2003 July - December course Guide

BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

J U L Y – D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 3COURSE GUIDEBUSINESS/INDUSTRY/COMPUTER TRAININGHEALTH AND COMMUNITY CAREACADEMIC UPGRADING/HIGH SCHOOLENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGECONTINUING EDUCATIONWORKPLACE LEARNING SERVICES

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I T ’ S Y O U R C H O I C E – C H O O S E S U C C E S S !Life is full of choices. One of the most important decisions you can make

is whether to further your education – we understand what a difficult

decision that can be. Bow Valley College specializes in adult education.

We know how to establish your path to success through a caring and

supportive environment with programs that employers value. And

employers value graduates of Bow Valley College too! In fact, 97%

of our graduates every year obtain employment in their chosen fields,

while earning nearly $3,000 per year more than they had

previously. It’s your choice – invest in yourself and look forward to a

brighter future!

G E T A C A R E E R . I N L E S S T H A N A Y E A R .Bow Valley College offers a variety of programs – both full- and

part-time – that will help you achieve your goals quickly. Our

programs, developed in collaboration with the business

community, will prepare you for a great new career. Long-time certificate

programs such as Practical Nurse and Office Administration, as well as newer

programs in Out of School Child Care and Interior Decorating and

Merchandizing will prepare you for success in the work world.

G E T T H E R E . FA S T E R .You never need to stop learning. Whether you’re leaving high school, in long-

term employment or retired, look into our range of exciting continuing

education courses. You could start a new career or simply learn a new skill.

G E T T H E B E S T A C A D E M I C U P G R A D I N G I N T H E C I T YIf you need high school courses, our Academic Foundations department can

help you get the credits you need to get that job or move on to higher

education. Our English as a Second Language programs are nationally

recognized and help new Canadians and international students master the

English language and ease into life in Canada.

L O C AT I O N S – T H E R E ’ S O N E N E A R Y O U !There are 26 Bow Valley College locations throughout southern Alberta – three

campuses in Calgary and locations in communities such as Canmore, Airdrie,

High River, Stettler, Pincher Creek and Banff. And, if you’d prefer to study

independently, you can take courses through Homestudy or e-learning. Take a

few moments to review the programs that Bow Valley College offers – inside you

might find the future that’s waiting for you! If you have questions about taking

the first step, contact our Career Advisors – they’re ready to help you succeed!

Sincerely,

Sharon Carry

President & CEO

Bow Valley College

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HOW TO REGISTERWho Can Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3When to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Tuition Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Admissions Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Security Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

LEARNING OPTIONSTraditional Classroom Learning . . . . . . . . . .5Online Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Homestudy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Online Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Homestudy Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

BUSINESS, INDUSTRY &COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMSF U L L - T I M E S T U D I E SEvents Management Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .9Office Administration Certificate . . . . . . . . .10Accounting & Financial

Management Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Computer Technician Certificate . . . . . . . . .14Aboriginal Adventure Tourism Integrated

Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Interior Decorating &

Merchandizing Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .18Sales & Promotions Assistant Certificate . . .20Legal Assistant Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

P A R T- T I M E S T U D I E SCisco Certified Networking Associate . . . . .24A+ Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Network + Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Accounting Applications Certificate . . . . . .26Advanced Accounting

Applications Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Modern Caretaking Certificate . . . . . . . . . .26Administrative Assistant

for Small Businesses Certificate . . . . . . . .27Business Administration Certificate . . . . . . .27Human Resources Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .27Building/Resident Management Certificate . .27Word Processing Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .28Business Computer Certificate . . . . . . . . . .28Managing Adult Personal

Care Homes Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Venture Online Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Computer Security Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .30Interior Decorating Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .30Professional Interior Decorating Certificate .30Overview of the Petroleum

Industry Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate . .31Private Investigations and

Security Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

WORKPLACE LEARNING SERVICESProduct Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Corporate Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . .33e-Learning Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34TOWES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Skills for Working, Learning & Living . . . .35Venture Online Business Planning Tool . . . .35The Professional Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

CENTRE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENTCareer Development Services . . . . . . . . . . .39Assessment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

HEALTH & COMMUNITY CAREF U L L - T I M E S T U D I E SPractical Nurse Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Aboriginal Practical Nurse Certificate . . . . .43Teacher Assistant Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .44Medical Office Assistant Certificate . . . . . .45Hospital Unit Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Dental Business Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Health Care Aide Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .49Life Skills Coach Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . .50

P A R T- T I M E S T U D I E SOut-of-School Programming . . . . . . . . . . . .51Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Support Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Food Service Worker Certificate . . . . . . . . .55Nutrition Manager Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .56Practical Nurse Program for

Health Care Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57First Aid/Emergency Medical Responder . . .57Practical Nurse Re-entry Program . . . . . . . .58

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEF U L L - T I M E S T U D I E SFull-time Language Instruction . . . . . . . . . .60Full-time Language Instruction

for Newcomers to Canada . . . . . . . . . . . .60Full-time EI/EI Reachback . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Full-time SDG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60English for Academic Purposes . . . . . . . . . .60Work Experience for Immigrants . . . . . . . .61Accounting Assistant – ESL . . . . . . . . . . . .62International ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

P A R T- T I M E S T U D I E SGeneral ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Learn English at the Library . . . . . . . . . . . .6455+ Small Group Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Advanced Level Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Intermediate to Advanced Level

Language Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Test of English as a Foreign Language

Preparation Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67ESL Literacy Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Part-time Language Instruction

for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) . . . . . .67Teaching English Abroad Certificate . . . . . .68Teaching English Abroad

Transfer Credit Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONSArtstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71High School Credit Courses . . . . . . . . . . . .71High School Equivalency –

GED Prep Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72High School Equivalency –

GED Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Academic Upgrading Summer Courses . . . .73High School Exam Challenge . . . . . . . . . . .73Evening High School Credit Courses . . . . .73Work Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Apprenticeship Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Aboriginal Upgrading and Pre-employment

Integrated Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Aboriginal Pre-trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Skills for Working, Learning & Living . . . .75Lifeline to Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Intermediate Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Speech Assisted Reading & Writing

& Speech Assisted Math . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Deaf & Hard of Hearing Programs . . . . . . .75Basic Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Part-time Basic Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

CONTINUING EDUCATIONThe e-Learning Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Accounting Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Building/Resident Management . . . . . . . . .80Computer Assisted Design . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Computer Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Computer Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Desktop Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85General Professional Development . . . . . . .87Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Interior Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Investigations & Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Medical Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Oil & Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Web Site Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Medical Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Human Services Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . .99

GENERAL INFORMATION/STUDENTSERVICESVolunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Tuition Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards . . . . . . .104Day Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112International Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Career Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115How to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

CENTRE FOR CAREERADVANCEM

ENTENGLISH AS A

SECOND LANGUAGECONTINUING EDUCATION

BUSINESS, INDUSTRY &

COMPUTER TRAINING

LEARNINGOPTIONS

WORKPLACE LEARNING

SERVICESHEALTH &

COM

MUNITY CARE

ACADEMIC

FOUNDATIONSGENERAL INFORM

ATION/STUDENT SERVICES

F O R S T U D E N T SEmployment rates for Career Programgraduates exceeded 97% (01/02 statistics)on average, and more than 96% of ourgraduates are satisfied with the overallquality of their educational experience at Bow Valley College.

F O R B U S I N E S S E SBow Valley College offers workforce-development training to businesses. Our unique process measures job-specificskill requirements and recommends thebest training to fill the gaps. We customdesign programs that address trainingneeds, held at your place or ours.

B O W V A L L E Y C O L L E G E P R O F I L EFor the 2001 – 2002 academic year, BowValley College served over 10,000 students:

• In addition to our three Calgarycampuses, Bow Valley College servesSouthern Alberta with locations inAirdrie, Canmore, High River,Strathmore and Banff

• Bow Valley College partners withconsortia to offer programs inDrumheller, Stettler, Claresholm,Cardston, Morley, Pincher Creek and Blairmore

W H Y B O W V A L L E Y C O L L E G E ?Simply, we help our learners get there faster. At Bow Valley College,you will find:

• A caring and supportive environmentwith staff who are willing to help you succeed

• Learner-centred programs that fit yourbusy schedule

• Partnerships with industry and businessto ensure our programs are meetingworkforce needs

• Work experience so you can see howwhat you’re learning fits in theworkplace

For more information on the programsand courses within this course guide,please contact Student Services by phone,fax, e-mail or in person, or visit our Web site: www.bowvalleycollege.ca.

Student ServicesBow Valley College332 – 6th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2G 4S6

Tel: (403) 410-1400Toll-free within Alberta:1-866-4-BVC-NOW (1-866-4-282-669)

TTY: (403) 410-1699Fax: (403) 297-4887

e-mail: [email protected] site: www.bowvalleycollege.ca

Student Services Office HoursMonday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summer Hours (July – August)Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed on statutory holidays.

Some of our programs receive funding from:

H O W T O U S E T H I S C O U R S E G U I D EThe Bow Valley College July – December2003 Course Guide offers programinformation on full-time and part-timeCareer Certificates, Academic Upgradingcourses, English as a Second Languagecourses, International Education and

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Continuing Education courses. You mayalso want to check out our GeneralInformation section (p. 102) forregistration and college-servicesinformation, in addition to a wide varietyof ways that Bow Valley College can helpyou achieve your goals.

Steps to follow:1. Use either the Table of Contents (p. 1)

or the Course Guide Index (p. 124) tofind the program or course you areinterested in

2. Locate the program or coursedescription using the page numberlisted

3. Note the fees and dates associated with that program or course

4. Call Bow Valley College StudentServices at (403) 410-1400 (toll-freewithin Alberta: 1-866-4-BVC-NOW or1-866-4-282-669) if you need moreinformation about a program or course

5. Register by phone, mail, fax or onlineat www.bowvalleycollege.ca. For moreinformation, see p. 3.

6. Pass this course guide on to a friend orplease recycle it

Find the most up-to-date courseinformation on our Web site:www.bowvalleycollege.ca.

W H O C A N R E G I S T E R ?You can register for Bow Valley Collegecourses if you are 18 years of age orolder, or able to demonstrate to theRegistrar the maturity to benefit from aselected program of study. You do not

Bow Valley College is a fast, focused and flexible educational institution serving

more than 10,000 learners annually in Calgary and at locations throughout

Southern Alberta. We offer credit programs accommodating learners on a

full- and part-time basis. Key programs include high-impact job training in health,

business, industry and computers, English as a Second Language and academic

upgrading. Courses start year round.

Disclaimer

When this course guide was published,

every effort was made to ensure the

accuracy of all the information contained

herein. The College reserves the right to

deviate from what appears in the course

guide without prior notice, in order to

serve the best interests of the College or

due to circumstances beyond the College’s

reasonable control. The College expressly

denies responsibility or liability to any

person who may suffer loss or who may

be otherwise adversely affected by such

a change.

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need a high-school diploma to takecourses at Bow Valley College. However,you must have the required prerequisitesfor the programs or courses selected.

Register by phone, fax, mail, in person oronline at www.bowvalleycollege.ca/conted/.Register through Bow Valley College’sStudent Services office by calling (403) 410-1400

or

Come visit in person or visitwww.bowvalleycollege.ca/apply tocomplete an application

or

Send in a completed application formfrom p. 127 to the address below

or

Fax your completed application to (403) 297-4887

Note: To register for continuingeducation classes, you do not need tocomplete the application form. Simplycontact Student Services to register orvisit www.bowvalleycollege.ca/conted/.

Student Services2nd Floor, 332 – 6th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2G 4S6Tel: (403) 410-1400Toll-free within Alberta:1-866-4-BVC-NOW (1-866-4-282-669)TTY: (403) 410-1699www.bowvalleycollege.ca

W H E N T O R E G I S T E RRegister early! Registrations are acceptedin the order received. Some classesspecify a registration date. Please checkthe program details in this course guidefor registration dates.

T U I T I O N F E E STuition fees must be paid in full whenregistering. Some payment options areavailable for some programs. Please inquireat the Student Services Office by calling(403) 410-1400. Specific tuition fees arelisted under each course description.

Tuition fees can be paid by:

• Cash

• Money order

• Purchase order

• Certified cheque

• Interac Direct Payment

• Visa or MasterCard

Note: Personal cheques are accepted only at rural sites.

If you are being sponsored to attendschool, your sponsoring agency mustsend or fax a letter to the Registrar’sOffice confirming their intention to payyour fees. If the Registrar’s Office doesnot receive a letter of confirmation by the deadline indicated in youracceptance letter, you will be responsiblefor payment of tuition fees. You willreceive a full refund when the Collegereceives the tuition payment from thesponsoring agency.

You may also want to check p. 104 forinformation on Bow Valley College’sscholarships, bursaries and awards.

In keeping with the Ministry of Learningguidelines, registrants with student orvisitor visas will be charged a minimum ofdouble the domestic tuition listed. Pleasesee p. 114 for international fees. Tuitionfees are subject to change without notice.See the Student Services section on p. 104for information on financial assistance.

A D M I S S I O N S P R O C E D U R EThe procedure for gaining admission tothe College varies by program. We mayask you to complete an assessment ofyour skills, provide transcripts, attend aninterview and/or complete all requireddocumentation before reaching anadmission decision. Each full-time credit-program application must be accompaniedby a $40 non-refundable application fee.Successful applicants will be contacted bya letter or telephone call. Should you haveany questions about our admissionprocedures and policy, please call us at(403) 410-1400.

F I R S T C O M E , F I R S T S E R V E DMost programs have a limited number ofspaces available. Admission to a programis determined by the rule of first-come,first-served, so don’t delay in submittingyour application. Selection to the programyou have applied for is based on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis upon meetingall entrance requirements for that program.Please complete the requirements as soonas possible. Once accepted, students willbe registered and a seat confirmed using arule of first-paid, first-registered. For somepersonal-interest programs, there are noentrance requirements.

C R I M I N A L R E C O R D C H E C K SApplicants for Health Care Aide,Hospital Unit Clerk, Hospital AdmittingClerk, Medical Office Assistant, TeacherAssistant, Out of School Programmingfor School Age Children, AccountingAssistant – ESL, Computer Repair –ESL, the Work Experience course inAcademic Foundations and the PracticalNurse programs are advised that they willbe required to provide a current criminalrecord check prior to entering the work-experience component of their program.Applicants are responsible for applyingfor and obtaining their own criminalrecord check. It is the responsibility ofthe student to obtain the necessaryinformation for their record andunderstand the implications on theirwork/clinical placement and the licensure and/or employment prospects.For information on how to obtain acriminal record check, please contactyour local police district office or theBow Valley College Student Servicesoffice at (403) 410-1400. It is thedecision of the practicum agencies toaccept or reject a student for placementor observation experience based on theresults of your criminal record. Bothcompletion of your course requirementsand eventual employment will bedependent upon the results of thesecriminal checks.

Should you require further informationabout our admissions policy, please callStudent Services at (403) 410-1400.

LEARNING OPTIONS| H IGH-SPEED LEARNING FROM HOME,

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T R A D I T I O N A L C L A S S R O O ML E A R N I N GAt Bow Valley College, our instructorsare dedicated to helping you achieve yourgoals. Our programs and course materialsare designed to be fast, focused andflexible – enabling you to get to whereyou want to be. You can expect a high-quality learning experience in asupportive and caring environment.

D I S T R I B U T E D L E A R N I N GDistributed learning is any form oflearning where learners and instructorsmay be separated by time and space. The learning may be Homestudy (print-based) or online (computer-basedusing the Internet). This flexible-learningfocus is important in ensuring that adultlearners, whose lives are busy and whose jobs are becoming more complex,get what they need, when they need it,to continue on the path of lifelonglearning. If you prefer a more flexiblestudy schedule or live at a distance fromour campus locations, distributed learningcourses could be for you.

