to prevent and control the spread of infection. Graduates of the program perform the critical work of sterilizing, packaging, and storing surgical and medical instruments. Upon completing the theory and practicum components, you will be prepared to write the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician certification exam through the Canadian Standards Association.

Career PotentialGraduates have opportunities to work in the medical device reprocessing departments of hospitals and health providers. This field is growing steadily with an increasing demand for well-trained technicians.

• Tuition: $4,830 / International Tuition: $11,592 / Fees: $269• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Summer term

It was small class sizes and career-ready programming that led Emily Kabat to NorQuest's Physical Therapy Assistant diploma program.

“ You are set up to get right into the career you want,” says Kabat who wanted her education to be delivered on a personal level.


* Note: Tuition and fees listed are for 2015/16. Tuition and fees for 2016/17 will be finalized in Spring 2016. See website for details. HEALTH STUDIES

Pharmacy TechnicianCREDENTIAL: 2-year diploma

As a student in this nationally accredited diploma program, you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in the fast-paced and highly respected field of pharmacy, from preparing prescriptions, compounding medications, and preparing sterile products, to providing customer care. Includes two 4-week practicum experiences in retail and institutional pharmacy settings.

Career PotentialPharmacy technicians work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies.

• Tuition: $9,520 Year 1: $6,069; Year 2: $3,451• International Tuition: $22,848 Year 1: $14,565.60; Year 2: $8,282.40• Fees: $2,327 Year 1: $1,437; Year 2: $890†

• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall term † does not include fees for option courses

Physical Therapy AssistantCREDENTIAL: 2-year diploma

The Physical Therapy Assistant diploma program prepares you with the theoretical knowledge and therapeutic skills needed to assist patients in overcoming physical injury or disability. Includes two 6-week practicum experiences in physical therapy settings.

Get working faster. An 18-month, fast-track delivery of full-time study allows graduates to enter the workforce sooner.

Career PotentialUpon successful completion, you will be prepared to work as a physical therapy assistant in rehabilitation hospitals, acute care centres, physical therapy clinics, continuing care centres, specialized care facilities, schools, and home care programs.

• Tuition: $7,616 Year 1: $5,712; Year 2: $1,904• International Tuition: $18,278.40 Year 1: $13,708.80; Year 2: $4,569.60• Fees: $1,466.50 Year 1: $1,374; Year 2: $92.50• Delivery: Full-time, Online• Location: Anywhere, Edmonton• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms



Practical Nurse CREDENTIAL: 2-year diploma

The demand for licensed practical nurses is increasing to meet Alberta’s growing needs in health care. NorQuest’s program, one of the largest in Canada, will prepare you to play a vital, front-line role in providing high-quality care to clients in a variety of health-care settings.

Career PotentialLicensed practical nurses find jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centres, community care settings, client homes, clinics, and doctors’ offices.Note: It is strongly recommended that students take the following courses prior to entering the program: ENGL 2550, ANPH 1001, ANPH 1002, SOCI 1000, and PSYC 1060. These can be taken as Open Studies courses at NorQuest College.

FALL START

• Tuition: Year 1: $6,307; Year 2: $3,927• International Tuition: Year 1: $15,136.80; Year 2: $9,424.80• Fees: Year 1: $1,724; Year 2: $1,010

WINTER START

• Tuition: Year 1: $6,307; Year 2: $3,927• International Tuition: Year 1: $15,136.80; Year 2: $9,424.80• Fees: Year 1: $1,942; Year 2: $739.50

• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Hybrid, Open Studies, Online• Location: Anywhere, Edmonton, Wetaskiwin• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms

Practical Nurse Refresher CREDENTIAL: 2-year diploma

If you are a former Canadian-educated practical nurse or internationally educated nurse and wish to regain your license to work as a licensed practical nurse, you can achieve your goal through a combination of challenge exams, transfer credit, and part-time distance learning with NorQuest College. You have up to 5 years to complete the Practical Nurse Refresher program and you can start the program at the beginning of any month.

Career PotentialUpon successful completion, you will be eligible for jobs in acute care hospitals, continuing care centres, community care settings, client homes, clinics, and doctors’ offices.

• Tuition and fees are based on the number of courses taken• Delivery: Online• Location: Online with labs in Edmonton• Starts: Monthly

Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LPNsCREDENTIAL: Post-diploma certificate

This post-diploma, advanced certificate program prepares licensed practical nurses with the knowledge and skills for a specialized career in orthopaedics. The program consists of two courses and a 300-hour clinical practicum. Learners will further their understanding of anatomy and physiology in relation to orthopaedics and orthopaedics radiology, assessment, and trauma.

Career PotentialUpon successful completion, you will be prepared to work in emergency departments, cast rooms, and orthopaedic patient care areas.

• Tuition: $1,248 / International Tuition: $2,995.20 / Fees: $413.50• Delivery: Online• Location: Anywhere• Starts: Monthly

HEALTH STUDIES

OPEN STUDIES Ideal for learners who wish to take post-secondary level credit courses at NorQuest, but who are not applying to a specific certificate or diploma program.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFERUniversity Transfer courses are fully transferable to many post-secondary programs at NorQuest College and other post-secondary universities, colleges, and technical institutes.

Open Studies and University Transfer Start here. Go anywhere.

Whether you're looking to earn course credits, get a head start on your program, or take classes for general interest or professional development, Open Studies and University Transfer courses give you options.

Take courses towards programs at NorQuest or another college, university, or technical institute.

Visit norquest.ca to learn more about Open Studies and University Transfer and for a current list of courses.

Practical nurse instructor Jody Misunis has been a mainstay at NorQuest’s Wetaskiwin campus, which originally was a hospital, overseeing each of the graduating practical nurse classes since the program began in 2008.

“ I was born in this building,” says Misunis. “I can say that I feel very connected to my work, the college, and to this community.”

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Continuing Education coursesCREDENTIAL: Completion certificate

These self-paced distance education courses can be applied to your continuing competency profile. You can register at any time and you will have 6 months to complete each course. Course topics include anatomy and physiology, infusion therapy, medication administration, pharmacology, therapeutics, and more. A certificate of completion is awarded for each course successfully completed.

• Delivery: Part-time, Online• Location: Anywhere, Edmonton• Starts: Varies by course

Therapeutic RecreationCREDENTIAL: 1-year certificate or 2-year diploma

Learn how to enhance your clients’ quality of life through leisure activities. The certificate year (Year 1) focuses on the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group therapeutic recreation and social activities. The diploma year (Year 2) focuses on the concepts, theory, and practical experiences related to leadership and critical thinking, and prepares graduates to work more independently. The diploma program meets the requirements for professional membership in the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association and allows graduates to work as recreation therapists.

Career PotentialGraduates are qualified to work in continuing care, assisted living, group homes, lodges, and day program settings.

• Tuition: $9,044 Year 1: $4,879; Year 2: $4,165• International Tuition: $21,705.60 Year 1: $11,709.60; Year 2: $9,996• Fees: $2,513 Year 1: $1.366.50 Year 2: $1,146.50• Delivery: Full-time, Online• Location: Anywhere, Edmonton• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms

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Students are the focus at NorQuest College and learning is at the heart of everything we do. We deliver education that touches every corner of our community and strengthens the quality of life for each one of us.

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Foundational Programs

NorQuest College is a leader in academic upgrading and English language training with expertise in intercultural education to help new Canadians transition into successful careers and lives in Canada.

For 50 years, we have worked to eliminate barriers of language and the lack of workplace skills and provided education that opens doors for people from all walks of life.

We have prepared thousands of students for further education and better career opportunities with literacy, essential skills, academic upgrading, and English language training. We can help you too.

ACADEMIC UPGRADING

Academic Upgrading

Foundations for Learning

Literacy and Essential Skills Pathways

Youth in Transition

EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES

Apprenticeship Prep

Day Home Provider

Transitions to Employment

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

ESL Intensive

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

Every year NorQuest’s foundational programming helps thousands of new Canadians integrate into their new surroundings, including Gaspard Momba, former Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada and current Academic Upgrading student.



ACADEMIC UPGRADING

Literacy and Essential Skills PathwaysCREDENTIALS: Course credits

Tailored to your career goals, current skill sets and progress, this program focuses on individual learning plans. You will explore career possibilities and work on improving essential skills in reading, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communication, working with others, thinking skills, digital technologies, and continuous learning, as they apply to your career path.

