Program Overview
In partnership with Olds College, ECSD Dual Credit Program offers courses for students interested in pursuing a career in the animal health industry.
Besides being introduced to the animal health industry, students will gain skills in technical procedures, animal nursing care, and client relations.
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Course Details
Semester I September 24, 2025 – December 17, 2025: AHT 1050 Introduction to the Veterinary Profession
Students will become familiar with selected animal health organizations and will adhere to the regulations of veterinary medicine in Alberta. Students are introduced to strategies and techniques for managing self and interacting with others. Students will examine animal welfare and ethical issues. This course provides students with foundational veterinary medical terminology.
Semester II February 4, 2026 - May 27, 2026: AHT 1510 Veterinary Medical Terminology
Students will be expected to use veterinary medical terminology as a part of the animal care team in industry. In this course, students will differentiate and apply components of animal health system terminology for small, large and companion exotic species.
Admission Requirements: Completed English 10-1 or 10-2 and Math 10C
Location: The course will now be delivered entirely online *effective September 2025
Day/Time: Wednesdays 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. As well as one scheduled off-campus fieldtrip (TBD).
Fees:
$39.00 Technology User Fee (Non-Refundable)
$71.00 Alternative Program Fee (Non-Refundable)
*ECSD reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum enrolment requirements.
Benefits
- For each course students earn 5 Career and Technology (CTS) credits towards a high school diploma and 3 post-secondary credits
- Experience a post-secondary course within the comfort of an ECSD high school
- Learn about potential careers @ https://alis.alberta.ca/
Contact Information
For further information, please contact DualCredit@ecsd.net
Transfer Information
This course may be transferable to other institutions; please refer to the Alberta Government Transfer Alberta website:
https://transferalberta.alberta.ca/transfer-alberta-search/#/searchTypeStep