Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Introduction to The Veterinary Profession
Students will become familiar with the selected animal health organizations and will adhere to the regulations of veterinary medicine in Alberta. Students are introduced to strategies and techniques for interacting with others and will examine animal welfare and the ethical issues of the vet profession. The course also provides students with foundational veterinary medical terminology used in the veterinary community. Communication and teamwork are a large part of this course.
See example course outline and the Olds College Dual Credit Student Tip Sheet for information about being an Olds College student.
Program Benefits
- Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still in high school
- Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
- Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning
- Taught by experienced instructors who are connected to industry and support students in making meaningful connections to career pathways
- Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
5 Credits, 30 level CTS
and
3 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades 11 or 12 during the program
- Have a strong interest to explore a pathway in animal sciences
- Are excited about taking a post-secondary course
- Have
completed or
on track to complete the following courses:
- English 10-1 or 10-2 (minimum 60%)
- Science 10 (minimum 60%)
Considerations
- This course is offered Virtually, so students will not necessarily need to adjust their timetable. However, this is a rigorous post-secondary course and is the equivalent of one, 5 credit semester course
- Students must submit a Personal Learning Schedule (see application checklist for details) to support the
minimum of 5-8 hours of course work per week
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and Olds instructor on a regular basis
Program Delivery and Location
This course is delivered Virtually, fully online and the learning is asynchronous:
- Students learn on their own schedule, accessing the lectures and reading materials independently, however
- Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines
Program Dates
- Semester 1 | September to December 2023
How to Apply
Applications for Summer and Fall programming deadlines have passed. Please talk to your home high school Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor to start planning for future programs! Winter courses and application deadlines will be posted in the fall.
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Application Deadline:
Applications for Summer and Fall programming deadlines have passed. Please talk to your home high school Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor to start planning for future programs! Winter courses and application deadlines will be posted in the fall.