Career PotentialThis program prepares you for a career in retail and hospitality, construction and materials handling, or further upgrading leading to post-secondary programming.

• Tuition: $8,652 / International Tuition: $20,764.80 / Fees: $2,318.50• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms

Youth in Transition CREDENTIALS: Course credits

This program focuses on increasing academic and personal communication skills for ESL youth (ages 17-25) who wish to transition into an adult post-secondary environment.

• This program is funded by an external source. There are no fees or tuition for eligible students.• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Every 8 weeks between September and April

Academic UpgradingCREDENTIALS: Course credits

NorQuest offers high school courses that follow the Alberta Education curriculum and high school equivalency courses accepted by Alberta and Canadian universities and colleges. These courses prepare you to continue on to post-secondary studies at NorQuest or another college, technical institute or university and increase your job opportunities.

• Tuition: $1,665 (based on three, 5-credit courses)• International Tuition: $3,996 / Fees: $1,054.79

Note: tuition and fees vary by course load taken

• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Hybrid, Online, eCampus• Location: Anywhere, Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Stony Plain, Wetaskiwin, Whitecourt• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms

Foundations for LearningCREDENTIALS: Course credits

In partnership with Community Adult Learning Partners throughout our region, this program includes a range of 12-week online courses, allowing learners to strengthen academic skills in their home community. Students can take courses online with face-to-face support at their local Community Adult Learning Partners.

To register, select the courses you would like to take, then visit www.eCampusAlberta.com/norquest.

• Tuition: $150 + GST per class / International Tuition: $360 + GST per class • Fees: $63.50 + GST per term• Delivery: Online, eCampus• Location: Anywhere• Starts: Monthly from September to May



EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES

Transitions to EmploymentCREDENTIALS: 10-month certificate (including 12-week work experience)

Also called the Transitional Vocational program, this 10-month program is designed to provide employment preparation training for adults with mild cognitive developmental disabilities. Through a combination of classroom and workplace training, you will acquire marketable skills training on current equipment and practices, and increased self-confidence while receiving ongoing, intensive support and mentoring from College staff.

Career PotentialGraduates of this program find jobs in a variety of industries, including food service, warehousing, and other service industries.

• Tuition: $10,504.50 / International Tuition: $25,210.80 / Fees: $1,879.50• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall term

Apprenticeship PrepCREDENTIALS: 7-month certificate (including 12-week work experience)

This program is designed to prepare you for entry into one of 45 designated trades and focuses on upskilling, practical trades training, and facilitated work experience.

• Tuition: $15,040 / International Tuition: $36,096 / Fees: $1,122• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall, Winter terms

Day Home ProviderCREDENTIALS: 10-month certificate (including work experience and supervised practicum)

This 10-month integrated skills program focuses on both academic and occupational skills through the content of early childhood training. It teaches programming, job presentation skills, and how to run a home-based dayhome.

This program is designed for ESL and literacy students.

Career PotentialThis certificate will prepare you to become a self-employed day home provider or work in a child-care centre.

• Tuition: $11,840 / International Tuition: $28,416 / Fees: $1,629• Delivery: Full-time• Location: Edmonton• Starts: Fall term

At the Canada Day celebration at Westmount Campus, students enjoy a day of celebration in their new country.



ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)CREDENTIALS: Completion certificate

Are you new to Canada? NorQuest College supports students' settlement in Alberta and Canada by offering courses that will help you improve English language skills and develop essential skills. Our classes are based on educational streams, range from basic to CLB 8, and include specialized courses such as Youth LINC, LINC Volunteer, LINC Blended, LINC Online, LINC Rural Delivery, LINC Home Study, and other employment related programming.

We have highly qualified instructors, an extensive LINC library, innovative computer and iPad language labs, and we offer a variety of extracurricular activities. Learner services such as student advisors, career, and work experience consultants are available to all LINC students via personal appointments, phone, email, Skype, or other messenger tools.

All applicants must provide a CLB assessment taken within the last 6 months. Applicants can be assessed at the Language Assessment and Counselling Centre (LARCC) located at:

Catholic Social Services 10709 – 105 Street Edmonton Call 780.424.3545 for an appointment

Career PotentialStudents 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 ESL education and career training.

