CONTINUING EDUCATION. NorQuest College. COURSES AND PROGRAMS FOR PART-TIME STUDY

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1 NorQuest College CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AND PROGRAMS FOR PART-TIME STUDY HEALTH BUSINESS COMMUNITY ACADEMIC UPGRADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING COMPUTER OPEN STUDIES GENERAL INTEREST

2 NorQuest College offers a variety of flexible learning options that allow you to fit learning into your work and life schedule. Whether you want to upgrade for further education, train for a specific career goal, continue developing professional skills, or take classes for personal interest, we have a variety of great options to meet your needs. How to register For Continuing Education Programs and Courses (except as noted in the descriptions): 1. Use the registration form in this calendar or visit to download the form. 2. Complete the form. 3. Mail the form (along with a cheque for tuition and applicable fees) or drop it off at the Office of the Registrar at the Edmonton Downtown Campus: NorQuest College Office of the Registrar Main Floor, Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 Hours: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday For Open Studies Courses: 1. Visit to download the form. 2. Complete page 1 and sign the bottom of page Mail the form (along with a cheque for tuition and applicable fees) or drop it off at the Office of the Registrar at the Edmonton Downtown Campus. Note: you may register for Open Studies courses using the ApplyAlberta online system; however, you will incur an additional $50 registration fee. Contact us: Phone: Toll free: Fax: info@norquest.ca 2 CONTINUING EDUCATION

3 UPGRADING AND LITERACY NorQuest College is a recognized leader in academic upgrading and literacy training, preparing thousands of students for further education or to pursue more rewarding livelihoods. Whether it s improving high school marks to gain acceptance to the post-secondary program of your choice, supporting your return to academics to pursue a new career, or improving your literacy and foundational skills for work and life, NorQuest can get you where you need to go in our mature, student-oriented environment. Academic Upgrading NorQuest is an accredited high school as well as a comprehensive community institution, offering Alberta Education high school credit courses and equivalency courses. English Language Arts 10-2 (ELA 1104) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $614 English Language Arts 10-1 (ELA 1105) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $614 English Language Arts 20-2 (ELA 2104) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $614 English Language Arts 20-1 (ELA 2105) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $614 English Preparation (ENGL 1906) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $503 Reading and Writing Development BEL 1-90 (ENGL 1090) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $503 Reading and Writing Development BEL 2-90 (ENGL 2090) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $503 English (ENGL 3301) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $614 English (ENGL 3302) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $614 Essential Math-100 (MATH 1019) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Jan $503 High School Prep Math-100 (MATH 1490) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Jan $503 Pre-Algebra (MATH 1290) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Jan $503 Pre-Algebra (MATH 1390) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Jan $503 GED Prep (GEDP 1000) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 9 - Nov 29 $392 Alberta High School Equivalency Diploma Assessment TBD TBD TBD $150 (XUPG 1026) - Call English Language Training Integrated ESL CLB 3-4 (ESLG 1234) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $392 Integrated ESL CLB 5-6 (ESLG 1256) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $392 Integrated ESL CLB 7-8 (ESLG 1278) Tue & Thu 6:30-9:30 pm Sep 11 - Dec 13 $392 Intercultural Certificate Level I (XLAN 1210) Fri & Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Nov $300 Intercultural Certificate Level II (XLAN 1211) Fri & Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mar $300 English for Nursing, Medical Terminology (ESLG 2215) Online Jan 7 - Aug 26 $370 Note: All tuition costs are subject to GST charges. NORQUEST COLLEGE 3