ONLINE LEARNING (E-LEARNING)Online learning or e-learning is deliveredthrough the Internet and facilitated by aninstructor. You may have access to anumber of communication tools duringyour course. These include discussionforums, e-mail, chat rooms, group-projecttools and personal homepages. Thesetools enable people to learn at any time,at any place, at their own pace. To takeour online courses, it is recommendedthat you meet the following skill andtechnical requirements:

S K I L L R E Q U I R E M E N T S• Proficiency with Windows, including

experience with saving, printing andcopying files

• Experience navigating the Internet andusing e-mail

• Basic word-processing skills

T E C H N I C A L R E Q U I R E M E N T SIn order to take a course online, you’llneed access to a computer that isconnected to the Internet by a modem ora high-speed connection. You may use the Internet Explorer browser version 5.0or higher.

H O W T O R E G I S T E RFor all online courses except AcademicUpgrading – high-school courses,contact our Student Services office at(403) 410-1400 or 1-866-4-BVC-NOW(toll-free within Alberta). Once you areregistered, your instructor will e-mail thecourse details to you and send anynecessary hard-copy materials by mail.

For more information or to register forour online Academic Upgrading – high-school courses, call (403) 410-1509. A free preview is available for the high-school courses.

T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R TTechnical support is available from our e-Learning Help Line at (403) 850-0672.

T H E S T U D E N T L O U N G EAll Bow Valley College learners haveaccess to the virtual Student Lounge inWebCT. The Lounge is a place for you toconnect with other learners online andexchange and access useful information.It’s an online learning-support centrewhere you can find links to sites that mayenhance your course material, improveyour study skills, help with your jobsearch and provide information aboutmoney matters. There is also a link thatillustrates how to use WebCT and an areafor learners with disabilities. In the past,grad committees have used the Lounge tocreate Web pages on which they postinformation about grad preparations.

HOMESTUDY (PRINT)Learning through Homestudy providesyou with the option to study at home andthe flexibility to progress at your ownpace. Our Homestudy courses compriseindividualized print materials supportedby an instructor. You’ll also have accessto a number of ways to receive help withyour studies, including e-mail andtelephone assistance, monthly individualtutoring appointments and computer-managed learning.

H O W T O R E G I S T E RTo register for Homestudy courses,contact our Student Services Office at(403) 410-1400 or 1-866-4-BVC-NOW(toll-free within Alberta). For AcademicUpgrading courses, once you haveregistered and paid, contact the AcademicFoundations office at (403) 410-1500 toarrange an appointment with yourinstructor.

S TA R T D AT E SThe official start date shall be the day ofregistration and payment.

C O U R S E C O M P L E T I O NDepending on the program, learnerstaking Homestudy courses have 10 months to complete the course. If youare taking courses in the HomestudyAcademic Program (HAP) you also willhave 10 months to complete your course,and if you complete before the 10 monthshas passed you will be offered anotherHAP course for free within that 10-monthperiod. Extensions are available uponapproval of the coordinator and theRegistrar. Extension fees will be prorateddepending upon the time period.

You can take Bow Valley College courses using a variety of methods, such as

online learning, Homestudy and traditional in-class learning.

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ONLINE COURSESA C A D E M I C U P G R A D I N G – H I G H S C H O O LEnglish 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30, 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Science 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Biology 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Physics 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Applied Math 10, 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Pure Math 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Work Experience 15, 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

B U S I N E S S A N D I N D U S T R YBusiness Plans – Venture Online –

A Business Planning Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

The e-Learning Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Computer Security Fundamentals for Basic Users . . . . . . . . .84

Computer Security Fundamentals for Advanced Users . . . . . .84

Microsoft Publisher – Desktop Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Building Workplace Essential Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Fundamentals of Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Introduction to Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Managing Adult Personal Care Homes (starting Oct. 7, 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Organizational Behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Office Supervisory Skills – with Norquest College . . . . . . . .89

Introduction to Human Resources Administration (starting Sept. 2, 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Employee Selection and Recruiting (starting Sept. 2, 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Compensation and Benefits Administration (starting Sept. 2, 2003) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Web Site Development Using HTML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Web Site Development Using MS Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Marketing Your Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

H E A LT H A N D C O M M U N I T Y C A R EIntroduction to Out-of-School Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Inclusive Programming for School Age Children with Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Child and Adolescent Growth and Development . . . . . . . . . .52

Interpersonal Relationships & Communication Skills . . . . . .53

Food Service Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Nutritional Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Processing Medical Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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HOMESTUDY COURSES (HAP)A C A D E M I C U P G R A D I N G – H I G H S C H O O LEnglish 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Social Studies 13, 20, 23, 30, 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Science 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Biology 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Chemistry 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Physics 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Applied Math 10, 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Pure Math 10, 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Math Prep 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

H E A LT H A N D C O M M U N I T Y C A R EFood Service Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Nutrition Manager (was Food Service Supervisor) . . . . . . . . .56

B U S I N E S S A N D I N D U S T R YQuickBooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Financial Accounting – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Financial Accounting – Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Microsoft Word (all levels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Microsoft Excel (all levels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Microsoft PowerPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E SStrong corporate partnerships and thesupport of industry, labour andgovernment are essential to the creationand running of successful programs. All our programs have AdvisoryCommittees made up of business andindustry leaders in their fields. Memberswork to examine market trends affectingfuture training, identify skills we shouldtrain toward, assist us to plan programsand help evaluate program effectivenessin the marketplace.

EVENTS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATEOrganizing a meeting, trade show orconference, or throwing a big bash for thestaff of a large corporation requires manyspecial skills and abilities. Industry expertsconsider the special-events business a fast-growing field in Alberta. This eight-monthprogram will provide you with thepractical skills and knowledge tosuccessfully plan, organize, manage,promote and evaluate fabulous specialevents. You’ll also learn to work well in abusiness environment and especially in avariety of roles associated with eventplanning. This is a people-oriented anddetail-oriented business. This program willappeal to creative individuals who haveexcellent interpersonal skills and a highregard for detail.

Employment opportunities exist withcorporations, associations, hotels andresorts, convention centres, visitor bureausand the film industry. This program wasdeveloped in conjunction with industryrepresentatives, some of whom weremembers of the Alberta Chapter of theCanadian Special Events Society. EventsCoordinator is an occupation certified bythe Alberta Tourism Human ResourceCouncil (ATEC). For an additional fee,

students who choose to pursue the ATECcertification in the field of eventsmanagement will have the opportunity towrite the ATEC certification exam.

Admission Requirements:• 60% or better in English 20 or 33

• 60% or better in Grade 10-level Mathor

• Grade 12 or High School Equivalency (GED)or

• Students who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange towrite the Events Management programentrance exam. Results will be reviewedto establish student entrance status.

• Conditional status may be granted bythe program coordinator in conjunctionwith the Registrar’s Office. Studentsare on conditional status for the firstsix weeks of the program.

• We recommend that students havebasic computer skills before enteringthe program.

Length of program:Thirty-two weeks

• Twenty-eight weeks in class

• Four weeks of practicum

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – April 23, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,485

Books and Supplies(approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$900

Student Association Fee . . . . . . . . . .$48

Lab Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Student Health Plan . . . . . . . . . . . .$118

Student Dental Plan . . . . . . . . . . . .$118

CoursesSpecific course content may vary.

M A N A G I N G S P E C I A L E V E N T S ( 6 0 H O U R S )

In this course you’ll explore the keyaspects of managing any special event:the purpose of the event, the audienceand all aspects of planning, organization,production and evaluation. An overviewof the industry will also be provided.

L O G I S T I C S A N D D É C O R ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course covers the selection of venue,production schedule, audio-visual tools,lighting, sound, special effects, video,music and entertainment. Legal, ethicaland risk-management issues will be alsodiscussed, with an emphasis on contracts,permits, licenses and risk-managementprocedures.

C O N V E N T I O N S A N D T R A D E S H O WO P E R AT I O N S ( 6 0 H O U R S )

This course provides an overview ofconventions and visitor bureaus,expositions and the incentive travelsector. The trade-show industry will becovered from the perspective of theexhibitor and the organizer.

S P E C I A L E V E N T S A N D T H E H O T E LI N D U S T R Y ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn about the service requirements ofmeetings and special events from theperspective of a hotel venue. Physical set-up, food and beverage needs and allcatering-related functions will be covered.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA RELATIONS( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course is designed to provide anunderstanding of the media as a businessand to show participants how to best reacha particular market using the media as aconduit. Content includes the workings ofmedia, basic media processes, developingmedia approaches, news release writingand packaging the message.

Our graduates get jobs. Business is changing at a rapid pace, and new competency

requirements are created every day. At the same time, job opportunities for a well-

trained graduate are broader and more challenging than ever. Our business and

industry programs are responsive to the needs of employers and learners and offer

graduates a fast entry into the world of work.

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I N T R O D U C T I O N T O F U N D R A I S I N G( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore fundraising topics such as thegrounding of fundraising in philanthropy,the basic principles and techniques offundraising in philanthropy and in non-profit organizations, and the role of thedevelopment officer in fundraising.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O C O M P U T E R S( 2 0 H O U R S )

This course covers the basic features ofWindows. You will learn file-managementskills, how to open and close Windowsand how to use the My Computer andWindows Explorer functions.

M i c r o s o f t W o r d ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Develop the skills necessary toeffectively use Word as a tool tocreate a wide variety of businessdocuments with a professionalappearance.

M i c r o s o f t E x c e l ( 2 0 H O U R S )

You’ll learn how to work with charts,lists and tables and how to integrateinformation between Excel and otherWindows applications.

Mic r oso f t Powe rPo in t (20 HOURS)

This course teaches you to createbasic PowerPoint presentations.

B U S I N E S S C O M M U N I C AT I O N ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course will help you develop theessentials of effective communication fora business setting. Topics includegrammar, spelling, punctuation, correctword usage, proofreading skills, letterand memo writing and e-mail etiquette.Conventional office practices such asrecords management and officeequipment use will also be covered.

B U D G E T I N G / A C C O U N T I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Examine the basics of budgeting,including cash-flow planning, and learnto keep complete records for a smallbusiness – source documents, accounts,journals, ledgers, trial balances andfinancial statements.

S A L E S & M A R K E T I N GT E C H N I Q U E S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course will provide a practicalunderstanding of how to segment themarket, analyse customers and developstrategic marketing and sales plans.Explore customer-focused salesapproaches and strategies that enhancecustomer relationships. You’ll also learnthe specific steps in a sales call and howto develop a customer-retention program.You’ll also learn how to qualify anddefine the wants and needs of customersand how to sell your skills and abilities tosuit the scope of services.

T H E E S S E N T I A L S O F C U S T O M E RS E R V I C E ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn how to consistently communicate apositive, friendly, ready-to-help attitudeto customers and acquire strategies fordealing with angry customers withdiplomacy and tact. Examine the bestways of handling customer complaintsand how to spot opportunities to turn anunhappy customer into a repeat customer.Learn how to say no when you have towithout arousing anger or resentment andhow to use a few key words that triggerpositive, good feelings in others.

P R A C T I C U M ( 1 5 0 H O U R S )

During the program, you will spend four weeks working in a special-eventsenvironment. This will enable you tobecome more familiar with the industry and to practise your technicaland interpersonal skills in a realworkplace setting.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONCERTIFICATEThe role of the administrative assistant israpidly changing and growing in scopeand complexity. This program preparesyou to take on a wide range ofresponsibilities related to office work.You will learn up-to-date softwareapplications, keyboarding, administrativeprocedures, information administration,communications, as well as a range ofinterpersonal skills that will make you aneffective and skilled member of any

office environment. Specializations areoffered for individuals wishing toenhance their training with an industry-specific focus.

Transferability:The Southern Alberta Institute ofTechnology (SAIT), Red Deer College,Grande Prairie Regional College andKeyano College recognize and will award credit for Office Administrationcourses taken at Bow Valley College.Transferability is based on course-contentequivalency. This transfer agreement isendorsed by the Alberta Council onAdmissions and Transfer (ACAT).

Employment prospects are varied andopportunities have never been better.Ninety-five percent (95%) of ourgraduates are successfully employed invarious sectors, such as the petroleumindustry, government, law, smallbusiness, accounting and health care.

Programs Offered:• Office Administration Certificate

• Office Administration Certificate (with Accounting Specialty)

• Office Administration Certificate (with Human Resources Specialty)

• Office Administration Certificate (with Legal Specialty)


• 50% or better in Grade 10-level Math

or

• Grade 12 or High School Equivalency (GED)

or

• Applicants who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange to write the Office Administrationprogram entrance exam. Results willbe reviewed to establish studententrance status.

• Conditional status may be granted bythe program coordinator in conjunctionwith the Registrar’s office. Students areon conditional status for the first sevenweeks of the program.



Program Length:Thirty-six weeks

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – May 28, 2004

Feb. 2, 2004 – Oct. 15, 2004

Fees:Office Administration Certificate

Certificate Tuition . . . . . . . . . .$3,285

Confirmation Deposit . . . . . . . . . . .$100(portion of tuition)

Textbook Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750

Office Administration Certificate (with Accounting Specialty) Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,835

Textbook Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$900

Office Administration Certificate (with Human Resources Specialty)Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,835

Textbook Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75

Office Administration Certificate (with Legal Specialty) Tuition .$3,835

Textbook Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$825

Petroleum Industry Course . . . . . . .$235


Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Lab Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50



All of the above costs are subject to change.


K E Y B O A R D I N G A N D D O C U M E N TP R O C E S S I N G I ( 8 0 H O U R S )

Students learn the alphabetic and numerickeys by touch using proper techniques,and start to develop accurate keyboardingspeed. Word-processing software is usedto enter and edit text and to savedocuments. Students learn the format forsimple business letters and memos, andthe importance of proofreadingdocuments for a professional appearance.

C O M P U T E R S I N T H E W O R K P L A C E( 1 6 H O U R S )

This course provides insight into the fullpotential of computers in the workplace.The primary focus is on learning aboutthe computer’s operating system andspecific software applications. You’lllearn how to customize an electronicworking environment to improveproficiency, create, retrieve and locatefiles, use the Internet and explore thewonders of desktop publishing.

M I C R O S O F T W O R D ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Learn to create, save and print documentsas well as save documents as Web pages.Projects include creating an announcement,a research paper, a business letter and arésumé, Web pages, a report, form letters,newsletters and mail merging using a form letter.

I N T E R N E T E X P L O R E R ( 1 2 H O U R S )

Using the Internet and the MicrosoftInternet Explorer browser, you’ll learnhow to browse the World Wide Web, usethe Favourites List, search the Web usingkeywords or a directory and perform anadvanced search.

M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ( 1 2 H O U R S )

Learn to use the various time-management tools available throughMicrosoft Outlook. Learn to composeand send an e-mail message, scheduleappointments and add an address to theContact list.

M I C R O S O F T E X C E L ( 5 0 H O U R S )

Learn formulas, functions, charting,formatting worksheets, absolute cellreferences, working with largeworksheets, a what-if analysis,worksheet-database manipulation,look-up functions, database functions,templates, working with multipleworksheets and workbooks, find andreplace and customized printing.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (30 HOURS)

Learn to create a presentation using a design template and auto layouts,using outline view and clip art to create a slide show and to create a presentationon the Web.

