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1 JANUARY JUNE 2013 PROGRAMS AND COURSES What do you want to do? page 96 How to Apply 55 English Language Learning 63 Academic Upgrading 73 International Education 103 Continuing Education Careers 4 at a glance on page Careers Administration 7 Business 17 Healthcare 29 Justice 43 Human Services 49

2 Find out MORE about Bow Valley College with this Guide Discover which program is right for you This Programs & Courses Guide has listings for all of our programs, listed by area of study. You ll find our full- and part- South Campus We re on the move time programs listed under our Administration, Business, Health, Justice, and Human Services sections. If you re looking to upgrade your academics or language skills, see our Academic Upgrading or ELL sections. And if you re looking for Mailing address flexible ways to study, see our Distance, Online and Community Learning or Continuing Education sections. (Effective December 10, 2012) Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 4V1 Get more information Always check bowvalleycollege.ca for the most up-to-date information on program content, dates, admission requirements, and tuition. On our website, you ll also find information about funding options and the wide range of supports we offer to ensure your success. We also invite you to visit our Prospective Student Centre at our South Campus. We re open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Let us tell you more about our programs, give you a campus tour or help Student Services Office of the Registrar reopens December 10, 2012 Prospective Student Centre reopens December 10, 2012 Aboriginal Centre reopens December 13, 2012 All campus phone numbers and addresses will remain the same. set you up as a student for a day, so you can enjoy the Bow Valley College experience first-hand. Grand Opening Call us at or recruiting@bowvalleycollege.ca Join us for the celebration on April 12, Watch bowvalleycollege.ca for more details. Apply online or in person Apply anywhere, anytime at bowvalleycollege.ca. If you need help with the application process, you can apply in person at our downtown Calgary campus. Our programs start year-round, and we accept students in the order that they are qualified for our programs. For information on the application process, see page 96. Special thanks to the many students, faculty, staff, and alumni who helped make possible this Guide. Produced by Bow Valley College Marketing & Communications, November Quantity: 60,000

3 When you think about returning to learning, we know you have many things to consider. That s why we take a flexible approach to your education. Any time. Any place. Any path. Any pace. Your schedule and commitments often mean that you can t study full time or even in-class, so we ve put together options that allow our 12,500+ students to study full time, part time, in-class, online, or in a blended format. Whatever you choose, our faculty and staff are here to support you through your studies now and as you return to learning again and again. Bow Valley College fast track career programs in business, administration, health care, human services, and justice studies get you into the workplace...faster. And with work placements in career programs, you graduate fully prepared for the world of work. You ll also find programs in English as a Second Language, high school upgrading, and diverse continuing education options. With our South Campus in downtown Calgary complete, we offer more learners the very best state-of-art college education in bright, dynamic, and engaging classroom, lab, and study spaces. Overhead walkways link the South Campus to our newly renovated North Campus just across the street. Bow Valley College is right on the C-Train line so access is easy right in the heart of downtown Calgary and the East Village. Bow Valley College students will also have access to Campus Alberta South a partnership that brings together Athabasca University, the University of Lethbridge, and Olds College within the walls of Bow Valley College. This unique collaboration means that students have even more choices all on one campus. We re so pleased to know that you re considering Bow Valley College. Whether you choose to join us in person in Calgary, at one of our other 20 locations in southern Alberta, or online (through ecampusalberta, BVC offers more than 60 career programs and 700 courses online!) we re committed to your success. Feel free to contact our Prospective Student Centre at or them at recruiting@bowvalleycollege.ca They ll be happy to answer any questions you might have about your Bow Valley College education. President and CEO, Bow Valley College

4 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Find out MORE 3 English Language Learning (ELL) 55 Get MORE support at BVC 3 Academic Upgrading 63 Careers at a Glance 4 International Education 73 English Language Proficiency Requirements 6 Distance, Online and Community Learning 79 Careers in Administration 7 Employment Services 85 Careers in Business 17 How to Apply 96 Careers in Health Care 29 Continuing Education 103 Careers in Justice 43 Continuing Education Registration 138 Careers in Human Services 49 Index 140 Campus Maps 142 TABLE OF CONTENTS When this Course Guide was published, every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of all the information contained herein. The College reserves the right to deviate from what appears in the Course Guide without prior notice, in order to serve the best interests of the College or due to circumstances beyond the College s reasonable control. The College expressly denies responsibility or liability to any person who may suffer loss or who may be otherwise adversely affected by such a change. January 4: January 7: January 21: February 7: February 18: March 4: March 29: April 1: April 26: WINTER 2013 Fee Deadline for Winter Term Commencement of WinterTerm Drop deadline: Last day to cancel/withdraw from courses/programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition refund, excluding the $200 confirmation fee. Last day to submit Health and Dental waiver form Family Day - College closed Withdrawal deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a W grade. Withdrawals after this date will be result in a WF grade Good Friday - College closed Easter Monday - College closed Last day of Winter Term IMPORTANT COLLEGE DATES May 3: May 6: May 20: May 21: June 6: July 1: July 2: August 5: August 23: SPRING 2013 Fee Deadline for Spring Term Commencement of Spring Term Victoria Day - College closed Drop deadline: Last day to cancel/withdraw from courses/programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition refund, excluding the $200 confirmation fee. Last day to submit Health and Dental waiver form Canada Day - College closed Withdrawal deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a W grade. Withdrawals after this date will be result in a WF grade Civic holiday - College Closed Last day of Spring term BVC Switchboard Toll Free TTY Office of the Registrar Prospective Student Centre Registration, Payments, and General Information Learner Success Services Alumni Relations Career Services Counselling & Specialized Support Financial Aid Student Health Services BOW VALLEY COLLEGE DIRECTORY Scholarships & Awards Student Affairs Other Frequently Called Areas Aboriginal Centre Bookstore International Education Learner Resource Services (LRS) MyBVC/Blackboard Help Desk Students Association If you are looking for a specific department or Bow Valley College service, please call the main switchboard at or visit bowvalleycollege.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

