Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- post-secondary diploma or degree in health, human services, or social sciences; or
- active licensure in Canada with a health or human services governing body
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) prior to admission. ELP test results must have been obtained within two years of the start date of your program.
Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following test scores:
- CLBA: no section score below 8
- IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6
- TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21
- CELPIP General: 8; no section score below 7
- CAEL: 60; no section score below 60
- minimum of 80% in ESLS 8000 or ESLS 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or ESLW 8100; or minimum of 50% in ESLG 1860 and ESLG 1861
Practicum/Work Experience Requirements
The following are not required for admission purposes, but will be required before you attend your MHAD 1010 or MHRP 1003 courses.
- Clear Police Information Check. The original Police Information Check must be submitted in person, or by mail. Photocopies, faxes, scans, or emails are not accepted. See Work, Practicum, and Clinical Requirements for full details.
- Up-to-date immunization record. See Work, Practicum, and Clinical Requirements for full details.
- Completion of the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Information & Privacy online learning module. Sign the Confidentiality and User Agreement on the last page of the module.
Submit the required certificates and forms listed above (unless otherwise indicated):
- by email to ClientServRep_Health@NorQuest.ca
International students must obtain a co-op work permit before beginning the work-integrated learning component of the program. A medical exam may also be required. See Co-Op Work Permit for more information.
Progression
Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.
Honours Criteria
- Overall grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 3.7
- The student must not have failed or repeated any courses
My opinion: It turns out you need a diploma or degree in health first. I don't really want to get a diploma in that first.
Sept. 14, 2019:
Optical Office Assistant
Overview
This fast-paced 12-week program will prepare you to work as a valued member of an optical team. Students will learn administrative skills to help coordinate and manage patient care, as well as basic pretesting skills used in optical practices, clinics, and other related settings. This program will provide students with knowledge of optical terminology and applications and will prepare them to perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, customer service and using optical software.
Optical office assistants play an important role in supporting ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic technicians, and opticians while helping to provide a positive experience for patients and clients.
Student Success
Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:
- enjoy working with the public
- are physically and emotionally able to manage workplace demands
- have access to transportation to complete their practicum
- have access to a computer, internet connection, and basic keyboarding/computer skills
- are able to work shift work
- are able to dedicate 40-50 hours per week for full-time studies
- work well in a team environment
- are able to work 150 hours, four weeks of full-time work to complete the practicum including day, evening, or night shifts on any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
- can type 40 words per minute before the program starts (try a test)
This program is not recommended for international students as the work permit required for the practicum may not arrive in time.
Practicum/Work Experience
This program includes a one-month practicum.Location
EdmontonPROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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QUICK FACTS
Program length
12 weeks
Credential
Certificate
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent or completion of ESLG 1898 and ESLG 1899 with a minimum of 50%
- 65% in MATH 1905 or 50% in Mathematics 10-3 or equivalent
My opinion: This looks like I can get in. I may be able to achieve as in pass it. It does seem kind of hard because it's a 3 month course.
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