HEALTH SCIENCESINSTITUTE

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Tel: 403.255.5300

www.westislandcollege.ab.ca

WIC Health Sciences Institute students perform a cataract surgery on a pig eyeball at the Rockyview General Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic

Table of Contents Purpose / Promise / Need 4

Premise of Curriculum 5

Program Overview 6

Module A:

WIC Health Sciences Institute Courses 7

Module B:

Health Sciences and Leadership Experiences 11

Module C:

Health Sciences Clubs, Activities and Seminars 18

Module D:

Post-Secondary Experiences at the University of Calgary 22

Module E: Community Service Learning 24

Health Sciences Institute Awards and Scholarships 25

Health Sciences Institute Advisory Panel 26

HEALTH SCIENCESINSTITUTE

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Head of Strategic Planning and Initiatives: Mr. Scott Bennett

scottbennett@westislandcollege.ab.ca

Health Sciences Institute Coordinator: Ms. Janet Zajdlik

janetzajdlik@westislandcollege.ab.ca

West Island College phone: 403.255.5300

fax: 403.252.1434

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Students perform intubation at Rockyview General Hospital

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To provide each and every student the opportunity to

engage in a health sciences program with the intention of

preparing him / her to have success at a post-secondary

level.

To provide a rigorous and relevant academic program to

prepare students for a 21st century education in the health-

related disciplines with opportunities to connect to the

Health Science world.

• Rigour and relevance near / at college level

• Standards-infused and accelerated pace

• Project / problem-based learning

• 21st century technology as problem solving tool

• Teacher as advisor / facilitator / mentor

• Emphasis on teamwork

• Connections with local Health Science professionals and post-secondary students, professors, and administrators

NeedOver the last five years, approximately 20 to 40 per cent of the WIC graduating

class has expressed an interest in entering the Health Science field. This is a niche

that needs to be filled and enriched in order to optimize preparation of WIC

students to succeed in this domain. This program is designed for those interested

in:

Medicine General Science Kinesiology

Research Psychology Physiotherapy

Nursing Occupational Therapy Sports Medicine

Veterinary Forensics Pharmaceutical

Bioinformatics Dentistry Alternative Health

Promis e

Purpose

Students perform intubation at Rockyview General Hospital

Premise of Curriculum

The program is designed to:

• Challenge students with relevant, rigorous, health-science focused

content

• Give students invaluable science experiences within the health

community while in a junior and senior high school environment

• Provide students with opportunities for educational interactions

• Take students to the next level in learning; each student will learn to think

critically, to work in teams, and to use his / her academic knowledge and

skills to solve complex health related problems in the world of today and

tomorrow

• Create a health science program that is responsive to the needs of the

health science community

• Empower students with real world experiences; the certificate of comple-

tion can also be used as a valuable portfolio piece to include in a resume

and post-secondary applications

• Provide students with opportunities for mentoring, internship,

networking and job shadowing

• Assist with effective communication skills, both oral and written

• Guide students in the process of interviewing, drafting a resume,

referencing, library research and citation, all of which is essential to

university preparation

• Focus students’ studies and define fields of interest

• Facilitate success in achieving acceptance to health science related

programs of their choice

• Broaden students’ horizons and contribute to their enjoyment of

exploring new fields of interest

• Bring in some who may not have considered this field or, for those set on

a path, reaffirm their direction

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Students at Peter Lougheed Hospital eSIM unit

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Program Overview

This is the third year of the West Island College Health Science Institute. The

program is designed to be phased in over a three-year period. Students may

start participating in the program in Grade 7 and will be required to satisfy a

number of criteria in order to be eligible for the West Island College Health

Sciences Institute Certificate. The current program consists of five modules, with

the final module to be phased in this year.