5 FIND OUT MORE GET MORE SUPPORT AT BVC If you are not sure what program is right for you and you would like more information, or if you have questions about how to apply, the Prospective Student Centre is here to help. Specially trained BVC representatives will provide you with program and admission information, and can assist you in completing your BVC application. STUDENT FOR A DAY Test drive your future as a Student for a Day. Spend a day attending classes in your area of interest and meet other students and the staff who can pave the way to your personal success and new career. We match you with a student already enrolled in the program and ensure that your in-class experience at Bow Valley College is valuable, tailored to meet your needs, and answers all of your questions. CAMPUS TOURS We can customize a tour of our campus based on your needs and areas of interest. We are happy to accommodate a tour for you or your group. INFORMATION REQUESTS The Bow Valley College Program & Course Guide, Viewbook, career booklets, and other print information are available free of charge. Individual packages are also available for students inquiring about specific programs. PRESENTATIONS / INFORMATION SESSIONS Our Prospective Student Centre staff deliver presentations on Bow Valley College s programs and services to a variety of audiences. Contact us to set up a customized presentation for your high school, organization or event. Contact Us: Prospective Student Centre Regular Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Mon - Fri) Third Floor North Campus, Room N362 Phone: recruiting@bowvalleycollege.ca OTHER REGISTRATION SERVICES Office of the Registrar Registration/Cashier Regular Hours 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. (Mon - Thu) 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Fri) Summer Hours 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Mon - Fri) Student Advising Regular Hours 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Mon - Wed & Fri) Note: Advisors are not available on Thursdays THE COLLEGE IS CLOSED ON ALL STATUTORY HOLIDAYS. Effective December 2012 the Prospective Student Office will be located in South Campus: 1st Floor, Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 4V1 Our STUDENT ADVISORS can help you with financial aid and academic advising information. They also assist you with applications for financial assistance. If you are an Aboriginal student, the ABORIGINAL CENTRE helps with academic and program advising, elder counselling, financial advising for sponsorship, culturally relevant information sessions, and student gatherings. LEARNER SUCCESS SERVICES provides services to support your academic and personal success. We can help you with things like money, study skills, academic accommodations, stress, health, career planning, and leadership development. We offer outreach through student events like orientation, welcome week, service expos, workshops, and classroom presentations. Career Services provides career advising and job search skill development to help you choose the right program and find a job when you graduate. Our Counsellors can help you with career, academic and life counselling and support for a personal, school or emotional crisis. Learners with Disabilities: Learners requiring academic accommodations must contact the Counselling and Specialized Support unit of Learner Success Services at least four months prior to the commencement of their scheduled classes at Bow Valley College to establish an academic accommodation plan. Reasonable effort will be made to provide suitable academic accommodation; however, there is no guarantee that services will be available and it is possible that in order to provide required accommodation, we may have to defer start dates. While BVC will attempt to facilitate all learner requests for accommodation, please be advised that there is a current shortage of sign language interpreters. The Financial Aid Office provides you with financial aid tools and services, including grants, loans, and bursaries. Bow Valley College offers over half a million dollars per year in Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries. To learn more about the types of awards available and the eligibility criteria visit bowvalleycollege.ca/awards At Student Health Services, our Registered Nurses provide free, confidential care including health assessment, first-aid, weight and blood pressure monitoring, health resources, and immunizations for health care program learners. For more information on these services, visit bowvalleycollege.ca/lss A variety of TUTORIAL SERVICES are available for you, usually free of charge. Services include one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring and workshops. Our Library and Learning Commons services include Library and Information Services, Testing Services, Learner Technology Support, and other supports for your studies including computers, printing, study tables, an audiovisual viewing area, and group work rooms. Your options don t end with a certificate or diploma - our TRANSFER agreements let you take your BVC education to other schools and work towards a degree. For more information, visit our website or Alberta s Council on Admissions and Transfer at transferalberta.ca International Students can access a range of services through our INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE, including immigration and academic advising, cultural counseling, health insurance, homestay, and airport pickups, as well as social and recreational events. The YWCA CHILD CARE CENTRE AT BOW VALLEY COLLEGE offers quality child care services at our North Campus for children 12 months to five years of age. 3 WELCOME TO BVC VISIT US AT BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CA

6 CAREERS AT A GLANCE 4 WELCOME TO BVC ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS Program Academic Admission Requirements 1 Length Costs 2 Start Dates 3 Administrative Professional Certificate Dental Business Assistant Certificate Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate Legal Assistant Diploma Medical Office Assistant Certificate Veterinary Office Assistant Certificate Accounting and Financial Management Certificate Business Administration Diploma: Accounting, Financial Services, General Business, Risk Management Events Management Diploma Global Tourism Management and Marketing Diploma Human Resources Management Certificate Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent AND credit in Math 10C or equivalent OR: GED scores or BVC Admission Test results may be considered Same as requirements for Administrative Professional Certificate, above Same as requirements for Administrative Professional Certificate program, above Same as requirements for Administrative Professional Certificate program, above Same as requirements for Administrative Professional Certificate program, above 36 weeks $4,924 Fall, Winter Also available online 24 weeks $3,873 Fall, Winter 24 weeks $3,975 Fall, Winter Also available online 64 weeks Year 1: $4,590 Year 2: $3,813 Fall Also available online 24 weeks $4,231 Fall, Winter Also available online Same as requirements for Administrative Professional 24 weeks $4,222 Fall Credit in English 30-1 or English 30-2 or equivalent AND credit in Math 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent OR: GED scores or BVC Admission Test results may be considered Same as requirements for Accounting and Financial Management Certificate Program, above Credit in English 30-1 or English 30-2 or equivalent AND minimum final mark of 60% in Math 10C or equivalent Same as requirements for Accounting and Financial Management Certificate Program, above 36 weeks $4,897 Fall, Winter Also available online 64 weeks Year 1: $4,366 Year 2: $4,537 (General Stream) 64 weeks Year 1: $4,225 Year 2: $3, weeks Year 1: $4,304 Year 2: $5,096 Fall, Winter Fall Certificate available online Same as requirements for Events Management Diploma, above 36 weeks $4,513 Fall Also available online Interior Decorating Diploma Same as requirements for Events Management Diploma, above 64 weeks Year 1: $4,245 Year 2: $4,129 Fall Fall Certificate available online Public Relations Diploma See bowvalleycollege.ca/pr for admission requirements 40 weeks $5,140 Fall Sustainable Business Management See bowvalleycollege.ca/sustainable for admission requirements 32 weeks $5,070 Fall FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

7 Program Academic Admission Requirements 1 Length Costs 2 Start Dates 3 Health Care Aide Certificate CAREERS AT A GLANCE Credit in either English 10-1 or 10-2 or equivalent OR: GED scores or BVC Admission Test results may be considered 16 weeks $2,306 Fall, Winter, Spring Also available part-time HEALTH CARE HUMAN SERVICES Pharmacy Technician Diploma 4 High School Diploma or equivalent AND: Minimum 65% in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent AND: 60% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent AND: 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent AND: 60% in Chemistry 30 or equivalent Practical Nurse Diploma 4 Minimum final mark of 60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2 or equivalent AND: credit in Math 20-1 or a minimum final mark of 60% in Math 20-2 or equivalent AND: minimum final mark of 60% in Biology 30 or a minimum final mark of 60% in Anatomy and Physiology (ANPH 150) at Bow Valley College or equivalent Recreation Therapy Aide Certificate Nutrition Manager Certificate Aboriginal Addictions Services Counselling Certificate Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Early Learning and Child Care Diploma Education Assistant Certificate Justice Studies Diploma : Correctional Studies, Law Enforcement, Youth Justice Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide Certificate Program equivalent AND: Current employment in the Health Care field (please submit documentation from your employer) High School diploma eith credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent OR: Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development (GED) test with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing OR: Approval of department Credit in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent OR: GED scores or BVC Admission Test results may be considered Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent OR: GED scores or BVC Admission Test results may be considered OR: completion of nine, one-credit Support Strategy courses Same as requirements for Early Learning and Childcare Certificate Program, above Same as requirements for Aboriginal Addictions Services Counselling Program, above High school diploma with credit in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent OR: GED scores or BVC Admission Test results may be considered 56 weeks Year 1: $5,660 Year 2: $3, weeks Year 1: $5,048 Year 2: $5,055 Fall Fall, Winter, Spring Also available part-time 20 weeks $1,445 Fall At your own pace (max. 3 yrs) $3,377 Available online 32 weeks $5,200 Fall 32 weeks $4,100 Fall, Winter Also available parttime 64 weeks Year 1: $4,100 Year 2: $4,098 Fall, Winter Also available part-time 36 weeks $5,060 Fall 64 weeks Year 1: $3,973 Year 2: $4,050 Fall 5 WELCOME TO BVC 1 Academic Requirements are subject to change; see the full program listing at bowvalleycollege.ca for a complete list of non-academic program requirements. Applicants whose first language is NOT English must also demonstrate English Language Proficiency. For more information, please refer to the English Language Proficiency Requirements on page 6 (also online: bowvalleycollege.ca/language-req) 2 Costs (tuition and fees) are estimated based on normal full-time course loads for domestic students for each program for the academic year and are subject to change. Actual tuition costs will vary depending on course load and semester/year of study. Costs do not include books. For up-to-date tuition and fee information, please see bowvalleycollege.ca/fees 3 See bowvalleycollege.ca for exact program start dates. 4 See bowvalleycollege.ca for options for students with previous post-secondary studies (i.e. Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses, Pharmacy Technician Bridging Certificate, Health Care Aide Bridging to Practical Nurse, etc). VISIT US AT BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CA

8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS The following are the Language Proficiency Requirements for admission to Bow Valley College s career certificate and diploma programs. Please note, these are not the complete admissions requirements for each program. For a complete list of academic and other admission requirements, please see the program listing. Program IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)* TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)* Bow Valley College EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Bow Valley College ENP (English for New Pathways) CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) Early Learning and Child Care 5 with minimum band score of Grade B 7 in each strand 6 Aboriginal Addictions Counselling Services Certificate, Education Assistant, Health Care Aide 5.5 with minimum band score of 5 71 Grade B n/a 8 in each strand WELCOME TO BVC Accounting and Financial Management, Administrative Professional, Business Administration, Dental Business Assistant, Events Management, Global Tourism Management and Marketing, Hospital Unit Clerk, Human Resources Management, Interior Decorating and Merchandising, Justice Studies Legal Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Nutrition Manager Practical Nurse, Public Relations, Sustainable Business Management Veterinary Office Assistant, 6 with minimum band score of Grade B n/a 8 in each strand Pharmacy Technician 7 with minimum band score of 6 97 Grade B n/a 9 in each strand OR Successful completion of an Alberta Education English Language Arts course that is consistent with the specified academic admission requirements for the Career Program; OR Transcripts demonstrating successful completion of three years of full-time secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction; OR Transcripts demonstrating successful completion of one year of full-time post-secondary education at a school where English was the language of instruction. * Results are valid for two years from date of testing. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

9 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 7 Careers in Administration CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION HOW TO APPLY: You can apply for admission through any of the following methods. ONLINE AT: FAX: MAIL: Office of the Registrar Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 4V1 IN PERSON: Office of the Registrar Avenue SE See Application Process on page 96. VISIT US AT BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CA

10 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 8 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE The role of the administrative assistant is rapidly changing and growing in scope and complexity. This program provides you with the practical skills and knowledge to take on a wide range of responsibilities related to office work. Learn software applications, keyboarding, administrative procedures, information administration, and communications, as well as a range of interpersonal skills that make you an effective and skilled member of any office environment. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change SEMESTER 1 BUS0054: Document Processing I BUS0002: Financial Procedures BUS0070: Keyboarding for Administrative Professionals COMM150: Communication Fundamentals COMM152: Interpersonal And Organizational Skills COMP155: Microsoft Excel SEMESTER 2 ADM152: Document Processing II English Language Proficiency Requirement For applicants whose first language is not English, see page 6 for information on English language proficiency requirements. TRANSFERABILITY Graduates of the certificate program may be accepted into: Grande Prairie Regional College Keyano College Lethbridge College Medicine Hat College Some transfer credit is available from: SAIT Some transfer credit is available to: Athabasca University SAIT FEES & DATES Start Dates: Jan. 7, 2013 Program Length: 36 weeks Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit BUS0056: Office Services BUS0057: Speed Development BUS0063: Introduction to Petroleum COMM151: Office Communications for Administrative Professionals COMP156: Microsoft PowerPoint JOBS150: Preparation For The Workplace BUS0037: Introduction to Project Management ADMN190: Work Experience ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Academic Requirements Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent Credit in Math 10C or equivalent OR: Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing and 450 in Math OR: Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions test Note : a minimum keyboarding speed of 25 wpm is strongly recommended ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE (ONLINE, PART-TIME) Bow Valley College s Administrative Professional Certificate is also available online. These courses offer the flexibility to study at home. As you work through a course, your instructor will be available to answer any questions, explain concepts, and provide continuous support and feedback through , fax, or phone. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See the full-time Administrative Professional program listing for admission requirements and transferability information. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change WINTER 2013 START WINTER SEMESTER 1 BUS0070: Keyboarding for Administrative Professionals COMM150: Communication Fundamentals SPRING SEMESTER 2 BUS0054: Document Processing I (Prerequisite: BUS0070) COMM152: Interpersonal & Organizational Skills FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

11 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FALL SEMESTER 3 ADMN152: Document Processing II (Prerequisite: BUS 0054) COMP156: Microsoft PowerPoint for Administrative Professionals (Prerequisite: BUS0070) WINTER SEMESTER 5 COMP155: Microsoft Excel (Prerequisite: BUS0070) COMM151: Office Communications for Administrative Professionals (Prerequisite: BUS0070, COMM150) WINTER SEMESTER 4 BUS0057: Speed Development (Prerequisite: BUS0070) BUS0062: Financial Procedures BUS0056: Office Services (Prerequisite: BUS0054) SPRING SEMESTER 5 COMP155: Microsoft Excel (Prerequisite: BUS0070) COMM151: Office Communications for Administrative Professionals (Prerequisite: BUS0070, COMM150) FALL SEMESTER 6 BUS0037: Introduction to Project Management (Prerequisite: BUS0070) BUS0063: Introduction to Petroleum (Prerequisite: COMP156) JOBS150: Preparation for the Workplace (Prerequisite: all required AP courses) SPRING SEMESTER 6 BUS0037: Introduction to Project Management (Prerequisite: BUS0070) BUS0063: Introduction to Petroleum (Prerequisite: COMP156) JOBS150: Preparation for the Workplace (Prerequisite: all required AP courses) FALL SEMESTER 7 COMP157: Microsoft Access (Prerequisite: BUS0070) Note: Winter 2013 courses will be offered again in fall 2013 and winter Registration into the online courses of Administrative Professional can be completed through ecampusalberta.ca. Students who are not able to access Bow Valley College for testing must choose a partner college that will provide testing services to them during the course of study. TRANSFERABILITY 9 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION WINTER SEMESTER 7 COMP157: Microsoft Access (Prerequisite: BUS0070) FALL 2013 START FALL SEMESTER 1 BUS0070: Keyboarding for Administrative Professionals COMM150: Communication Fundamentals WINTER SEMESTER 2 BUS0054: Document Processing I (Prerequisite: BUS0070) COMM152: Interpersonal & Organizational Skills SPRING SEMESTER 3 ADMN152: Document Processing II (Prerequisite: BUS 0054) COMP156: Microsoft PowerPoint for Administrative Professionals (Prerequisite: BUS0070) See full-time program listing for admission requirements and transferability information. FEES & DATES Start Dates: Jan 7, 2013 & Sept. 3, 2013 Fees: Program Length: Seven semesters For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit For further information regarding the online option, contact: School of Business Phone: Fax: business@bowvalleycollege.ca FALL SEMESTER 4 BUS0057: Speed Development (Prerequisite: BUS0070) BUS0062: Financial Procedures BUS0056: Office Services (Prerequisite: BUS0054) VISIT US AT BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CA

12 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 10 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION DENTAL BUSINESS ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE This accelerated full-time program (24 weeks) is scheduled over two semesters and prepares you to manage the office workflow in a dental practice. Content includes dental science, charting, business communication, billing, financial management, and computer skills. Graduates have excellent job prospects and our employment rates are consistently high. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change SEMESTER 1 ADMN126: Introductory Dental Office Managementw BUS0002: Keyboarding and Document Processing for Health Care Administration BUS0013: Business Communication For Health Care Administration HCCS110: Role Concepts in Health Care Administration HCDB129: Dental Insurance and Financial Management HCDB135: Introduction To The Dental Office HCMT126: Dental Terminology SEMESTER 2 BUS0068: Employment Preparation COMP127: Computerized Dental Practice Management HCDB140: Work Experience for Dental Business Assistants Note: All program requirements must be met within 2 years of program start date. Dental Terminology, Dental Insurance, Financial Management, and Computerized Dental Practice Management have time limits for currency. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS the course provides hands-on practice in an active dental clinic/ health care facility. The course requires a mandatory full-time attendance for the four weeks experience. Shifts and rotations will vary between work placement sites. All shifts and days of the week may be included. The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the start of work experience. Submission of a cleared Police Information Check (PIC) dated within 90 days of the start of work experience Immunization requirements must be met prior to work experience. Details are provided after being accepted into the program. Standard First Aide with Healthcare Provider CPR taken within six months prior to work experience English Language Proficiency Requirement For applicants whose first language is not English, see page 6 for information on English language proficiency requirements. TRANSFERABILITY None FEES & DATES Start Dates: Jan. 7, 2013, Sept. 3, 2013 Program Length: 24 weeks Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK CERTIFICATE This accelerated full-time program (24 weeks) is scheduled over two semesters and prepares you to manage information in a hospital nursing unit. Learn about basic human needs, hospital organization, medical terminology, processing medical orders, communication skills, telephone and reception activities, and basic computer skills. Our graduates have excellent job prospects and our employment rates are consistently high. Academic Requirements Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent Credit in Math 10C or equivalent OR: Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing and 450 in Math OR: Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions test Work Experience Requirements The work experience course is a full-time commitment for four weeks. Scheduled by the College, under the guidance of a workplace preceptor, COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change SEMESTER 1 BUS0002: Keyboarding and Document Processing for Health Care Administration BUS0013: Business Communication For Health Care Administration HCCS110: Role Concepts in Health Care Administration HCMT121: Medical Terminology I HCUC130: Introductory Unit Coordinating Skills FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

