Health Fields
DualCredit - Health Fields Brochure
Here is an opportunity to get started on your future in the world of health fields. You may start exploring your interests by enrolling in a dual credit opportunity. Edmonton Catholic Schools is offering 7 (3 credit) courses – 3 Psychology / 3 Anatomy & Physiology, Individual Health and Wellness, Interpersonal Communications for Health Care Professionals. Each of these courses can be applied towards a variety of careers in the health fields.
Future Post-Secondary Opportunities
Each of these courses can be transferred towards a variety of post-secondary institutions, which may lead to a wide variety of potential careers.
The Health Fields courses can be taken as individual 3 credit post-secondary courses that can be applied towards the following 3 Programs at NorQuest College:
- Physical Therapy Assistant Diploma Program (2 year)
- Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program (2 year)
- Therapeutic Recreation Certificate ( 1 year) and continue to the Diploma Program (additional 1 year)
Upon successful completion of the Diploma Program, students can transfer their diploma program credits to the following post-secondary institutions towards a Degree Program:
Pharmacy Technician
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Athabasca University: 30 credits towards Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) in Human Science
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Athabasca University: 30 credits towards Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)
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Athabasca University: 42 credits towards Bachelor of Health Administration.
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NAIT: Graduates will be eligible to apply for NAIT's Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management
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Thompson Rivers University: Bachelor of Health Science (up to 57 credits)
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Thompson Rivers University: Bachelor of General Studies (up to 60 credits)
https://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/transferalberta/transfers/NorQuest.pdf
Physical Therapy Assistant
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Athabasca University: 30 credits towards Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) in Human Science
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Athabasca University: 30 credits towards Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)
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Athabasca University: 42 credits towards Bachelor of Health Administration
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NAIT: Graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to NAIT's Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management
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Thompson Rivers University: Bachelor of Health Science (up to 57 credits)
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Thompson Rivers University: Bachelor of General Studies (up to 60 credits)
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University of Calgary: Graduates will be considered for credit for the equivalent of 10 courses for the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation. Graduates of the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation program who meet admission requirements can apply to the Masters of Physical Therapy program at the University of Alberta.
https://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/transferalberta/transfers/NorQuest.pdf
Therapeutic Recreation
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Athabasca University: 30 credits towards Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) in Human Science
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Athabasca University: 30 credits towards Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)
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Athabasca University: 42 credits towards Bachelor of Health Administration
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NAIT: Graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to NAIT's Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management
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Thompson Rivers University: Bachelor of Health Science (up to 57 credits)
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Thompson Rivers University: Bachelor of General Studies (up to 60 credits)
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University of Calgary: Graduates will be considered for credit for the equivalent of 10 courses for the Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation
https://alis.alberta.ca/pdf/transferalberta/transfers/NorQuest.pdf
Transfer Information
You may also, take these courses and apply to transfer them over to other post-secondary institutions in Alberta and Canada.
- Prior to entering any program at a post-secondary institution, the student must have the necessary pre-requisites required by the institution prior to be accepted into their program
- Students must receive a minimum grade of C- for a course for transfer to occur from NorQuest to another post-secondary institution.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
- Physical Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Kinesiology
- Recreation
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Personal Trainer
Description of Courses / Pre-Requisites
