Exploring Career Choices
Dual Credit - Veterinary Practice: The Team Connection
Overview
Veterinary Practice: The Team Connection (AHT1140) students will become familiar with the aspects of the service cycle within a veterinary clinic. Students will explore veterinary software and their specific application to operating a veterinary practice. They will apply communication skills to create positive experiences for veterinary clients.
See example
course outline for more details and the Olds College
Dual Credit Student Tip Sheet for information about being an Olds College 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
- Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
- 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
Credits- 5, 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 through an online format
- have completed (or are on track to complete) the following pre/co-requisite courses:
- Science 10
- English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2 (minimum 60%)
Considerations:
- The course is asynchronous, so students will not 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 supervising teacher and SAIT instructor on a regular basis
Program Delivery and Location
- This course is delivered 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 2 - February to May 2023
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!
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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!
