Exploring Career Choices
Dual Credit - Healthcare Career Essentials
Overview
The
Healthcare Career Essentials program is a bundle of four courses and a simulation lab for students preparing to enter the healthcare industry. Students will be exposed to healthcare pathways including dental hygienist, rehabilitation therapy, ultrasound, paramedic, sterile device processing, pharmacy, nutrition, x-ray technician, and nuclear medicine. They will also participate in laboratory activities and observe technologies associated with the individual health professions taught at SAIT.
Courses included in this program:
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Anatomy & Physiology (ANPH209) –
course outline
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3
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5
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Healthcare Professionalism (PROF240) –
course outline
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1.5
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5
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Infection Prevention & Control (INFC215) –
course outline
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1.5
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5
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Medical Terminology (MEDT211) –
course outline
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1.5
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5
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Medical Simulation Lab (MSIM001)
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0
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0
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Total Credits
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7.5
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20
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See the SAIT
Dual Credit Handbook for further 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
Credits - 20, 30 level CTS
and
7.5 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 health sciences
- are punctual and reliable and have strong communication skills
- have completed the following pre-requisite course:
- Biology 20
- Note: Chem 20 and/or Bio 30 would be an asset
- are on track to successfully pass the following courses or equivalents:
- Chemistry 20 and/or Biology 30
- English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 (minimum 60%)
Considerations:
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from SAIT main campus (1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary AB T2M 0L4) for this in-person program
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their supervising teacher and SAIT instructor on regular basis
Program Delivery and Location
- On-campus at SAIT (1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB)
Program Dates
- Semester 2 (February to May 2023), Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am – 11:30 am. Occasional Friday on-campus at SAIT to accommodate lab schedule
Important Application Information
- An application does not guarantee a seat in the program.
- Students must submit their completed application package with signatures to their home high school Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor. The school will submit to Unique Pathways on the student’s behalf.
How to Apply
- The application deadline for February 2023 programming has now passed. Please talk to your home high school Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor to start planning for future programs!
- Applications for Summer and Fall 2023 programs will be posted in Spring 2023 – check back often!
Career Map
Program Partner
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for February 2023 has now passed. Please talk to your home high school Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor to start planning for future programs!