• Tuition is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. There are no fees or tuition for eligible students.• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Online, Distance, Hybrid• Location: Anywhere, Edmonton (Downtown and Westmount)• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms

English as a Second Language (ESL) IntensiveCREDENTIALS: Course credits

Improve your English language speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills to prepare for further education or employment. All courses are 4 months long. Free placement testing is available and your program will be tailored to suit your needs. We also offer English for Specific Purposes courses so you can acquire the language needed for studies and work in health and business.

Career PotentialEnglish 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. Specialized ESL classes assist you to acquire the language you need for studies and work in health and business.

• Tuition: $1,708 (based on two, 7-credit courses)• International Tuition: $4,099.20• Fees and Supplies: $855.50

Note: tuition and fees vary by course load taken

• Delivery: Full-time, Part-time, Online • Location: Anywhere, Edmonton• Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring terms

your education

For all funding inquiries, contact the Financial Aid Office, Room A125, Downtown Campus, Main BuildingPhone: 780.644.6130

Funding

When you’re a student, money mattersFiguring out how you will pay for your education is one of your most important decisions once you’ve decided to pursue your education further.

Whether you have existing financial resources (from income, family, investments, lines of credit, or sponsorship, for example) or you want to access other financial aid resources that may be available (listed below), we can assist you in sorting through all the options and which ones you may be eligible to receive.

• Government Student Loans – Available to students in full-time post-secondary programs.

• Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards – Available to new and continuing students in all or specific programs, these may be based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership, community service, and contribution to campus life. Be sure to check these out on our website (linked directly to each program or view all at norquest.ca/awards) because many go unused simply because no one applies.

• Grant Funding – Alberta Works Income Support is available to students who meet specific eligibility criteria and designed to assist people with financial need to complete training goals. Some grant funding also includes living expenses. Please see our website or visit our Financial Aid Office for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

• Aboriginal Student Funding – Qualified Aboriginal students may be eligible for additional grants or loans. Other sources of funding may be available through your band education counsellor or Aboriginal funding agencies. Aboriginal student funding can include grants, loans, Band, Bill C-31, and Métis.

• Emergency Funding – We realize that emergencies can happen to anyone in any situation. Depending on your circumstances, our Student Aid and Awards Officer may be able to help you with a short-term loan. The College provides loans to registered students on an emergency basis once per term if needed. Emergency loans are repayable to the Student Emergency Loan Fund.

More details for each option are available on our website.


Business StudiesProgram Accounting Technician Administrative Professional Business Administration

Admission Requirements

• 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, 30-2, or equivalent

• 50% in Mathematics 30-1 (Pure Mathematics 30), 30-2 (Applied Mathematics 30), or equivalent**


• 50% in Mathematics 10C, 20-3, or equivalent**


• 60% in Mathematics 20-1 (Pure Mathematics 20) or Mathematics 20-2 (Applied Mathematics 20) or equivalent, or 50% in Mathematics 30-1 (Pure Mathematics 30) or Mathematics 30-2 (Applied Mathematics 30) or equivalent**

English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement(Applicable only if English is not your first language. See website for details.)

• CLBA 7, or• TOEFL Internet-based test score 71

(overall score), or• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0,

with a minimum band score of 5.5, or

• CELPIP General overall score of 7, with a minimum band score of 6, or

• CAEL 60 (overall score), or• Completion of ESLS7000/7100 or

ESLG2101 and ESLW7000/7100 or ESLG2103 with a minimum of 80%


(overall score), or • IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0,

with a minimum band score of 5.5, or• CELPIP General overall score of 7,

with a minimum band score of 6, or• CAEL score over 60, or• Completion of ESLS7000/7100 or



(overall score), or• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0,

with a minimum band score of 5.5, or


• CAEL 60 (overall score), or• Completion of ESLS7000/7100 or


Continuing Your Education

Laddering:• Some coursework completed in the

Accounting Technician Certificate program may qualify for transfer credit towards the NorQuest Business Administration diploma program or the Administrative Professional certificate program. Transfer credits are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Laddering:• Some coursework completed in

the Administrative Professional certificate program can qualify for transfer credit towards the NorQuest Business Administration diploma program or the Accounting Technician certificate program. Transfer credits are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Many post-secondary institutions and professional organizations recognize and provide credit for the Business Administration diploma.