Module A: Health Science Institute Courses

Module B: Health Science and Leadership Experiences

Module C: Health Science Clubs, Activities, and Seminars

Module D: Post-Secondary Experiences at the University of Calgary

Module E: Community Service Learning

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Module A: WIC Health Sciences Institute Courses

There are many courses offered to students from Grade 10 to Grade 12. Grade 12

students will be required to complete any four of the following 30 level courses

as well as any two of the following AP level courses in order to be eligible for

the Health Sciences Institute Certificate. Students may substitute one AP course

requirement by taking a Sports Medicine and Sports Performance course instead.

The list and descriptions of the Health Sciences courses which are provided at

the College are found below:

Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30

Psychology 20/30 Sports Medicine 15 AP Biology 35

AP Chemistry 35 AP Physics 35 AP Psychology 35

Math 30-1 Sports Performance 15/25

AP Macro Economics 35 AP Micro Economics 35

Biology 30 (5 Credits)Biology 30 consists of four units of study: nervous and endocrine systems,

reproduction and development, cell division, genetics and molecular biology, and

population and community dynamics.

AP Biology 35 (3 Credits)

AP Biology 35 expands the scientific and related technological knowledge and

skills administered by Biology 20 and 30 that will enable students to further

understand and interpret their world. It also provides an important introduction

to a range of fundamental topics such as: how the process of evolution drives the

diversity and unity of life; how biological systems utilize free energy and matter

to grow, to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis; how living systems

store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes;

how biological systems interact, and how these systems and their interactions

possess complex properties. By completing the Biology 35 AP course, students

experience an enrichment of material supporting their studies at a first-year

university level.

Chemistry 30 (5 Credits)Chemistry 30 consists of four units of study: thermochemical changes,

electrochemical changes, chemical changes of organic compounds, and chemical

equilibrium focusing on acid-base systems.

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AP Chemistry 35 (3 Credits)AP Chemistry 35 expands the scientific and related technological knowledge and

skills administered by Chemistry 20 and 30 that will enable students to further

understand and interpret their world. It also provides an important introduction

to a range of fundamental topics such as: atomic theory and atomic structure,

chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, reaction

types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics. By completing

the Chemistry 35 AP course, students experience an enrichment of material

supporting their studies at a first-year university level.

Physics 30 (5 Credits)Physics 30 consists of four units of study: momentum and impulse, forces and

fields, electromagnetic radiation, and atomic physics.

AP Physics 35 (3 Credits)AP Physics 35 expands the scientific and related technological knowledge and

skills administered by Physics 30 that will enable students to further understand

and interpret their world. It also provides an important introduction to a

range of fundamental concepts not included in the Physics 30 course, such as

thermodynamics, electrical circuit theory and fluid dynamics. By completing the

Physics 35 AP course, students experience an enrichment of material supporting

their studies at a first year university level.

Mathematics 30-1 (5 Credits)Topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series,

trigonometric and circular functions, statistics, permutations and combinations,

quadratics relations (conics), probability and a project.

Sports Medicine 15 (5 Credits)This is an elective course for those students who are interested in working as

student trainers with one of the school’s athletic teams. The program will cover

basic first aid, CPR, anatomy and physiology, correct methods and procedures of

injury assessment, taping and treatment, the care and use of equipment used in

sports medicine areas, and efficient running of a training room including record

keeping and supply inventory. This course consists of five CTS modules.

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Courses:HSS1010: Health Services Foundation

HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System

REC1020: Injury Management 1

REC1030: Technical Foundations for Injury Management

HCS2020: First Aid/ CPR with AED

Sports Performance 15 (6 Credits)

Sports Performance is a series of one-credit courses bundled together which are

intended to help students reach their athletic potential in their chosen sport(s).

Students should be athletes at a competitive level who are serious about

improving their speed, power, agility, flexibility, endurance and core stability.

Athletes will participate in a variety of fitness programs designed to emphasize

the attributes needed for their sport. They will also explore other avenues related

to sport performance including nutrition, training techniques and understanding

of the current trends in the fitness and sport development industry. This course

consists of six CTS modules. This course consists of six CTS modules.