M I C R O S O F T A C C E S S ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Learn to create, query and maintain adatabase, reports, forms, combo boxes, anduse OLE fields, hyperlinks and subforms.

D O C U M E N T P R O C E S S I N G I I ( 7 2 H O U R S )

Students will continue the work started in Keyboarding and DocumentProcessing I. You will combinekeyboarding, computer applications,formatting and communication skills inthe production of reports, tables andadvanced letters, from printed,handwritten and electronic sources. You will also participate in a simulationproject. The emphasis will be onproducing mailable documentsappropriate for the workplace, and ondeveloping proofreading skills and agood rate of production. You willcontinue to work on the improvement ofkeyboarding skills, speed and accuracy.


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D O C U M E N T P R O C E S S I N G I I I ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Continue to build on the skills youacquired in Keyboarding and DocumentProcessing I and II. Combinekeyboarding, computer applications,formatting and communications skills inthe production of a variety of advancedbusiness documents, including mergeddocuments, agendas, minutes and longreports, from printed, handwritten andelectronic sources. Your advanced word-processing skills will be reinforced.The emphasis of this course will be on producing mailable documentsappropriate for the workplace, anddeveloping proofreading skills and agood rate of production. You’ll alsocontinue to develop your keyboardingskills, speed and accuracy.

B U S I N E S S C O M M U N I C AT I O N S I( 6 4 H O U R S )

Learn the importance of correct andcurrent business English, as well as othercommunications essentials for the officeenvironment. Improve your proofreading,spelling, vocabulary, punctuation,capitalization, abbreviations, number-style skills and explore Web resources forbusiness communications. You will havean opportunity to practise basic writingtechniques and basic oral-communicationskills to improve proficiency.

B U S I N E S S C O M M U N I C AT I O N S I I( 4 0 H O U R S )

This course builds on the skills developedin Business Communications I to helpyou improve communications essentialsfor the office environment. You’llparticularly enhance writing strategies andskills by editing and composing a varietyof relevant e-mails, memos and letters.There will also be opportunities to furtherdevelop your oral-communication skillsthrough presentations and group work.

INTERPERSONAL & ORGANIZATIONALSKILLS (32 HOURS)

This course is specifically designed toprepare you for entry into thecontemporary Canadian office setting.You will learn what to expect from acareer as an administrative professionaland how to conduct yourself with yourco-workers and clients. In addition, youwill learn how to organize and structureyour immediate surroundings to improvefunctionality and increase yourproficiency. Information management willalso be a primary focus and you will learnmanual and electronic filing techniques.

O F F I C E S E R V I C E S ( 6 4 H O U R S )

Through this course, review the commonequipment and services found in today’sbusiness offices. Topics includetranscription and reprographics, incomingand outgoing mail, frontline reception,telecommunications, travel arrangements,meetings and conferences, referenceresources, banking transactions andrecord keeping.

P R E P A R AT I O N F O R T H EW O R K P L A C E ( 4 0 H O U R S )

This course prepares individuals to enterthe workplace by identifying essentialskills and attributes needed in a businessoffice. Students will learn to job search,prepare for interviews, develop aneffective résumé and resolve conflict inthe workplace.

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E ( 1 5 0 H O U R S )

Put your skills and knowledge to workwith a four-week, full-time practicum ina Calgary office.

Optional CoursesA S T U D Y O F T H E P E T R O L E U MI N D U S T R Y ( 2 0 H O U R S )

This course provides an overview of theoil and gas industry. A major focus of thecourse is the integrated approach to theindustry: how the different oil and gascompanies interact with service providers,suppliers and related companies. You willexamine the past and present oil and gasindustry, with a focus on Canada. You will also learn about the uses ofpetroleum, alternative methods of energy,political and economic factors affectingthe industry, organization of oil companies,costs and benefits, and the growingawareness of environmental preservation.

Note: This is an optional 20-hour courseoffered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at anadditional cost of $235.

Specialization Courses (Fee: $550)

A C C O U N T I N G / S I M P LYA C C O U N T I N G ( 1 0 0 H O U R S )

Learn the fundamentals of accountingand how to apply the basic concepts andprocedures in a practical way. Examinesource documents, accounts, journals,ledgers, trial balance, working papers,adjustments and financial statements. You will also explore cash control,banking procedures, bank reconciliations,GST and payroll specifics, including anemployer’s tax responsibilities. Studentswill also learn to use a fully integratedaccounting software package.

H U M A N R E S O U R C E S ( 1 0 0 H O U R S )

This specialization introduces you tohuman resources functions and processes.You will study the terminology andlegislation that apply to human resources,explore organizational structures,behavior of groups and individuals duringchange, and learn about the processes ofattracting, retaining and developing staff.Topics covered include HR managementsystems, recruitment and selection, jobevaluation, compensation and benefitspayroll, employee relations, health andsafety, and training and staff development.


LEGAL ADMIN ISTRAT ION (105 HOURS)

Learn essential office administrationskills, paired with the principles andconcepts of the Canadian legal system,legal procedures, documents andterminology. In addition, you willexamine many legal resource sites on theInternet. The Alberta Statutes andStatutes of Canada, Rules of Court andlegal dictionaries are all available online.You will learn how to access thesevarious sites and gain experience ininterpreting various pieces of legislation.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIALMANAGEMENT CERTIFICATEIn this program you will learn thetechniques of financial management,financial planning, budget preparationand financial controls. This program willprovide you with both theory and practicein accounting principles and computerizedaccounting programs. You will learn howto set up, open and operate a complete setof books, including financial statements.In addition to this, you will study corebusiness subjects.

Graduates of this program will bequalified for entry-level financialpositions in accounting and bookkeepingfirms, financial institutions, governments,industries and the non-profit sector. They will find employment as accountingassistants, accounts receivable or payableclerks, accountants for small-and-mediumsized firms, or they may choose to opentheir own businesses.


• 60% or better in Math 33

or

• Grade 12 or High-school equivalency (GED)

or

• Students who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange to write the Accounting/FinancialManagement program entrance exam.Results will be reviewed to establishstudent entrance status.

• Conditional status may be granted bythe program coordinator in conjunctionwith Student Services. Such studentswill be on conditional status for thefirst six weeks of the program.

• Applicants must be bondable

• Many employers require a high-schooldiploma


Length of program:Thirty-six weeks

• Thirty-two weeks in class

• Four weeks of practicum

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – May 21, 2004

Feb. 2, 2004 – Oct. 22, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,850


Books and Supplies (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

Lab Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20


Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



CoursesF I N A N C I A L A C C O U N T I N G I ( 7 5 H O U R S )

This course covers fundamental accountingconcepts, recording transactions, adjustingaccounts, preparing the financialstatements, completing the accountingcycle, accounting for merchandiseactivities, internal control, and accountingfor cash and special journals.

F I N A N C I A L A C C O U N T I N G I I ( 7 5 H O U R S )

This course covers capital assets, currentand long-term liabilities, partnerships,corporate reporting, bonds and long-term notes, long-term investments,cash flow reporting and analysis offinancial statements.

INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE LAW( 1 5 H O U R S )

Incorporation is the most commonmethod of establishing a largeorganization. In this course you will learnthe process of incorporation, somefeatures of incorporated bodies, andreview the rights and responsibilities ofthe parties involved.

B U S I N E S S M AT H E M AT I C S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course covers business uses ofarithmetic, algebra, functions, interest,present value, annuities, mortgages,sinking funds, discounts, mark-up,banking transactions, foreign exchangeand depreciation methods.

B U S I N E S S C O M M U N I C AT I O N ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course trains you in grammar,spelling, punctuation, correct word usage,proofreading skills, letter and memowriting, and e-mail etiquette.

Q U I C K B O O K S A C C O U N T I N G ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course trains you to use thispowerful computerized accountingsystem. Topics covered include invoices,finance charges, estimates, collections,inventory management, payroll, trackingtime and materials, as well as producingdetailed reports and graphs.