Block transfer credit to:• Athabasca University, University of

Lethbridge, Royal Roads University, Concordia University College (up to 60 credits)

Course transfer credit to:• CGA and CMA accounting

designations


* Practicum/Work Experience Requirements may apply and could include police information check, WHMIS or CPR certification, current immunizations, or others. ** Please note: If it has been 10 or more years since you completed mathematics courses (i.e. Math 10, 20, 30 or Math 13, 23, 33), you will be required to complete a skills

assessment, take a challenge exam, or complete upgrading to meet the mathematics requirement for this program. See website for further details.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSPost-secondary Programs

Community StudiesCommunity Support Worker Early Learning and Child Care Social Work

• 55% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent

* Additional practicum requirements. See website for details.

• 50% in English Language Arts 30-1, 30-2 or equivalent, or

• successful completion of the GED, with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing, or

• successful completion of COMM1007, or• successful completion of the nine Support

Strategy courses from Bow Valley College (see website and/or contact [email protected] for more information)


• 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent • Documentary evidence (i.e. a letter from the

agency involved) of having completed at least 100 voluntary and/or paid work hours in the human services field

Internal laddering admission requirements applicable to NorQuest Community Support Worker program graduates: • 55% in English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent• Completion of the NorQuest Community

Support Worker certificate program with minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+)


• CLBA 7, or• IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores

below 6.0, or• CELPIP General overall score of 7, with a

minimum band score of 7, or• Completion of ESLS7000/7100 and

ESLW7000/7100 with a minimum of 80%

• CLBA, with a score of 7 in reading, 7 in writing, and no lower than 7 in speaking/listening, or

• CELPIP 7, or• TOEFL Internet-based test score 84, with no

section score below 21, or• IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores

below 5, or• CAEL 60, with no subtest below 60

• CLBA, with a score of 8 in reading, 8 in writing, and no lower than 7 in speaking and listening, or

• TOEFL Internet-based test score 84, with no section score below 21, or

• IELTS Academic 6.0, with no band scores below 6.0, or


• CAEL 60, with no subtest below 60, or• Completion of ESLS7000/7100 and

ESLW8000/8100 with a minimum of 80%

Laddering:• Graduates of this program who meet

internal laddering admission requirements may enter the Social Work program.

Block transfer credit to:• University of Calgary Bachelor of Social

Work Degree (up to 60 credits)


Proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP) must be provided prior to admission. ELP must have been completed within the two years prior to application to the program. Meeting the English language proficiency requirement does not exempt the applicant from meeting the English academic course work required for admission to this program.



Health StudiesProgram Advanced Education in

Orthopaedics for LPNsHealth Care Aide Health Care Aide PLAR Hospital Unit Clerk Medical Device

Reprocessing TechnicianPharmacy Technician Physical Therapy Assistant


• Active registration with a college for licensed practical nurses

• Applicants will require a minimum of two years current acute care employment as an LPN

• Informal interview with the program instructor

Note: These admission requirements may be satisfied by submitting a letter from your employer stating that the requirements have been met and are up to date.


• English Language Arts 10-1, or English Language Arts 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, or 30-2, or equivalent, or successful completion of academic testing through NorQuest College Assessment Services

• For workplace admission, all admission requires listed above and must be currently employed as a front-line caregiver in a participating agency

Note: International documents for this program will not be accepted and applicants will be required to write the academic skills test.


• 600 hours of experience in the last 3 years as a health care worker, documented with a proof-of- employment letter from your employer(s)



• 50% in Mathematics 10C or equivalent**

Note: To be placed in a practicum and graduate, students must have a keyboarding speed of 45 wpm as verified in BUSN 1156 (Keyboarding), or by a College-administered test. Applicants can set up a keyboarding assessment by emailing [email protected].





• 60% in Mathematics 30-1 (Pure Mathematics 30) or Mathematics 30-2 (Applied Mathematics 30), or equivalent**

• 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent• 60% in Chemistry 30 or

equivalent

Note: Immunization and PIC required for field trip/experiential learning opportunities.