Courses:HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

HSS1020: Nutrition & Wellness

REC1040: Foundations for Training 1

REC1050: Sport Psychology 1

Rec1910: Rec Project A

HSS1910: HSS Project A (Journal)

Sports Performance 25 (5 Credits)

Through a combination of theory and practical exposure to areas of sport,

students will be expected to demonstrate outcomes as they relate to the

study of current training principles, performance enhancement, performance

evaluation, sport studies and personal development through participation in

sport. This course consists of five CTS modules. Students will:

• Demonstrate training and movement principles related to muscular and

cardiovascular development as well as the development of speed, agility,

quickness and flexibility.

• Evaluate the impact of confidence, belief, emotions, self-awareness, rest and

relaxation on optimal performance.

• Explain the role of nutrition and hydration in helping individuals to achieve

optimal physical performance for recreational physical activity and sport.

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Courses:Rec2040: Foundations for Training 2

REC2050: Sport Psychology 2

REC2010: Nutrition for Recreation Activities and Sport

REC2910: Rec Project B

HSS2910: HSS Project B

General Psychology 20 (3 Credits) / Experimental Psychology 30 (3 credits)The objectives of Psychology 20 are designed to enable students to understand

more fully the reasons that underlie behaviour. The general psychology course

traces the historical schools of psychological thought and examines principles

of learning, thinking, frustration and conflict, behaviour disorders and their

treatment. Experimental Psychology 30 builds on the knowledge gained in

Psychology 20. Students will examine the history of experimental psychology,

conditioning, personality, mental illness and development, and the application of

psychology in our world.

AP Psychology 35 (3 Credits) The purpose of the AP course in psychology is to give students an experience

equivalent to that obtained in an undergraduate introductory psychology

course. It is designed to continue and extend the systematic and scientific

study of the behaviour and mental processes of human beings. Students will

assess some of the differing approaches adopted by psychologists, including the

biological, behavioural, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural

perspectives. The course stresses critical thinking, reading and writing within the

context of scientific methodology, and questioning.

AP Micro Economics 35 (3 Credits) The purpose of AP Micro Economics is to give students a thorough

understanding of the principles of economics which apply to the functions of

individuals decision makes, both consumers and producers, within the economic

system. This course place primary emphasis on the nature and functions of

product markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role

government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.

AP Macro Economics 35 (3 Credits) The purpose of AP Macro Economics is to give students a thorough

understanding of the principles of economics which apply to an economic

system as a whole. This course places particular emphasis on the study of

national income and price determination; it also develops students’ familiarity

with economic performance measure, economic growth, and international

economics.

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Module B: Health Science and Leadership Experiences

There are a number of ways for students to gain health science experience at

West Island College. Students will commit to experiences where they are involved

in preparation, planning, implementation and / or reflection. This experience is

highly personal and students are expected to thoughtfully reflect on where and

how they will participate.

Students will benefit from these Health Science leadership opportunities by

gaining:

• Career exploration and interaction with professionals

• Better understanding of the difference between theory and practice of

health science related occupations

• Insight into health sciences related occupations from guest lecturers who

visit the College

In order to achieve the Health Sciences Institute Certificate, students must

complete any seven of the following activities in Section 1.

Section 1: Interaction with Health Science Community

• Observational internship - students see first-hand how people in the

health science community interact

• Mentorship - students are mentored by a member of the health science

community

• Off-site shadowing - students shadow an individual actively involved in

the community

• Networking - students connect with people in the community with

similar interests

• Guest speakers - students meet with professionals, WIC parents and

alumni who work in the health sciences community

Science Challenge Science Challenge is a project completed by all Grade 7 students at West

Island College in which small groups of students are tasked with completing

an engineering activity. The successful groups are able to complete the task

by following the simple rules and using basic resources. Some past tasks have

included rolling a golf ball as slow as possible down an incline; building the

strongest toothpick bridge; building a mousetrap powered cart that travels the

farthest; and building a device that maintains the integrity of two eggs which fall

from a 3-metre height.