S I M P LY A C C O U N T I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This integrated accounting software isdesigned to maintain completeaccounting records for small- to medium-sized companies. You’ll learn to use thegeneral ledger, accounts receivable andaccounts payable modules.


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This course covers the basic features ofWindows. You will learn file-management skills, how to open andclose Windows, use online help and theMy Computer and Windows Explorerfunctions.


This course covers basic and advancedMicrosoft Excel software functions. You will learn how to work with charts,lists and tables and how to integrateinformation between Excel and otherWindows programs.


You’ll develop the skills necessary toeffectively use Microsoft Word as a toolto create a wide variety of professionalbusiness documents.

M O N E Y A N D B A N K I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of financial markets and financial institutions both in Canadaand other industrialized countries. The course will examine current issues in the regulation of financial institutionsand analyse the factors behind thedetermination of exchange and interest rates.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O M A N A G E M E N T( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course introduces you to theprinciples of management. You will study the major managerial processes ofplanning, organizing and controlling. The course also examines the role of amanager as the decision-makerresponsible for the attainment of strategicgoals and objectives of the organization.

C O M P U T E R I Z E D A C C O U N T I N GS I M U L AT I O N ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This simulation includes all theinformation necessary for the set-up of acomputerized accounting system as wellas source documents and data representingthe activities of the business. The variousdocuments are designed to resemble theactual paperwork you might encounter ina “real” business.

P AY R O L L ( 3 0 H O U R S )

You will learn to prepare a payrollregister and to record payroll liabilities.Emphasis will be on the correctdetermination of employees’ mandatoryand voluntary withholdings. Average andmarginal tax rates and allowabledeductions will also be covered.

I N T E R P E R S O N A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N( 4 5 H O U R S )

You will develop the interpersonal skillsneeded to function effectively in thebusiness world. Through group problem-solving and role-playing, you will learnactive listening, conflict-management,persuasion and delegating skills.

C A R E E R A D V A N C E M E N T ( 1 5 H O U R S )

In this course you will create a résuméand cover letter. You will practise jobinterview techniques and explore theimportance of being well-prepared for aninterview. You will also have theopportunity to develop a personal planfor career and professional development.

P R A C T I C U M ( 1 5 0 H O U R S )

Upon successful completion of theprogram, students spend four weeksworking with a company. This offers theopportunity to practise your technical and employability skills in a realworkplace setting.

A S T U D Y O F T H E P E T R O L E U MI N D U S T R Y ( O P T I O N A L ) ( 2 0 H O U R S )

The oil and gas sector of the Albertaeconomy comprises major oil companyheadquarters, exploration, drilling andpipeline companies, as well as technicalsupport and engineering. It is the largestemployment sector in Alberta, hiring50,500 workers of whom more than5,500 work in administrative supportoccupations. This course provides anoverview of the sector and assists inunderstanding the operation andterminology of the industry, from theexploration upstream sector to thedownstream marketing and distribution ofproducts. Participants will also be able torecognize the relationship among

Calgary companies that function in thislarge industry.

Note: This is an optional 20-hour courseat an additional cost of $235.

COMPUTER TECHNICIANCERTIFICATETravel inside the computer and prepare to do diagnostics, first-level repairs,set-up and troubleshooting for IBMcompatible, stand-alone or networkedsystems. You will graduate with acertificate from Bow Valley College andwill be trained to the standards of A+ andNetwork+. After obtaining fieldexperience, you can apply to write theseprofessional-certification exams throughthe Computing Technology IndustryAssociation (CompTIA) examinationcentres. Graduates will be provided withtwo coupons that permit them to write theA+ exams at no additional cost.

Graduates can work as computer-servicetechnicians, bench technicians, informationservice, help-desk support personnel,computer sales or fax technicians.

This certificate program was developedwith input from Calgary technologycompanies, including IBM Canada Ltd.,NexInnovations, Power Industry andRGO Office Products.


• 60% or better in Math 33

or


or

• Students who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange towrite the Computer Technicianprogram entrance exam. Results willbe reviewed to establish studententrance status.

• Conditional status may be granted bythe program coordinator in conjunctionwith the Registrar’s office. Students areon conditional status for the first sixweeks of the program.



• Many employers require a high-school diploma


Length of program:Thirty-two weeks

• Twenty-seven weeks in class

• Five weeks of practicum

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – April 23, 2004

Feb. 9, 2004 – Oct. 1, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,975

(Includes two A+ vouchers)


Books and Supplies (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800


Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Deposit for lab-access card . . . . . . . .$30(refunded when the card is returned)

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



It is strongly recommended that allstudents have their own home computer.However, a Pentium computer will belent to students for the hardware sectionof the course to use at the College. At theconclusion of the program, students whosuccessfully complete all courserequirements receive coupons to coverthe cost of the A+ certification exams.

CoursesI N T R O D U C T I O N T OC O M P U T E R S / K E Y B O A R D I N G ( 2 0 H O U R S )

This course provides you with a solidfoundation to work with computers in aWindows environment. The course is aprerequisite to taking the Office 2000software courses.

C O M P U T E R H A R D W A R E ( 6 0 H O U R S )

In this course you will examine andexplore the concepts, functions andinterrelationship of system components.The creation and use of flowcharts willhelp you to add, remove and configuremodules and peripheral devices foroptimal client utilization.

TROUBLESHOOTING ANDMAINTAINING COMPUTER HARDWARE( 6 0 H O U R S )

Learn typical symptoms associated withcommon problems related to eachmodule. You will learn the necessaryquestions to ask clients in order toidentify problems and explore how toupgrade and perform preventivemaintenance on hardware. You’ll alsohave the opportunity to explore thepreventive measures you can take againstenvironmental and electrical hazards.

C O M M A N D L I N E I N T E R FA C E S ( 3 4 H O U R S )

In this course you will explore theidentity, function and structure of thecomponents of the DOS operatingsystem. You will learn DOS and Unixcommands and how to create, view, editand manage files and directories. Hard and floppy-disk management,backup, partitioning, formatting, scanningand defragmenting will be investigated.Memory management will be examinedand you’ll also learn to load and adddevice drivers in DOS.

W I N D O W S O P E R AT I N G S Y S T E M S( 3 6 H O U R S )

In this course you will explore theidentity, function and structure of thecomponents of the Windows 95, 98 and 2000 operating environments. An exploration of how to install, configureand upgrade operating environments willbe completed. You will learn how tocreate, view, edit and manage files anddirectories. Hard and floppy-diskmanagement, including security, backup,formatting, scanning and defragmenting,will be investigated. Memory managementwill be examined. You will also learn toload and add device drivers and software.

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G W I N D O W SO P E R AT I N G S Y S T E M S ( 3 0 H O U R S )

In this course you will explore conflict-resolution methods, including problemswith memory conflicts and software-interrupt problems. You will learn tointerpret the meaning of error messagesand how to respond to them. Viruses andthe associated dangers and symptoms,as well as how to eradicate them, willalso be investigated.

N E T W O R K I N G E S S E N T I A L S A N D L I N U X ( 1 8 6 H O U R S )

In this course you will acquire a goodunderstanding of Windows and NovellNetworking Operating Systems andparticipate in hands-on exercises andconcepts. You will gain a firmunderstanding of all the elements of anetwork and will confidently approachthe challenges of a network set-up. You will set up a network, configureusers, manage hardware and softwareapplications for a server/workstationrunning on Windows NT4, Windows2000, Windows XP and Novell 5. You will also learn to manage a livenetwork, from setting up user profiles todealing with security issues.

You’ll finish this course with a solidunderstanding of the Linux operatingsystem and practical knowledge throughhands-on exercises and concepts. You will be able to work with the filesystem, carry out basic text manipulation,use a variety of commands, tools andutilities, and program the commandinterpreter. You will also install Red Hat 7,set up users and learn the interface,as well as the command line prompts.Installation of Sun Office and other word-processing applications will bedone at this time.