4 HEALTH STUDIES NorQuest College is helping ensure Alberta is prepared to meet the growing need for trained continuing care and health care workers. Our continuing education programs and courses in health range from basic first aid classes for everyone to specializations and advanced education for working health care professionals. Health Programs Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) This post-diploma, advanced certificate program prepares LPNs with the knowledge and skills required for a specialized career in orthopaedics. This one year, 32-credit program consists of two self-paced part-time distance courses and a 300-hour preceptored full-time clinical practicum with a 5-day workshop. (ADVO1101, ADVO1002, and ADVO1103). Visit for more information and to apply. Health Care Aide Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) You can fast track to a Health Care Aide (HCA) certificate if you ve been working in a similar position in continuing care over the last three years. Once you are recommended for the PLAR process, you will receive an individual learner plan for self-study to achieve the level of proficiency required for the Health Care Aide certificate. Visit for more information or contact to request your application. Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) Certificate Certified MDRTs are responsible for sterilizing reusable medical devices to prevent and control the spread of infection. Upon completing the theory and practicum components in this full-time certificate program (XHLT1030 and XHLT1031), you will be prepared to qualify for and write the exam that certifies you as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. COURSE NAME AND CODE LENGTH DAYS AND TIMES DATES TUITION MDRT Theory (XHLT 1030) 5 weeks Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Sep 17 - Oct 19 Theory & Materials: $1945 MDRT Practicum (XHLT 1031) 500 hours Oct 29 orientation (all day) Oct 30 - Mar 22 Practicum & Materials: $1800 Visit for more information and to register. Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program This program is for working pharmacy technicians who need accreditation to transition to a Registered Pharmacy Technician. The 4 courses in the bridging program will prepare you to sit the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) entry-to-practice exam, the PEBC Evaluating exam, and the Alberta College of Pharmacists Jurisprudence exam. The program can be taken face-to-face (F2F) or online (D) at later dates. This fast-track program allows 3 of the 4 required courses to be challenged (CH), as below. COURSE NAME AND CODE SECTION/ DELIVERY DATE(S) SCHEDULE DEADLINE REGISTRATION TUITION Pharmacology (XHLT 1043) CH01 Dec 1 Sat, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Nov 17 $195 Management of Drug Distribution CH01 Dec 4 Tue, 6:00-9:00 pm Nov 20 $195 Systems (XHLT 1042) Product Preparation (XHLT 1041) CH01 Nov 21 Wed, 6:00-9:00 pm Nov 7 $195 Visit for more information and to register. 4 CONTINUING EDUCATION

5 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Courses LPN continuing education courses can be applied to your continuing competency profile. These are self-paced distance education courses delivered online. You can register at any time and you will have six months to complete each course. A certificate of completion is awarded for each course successfully completed. COURSE NAME AND CODE TUITION BOOKS Adult Health Assessment for Nurses (AHAN 1000) $591 $ Infusion Therapy for Nurses (IVTH 1010) $591 $ Medication Administration: Intramuscular and Intradermal Injections (MEDA 1001) $192 $ Mental Health for LPNs (MHNL 1000) $591 $ Math Refresher for Medication Administration (MRMA 1000) $ $62.70 Nasogastric Tube Insertion (NASO 1000) $192 $ Pharmacology Therapeutics and Medication Administration (PTMA 1000) $798 $ Urinary Catheterization and Bladder Irrigation (UCBI 1000) $325 $ Wound Care: Using a Standardized Approach (WCSA 1001) $325 $ Courses start the first day of every month. Health Courses Standard First Aid and CPR (XBUS 1015) Fri & Sat 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Oct 5-6, Jan 11-12, $145 May Standard First Aid and CPR Recertification Sat 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Nov 17, Feb 9, Jun 8 $95 (XBUS 1032) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Wed, Thu, Fri or Sat 5:00-9:30 pm Any Wed, Thu, Fri $125 Providers (XHLT 1200) (Wed, Thu or Fri); or Sat between 9:00 am - 1:30 pm (Sat) Oct 3-31 Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Mon, Wed or Sat 5:30-9:30 pm Any Mon, Wed or $85 Provider Recertification (XHLT 1201) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sat in Jan Emergency First Aid and CPR (XBUS 1014) 3rd Fri of every month 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Sep 21 - Jun 21 $155 Emergency First Aid and CPR Recertification 3rd Sat of every month 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sep 15 - May 18 $75 (XBUS 1030) 4th Sat in Nov Mental Health First Aid (XBUS 1033) Fri & Sat 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Nov 2-3, Mar 1-2 $170 Human Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure (XHLT 1023) Online Online $35 Fundamentals of Laser Therapy (XHLT 1300) Fri, Sat, Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Oct $3,500 Assisting with Medication Delivery for N/A Online N/A $325 Health Care Aides (ASMD 1000) Applying Research to Nursing Practice N/A Online N/A $325 (NURS 1040) Guiding the Journey: An Interactive Approach to Dementia Care (DEMC 1001) N/A Online N/A $325 Prep for Canadian PN Registration Exam(CPNRE) Fri & Sat 8:30-4:30 pm Nov 2-3 $250 Note: All tuition costs are subject to GST charges. NORQUEST COLLEGE 5

6 BUSINESS AND COMPUTER STUDIES NorQuest College s continuing education business and computer courses help you develop new skills to move your career forward. Business Courses COURSE NAME AND CODE TIME COURSE DATES TUITION Corporate Sales Training and Techniques (XBUS 1605) 6:00-9:30 pm Dec 4 & 6, Mar 19 & 21 $195 Customer Relations Management (XBUS 1625) 6:00-9:30 pm Nov 6 & 8, Feb 19 & 21 $195 Fortune 500 Cold Calling Techniques (XBUS 1620) 6:00-9:30 pm Oct 9 & 11, Jan 22 & 24 $195 Fundraising 101 (XBUS 1646) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Oct 27, Feb 23 $180 The Interview Architect Professional (XBUS 1602) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sep $1330 Lean 101 (XBUS 1609) 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Oct 19, Feb 22 $225 Lean Six Sigma Champion Training (XBUS 1606) 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Nov 15-16, Mar $860 Lean Six Sigma Executive Training (XBUS 1607) 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Oct 12, Feb 8 $540 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training (XBUS 1608) 8:30 am - 4:45 pm Dec 10-13, Apr $1575 Minute Taking for Professionals (XBUS 1630) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Oct 26 $125 Raiser s Edge Fundamentals (XBUS 1645) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Nov 17, Mar 23 $180 WHMIS (XBUS 1017) Online Online $35 Strategic Social Media for Organizations Certificate Take all four courses for business social media mastery, or just one in this innovative new program. COURSE NAME AND CODE TIME IN-CLASS DATES TUITION Social Media Best Practices (XBUS 1650) 6:30-9:30 pm Oct 23 $85 Facebook Strategies (XBUS 1651) 6:30-9:30 pm Oct 30 $85 Twitter Strategies (XBUS 1652) 6:30-9:30 pm Nov 6 $85 YouTube Strategies (XBUS 1653) 6:30-9:30 pm Nov 13 $85 READY TO COMMIT? NorQuest College offers flexible workforce readiness bridging and prep, and post-secondary programs in Business, Community Studies and Health. 6 CONTINUING EDUCATION

