Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Medical Terminology (Summer)
In partnership with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Medical Terminology (MEDT211) is an introductory course that enables the learner to use and understand the medical terminology common to most health personnel. By learning prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, the learner will be able to build, use, and spell medical words that relate to body systems and body organization. Common abbreviations and symbols are also included.
See the program page and the example
course outline for more details and the
SAIT Dual Credit Handbook for information about being a SAIT Dual Credit 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
1.5 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to all CBE high school students who:
- are in grades 11 or 12 during the program
- have a strong interest to explore a pathway in health sciences
- are excited about taking a post-secondary course through an online format
- pre-requisite requirements:
-
English Language Arts 10-1 or 10-2 (minimum 60%)
- Biology 20
Program Delivery and Location
- This course is delivered fully online with synchronous (with instructor and peers) and asynchronous (independent) learning required
- Students should plan for a minimum of 10 hours of independent work time per week in addition to 9 hours of synchronous class and tutorial time with the instructor (total 19 hours per week, minimum)
- Program Times
- Anticipated synchronous times | Monday to Thursday mornings
Note: Quizzes & Exams will be written on a specific day outside of scheduled synchronous class/tutorial time (details provided by the instructor)
Program Dates
- Summer | July and the beginning of August (5 Weeks)
Considerations
- Online asynchronous courses offer students flexibility to complete their learning and course work at times that work for them. However, there are set deadlines and times for quizzes and tests that must be met.
- Students may need adjustments in their school timetable, depending on the rigor of their online course and the other courses they are taking at their home high school at the same time. Talk to your Off-campus Coordinator about options that may work for you.
- Students must have space in their life outside of school to complete work for their Dual Credit program in addition to their regular school assignments.
- Students must submit a personal learning schedule with their application, which outlines when they will work on their Dual Credit course work.
- Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school during the program (work experience excluded).
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the
Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
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Application Deadline
Applications for Summer and Fall 2025 are not yet available. Please check back in March 2025!