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A core component of the MicrosoftOffice Suite, Word is the most widelyused data-processing program in theworld. You will gain a thoroughunderstanding of this application throughthe creation and editing of a broad varietyof documents. You will also troubleshootthe software and make necessaryadjustments to the configurations to meetthe needs of your clients.


Microsoft Excel is the Microsoft Officeapplication used for spreadsheetfunctionality and numerical analysis. You will become familiar withspreadsheet commands and will be able toanalyse data with statistical functions andpresent data using graphs. You willtroubleshoot software and make necessaryadjustments to the configurations to meetthe needs of your clients.


Microsoft Access is an extremelypowerful relational database. You’ll become familiar with manyaspects of Access starting with databasedesign, table creation, queries, reportingand end-user functionality. You willinstall and adjust configurations to meet the needs of your clients.

M I C R O S O F T P O W E R P O I N T ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Using text, graphics, sound andanimation you will create professionalslide presentations using PowerPoint. You will learn how to customizetemplates, graphing and create designs of audience handouts and speaker notes. You will troubleshoot problems and makeconfiguration adjustments to meet theneeds of your clients.


You will learn basic and advanced e-mailfeatures, how to use the calendar, tasksand notes, work with contacts, how tocustomize Outlook, manage messagesand how to use Microsoft Outlook bothin and out of the office.

T E C H N I C A L C L I E N T C A R E ( 1 8 H O U R S )

In this course you will develop skills to enable you to provide technicalsupport to your clients in an effectivemanner. You will learn effective listening techniques, the ability to ask the right questions to obtain thedesired information, interpersonalcommunications, work ethics and how to deal with difficult clients.

C A R E E R A D V A N C E M E N T S K I L L S( 1 2 H O U R S )

In this course you will explore a varietyof ways of obtaining work in thecomputer industry. You will create arésumé and cover letter that will promoteyou as a talented and valuable employeeor contractor. You will practise jobinterview techniques and explore theimportance of being well-prepared for an interview. You will also develop apersonal plan for career and professionaldevelopment.

I N T E R P E R S O N A L C O M M U N I C AT I O NA N D T E A M W O R K S K I L L S ( 2 6 H O U R S )

This course takes a proactive look atinterpersonal communication andteamwork as well as the factors thataffect them. You will develop a plan toimprove your listening and speakingskills to facilitate better understandingbetween you and others. You will discussthe challenges and benefits of teamwork,the roles and responsibilities of teammembers and effective leadership skills.

E F F E C T I V E U S E O F T H E I N T E R N E T( 4 0 H O U R S )

In this course, you will develop skills tohelp you make effective use of theInternet. You will learn to apply advancedsearching tools and techniques to findtechnical information, including hardwareand software resources on the Internet.You will also use the Internet to promoteyour services by developing andpublishing a Web site using HTML andvarious graphic programs.

P R A C T I C U M ( 2 0 0 H O U R S )

You will complete a five-week workexperience placement that will provideyou with the opportunity to experience anindustry field placement. Through hands-on experience, you’ll have theopportunity to practise the skills you havemastered in the classroom.

ABORIGINAL TOURISMINTEGRATED TRAINING PROGRAMTourism is Alberta’s fourth-largestindustry and one of the province’s mostrapidly growing economic sectors.Aboriginal peoples are in a uniqueposition to initiate and developsustainable and environmentally friendlyadventure tours, not only in Alberta’swilderness, but also on their own land. If you think being part of this excitingindustry is for you, the AboriginalTourism Integrated Training Program willprovide you with the credentials andexpertise to move forward. The programoffers academic upgrading as well ascareer and life skills integrated into allthe coursework. You’ll also acquire theskills and certificates needed to work atan entry level in the adventure andtourism industry. Work experience isprovided to enable students to practisetheir skills in a real work setting.

Admission Requirements:Statement of good health is required.

Length of Program:Forty weeks


Dates:This program starts on:

Sept. 2, 2003

Nov. 10, 2003

Fees:Tuition Fee Semester I . . . . . . . . .$3,000


Tuition Fee Semester II . . . . . . . .$3,000

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Material Fee Semester I . . . . . . . .$1,965

Material Fee Semester II . . . . . . . . .$300


Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40



Required CoursesA B O R I G I N A L C U LT U R E ( 1 0 0 H O U R S )

This course highlights Aboriginal valuesand beliefs as compared to mainstreamsociety and uses the medicine-wheelconcept as an instrument to teach lifeskills to attain balance in spiritual,physical, emotional and intellectualaspects of life. With the guidance ofelders and other spiritual/culturalcommunity leaders, you’ll have anopportunity to develop a positive self-identity through knowledge of yourown culture. Emphasis is placed onestablishing an appreciation of Aboriginalhistory and Aboriginal peoples’contributions to Canada’s heritage.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O T H E T O U R I S MI N D U S T R Y ( 5 0 H O U R S )

This course provides an introduction tothe tourism industry in Alberta and itsrole in the economy. Major sectors,tourism products, development potentialand industry structure and organizationwill be covered.

S TA R T I N G A N A B O R I G I N A L S M A L LB U S I N E S S ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Learn about the essential considerationsnecessary for legally setting up andstarting a small business. In addition,you will learn the fundamentals ofcreating an effective business plan, andproduce a plan as part of the course. You will also learn how to obtaingovernment funding and various grants to assist you in running your business.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O S U P E R V I S I O N( 2 0 H O U R S )

This course provides an introduction tothe role of a supervisor and examinescommunication with and motivation ofstaff, performance management andstrategies for dealing with conflict andperformance problems.

WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST AID( 4 0 H O U R S )

Learn how to prevent injuries and deal with emergencies in the wilderness.Standard First Aid and CPR are alsocovered. By successfully completing this course, you’ll receive a Red CrossWilderness and Remote First-Aidcertificate.

W H M I S ( 6 H O U R S )

Learn about the Workplace HazardousMaterials Information Systems.Successful participants will receive aWHMIS Certificate.

C U LT U R A L T R I P L E A D E R ( 9 0 H O U R S )

Explore how to effectively lead a tourist group. All components of triporganization will be covered, includingmaking trip plans, trail selection, campsiteselection, minimal-impact camping,packing and leadership/group issues.

F L O R A A N D FA U N A ( 7 0 H O U R S )

Study the flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountain Cordillera and EasternSlope prairies.

E Q U I P M E N T ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course teaches the practical use ofequipment necessary for camping,climbing, rescue and land and watersafety. Alternatives for selection ofclothing, footwear and equipment will becovered, as well as local alternatives forbuying and renting equipment.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O B U S I N E S SC O M M U N I C AT I O N S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore the mechanics of writtenbusiness communication. Topics includegrammar, spelling, punctuation, correctword usage, proofreading skills, letterand memo writing, and e-mail etiquette.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T OB U D G E T I N G / A C C O U N T I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course introduces participants tobasic budgeting and accounting practiceswith an emphasis on their use in a small-business setting.

S A L E S & M A R K E T I N GT E C H N I Q U E S S E M I N A R ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Explore the principles of sales andmarketing from the perspective of thetourism sector. A brief overview ofmarket analyses, strategic marketing andsales plans will be provided.

T H E E S S E N T I A L S O F C U S T O M E RS E R V I C E S E M I N A R ( 2 0 H O U R S )

This seminar will introduce you tostrategies for communicating a positive,ready-to-help attitude to customers andfor dealing with angry customers withdiplomacy and tact.

S P E C I A LT Y R E S O U R C E S ( 2 0 H O U R S )

This course provides the opportunity tobecome acquainted with print materialsand other resources relevant to your fieldof specialization.