7 Computer Courses COURSE NAME AND CODE TIME COURSE DATES TUITION Adobe InDesign Level I (XBUS 1109) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nov $350 Adobe InDesign Level II (XBUS 1115) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Feb $350 Adobe InDesign Level III (XBUS 1110) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm May $350 Adobe Photoshop Level I (XBUS 1102) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nov $350 Adobe Photoshop Level II (XBUS 1120) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Feb 7-8 $350 Adobe Photoshop Level III (XBUS 1103) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm May 9-10 $350 Adobe Illustrator Level I (XBUS 1106) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nov 8-9 $350 Adobe Illustrator Level II (XBUS 1108) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Jan 31 - Feb 1 $350 Adobe Illustrator Level III (XBUS 1107) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm May 2-3 $350 Adobe Acrobat Level I (XBUS 1100) 6:30-9:30 pm Oct 23 & 25, Feb 19 & 21 $195 Adobe Acrobat Level II (XBUS 1113) 6:30-9:30 pm Nov 20 & 22 $195 Introduction to Computers (XBUS 1210) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Oct 20, Jan 19 $175 MS Word Level I (XBUS 1215) 6:30-9:30 pm Oct 2, 4, 9 & 11 $233 MS Word Level II (XBUS 1225) 6:30-9:30 pm Nov 6, 8, 13 & 15 $233 MS Word Level III (XBUS 1228) 6:30-9:30 pm Jan 22, 24, 29 & 31 $233 MS Excel Level I (XBUS 1216) 6:30-9:30 pm Nov 6, 8, 13 & 15 $233 MS Excel Level II (XBUS 1226) 6:30-9:30 pm Dec 4, 6, 11 & 13 $233 MS Excel Level III (XBUS 1229) 6:30-9:30 pm Feb 5, 7, 12 & 14 $233 Keyboarding (XBUS 1211) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Oct 5, Feb 8 $105 ACADEMIC UPGRADING Start your education part-time evenings or online, continue it with full-time and online post-secondary programs at NorQuest College. LANGUAGE TRAINING Improve your English language skills and continue into academic upgrading and career programs. Get started now! Note: All tuition costs are subject to GST charges. NORQUEST COLLEGE 7

8 OPEN STUDIES Get a head start on a post-secondary program or try out a few courses to see if a program is the right fit for you. Do you need to pick up some courses to complete a post-secondary program or can t fit required courses in while studying at another institution? These flexible options can help get you started or continue on your educational path without missing a beat. Open Studies courses at NorQuest College allow you to earn transferable credits without meeting prerequisites or applying to or enrolling in the full program. University Transfer These courses are transferable to several post-secondary programs at NorQuest College and other post-secondary institutions. Foundations of Human Behaviour (PSYC 1050) Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Psychology for Health-Care Professionals (PSYC 1060) Thu 6:00-9:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Psychology of Aging (PSYC 2353) Fri 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Abnormal Psychology: Psychiatric Conditions and Tue & Thu 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Intervention (PSYC 2450) Introduction to Women s Studies (WMST 2010) Mon 1:00-4:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Health Education (HEED 1000) Tue 6:00-9:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Introduction to Government and Politics (POLS 1000) Mon & Wed 2:30-4:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Introduction to the Study of Society (SOCI 1000) Mon 6:00-9:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Critical Reading and Writing: Poetry (ENGL 1012) Fri 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jan - Apr $458 Introduction to Composition (ENGL 2550) Wed 6:00-9:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Introduction to Social Work (SOWK 1010) Thu 6:00-9:00 pm Jan - Apr $434 Aboriginal Community Support Worker Courses These courses are transferable to NorQuest College s Aboriginal Community Support Worker certificate program. Aboriginal History and Culture (ABST 1000) Tue 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jan - Apr $458 Introduction to Community Support Work (ICSW 1000) Wed 1:00-4:00 pm Jan - Apr $458 Restorative Justice (ABST 1010) Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Observation, Documentation, and Report Writing in Mon 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Human Service Careers (COMM 1024) Hospital Unit Clerk Courses These courses are transferable to NorQuest College s Hospital Unit Clerk certificate program. COURSE NAME AND CODE ONLINE DELIVERY TUITION Medical Terminology (BUSN 1152) Starts 1st day of every month $724 Business Communication Skills for Unit Clerks (BUSN 1156) Starts 1st day of every month $458 8 CONTINUING EDUCATION