| Psychology 1040 | PSYC 1040, Introduction to Psychology, is the basic foundation course in psychology. It provides the learner with an introduction to the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. This course also looks at the development and evolution of psychology as a discipline; its use of research methods; the relationship of descriptive statistics to research methods; the brain and behaviour; human lifespan development; sensation and perception; states of consciousness; conditioning and learning; and memory. | Eng 20 – 1 with 60% or English 20-2 with 70% | U of Alberta – Psyc 104 U of Calgary – Jr. Psyc MacEwan Univ – Psyc 104 Athabasca Univ – Psyc 289 Lakeland College– Psyco 104 *can apply for transfer to other post-secondary institutions in Alberta or any post-secondary in Canada |
Psychology 1050 | Psyc 1050, Foundations of Human Behaviour: Build on your introductory knowledge of the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. Focus on the study of cognition (thinking), intelligence and creativity, motivation and emotion, personality, health, stress, and coping, psychological disorders, therapies, and social behaviour. | Psychology 1040 | U of Calgary – Jr. PSYC
Athabasca Univ – PSYC 290
Lakeland College – PSYC 105
MacEwan Univ – PSYC 105
U of Lethbridge – PSYC 1000
Thompson River Univ – PSYC 1xx1 |
Individual Health Wellness HEED 1000 | Gain an overview of the physical, social, psychological, environmental, and spiritual aspects of personal health and wellness within the context of the community, the Canadian health-care system, and the global environment. Lifestyle choices are introduces as physical and social determinants affecting personal health and the health of others. Learn how to take responsibility for your own health and to advocate for the health of others. | English 20 – 1 with a 60% or Eng. 20-2 with a 70% U of Alberta – HEED 110 or | AUPED 1xx
Athabasca Univ – HLST 201
Bow Valley College – NURS 1302
Lakeland College – HEED 110
U of Calgary – Jr. HSOC *can apply for transfer to other post-secondary institutions in Alberta or any post-secondary in Canada
Anatomy & Physiology 1 / 2
ANPH 1001 / 1002 |
COM 1011 – Interpersonal Communication for Health Care Professionals | Learn about basic communication skills such as listening, interpreting verbal and non-verbal messages, and understanding the emotions of others. Discover the link between interpersonal communication and relationships. Increase your self-awareness and learn strategies for effective communication and conflict management in the workplace. | English 10-1 or 10-2 | Athabasca University Bow Valley College *can apply for transfer to other post-secondary institutions in Alberta or any post-secondary in Canada |
Anatomy & Physiology 1 / 2
ANPH 1001 / 1002 | ANPH 1001: Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide support and movement, coordination, and regulation. Learn how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Terminology used by health professionals will be introduced. ANPH 1002
Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide transport and protection; absorption, diffusion, and excretion; and reproduction. Learn how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Terminology used by health professionals and theory and principles related to microbiology will be introduced. | Biology 30
or co-requisite of Biology 30 | MacEwan Univ – PHSD 391
Athabasca Univ – BIOL 2xx
Bow Valley College – ANAT 1101
*can apply for transfer to other post-secondary institutions in Alberta or any post-secondary in Canada |
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| ANPH 1000: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology | Study the basics of normal anatomy and physiology. The structure and function of each body system is covered, and the relationship between the structure and function of each system is explored. Learn about the interactions of body systems. | Biology 20 | Norquest – Pharmacy Technician/ Physical Therapy Assistant / Therapeutic Recreation
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Interpersonal Communication for Health Care Professionals COMM 1011 | Learn about basic communication skills such as listening, interpreting verbal and non-verbal messages, and understanding the emotions of others. Discover the link between interpersonal communication and relationships. Increase your self-awareness and learn strategies for effective communication and conflict management in the workplace. | English 20-1 with 60% or English 20-2 with 70% | Athabasca Univ – COMM 2xx
Bow Valley College – COMM 1101
*can apply for transfer to other post-secondary institutions in Alberta or any post-secondary in Canada |
Course Alignment
Students will be taking the post-secondary course that is aligned to the appropriate high school courses.
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For HEED 1000 and ANPH 1000, students must take HSS 1010: Health Services Foundations either prior to taking the course or in concurrently with the course.
| Psychology 1040 / 1050 | Masters in Psychology /
Counselling |
PSY 1040
Experimental Psychology 30
PSY 1050 (Could use both)
Personal Psychology 20
General Psychology 20 |
Individual Health Wellness
HEED 1000 | Masters PE / Kinesiology or Health | HSS 1020: Nutrition and Wellness
HSS 3020: Mental Health and Wellness
CSS 2040: Integrative Health |
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology
ANPH 1000/ 1001 / 1002 | Bachelor of Education with Biology or Physical Education / Kinesiology |
ANPH 1000
HCS 1050: Musculoskeletal System
HCS 1060: Digestive System
HCS 1080: Cardiovascular System
HCS 1910: Project A
ANPH 1001 HCS 1050: Musculoskeletal System
HCS 2050: Nervous System
HCS 2060: Endocrine System
ANPH 1002
HCS 1070: Respiratory System
HCS 1060: Digestive System
HCS 2070: Urinary System
HCS 1080: Digestive System |
COM 1011 – Interpersonal Communication for Health Care Professionals | Bachelor’s with either Health, Counselling, Psychology HSSS 2030: Perspectives on Interpersonal Relationships | HSSS 2030: Perspectives on Interpersonal Relationships HSS 1030: Communication Skills for Health Professionals HSS 1910: Project A |
Course Evaluation
Students will have both the Alberta Education courses and the NorQuest courses on their high school transcript.
