NLC Calendar - Northern Lakes College

Northern Lakes College 2012–2013 Calendar
Government of Alberta Health Care Aide continued…
OPTION 2: EMPLOYED STUDENT TUTORED
EDUCATION PROGRAM (eSTEP) – PART-TIME
This option is for individuals employed as non-certified
health care aides seeking certification while continuing to
work.
Locations
Any location with High-Speed Internet access
OPTION 3: FULL-TIME PROGRAM
Locations
Any Northern Lakes College Campus
Program Dates
Offering 1: September 4, 2012 to February 8, 2013
Offering 2: February 11, 2013 to June 28, 2013
health Care Aide (Government of Alberta)
Program Dates
Students may start in any month (with exception of July
and August) if they are registered by the 20th day of the
previous month.
Once enrolled in the eSTEP route, students will have up to
one year to complete the program. A six-month extension
may be granted if required.
Entrance Requirements
Academic Prerequisites:
• Credit in English 10-1 or English10-2 or equivalent,
• Credit in Math10-1 or equivalent is strongly
recommended.
Non-Academic Requirements:
• Fluency in English.
Mode of Delivery
Entrance Requirements
Academic Prerequisites:
• Credit in English10-1 or 10-2 equivalent,
• Credit in Math 10-1 or equivalent is strongly
recommended.
Non-Academic Requirements:
• Fluency in English,
• Good physical and emotional health is required for
success in the program.
Notes:
• A Criminal Record Check, completed within the last three
months, will be required before attending practicum.
The existence of a criminal record may affect practicum
placement, program completion and employments prospects.
• Students must provide an updated immunization record
prior to practicum placements.
Mode of Delivery
This distance program is a self-study on-line program.
The program provides tutorial support, asynchronous
classroom discussion and online resources. The student is
able to pace the program to meet their needs allowing them
to balance work and other personal commitments with
their study schedule.
For description of modes of delivery please see page 18.
Theory classes are supported by computer-based lectures
and on-line learning. On days other than theory, students
are expected to attend their local campus to complete
self-study. There are two, 1-week long lab skills seminars
during the program, which are held in a central location.
In addition, students complete a 5-week practicum, which
may be outside of their home community. Students are
responsible for all expenses for travel to labs and practicum
placements.
For description of modes of delivery please see page 18.
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