• 50% in Mathematics 10C (Pure Mathematics 10 or Applied Mathematics 10) or equivalent**

• 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent




• CLBA 7, or• CELPIP, with a general score of 7, or• Completion of ESLW7000/7100

or BHCA1101 (or equivalent) and ESLS7000/7100 or BHCA1100 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 80%, or

• Successful completion of HCA Accuplacer Assessment


or BHCA1101 (or equivalent) and ESLS7000/7100 or BHCA1100 (or equivalent) with a minimum 80%, or


• CLBA 7, or• TOEFL Internet-based test

score 84 (overall score) with no section score below 21, or

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5, with reading and writing band scores of at least 6.5 and no skills below a band 6.0, or

• CELPIP General overall score of 8, with a minimum band score of 8 for reading and writing and 7 for listening and speaking, or

• CAEL 60 (overall score), with no subtest below 60, or

• Completion of ESLS7000/7100 and ESLW8000/8100 with a minimum 80%


score 84, with no section score below 21, or

• IELTS Academic 6.5, with reading and writing band scores of at least 6.5 and no skills below a band 6.0, or




• TOEFL Internet-based test score of 91, with a minimum score of 23 in speaking, 25 in writing, 22 in reading, and 21 in listening, or

• IELTS Academic 6.5, with no band scores below 6, or

• MELAB score of 81, with a minimum score of 3+ in speaking, 80 in writing, 83 in reading, and 80 in listening, or

• CanTEST with a minimum score of 4.5 in speaking, 4.0 in writing, 4.5 in reading, and 4.5 in listening

• CLBA, with an average score of 8 and with no skill score below 8, or

• TOEFL Internet-based test score of 84, with no section score below 21, or



• CAEL 60, with no subtest below 60, or



Laddering:• NorQuest Practical Nurse program

with work experience as a health care aide



Block transfer credit to:• Athabasca University Bachelor of

Health Administration (up to 42 credits); Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services (up to 30 credits); and Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma) in Human Science (30 credits)

• NAIT Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management

• Thompson Rivers University Bachelor of Health Science (up to 57 credits) and Bachelor of General Studies (up to 60 credits)





• University of Calgary Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation





Health StudiesProgram Advanced Education in

Orthopaedics for LPNsHealth Care Aide Health Care Aide PLAR Hospital Unit Clerk Medical Device

Reprocessing TechnicianPharmacy Technician Physical Therapy Assistant


• Active registration with a college for licensed practical nurses

• Applicants will require a minimum of two years current acute care employment as an LPN

• Informal interview with the program instructor

Note: These admission requirements may be satisfied by submitting a letter from your employer stating that the requirements have been met and are up to date.



• For workplace admission, all admission requires listed above and must be currently employed as a front-line caregiver in a participating agency



• 600 hours of experience in the last 3 years as a health care worker, documented with a proof-of- employment letter from your employer(s)



• 50% in Mathematics 10C or equivalent**

Note: To be placed in a practicum and graduate, students must have a keyboarding speed of 45 wpm as verified in BUSN 1156 (Keyboarding), or by a College-administered test. Applicants can set up a keyboarding assessment by emailing [email protected].





• 60% in Mathematics 30-1 (Pure Mathematics 30) or Mathematics 30-2 (Applied Mathematics 30), or equivalent**

• 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent• 60% in Chemistry 30 or

equivalent




• 50% in Mathematics 10C (Pure Mathematics 10 or Applied Mathematics 10) or equivalent**






or BHCA1101 (or equivalent) and ESLS7000/7100 or BHCA1100 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 80%, or



or BHCA1101 (or equivalent) and ESLS7000/7100 or BHCA1100 (or equivalent) with a minimum 80%, or



score 84 (overall score) with no section score below 21, or

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5, with reading and writing band scores of at least 6.5 and no skills below a band 6.0, or





score 84, with no section score below 21, or

• IELTS Academic 6.5, with reading and writing band scores of at least 6.5 and no skills below a band 6.0, or




• TOEFL Internet-based test score of 91, with a minimum score of 23 in speaking, 25 in writing, 22 in reading, and 21 in listening, or

• IELTS Academic 6.5, with no band scores below 6, or

• MELAB score of 81, with a minimum score of 3+ in speaking, 80 in writing, 83 in reading, and 80 in listening, or

• CanTEST with a minimum score of 4.5 in speaking, 4.0 in writing, 4.5 in reading, and 4.5 in listening

• CLBA, with an average score of 8 and with no skill score below 8, or
























Health Studies (continued)

Program Practical Nurse Practical Nurse Refresher Therapeutic Recreation



• 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent• 60% in Mathematics 20-1

(Pure Mathematics 20) or 70% in Mathematics 20-2 (Applied Mathematics 20) or 60% in Mathematics 30-2 (Applied Mathematics 30) or equivalent (Grade of 60% in NorQuest’s MATH1007 or MATH1524)**

For PN distance:• All requirements noted above• A minimum of C– (60%) in ANPH1001

and ANPH1002 (Anatomy and Physiology I & II)

* Additional requirements apply for Health Care Aide applicants. See website for details.

• Same requirements as the Practical Nurse Program

For Canadian-Educated Nurses• Graduate of a recognized PN program

as confirmed by CLPNA. Submit documentation from CLPNA or your provincial professional organization, if you registered outside of Alberta, verifying you were a member in good standing. (Contact the Office of the Registrar if verification is not available)

For Internationally-Educated Nurses • Graduate of a recognized RN/BScN

program in your country of origin • Document from your country’s

professional association verifying you as a member in good standing

* Additional transcripts, transfer, and identification requirements. See website for details.

Certificate program:• 50% in English Language Arts 30-1

or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent


Diploma program:• Completion of certificate program

or equivalent and/or permission from the Program Chair.




• IELTS Academic, with a minimum band score of 6.5 in listening, 6.0 in reading, 6.5 in writing, and 6.5 in speaking, or

• TOEFL Internet-based test score with a minimum score of 23 in listening, 21 in reading, 25 in writing, and 22 in speaking, or

• CELBAN, with a minimum score of 10 in listening, 8 in reading, 7 in writing, and 8 in speaking, or


• IELTS Academic, with a minimum band score of 6.5 in listening, 6.0 in reading, 6.5 in writing, and 6.5 in speaking, or

• TOEFL Internet-based test score with a minimum score of 23 in listening, 21 in reading, 25 in writing, and 22 in speaking, or

• CELBAN, with a minimum score of 10 in listening, 8 in reading, 7 in writing, and 8 in speaking, or


• CLBA, with an average score of 8 and no skill score below 8, or



• CELPIP general overall score of 7, with a minimum band score of 7, or




Laddering:• NorQuest College Advanced

Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs Certificate

• Continuing education courses for LPNs at NorQuest College or another post-secondary institution

Block transfer credit: Diploma program graduates are eligible for transfer credit and may qualify for admission into select programs at Athabasca University, MacEwan University, NAIT, and Thompson Rivers University. See website for details.

Laddering:• NorQuest College Advanced

Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs Certificate and LPN Continuing Education Courses

Block transfer credit: Diploma program graduates are eligible for transfer credit and may qualify for admission into select programs at Athabasca University, MacEwan University, NAIT, and Thompson Rivers University. See website for details.

Laddering from certificate program to:• NorQuest Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Block transfer credit to:• Athabasca University Bachelor of Health

Administration (up to 42 credits); Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services (up to 60 credits); and Bachelor of Science (Post Diploma) in Human Science (30 credits)







ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSFoundational Programs

Academic UpgradingProgram Academic Upgrading Foundations for

LearningLiteracy and Essential Skills Pathways

Youth In Transition


• Alberta Education high school transcript or NorQuest placement assessment to determine course level

• Recommended that applicants take a NorQuest placement assessment to determine the appropriate level of study

* Additional technological requirements. See website for details.

• Grade 5 or equivalent in reading and writing

• Suitability interview

Note: Admission requirements may be subject to change.