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Telus Spark Science Centre (Juniors) Telus Spark Science Centre offers a number of different

workshops that enrich students learning, such as:

Grade 7 Marble Machines (Structures and Forces) Students will face a series of design challenges (constructing simple machines to

move marbles) that will stretch their creativity, collaboration and problem-solving

skills.

Grade 8 Hydraulic Challenge (Mechanical Systems ) - Junior Days

What do fountains, car crushers and trucks have in common? Hydraulics!

Working in Small Groups , students will design, build and test their own hydraulic

systems.

Grade 9 Electricity Blocks (Electrical Principles) Students will experiment with electrical components and investigate how they

can be connected to build their own circuits.

Grade 7 - 9 Cultivating Tech Students combine creativity and problem solving skills by designing and building

a computer controlled device to care for a living thing. Students will create

programs using micro-controllers originally developed at MIT.

Direct from the Operating Room - Telus Spark Science Centre Senior high students may have the opportunity to go to the Telus Spark Science

Centre where they will broadcast a live orthopedic (knee) surgery. It will be

streamed onto a 24-foot screen from multiple HD cameras and angles, allowing

educators and students to view the procedure in real-time while interacting with

a doctor and the surgical team as they operate.

Science Fair All Grade 8 students complete a full scientific investigation, moving from the

initial kernel of inspiration through to planning, meeting with experts and

mentors within and outside the school, collecting data and evaluating outcomes

using the scientific method. Students may also represent West Island College at

the local Calgary Youth Science Fair or even on the national stage. Students at

WIC have achieved excellent results in all of these arenas.

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RiverWatchAll Grade 9 students take a river trip aboard large inflated rafts equipped as

floating laboratories and explore a 10 km section of their local river. Along the

way, students make shoreline stops to conduct water chemistry and biology

tests. Back at school, the water quality data is used to answer the question, “How

healthy is your river?”

CPR Certification (Level C) Physical Education 10 students learn to recognize and treat victims of the

following emergencies:

• Unconscious breathing adult, child and infant victims

• Unconscious non-breathing adult, child and infant victims

• Obstructed airway (choking) conscious and unconscious adult, child and

infant victims

• Victims of cardiac arrest (Ventricular tachycardia or fibrillations)

• Victims of cardiovascular emergencies including heart attack, angina and

stroke

Grade 8 Science Fair

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StemCell Talks SymposiumGrade 10 to 12 students may attend this symposium at the Foothills Medical

Centre. StemCell Talks is a national stem cell biology outreach initiative in

partnership with Let’s Talk Science and the Stem Cell Network.

Job Shadow ProgramGrade 11 and 12 students may job shadow a physician or health care professional

at a clinic. During this site visit, students will tour the facility, meet other health

science professionals in the community, observe the daily routine, and get a

better understanding of the pace and culture of the work environment.

Heritage Youth Research Summer Program (HYRS) Funded and administered by Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions, HYRS is an

intensive six-week summer science program for High School students in Alberta.

HYRS offers Alberta students who have completed Grade 11 hands-on scientific

research in labs and research centers at three campuses: the University of

Alberta in Edmonton, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge.

Lifeguarding - Bronze Medallion Certification Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied

in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill

and fitness. Rescuers learn self-rescue techniques, defense and release methods,

and tows and carries in preparation for challenging rescues involving conscious

and unconscious victims of various types, including spinal injuries and circulatory

emergencies. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed

swim. Bronze Medallion includes the CPR-A certification.

TotalCardiology Rehabilitation and Risk Reduction Centre (Talisman Centre) An opportunity to job shadow physicians, nurses, dietitians and athletic

therapists will be available to senior high students. The morning will be spent job

shadowing a variety of health care professionals and the afternoon will involve a

case method scenario dealing with ‘patient x’ and ways to assist this patient in

their rehabilitation program.

