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Dual-Credit Healthcare Career Essentials
Program Highlights
Prepare to enter the healthcare field, explore topics relating to medical terminology, infection control, anatomy and physiology, and gain hands-on experience in our medical simulation lab.
Program length
- Dual-Credit Healthcare Career Essentials is offered over one semester.
- Requires commitment of four mornings per week at the SAIT campus (Monday through Thursday, plus approximately two additional Friday mornings) throughout the program.
| Term | Program start |
|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | Sept. 9, 2019 |
| Winter 2020 | Feb. 3, 2020 |
Who is this program for?
Students in Grade 11 or 12 who:
- have strong communication skills and who are comfortable interacting with a variety of clients
- can respond well in stressful situations
- can concentrate on detailed work, who are patient and who can problem-solve.
Program description
This program will help prepare students to enter the healthcare field. They will develop knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and use our technology-enriched medical labs to learn applied skills in infection prevention and control.
Your career
This program can be the first step toward a wide variety of healthcare-related careers, by providing opportunities to develop essential knowledge and skills in diagnostic imaging, paramedicine, respiratory therapy, dental, pharmacy and other exciting career options.
Credential
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to receive a SAIT Certificate of Achievement. Course credits earned in this program may also count toward other healthcare programs at SAIT. In addition, students may be eligible to apply for transfer credit at a variety of other post-secondary institutions. For competitive programs, applicants with this credential may stand out from the crowd.
Co-requisite requirements
In order to be eligible for a SAIT credential, students must successfully pass the following courses or equivalents with an overage average of at least 50%:
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
- English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2
There may be other pre-requisite or co-requisites required by the school board for admission into this dual-credit program. Check with your local school board for further information.
To qualify for graduation from SAIT, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete the course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Courses
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MEDT 211 | Medical Terminology 1 |
| PROF 240 | Healthcare Professionalism |
| INFC 215 | Infection Prevention & Control |
| ANPH 209 | Anatomy & Physiology |
| MSIM 001 | Medical Simulation Lab |
Credits
Students who complete the dual-credit Healthcare Career Essentials are eligible to earn:
- up to 20 high school credits
- a SAIT Certificate of Achievement
Contact
Dual Credit
403.284.8906
dual.credit@sait.ca
To learn more about all dual-credit opportunities currently offered in Alberta, visit Alberta Dual Credit.