13 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HCUC131: Processing Medical Orders HCUC135: Introduction To The Hospital Organization HCMT122: Medical Terminology II SEMESTER 2 BUS0068: Employment Preparation COMP131: Hospital Information System HCUC140: Work Experience For Hospital Unit Clerks All program requirements must be met within two years of program start date. Medical Terminology II and Hospital Information System have time limits for currency. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Academic Requirements Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent Credit in Math 10C or equivalent. OR: Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing and 450 in Math OR: Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions test Work Experience Requirements The work experience course is a full-time commitment for four weeks. Scheduled by the College, under the guidance of a workplace preceptor, the course provides hands-on practice in an active health care facility. The course requires a mandatory full-time attendance for the four weeks experience. Shifts and rotations will vary between work placement sites. All shifts and days of the week may be included. The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the start of work experience. Submission of a cleared Police Information Check (PIC) dated within 90 days of the start of work experience Immunization requirements must be met prior to work experience. Details are provided after being accepted into the program. TRANSFERABILITY None FEES & DATES Start Dates: Sept. 3, 2013 & Jan 6,2014 Program Length: 24 weeks Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit Now offered in High River starting Winter 2013 and Airdrie in Fall You must apply in person at the rural location/campus. HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK CERTIFICATE (ONLINE, PART-TIME) The Hospital Unit Clerk program is also available online. The certificate program will have an intake every fall semester, and takes four semesters to complete all program requirements on a part-time basis. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See the full-time Hospital Unit Clerk program listing for admission requirements, transferability information and work experience requirements. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change FALL SEMESTER 1 BUS0002: Keyboarding & Document Processing for Health Care Administration HCMT121: Medical Terminology I * HCCS110: Role Concepts in Health Care Administration WINTER SEMESTER 2 HCMT122: Medical Terminology II (Prerequisite: HCMT121) ** HCUC135: Introduction to the Hospital Organization (Prerequisites: BUS0002, HCCS110, HCMT121) 11 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION English Language Proficiency Requirement For applicants whose first language is not English, see page 6 for information on English language proficiency requirements. SPRING SEMESTER 3 HCUC130: Introductory Unit Coordinating Skills (Prerequisites: HCCS110, HCUC135) HCUC131: Processing Medical Orders (Prerequisites: HCCS110, HCUC135, HCMT121, HCMT122) VISIT US AT BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CA

14 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 12 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION FALL SEMESTER 4 COMM170: Business Communications (Prerequisite: BUS0002, HCCS110) BUS0068: Employment Preparation (Prerequisites: BUS0002, HCCS110, HCMT121, HCMT122, HCUC135, HCUC130, HCUC131) COMP131: Hospital Information System (Prerequisites: All required courses of the HUC program) HCUC140: Work Experience for Hospital Unit Clerks (Prerequisites: All required courses of the HUC program, except BUS0068, COMM170 with a minimum GPA of 2.0) * HCMT121: Medical Terminology I must be completed within 2 years of starting HCUC140: Work Experience for Hospital Unit Clerks. ** HCMT122: Medical Terminology II must be completed within 6 months of starting HCUC140: Work Experience for Hospital Unit Clerks. Note: Fall 2012 courses will be offered again in fall Registration into the online courses of Hospital Unit Clerk can be completed through ecampusalberta.ca. Students who are not able to access Bow Valley College for testing must choose a partner college that will provide testing services to them during the course of study. TRANSFERABILITY See full-time program listing for admission requirements and transferability information. FEES & DATES Start Dates: Sept. 3, 2013 Program Length: 4 semesters Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit For further information regarding the online option, contact: School of Business Phone: Fax: business@bowvalleycollege.ca LEGAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA This four-semester (two-year) diploma program prepares you for a wide range of employment opportunities in legal support services. This is a growing field with excellent employment prospects. This diploma schedule enables participants to complete the entire program in just over 18 months, giving graduates an opportunity to enter a legal career in the shortest possible time. Career Possibilities Legal assistants work under the supervision of lawyers and assist lawyers. Employment exists in law firms, legal departments of large corporations, real estate companies, insurance companies, financial organizations, and government agencies. Specific examples of legal assistant duties include handling real estate transactions, preparing common forms of wills, estates, probate work, collection work, and litigation and corporate work. Legal assistants also perform general office and clerical duties. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change YEAR 1 COMP200: Legal Document Processing I LEGL251: Litigation I LEGL250: Introduction to Law LEGL269: Credit and Collections ADMN154: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding I ADMN157: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding II COMP201: Legal Document Processing II COMM250: Legal Office Communications LEGL255: Corporate Law ADMN158: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding III ADMN161: Advanced Legal Word Processing for Legal Assistants LEGL259: Wills and Estates LEGL252: Litigation II COMP152: Microsoft Word LEGL264: Introduction to Real Estate LEGL265: Intermediate Real Estate LEGL274: Family Law YEAR 2 LEGL258: Commercial Law BUS0058: Introduction to Legal Accounting ADMN159: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding IV ADMN162: Legal Transcription ADMN163: Law Office Procedures COMP200: Legal Information Processing I LEGL275: Securities Law JOBS102: Prepare for Employment LEGL290: Legal Work Experience ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Academic Requirements Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent Credit in Math 10C or equivalent FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