Ankle Taping Seminar

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Rockyview Hospital Pig Eyeball Dissection Lab (grade 9-12) Students may have the opportunity to visit the Rockyview General Hospital

Ophthalmology Clinic. Students enter into their wet lab where multiple

procedures may be outlined using pig eyeballs. Students may perform

phacoemulsification, more commonly known as cataract surgery. They can

practice removing tissues from the eye, making incisions to simulate the

early ages of ocular operations and suturing corneal lacerations. All of these

procedures may be done using surgical microscopes allowing students to

develop their hand-eye coordination and understand the extremely small scale

on which ocular surgery takes place.

Rockyview Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Open House (grade 9-12) Students will tour the ICU and meet with health care professionals who work

in this unit. This site visit will allow them to learn more about the various career

paths in this hospital setting in addition to learning more about the equipment

they may use on a daily basis.

Copeman Healthcare Centre (Grade 9 to 12) Students may meet with a variety of health care professionals who work at

this family owned business that was conceived to help people achieve greater

longevity and quality of life through physical and psychological wellness. Staff

interactions may include a psychologist, physiotherapist, nurse practitioner and a

kinesiologist.

Site visit to the Rockyview General Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic

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Section 2: Participation in Leadership Opportunities

Students may choose to engage in a number of various leadership camps

or activities. Five formal leadership programs meet the requirement for the

Health Science Institute Certificate. In addition, student participation in WIC

leadership roles such as WICAA, Student Council, and Prefect Board may also

be recognized for its leadership experience. Other leadership experiences

gained outside of the College may be recognized here, although these would

be at the discretion of the Head of Strategic Planning and Initiatives and the

Health Sciences Institute Coordinator. To achieve the Health Sciences Institute

Certificate, students must complete at least one formal leadership experience.

WIC students meet with Dr. Mitha at the Foothills Hospital

Camp Chief Hector YMCAStudents may participate in one of the Camp Chief

Hector programs which emphasize community

and values-based education, outdoor challenges,

fun, individual growth, environmental stewardship,

leadership development and service excellence.

Sailing Education Adventures (SEA)Students may participate in this five-day leadership

program in Victoria, BC., whereby they will gain the

understanding of working as a team while learning to

operate a sailing vessel.

Duke of Edinburgh Award This award, founded by Prince Philip in 1956, operates

in over 100 countries and boasts more than 4 million

young participants. Students may participate in

activities based on four program areas: community

service, personal skill development, physical recreation,

and adventurous journey. A minimum requirement is the

Bronze Award.

CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference Students in Grade 11 may attend the CAIS Senior

Student Leadership Conference. The Conference

is designed for students by students. Every spring,

approximately 130 Canadian independent school student leaders come together

to develop their leadership skills, complete a service project, and liaise with

like-minded leaders from Canada’s top schools.

Shad ValleyShad Valley is a four-week summer enrichment program. Students attend

workshops and lectures that focus on the sciences, engineering, technology

and entrepreneurship; the program presents academically stimulating, mind

expanding adventure for top, well-rounded students. Students will also enjoy

team-building exercise and recreational activities.

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Module C: Health Science Clubs, Activities and Seminars

Students may participate in a variety of Health Science clubs, activities and

seminars that will be offered at the College. In order to receive the Health

Sciences Institute Certificate, students will need to participate in any five clubs

over the course of their WIC career.

St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course (Grade 7 to 9) This course is intended for youths who want to look after infants and young

children. Participants will learn basic skills that will prepare them to deal with

emergency situations plus general principles of caring for infants and young

children.