• Assessed between the grade equivalent of academic levels 4 to 9

• First language other than English

• CLB 4 in listening and speaking


• Minimum CLB 5 in listening and speaking for Grades 7 and 8,

• Minimum CLB 6 in listening and speaking for Grades 9 and 10, and

• Minimum CLB 7 in listening and speaking for Grades 11 and 12

• CLB 5, or• IELTS test score of 5.0

• Minimum CLB 4 in listening and speaking, or

• CELPIP 4, or• Completion of

ESLS4000/4100 and ESLW4000/4100 with a minimum 80%

• CLB 4 in listening and speaking


Laddering:• Post-secondary programs

at NorQuest or another institution, or NorQuest employment certificate programs

Laddering:• Post-secondary programs

at NorQuest or another institution, or NorQuest employment certificate programs

Laddering:• Integrated training

programs or further upgrading depending on learner's pathway

Bridging:• Further English language

training, academic upgrading or NorQuest College employment certificate programs


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSFoundational Programs

Employment CertificatesProgram Apprenticeship

PrepDay Home Provider Transitions to

Employment


• Grade 8 or equivalent in English Language Arts and Mathematics

• Grade 5 or equivalent in reading and writing

* Additional requirements. See website for details.

• History of special education (school records, standardized testing, etc.)

• Admission interview with a NorQuest counsellor

• Able to participate in a group setting

• Able to function independently in class and at the work site

• Ready for employment


• A minimum CLB 5 in listening and speaking, or



• A minimum CLB 4, or




Laddering:• Apprenticeship

training

English Language TrainingESL (English as a Second Language) Intensive

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)

• Placement assessment to determine course level

• A permanent resident or a person in the process of becoming a permanent resident

• All applicants must provide a CLB assessment taken within the last 6 months. Applicants can be assessed at the Language Assessment Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC). Call 780.424.3545 to make an appointment.

Bridging:• Further English

language training, academic upgrading, or NorQuest College employment certificate programs

Laddering:• Academic upgrading

and post-secondary programs

Bridging:• Further English language

training, academic upgrading, or NorQuest College employment certificate programs

Laddering:• Academic upgrading

and post-secondary programs




How to Apply

Online

ApplyAlberta is the province-wide online application system that authorizes free transcript transfers between participating Alberta post-secondary institutions. Using this option eliminates the need for you to pay for and provide official printed transcripts, and is the easiest way to apply.

Visit ApplyAlberta through our website.

Follow the instructions to create an account and enter your information.

Select NorQuest College as your institution of choice and select the NorQuest program to which you wish to apply.

Pay your application fee with a credit card number and submit.

Watch for confirmation of receipt of your application in the mail along with instructions to access your MyQuest account (NorQuest’s online student self-service centre) and MyMail account (student email) to track your application status and additional requirements.

In Person/By Mail

Download the NorQuest College Application for Admission from our website.

Complete the form and deliver your application fee in person or by mail to:

NorQuest College Office of the Registrar 10215 – 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6

Note: We accept money orders or certified cheques for application fees sent via mail.

Watch for confirmation of receipt of your application in the mail along with instructions to access your MyQuest account (NorQuest’s online student self-service centre) and MyMail account (student email).

Apply for Credit Programs and CoursesFor credit programs, you can apply online, in person, or by mail. Application Fees: $75 for Canadian/permanent residents; $150 for international applicants.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Please ensure you read and meet the requirements of the General Admission guide or the International Student Admission guide in the Prospective Student section of our website.

Have the appropriate application fee in the correct form. Applications submitted without the application fee will not be processed.

Ensure you have arranged for any pre-screening or program interviews, as required. See your specific program of choice for details.

Register for Continuing Education Programs and Courses To register in a course or program, follow these steps:

Review specific course information including prerequisites, such as assessments, licenses, credentials, etc.

Starting fall 2015, you can register and pay online for most continuing education courses and programs.

You may also complete the Continuing Education/Non-Credit Registration form on the Apply Now portion of our website and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. Full payment of fees is required upon submission to:

10215-108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6

Fax: 780.644.6013 Email: [email protected]

Note: Do not email credit card information.

Open Studies Registration Submit an Application for Admission to the Office of

the Registrar and pay the one-time application fee ($75). Apply online by visiting ApplyAlberta through our website.

Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted by Enrolment to complete the registration process. Full payment of tuition and fees is due upon registration.

For in-person classes, register a minimum of 5 working days prior to the start date to ensure that the class is not cancelled due to low enrolment. For online classes, regular online registration rules apply.

If withdrawal is necessary, the standard withdrawal process and schedule applies. See website for details.

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