15 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS OR: Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing and 450 in Math OR: Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test Minimum keyboarding speed of 25 wpm is strongly recommended Some practicum agencies and field placements may require a Police Information Check. English Language Proficiency Requirement For applicants whose first language is not English, see page 6 for information on English language proficiency requirements. TRANSFERABILITY Graduates of this program may be accepted into Athabasca University Bachelor of Professional Arts (Communication Studies) degree - 60 Block credits Royal Roads University - Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Division Bachelor of Commerce degree - 24 Block credits University of Calgary - Graduates of two-year BVC diploma programs will be awarded up to 5 full course junior open options. Some transfer credit is also available from: Alberta Association of Legal Assistants eligibility for membership upon application to the association FEES & DATES Start Dates: Sept. 3, 2013 & Sept. 2, 2014 Program Length: 64 weeks Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit LEGAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA ONLINE PART-TIME This twelve semester diploma program prepares you for a wide range of employment opportunities in legal support services. This is a growing field with excellent employment prospects. This diploma schedule enables participants to complete the entire program at a part-time pace in approximately 4 years, giving graduates an opportunity to enter a legal career while maintaining their current lifestyle. Career Possibilities Legal assistants work under the supervision of lawyers and assist lawyers. Employment exists in law firms, legal departments of large corporations, real estate companies, insurance companies, financial organizations, and government agencies. Specific examples of legal assistant duties include handling real estate transactions, preparing common forms of wills, estates, probate work, collection work, and litigation and corporate work. Legal assistants also perform general office and clerical duties. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change FALL SEMESTER 1 ADMN 154: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding I LEGL 250: Introduction to Law WINTER SEMESTER 2 COMP 152: Microsoft Word (Prerequisite: ADMN 154) COMP 200: Legal Document Processing I (Prerequisite: ADMN 154) LEGL 251: Litigation I SPRING SEMESTER 3 COMM 250: Legal Office Communications (Prerequisites: ADMN 154, COMP 152, COMP 200) ADMN 157: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding II (Prerequisite: ADMN 154) COMP 201: Legal Document Processing II (Prerequisite: COMP 200) FALL SEMESTER 4 LEGL 255: Corporate Law LEGL 252: Litigation II (Prerequisite: LEGL 251) WINTER SEMESTER 5 ADMN 158: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding III (Prerequisite: ADMN 157) LEGL 259: Wills & Estates (Prerequisites: ADMN 154, LEGL 250, COMP 152, COMP 200) SPRING SEMESTER 6 ADMN 161: Advanced Legal Word Processing (Prerequisites: ADMN 154, COMP 152) LEGL 274: Family Law (Prerequisite: LEGL 252) FALL SEMESTER 7 LEGL 264: Introduction to Real Estate (Prerequisites: ADMN 154, LEGL 250, COMP 152, COMP 200) WINTER SEMESTER 8 next page 13 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION VISIT US AT BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CA

16 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS WINTER SEMESTER 8 ADMN 159: Keyboarding/Skillbuilding IV (Prerequisite: ADMN 158) LEGL 269: Credit & Collections (Prerequisite: LEGL 252) ADMN 163: Law Office Procedures (Prerequisites: ADMN 158, ADMN 161) MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE This accelerated full-time program (24 weeks) is scheduled over two semesters and prepares you to manage the flow of electronic and paper-based information in a medical office setting. Our graduates have excellent job prospects and our employment rates are consistently high. You may find employment in medical offices and clinics, hospitals, health and chiropractic centres, insurance agencies, and private businesses. 14 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION SPRING SEMESTER 9 LEGL 265: Intermediate Real Estate (Prerequisite: LEGL 264) COMP 216: Legal Information Processing I (Prerequisite: ADMN 159) FALL SEMESTER 10 LEGL 258: Commercial Law (Prerequisites: ADMN 158, ADMN 161, COMP 201, COMM 250, LEGL 255, LEGL 265) ADMN 162: Legal Transcription (Prerequisites: ADMN 158, ADMN 161, COMP 201, COMM 250) WINTER SEMESTER 11 LEGL 275: Securities Law (Prerequisites: ADMN 158, LEGL 255) JOBS 102: Prepare for Employment BUS 0058: Intro to Legal Accounting SPRING SEMESTER 12 BUS 0020: Intro to Employment Law Note: Fall 2013 courses will be offered again in fall Registration into the online courses of Legal Assistant can be completed through ecampusalberta.ca. Students who are not able to access Bow Valley College for testing must choose a partner college that will provide testing services to them during the course of study. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See full-time Legal Assistant Diploma for Admission Requirements and Transferability. FEES & DATES Start Dates: Sept. 3, 2013 and Sept. 2, 2014 Program Length: 12 semesters Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit For further information regarding the online option, contact: School of Business Phone: Fax: business@bowvalleycollege.ca COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change SEMESTER 1 ADMN135: Basic Medical Office Skills BUS0002: Keyboarding and Document Processing for Health Care Administration BUS0013: Business Communication for Health Care Administration HCC110: Role Concepts in Health Care Administration HCM0135: Introduction to the Medical Office HCMT121: Medical Terminology I BUS0069: Financial Management for the Medical Office HCMT122: Medical Terminology II HCM0138: Clinical Skills for the Medical Office SEMESTER 2 BUS0068: Employment Preparation COMP136: Electronic Medical Office Management HCM0140: Work Experience For Medical Office Assistants All program requirements must be met within two years of program start date. Medical Terminology II, Electronic Medical Office Management, and Financial Management for the Medical Office courses have time limits for currency. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission Requirements Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent Credit in Math 10C or equivalent OR: Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing and 450 in Math OR: Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions test FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR

17 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Work Experience Requirements The work experience course is a full-time commitment for four weeks. Scheduled by the College, under the guidance of a workplace preceptor, provides hands-on practice in an active health care facility. The course requires a mandatory full-time attendance for the four weeks experience. Shifts and rotations will vary between work placement sites. All shifts and days of the week may be included. The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the start of work experience. Submission of a cleared Police Information Check (PIC) dated within 90 days of the start of work experience Immunization requirements must be met prior to work experience. Details are provided after being accepted into the program. Standard First Aide with Healthcare Provider CPR taken within six months prior to work experience Upon acceptance applicants will receive information as part of their acceptance package. Applicants must follow the directions provided in this information English Language Proficiency Requirement For applicants whose first language is not English, see page 6 for information on English language proficiency requirements. TRANSFERABILITY None. FEES & DATES Start Dates: Jan. 7, 2013 & Sep. 3, 2013, Jan 6, 2014 Program Length: 24 weeks Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit Now offered in High River starting Winter 2013! MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE (ONLINE, PART-TIME) The Medical Office Assistant is also available online. The certificate program will have an intake every fall semester, and takes five semesters to complete all program requirements on a part-time basis. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See the full-time Medical Office Assistant program listing for admission requirements, transferability information and work experience requirements. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change FALL SEMESTER 1 BUS0002: Keyboarding and Document Processing for Health Care Administration HCMT121: Medical Terminology I * HCCS110: Role Concepts in Health Care Administration WINTER SEMESTER 2 HCMO135: Introduction to Medical Office (Prerequisites: BUS0002, HCCS110, HCMT121) BUS0069: Financial Management for the Medical Office (Prerequisites: BUS0002, HCCS110, HCMT121) SPRING SEMESTER 3 HCMT122: Medical Terminology II (Prerequisite: HCMT121) ** ADMN135: Basic Medical Office Skills (Prerequisites: BUS0002, HCCS110. HCMT121, HCMO135, BUS0069) FALL SEMESTER 4 HCMO138: Clinical Skills for the Medical Office (Prerequisites: HCMT121, HCMT122, HCMO135, HCCS110, ADMN135) COMP136: Electronic Medical Office Management (Prerequisites: BUS0002, HCMO135, HCCS110, HCMT121, HCMT122, ADMN135) WINTER SEMESTER 5 COMM170: Business Communications (Prerequisite: BUS0002) BUS0068: Employment Preparation (Prerequisites: BUS0002, HCCS110, HCMO135, BUS0069, ADMN135, HCMO138) HCMO140: Work Experience for Medical Office Assistants (4 weeks) (Prerequisite: All required courses of the MOA program with a minimum GPA of 2.0) * HCMT121: Medical Terminology I must be completed within 2 years of starting HCMO140: Work Experience for Medical Office Assistants. ** HCMT122: Medical Terminology II must be completed within 6 months of starting HCMO140: Work Experience for Medical Office Assistants. Note: Fall 2013 courses will be offered again in fall Registration into the online courses of Medical Office Assistant can be completed through ecampusalberta.ca. Students who are not able to access Bow Valley College for testing must choose a partner college that will provide testing services to them during the course of study. 15 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION VISIT US AT BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CA

18 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS TRANSFERABILITY See full-time program listing for admission requirements and transferability information. BUS0068: Employment Preparation BUS0084: Electronic Veterinary Office Management BUS0085: Work Experience for the Veterinary Office Assistant 16 CAREERS IN ADMINISTRATION FEES & DATES Start Dates: Sept. 3, 2013 and Sept. 2, 2014 Program Length: 5 semesters Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit For further information regarding the online option, contact: School of Business Phone: Fax: business@bowvalleycollege.ca VETERINARY OFFICE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE This accelerated full-time program (24 weeks) is scheduled over two semesters and prepares graduates to provide effective office administration in veterinary offices and clinics. Content includes computer application training, office administration and financial procedures relevant to veterinary practice, veterinary medical terminology and common health issues in veterinary practice. COURSES IN PROGRAM Subject to change SEMESTER 1 HCCS110: Role Concepts in Health Care Administration BUS0079: Introduction to the Veterinary Office BUS0013: Business Communications for Health Care Administration BUS0002: Keyboarding and Documenting Processing for Health Care Administration HCMT121: Medical Terminology I BUS0081: Common Health Issues and Diseases in Veterinary Practice BUS:0082: Financial Management for the Veterinary Office BUS0083: Clinical Skills for the Veterinary Office BUS0080: Veterinary Medical Terminology II SEMESTER 2 * All program requirements must be completed within two years from program start date. Veterinary Medical Terminology II, Electronic Veterinary Office Management, and Financial Management for the Veterinary Office have time limits for currency. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Academic Requirements Credit in English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent Credit in Math 10C or equivalent OR: Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing and 450 in Math OR: Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions test. Work Experience Requirements The work experience course is a full-time commitment for four weeks. Scheduled by the College, under the guidance of a workplace preceptor, this course provides hands-on practice in a Veterinary Clinic hospital. The course requires a mandatory full-time attendance for the four weeks experience. Shifts and rotations will vary between work placement sites. All shifts and days of the week may be included. The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the start of work experience. Submission of a cleared Police Information Check (PIC) dated within 90 days of the start of work experience Immunization requirements must be met prior to work experience. Details are provided after being accepted into the program. Standard First Aide with Healthcare Provider CPR taken within six months prior to work experience English Language Proficiency Requirement For applicants whose first language is not English, see page 6 for information on English language proficiency requirements. TRANSFERABILITY None FEES & DATES Start Dates: Sept. 3, 2013 and Sept. 2, 2014 Program Length: 24 weeks Fees: For a complete list of full- and part-time fees, please visit FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL OR