Athletic Training and Sports Science Management Club (Grade 7 to 12) This club is designed for students who are interested in gaining hands-on

experience with medical treatment. A certified Athletic Therapist (CATA) will

present two sessions on taping. The first session will focus on how to properly rip

the tape and how to tape an ankle. The second session will explore how to tape a

thumb, finger and arm. A certified instructor from St. John Ambulance will give

lectures on the following topics: anaphylaxis and epipens, blood pressure, infant

CPR, splints, femur fractures, butterfly bandaging, and glucose monitors. Health Sciences Journal Analysis Club (Grade 10 to 12) Students will have the opportunity to research and analyze a variety of journals

to have better critical thinking skills to better prepare them for post-secondary

health sciences programs. A site visit to the University of Calgary Health Sciences

Library will also be included in this activity.

F.I.R.S.T. Lego League Robotics Club (Grade 7 to 9) FIRST® LEGO® League introduces young students to the fun and excitement

of science and technology while working as a team to program an autonomous

robot to score points on a thematic playing surface, create innovative solutions

to a problem; all while being guided by the FLL Core Values. During the first

semester, Junior students with prior FLL programming experience are invited to

form a team to tackle the annual challenge (In the 2015 TRASH TREK Challenge

students explored the fascinating world of trash). This team will then attend

an official FLL tournament to compete against other teams. During the second

semester, Junior students new to FLL Robotics will have the opportunity to

learn how to program an EV3 robot module and complete a number of tasks in

preparation for the following FLL challenge in 2016.

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IB Higher Level Organic Chemistry Extension to the Alberta Curriculum (Grade 12) We begin by covering ideas about stereoisomers (isomers differing in

shape only), Cis/trans and E/Z diasteriomers, their naming and physical/

chemical differences are included amongst the topics. Also, enantiomeric

stereoisomers will also be discussed. We focus on their singular physical/

chemical differences, and on the use of the R/S system in communicating their

absolute configurations. Next, reaction mechanisms for free radical substitution,

electrophilic addition, electrophilic substitution, and nucleophilic substitution are

discussed. The objective is for us to develop an understanding of the chemical

“proofs” for the suggested mechanisms, as well as to predict dominant organic

products for these reactions using ideas about what we understand to be the

most stable intermediates. The concepts here are challenging but will provide a

head start for that first post-secondary organic chemistry course.

Standard First Aid Certification (Grade 9 to 12) During this 15-hour certification course students will learn to recognize and

provide interventions for life-threatening emergencies until medical aid arrives.

Topics include: CPR and choking for adults, shock and unconsciousness, severe

bleeding, injuries dealing with fractures of the upper and lower limbs, head and

spinal injuries, major medical conditions, and AED training and certification.

WIC DISCOVER! (Grade 7 to 9) This is a Junior club that is led by Senior students. The club meets during the

second semester and enables grade 7-9 students to have fun finding out more

about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in their everyday lives.

Students get involved in a variety of activities and can also bring along project

ideas to develop. The focus of the club is for students to enjoy a hands-on

approach to discovering more things about the world around them.

Ankle taping seminar

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Suturing Workshop (Grade 9 to 12) Students may take part in a suturing workshop; they can practice suturing

using instruments such as needle drivers and learn how to tie a surgeon’s knot.

The students will practice their skills tying the knots and once they became

comfortable with the technique they can make an incision on their patient

(simulated by a banana) and stitch it back up.

Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) In these two workshop sessions, students learn the difference between the

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT).

Students also learn the techniques of carving and go over the manual dexterity

test which is one component of the Dental Aptitude Test. They also get to their

hand at one of the soap carving patterns.

Let’s Talk Science Club (Grade 7 to 9 & Grade 10 to 12) Let’s Talk Science is an award-winning, national,

charitable organization focused on education

and outreach to support youth development.

The members create and deliver unique learning programs and services that

engage children, youth, and educators in science, technology, engineering and

mathematics (STEM). Students will be able to participate in a variety of junior

and senior workshops that may include topics such as DNA 101, Gene Therapy,

Vein To Vein (blood typing), Inside an Outbreak: Epidemiology and Building a

Cell.