9 OPEN HOUSE Mark your calendar for the NorQuest College Open House on November 17, Print Media Production These courses are transferable to NorQuest College s Print Media Production certificate program. Understanding Graphic Communications (PRTD 1021) Tue & Thu 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Graphic Design Theory (PRTD 1023) Tue & Thu 2:30-4:00 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Communication Design Technology (PRTD 1024) Mon, Wed & Fri 2:30-4:30 pm Jan 7 - Apr 26 $724 Business Administration Courses These courses are transferable to NorQuest College s Business Administration diploma program. COURSE NAME AND CODE DAYS TIME COURSE DATES TUITION Economics (BUSD 1510) Mon, Wed & Fri Mon & Wed: Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fri: 12:00-1:00 pm Introduction to Computers for Business (BUSD 1150) Tue & Thu 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Jan 9 - Apr 26 $458 Introduction to Accounting (BUSD 1110) Tue & Thu 8:00-10:30 am Jan 7 - Apr 26 $458 Principles of Accounting (BUSD 1120) Tue & Thu 8:00-10:30 am Jan 9 - Apr 26 $458 Administrative Professional Courses These courses are transferable to NorQuest College s Administrative Professional certificate and diploma programs. COURSE NAME AND CODE ONLINE DELIVERY TUITION Keyboarding (BUSN 1165) Starts 1st day of every month $152 Microsoft Word 2010 (BUSN 1166) Starts 1st day of every month $724 Microsoft Excel 2010 (BUSN 1167) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Business Communications I (BUSN 1173) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Databases and Presentations (BUSN 1178) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Professional Relations (BUSN 1179) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Advanced Excel and Outlook Foundations (BUSN 1180) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Accounting Basics (BUSN 1186) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Event Management (BUSN 1188) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Business Communications II (BUSN 1193) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Business Office Procedures (BUSN 1171) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Creating Databases and Presentations (BUSN 1178) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Accounting Basics (BUSN 1186) Starts 1st day of every month $458 Note: All tuition costs are subject to GST charges. NORQUEST COLLEGE 9

10 GENERAL INTEREST Thinking about a new career? Retired, but want to keep busy? Interested in personal growth and development? NorQuest College offers a growing list of general interest programs designed to stimulate your interests. Home Inspection Certificate Become a home inspector through this online certificate which meets national occupational standards and prepares you for the workforce no construction background needed! The program s curriculum is provided by nationally recognized home inspectors Carson Dunlop and is based on the National Occupational Standards for home inspectors in Canada. Learning is self-paced and courses can be taken individually. Complete all 10 courses and earn your certificate in as little as 8-10 weeks. COURSE NAME AND CODE DELIVERY TUITION Home Inspection Program - Roofing (XBUS 1800) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Structure (XBUS 1801) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Electrical (XBUS 1802) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Heating I (XBUS 1803) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Heating II (XBUS 1804) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Air Conditioning (XBUS 1805) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Plumbing (XBUS 1806) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Exterior (XBUS 1807) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Insulation & Interior (XBUS 1808) Distance $577 Home Inspection Program - Communication & Professional Practice (XBUS 1809) Distance $577 Note: All modules are open entry/exit and can be started and completed at your own pace. General Interest Courses Lawn-Be-Gone TBD TBD Spring 2013 $195 Organic Gardening TBD TBD Spring 2013 $195 Personal Fitness Trainer (XBUS 1640) Tue 6:30-8:30 pm Oct 16, 23, 30, $1,100 Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 Taxi Driver Assessments (XBUS 1026) Tue Each student is given Every Tuesday between $85 a 20-minute timeslot July 1, June 30, 2013 between 1:30-5:00 pm How Not to Break the Bank at Christmas (XBUS 1704) Wed 6:00-9:00 pm Nov 7 $35 Orientation Course for Child Care Workers (XLAN 1300) Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Every Saturday between *Free *For high school students and employees of licensed day-homes and daycares Sep 29 - Dec 8 10 CONTINUING EDUCATION

11 CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM To register for Open Studies Courses, see page 2. Note: All tuition costs are subject to GST charges. NORQUEST COLLEGE 11

12 STRENGTHEN your Workforce Put our unique strengths to work in your business. Contact NorQuest College Business Development Office NORQUEST IS A LEADER in intercultural, foundational, health, and business training. We offer on-site, in-class, and online instruction in: Advanced training and professional development for health care workers Intercultural training in multicultural workplaces English in the workplace Lean/Six Sigma and process improvement Upgrading and foundational education