Many programs require documentation for non-academic requirements as a condition of admission or in order to participate in practicum experiences. If these appear on your "To Do" list in MyQuest, you must complete these requirements.
Programs with a work, practicum, or clinical placement may require up-to-date immunization records. The process of obtaining your immunization record can take a significant amount of time. We strongly encourage you to take these steps immediately if you intend to join the program to avoid delays.
Determine what immunizations you need
Complete your immunizations
If you live in Edmonton or one of the surrounding communities listed on the AHS Edmonton Zone map:
Your appointment will scheduled at this location:
Alberta Health Services Immunization Business Unit Seventh Street Plaza, North Tower, Suite 440 10030 107 Street NW, Edmonton AB
If you live outside Edmonton:
Submit your completed immunization record
Once your immunizations are completed and they have been signed off by a nurse from the Immunization Business Unit in Edmonton or your local public health clinic, submit your immunization record to NorQuest College:
Centre for Growth and Harmony Room 1-101, Singhmar Centre for Learning 10215 108 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6
Have your immunization form assessed by a nurse at NorQuest
A nurse at NorQuest will review the immunization form to make sure all immunizations have been completed. If you are waiting for chest X-ray results or bloodwork results in the mail, it is your responsibility to submit these records to the Centre for Growth and Harmony as soon as you receive them.
If you have previously attended NorQuest and submitted immunization records, contact the Centre for Growth and Harmony to confirm that your immunizations are still valid. AHS requires a tuberculosis test to be completed within one year of your program start date, and chest X-rays are valid only if they are completed within six months of your program start date.
If you have any questions about your immunization requirements, contact the Centre for Growth and Harmony at 780.644.6155.
Certain programs require a clear Police Information Check before you participate in a clinical or work placement.
If your program requires a clear PIC, you must obtain it before you can be enrolled in your practicum/work experience. Your PIC must include a vulnerable sector check if you are older than 18 years of age. It should specify the purpose of the PIC as “a student practicum with a healthcare organization”. Any fees required to get a Police Information Check are your responsibility.
If you are a student in the Social Work or Community Support Worker programs, an Alberta Children and Youth Services Intervention Record Check must be submitted to the Faculty of Health and Community Studies.
Some programs require you to have completed the WHMIS course. The WHMIS non-credit course is offered by NorQuest College Continuing Education as an online course.
To register for the WHMIS course:
Some programs require you to have basic first aid/CPR certification. NorQuest College offers a non-credit certification course through Continuing Education. See Standard First Aid and CPR (XBUS1015) for more information and to register.
Some programs require you to have Human Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure (HBPE) training. NorQuest College offers this non-credit course through Continuing Education.
To register for the HBPE course: