Dual Credit Opportunities
Take post-secondary courses in high school – and earn credit for both at the same time!
Eager to get started on your future right now? You don’t have to wait to finish high school to enroll in post-secondary courses and earn credits toward your high school diploma AND post-secondary credits at the same time. Dual credit experiences are available to all high school students and are planned to fit with your school’s high school programs and interests, as well as your future career and educational goals, and includes opportunities and experiences with employers.
NorQuest College is proposing to offer the following courses in partnership with the following school districts.
| School District | School(s) | Courses/Programs Offered |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Catholic School Division | Archbishop MacDonald High School Mother Margaret Mary High School St. Joseph's High School |
Health Care Aide program Post-secondary courses |
| Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional School Division | Living Waters Christian Academy Memorial High School Onoway High School Spruce Grove Composite High School St. Peter the Apostle High School |
Administrative Professional program Health Care Aide program |
| Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School District | Morinville Community High School | Post-secondary courses |
| Pembina Hills Regional School Division | Barrhead Composite High School Mayerthorpe High School |
Health Care Aide program |
| Northern Gateway Regional Division | Mayerthorpe High School Onoway High School |
Administrative Professional program Health Care Aide program |
Dual Credit Benefits
Students gain the benefit of exploring career interests and specific occupations while earning high school and post-secondary credits. Some sequences of courses may lead to workplace credentials recognized by employers and industry associations.
Programs
Health Care Aide - full certificate program
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.
Students will attend the complete program at partnered high schools with a Nurse Instructor. The program consists of
- 200 hours of theory in class,
- 85 hours of lab, and
- 200 hours of clinical.
Clinical time is broken into one week halfway through the program and four weeks in July, full-time Monday to Friday. The program typically starts in September and completes at the end of July (11 months).
Parents and students are encouraged to speak with their school or school board to discuss availability and time commitment as every school partnership is specially designed to fit within the school schedule.
Administrative Professional - full certificate program
The Administrative Professional certificate program equips students with the skills and knolwedge to become an effective office professional. Students will learn essential office skills such as basic accounting, office management, organizational politics, software applications, business communication, and event management.
The Administrative Professional program can be offered in a variety of ways and will be developed with school partners to meet the need of individual schools. The program typically starts in September and completes at the end of July (11 months). There will be a one-month work experience component in the month of July.
Parents and students are encouraged to speak with their school or school board to discuss availability and time commitment as every school partnership is specially designed to fit within the school schedule.
Courses
Parents and students are encouraged to speak with their school or school board to discuss availability and time commitment for these courses, as every school partnership is specially designed to fit within the school schedule.
| Course | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ANPH1000 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Study the basics of normal anatomy and physiology. The structure and function of each body system is covered, and the relationship between the structure and function of each system is explored. Learn about the interactions of body systems.
| 3 |
| ANPH1001 | Anatomy and Physiology I Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide support and movement, coordination, and regulation. Learn how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Terminology used by health professionals will be introduced. In the Practical Nurse program, a final mark of C- is required to progress to PATH 1000.
| 3 |
| ANPH1002 | Anatomy and Physiology II Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide transport and protection; absorption, diffusion, and excretion; and reproduction. Learn how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Terminology used by health professionals and theory and principles related to microbiology will be introduced. In the Practical Nurse program, a final mark of C- is required to progress to PATH 1000.
| 3 |
| BUSN1279 | Communications I Students develop their writing skills and learn to write paragraphs, essays, research papers, and business correspondence, with the emphasis on practical applications for writing.
| 3 |
| BUSN1280 | Communications II Students learn to write and format a variety of business documents, such as letters, memos, proposals, instructions and procedures, and informal, semi-formal, and formal reports. The emphasis is on developing a practical approach to solving business communication problems. The course will consist of lectures, discussions, presentations, and individual and group assignments.
| 3 |
| BUSN1290 | Accounting I Accounting I introduces the concepts and applications of financial accounting. Topics include accounting concepts and principles, the recording process, preparing financial statements, internal control, and cash and receivables.
| 3 |
| BUSN1291 | Accounting II Accounting II topics include inventories, capital assets, current liabilities, owner's equity in partnerships and corporations, analyzing financial statements, the statement of cash flows, and accounting information systems. Emphasis is on problem solving and the application of financial accounting to real-life situations. Students gain experience in maintaining a manual accounting system.
| 3 |
| BUSN1310 | Business Computer Applications This course begins with an overview of business computer applications used for file management (Windows), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), and presentations (PowerPoint). Each application is then examined in greater depth with business topics stressed in the examples.
| 3 |
| COMM1011 | Interpersonal Communication for Health-Care Professions Explore the fundamentals of communication and interpersonal relationships. Examine effective communication, barriers to effective communication, and specific communication strategies that can improve interactions with others. Learn theories related to communication climate, groups, teams, conflict, and conflict management.
| 3 |
| ENGL1011 | Critical Reading and Writing This course introduces students to formal and rhetorical writing practices at the post-secondary level, with an emphasis on literary analysis and close reading. Instruction and practice will be integrated with the study of literature drawn from a broad range of historical periods, cultural perspectives, social contexts, and literary genres (including fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction articles and essays, news media, and other cultural texts). Specific themes and texts will vary between sections.
| 3 |
| ENGL2550 | Introduction to Composition The course has a strong focus on essay composition and analysis. The assignments are designed to encourage critical and analytical reading, thinking, and writing. This course also introduces and demonstrates the APA method of citation. Prerequisites: 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent.
| 3 |
| HEED1000 | Health Education: Individual Health and Wellness Gain an overview of the physical, social, psychological, environmental, and spiritual aspects of personal health and wellness within the context of the community, the Canadian health-care system, and the global environment. Lifestyle choices are introduced as physical and social determinants affecting personal health and the health of others. Learn how to take responsibility for your own health and to advocate for the health of others.
| 3 |
| PSYC1040 | Introduction to Psychology This course is the basic foundation course in psychology. It provides an introduction to the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. This course examines the evolution of psychology, research methods, descriptive statistics, the brain and behaviour, human lifespan development, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, conditioning and learning, and memory.
Note: Students with credit in another introductory psychology course may not be eligible for credit in this course. Please check with the Program Chair.
| 3 |
| PSYC1050 | Foundations of Human Behaviour Build on your introductory knowledge of the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. Focus on the study of cognition (thinking), intelligence and creativity, motivation and emotion, personality, health, stress, and coping, psychological disorders, therapies, and social behaviour.
Note: Students with credit in another introductory psychology course may not be eligible for credit in this course. Please check with the Program Chair.
| 3 |
| PSYC1060 | Psychology for Health-Care Professionals This course introduces the scientific study of behaviour and human development. You will learn terminology and theoretical concepts common to psychology. You will learn about the dominant theories in psychology today and the scientific process. You will also learn about human development across the lifespan; processes of the mind including consciousness, learning, and memory, cognition and intelligence, emotion and motivation; and social behaviour. The concepts of stress and health and psychological health and illness are introduced.
Note: Students with credit in another introductory psychology course may not be eligible for credit in this course. Please check with the Program Chair.
| 3 |
Learn more!
Learn more about Dual Credit experiences available, and get more information for students and parents in our Dual Credit Programs section.