Health Science Site Visits (Grade 10 to 12) Students will meet and tour Health Science facilities that may include, but are not

limited to, the following:

• Foothills Research Lab / Radiology Clinic

• Peter Lougheed Centre (eSIM)

• Regional Fertility Program

• Gimbel Eye Centre

2015 Suturing Workshop

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WIC Health Sciences Institute Clubs / Activities 2015-16

Club/Activity Term 1 Term 2 Term3 Term 4WIC Discover! * *

Athletic Training & Sports

Science Management

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Let’s Talk Science Club * *

IB Higher Level Organic

Chemistry Club

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Journal Analysis Club *

First Aid Certification *

Lego Robotics Club * *

Site Visits * * * *

Job Shadow *

Hotchkiss Brain Bee *

St. John Ambulance

Babysitting Course

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eSIM

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Suturing/ DAT test &

MCAT

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eSIM - Provincial Simulation Program (Grade 9 to 12) Students may visit a hospital to observe and work on the eSIM (educate,

Simulate, Innovate, Motivate): a medical simulator, and to practice numerous

procedures in a simulated setting in multi-disciplinary fields. Participating in a

simulation as a health care professional allows students to experience, practice,

make mistakes and learn from those mistakes, such that when they are faced an

experience in real life, it will not be new to them.

MODULE D: Post-Secondary Experiences at the University of Calgary Students will see first-hand how students, professors and administrators operate

in a post-secondary environment. They will learn the requirements necessary to

gain entrance to those programs and will have the opportunity to gain a variety

of post-secondary experiences. Students will be required to meet any three of

the following experiences. Please note: the University 101 seminar is required by

all students.

University 101 (Grade 11 or 12) – Mandatory session Students will have the opportunity to attend a number of different workshops

that deal with topics such as references / citations, life and balance, resumes

and interviews, networking with alumni, post-secondary planning, as well as

budgeting and financial literacy.

Discovery Day (Grade 10 to 12) Students will explore careers in medicine and the other health sciences, listen

to inspiring keynotes lectures, take part in interactive workshops and join in

discussion with a panel of health care professionals and academics.

Roger Jackson Centre for Health and Wellness Open House (Grade 10 to 12) Senior students may attend the open house event in the Fall and may see

demonstrations of actual experiments for sport shoes and sport equipment;

muscle research experiments ranging from molecules to the actual muscle; the

chance to explore research topics like: muscle aging, training methods for high

performance athletes, nutrition and exercise, injury prevention and many more, or

work stations that show work at the nano and microscopic level as well as on the

macroscopic level.

Case Competition (Grade 10 to 12)Students may participate in a high school case competition, which involves

teams working together to problem solve health science related issues

surrounding management or ethics; this activity requires critical thinking skills in

a real world application scenario. The university will give guidance and support

with this event. Judges for the case competition may be university faculty and

staff which include WIC alumni.

Hotchkiss Brain Bee Competition (Grade 9 to 12) The Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of

Calgary brings together a diverse group of medical experts and trainees in the

pursuit of a common goal; the discovery and development of improved ways to

prevent, detect, and treat neurological and mental health conditions. The Brain

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Bee is an international competition founded by the Society for Neuroscience.

These live Q&A competitions test the neuroscience knowledge of Grade 9 to 12

school students around the world. Questions and answers at the Local brain bees

are mostly come from two books, Neuroscience: Science of the Brain, and Brain

Facts.

Anatomy Wet Lab (Grade 11 to 12) Students may visit the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine

Anatomy Laboratory at the Foothills Hospital. Dr. John Bertram and Dr. Harry

Peery walk students through the analysis of multiple cadavers as well as certain

limbs and organs. Students will be able to observe the anatomical impacts of

pacemakers, shunts and aneurisms among many other things. This opportunity

not only allowed students to hear from professionals but to explore cadaver

anatomy on their own and ask questions.

W21C (Grade 10 to 12)Students may tour the W21C ‘living laboratory.’ It is a multidisciplinary research

and innovation clinical care space. This collaborative space and diverse team

enables both researchers and industry experts to bring new ideas, prototypes,

or health-care products for testing in pre-clinical and clinical environments – to

enhance patient safety and quality of care both now and in the future.

LINDSAY Virtual Human Project (Grade 7 to 12) Students will learn more about the LINDSAY Virtual Human Project. It is a

three-dimensional, multi-scale, interactive computer model of male and female

anatomy and physiology.

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2015 U of C Health Sciences Case Competition

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Module E: Community Service LearningStudents will engage in various service learning projects to gain real experience

in the health science field. This module will be developed during the course of

the 2015-16 school year. Opportunities may include any of the following locations:

• Alberta Children’s Hospital

• Rockyview, Foothills, and / or South Calgary Hospital

• University of Calgary Research facilities

• Ronald McDonald House

• TotalCardiology Rehabilitation and Risk Reduction Centre (Talisman Centre)

2014 eSIM site visit

The Chiu family presenting the Chiu Family Scholarship

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Health Science Institute Awards and Scholarships

The Bejar Family Shield

Each year, the graduating student(s) who achieve the highest combined mark in

Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30 is awarded the Bejar Shield.

Excellence in Science Award

This scholarship is awarded to the student who achieves top overall in the

Sciences and pursues either Science or Engineering in post-secondary education.

The Andrea Bailey Memorial Shield

In memory of Andrea Bailey (Class of ’93) the College awards a book scholarship

to a female student who will pursue post-secondary studies in Science or

Engineering.

The Chiu Family Scholarship

The Chiu Family Scholarship was established by Wayne, Eleanor and their family

in 2014 to recognize an outstanding, well-rounded student with a keen interest

in both the sciences and the arts who is dedicated to contributing to his or her

community. Presented each year at graduation, this $2,500 scholarship is given

to one student who exemplifies versatility with focus on academic achievement,

leadership, dedication and citizenship.

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Health Sciences Institute Advisory Panel We would like to express our appreciation to the members of the WIC Health

Sciences Institute Advisory Panel for their time, energy, guidance and support:

Dr. Nanette Alvarez Cardiology, Internal Medicine,

Peter Lougheed Hospital

Mr. Scott Bennett Head of Strategic Planning and

Initiatives, West Island College

Ms. Courtney Chalifoux Graduate of Bachelor of Science

Honors, majoring in Biochemistry,

Queens University (WIC alumni)

Dr. Tish Doyle-Baker Associate Professor, Faculty of

Kinesiology, University of Calgary

Mr. Douglas Doyle-Baker Graduate of Bachelor of Health

Sciences, University of Calgary (WIC

alumni)

Mr. Chris SpenceFaculty of Medicine at the

University of Calgary (WIC alumni)

Dr. Andre Ferland Clinical Associate Professor,

Departments of Critical Care Medicine,

Foothills Hospital

Ms. Carol Grant-Watt Head of School and CEO,

West Island College

Dr. Juliet Guichon Assistant Professor,

Department of Community

Health Sciences,

Alberta Children’s Hospital

Research Institute

Ms. Lauren Hebert Second-year student, University of

Calgary Health Sciences program

(WIC alumna)

Dr. Jacinthe Kassab

Ophthalmologist, Gimbel Eye Center

and the Calgary Health Region

Dr. Greg McKinnon

Program Director, General Surgical

Oncology Fellowship Program,

University of Calgary

Ms. Kim Tateson Unit Manager, Rockyview ICU

Mr. Riyaz Virani Pharmacy Manager and Owner, 20/20

Pharmacy

Ms. Janet Zajdlik

Health Sciences Institute Coordinator

West Island College

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2014 eSIM site visit

2015 - 2016

www.westislandcollege.ab.ca