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M I C R O S O F T A P P L I C AT I O N S ( 9 0 H O U R S )

Learn how to use the basic Microsoftapplications in a business environment:

M i c r o s o f t W o r dDevelop the skills necessary toeffectively use Word as a tool to createprofessional business documents.

M i c r o s o f t E x c e lLearn how to work with charts,lists and tables.

M i c r o s o f t P o w e r P o i n tThis course teaches you to create abasic PowerPoint presentation.

M i c r o s o f t A c c e s sDevelop the skills to set up functionaldatabases.

S K I L L S F O R W O R K I N G , L E A R N I N GA N D L I V I N G ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course will help you acquire andstrengthen the skills needed to succeed as an adult student or in the workplace.Topics include dealing with change,managing your personal life, study skills,time management, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making and findinginformation.

W O R K P L A C E P R E P A R AT I O N ( 2 0 H O U R S )

This course prepares you for employmentby identifying essential skills andattributes needed in a work setting. Job-search skills, interview techniques,résumé writing and cover letters are also covered.

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E / J O B S H A D O W( 8 0 H O U R S )

Participants will select areas ofspecializations and have four weeks of work experience/job shadowing inthose areas.

Specialization Area ElectivesStudents must select five of the following35-hour courses:

C U LT U R A L A R C H E O L O G Y ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn about key locations of Aboriginalheritage sites in Alberta such as medicinewheels and buffalo jumps. You’ll have anopportunity to investigate past culturalways and traditions and find out aboutthose still practised today.

K AYA K I N G / C A N O E I N G ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn the basics of lake and river canoeingand flat-water and river kayaking.

S N O W S H O E I N G / W I N T E R S A F E T Y( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn the basics of snow shoeing andsafety techniques for winter activities.

F I S H I N G ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn about basic fishing techniques and equipment.

H I K I N G ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn to lead a group on a hiking trip.

C L I M B I N G ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn basic climbing techniques andequipment.

T R E K K I N G / H O R S E B A C K R I D I N G( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn about overnight hiking andbackpacking as well as how to use horses for trekking.

C O O K I N G ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn about cooking outdoors for differentgroup sizes under different conditions.

M A P / C O M P A S S R E V I E W A N DR A D I O O P E R AT O R ’ S L I C E N C E ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn navigation skills and equipmentand use of VHF radio communications.

P E R S O N A L P R O J E C T ( 3 5 H O U R S )

Select a topic of personal interest and pursue guided independent study on this topic.

Grant funding may be available. For more information, call (403) 273-1873.

INTERIOR DECORATING &MERCHANDIZING CERTIFICATEDecorate a new home or office orredecorate an existing one with style andconfidence. Get the skills you need for anexciting career in interior decorating andmerchandizing. This certificate programoffers the theory and practice to expandyour current knowledge and get a job inthe interior decorating and homefurnishings industry. Experts indicate that this industry will continue to growsteadily for those with sales andcustomer-service skills coupled withinterior-decorating abilities.

This six-month program provides youwith practical skills and knowledge tosuccessfully manage interior decorating,customer relations and sales. Selectedcontent includes Microsoft applications,computer-assisted design, sales andcustomer service techniques, strategicmarketing, design basics, the influence of colour, lighting techniques, decoratingstyles, furniture, fabrics and coverings,space planning, window treatments,faux painting and commercial decoratingconsiderations. This program wasdeveloped with input from retailers andpractising interior decorators. Interiordecorating and merchandizing is a highlycreative, yet sales- and customer-service-oriented industry. The program willappeal to those with artistic abilities,attention to detail and excellentinterpersonal skills.



or


or

• Students who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange towrite the Interior Decorating andMerchandizing program entrance exam.

Results will be reviewed to establishstudent-entrance status.


• Conditional status may be granted bythe program coordinator in conjunctionthe Registrar’s Office. Students are onconditional status for the first fiveweeks of the program.


Length of program:Twenty-four weeks of classroominstruction

Dates:Sept. 29, 2003 – March 26, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,790

(pending approval)


Books and Supplies (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$900

Basic Supplies Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75*


Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



* Other supplies will need to bepurchased throughout the course


P R I N C I P L E S A N D E L E M E N T S O F D E S I G N ( 6 0 H O U R S )

This course covers the guidelines for aprofessionally decorated appearance(design principles, proportion and scale,balance, rhythm and unity and focalpoint), including the application of designelements (line, space, texture, colour andlight). A fundamental component is thecreation of colour boards. You will learnhow to assemble a presentation boardbased on all the elements and principlesof design, as well as backgrounds,furniture, window treatments andaccessories.

C O L O U R A N D L I G H T I ND E C O R AT I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

The main objective of this course is toprovide a practical understanding of theeffective use of a colour scheme to createa desired atmosphere and enhancefurnishings throughout the dwelling. You will also learn about lighting effectsand techniques and the general guidelinesfor the use of natural or artificial lightwith attention to the placement ofgeneral, task and accent lighting.

D E C O R AT I N G S T Y L E S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn how to decorate in a style thatcomplements the personal lifestyle ofyour client. Develop a practicalunderstanding of furniture constructiontechniques and differences in quality of materials and workmanship. The characteristics of various decoratingstyles are discussed and explored,including atmosphere, colour scheme,lighting, background coverings, furniture,window coverings and accessories. You will also learn how to make animpression by decorating with accessories.

D R AW I N G & S K E T C H I N G ( 1 5 H O U R S )

This course provides you with hands-onexperience in the area of drawing andsketching to create professionalpresentation boards. You will developyour drawing and sketching skills toclearly communicate your decoratingideas and concepts.

D E C O R AT I N G B A C K G R O U N D S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

The main objective of this course is toprovide the student with a fundamentalunderstanding of background coverings,fibres and fabrics, and windowtreatments. Learn how to apply theelements and principles of design towalls, floors and ceilings in a decoratingconcept and discover the differences andsimilarities in synthetic and natural fibresand the application of each. You’ll alsolearn how to select both hard and softwindow coverings for specific rooms anddecorating styles. As well, students willlearn the application of design elementsto small spaces.

S P A C E P L A N N I N G A N DB L U E P R I N T S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn how to plan for the arrangement of furnishings to create maximumconvenience of movement and visualappeal by creating floor plans andelevations and by examining specificlighting requirements for each room in ahome, and the technical aspects of each.You will learn to read residential andsmall commercial building architecturalblueprints. You will also develop anunderstanding of the Alberta BuildingCode with an emphasis on housing andsmall buildings.

C O M P U T E R A S S I S T E D D E S I G N( A U T O C A D ) ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Learn the introductory principles of CADand the basic AutoCAD features andcommands necessary to produce CADdrawings on a microcomputer usingAutoCAD software. Topics includeAutoCAD theory, syntax, special features,inserting 2D geometry, drawingmanipulation, editing, measuring andlinetypes. You will also learn to producetwo-dimensional drawings.

S A L E S & M A R K E T I N G T E C H N I Q U E S( 4 5 H O U R S )

The main objective of this course is toprovide a practical understanding of howto segment the market and analysecustomers. Examine how to developstrategic marketing and sales plans andcultivate skills in developing a customer-focused sales approach. Learn variousstrategies to enhance customerrelationships, the specific steps involvedin a sales call and how to develop acustomer-retention program. You willalso learn how to qualify and define thewants and needs of customers and how tosell skills and abilities to suit the scope of services.


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T H E E S S E N T I A L S O F C U S T O M E RS E R V I C E ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn how to consistently communicate apositive, friendly, ready-to-help attitudeto customers and acquire strategies fordealing with angry customers withdiplomacy and tact. Examine the bestways of handling customer complaintsand how to spot opportunities to turn anunhappy customer into a repeat customer.Learn how to say no when you have towithout arousing anger or resentment andhow to use a few key words that triggerpositive, good feelings in others.


This course covers the basic features ofWindows. Learn file management skills, how to open and close Windows,and how to use My Computer andWindows Explorer.


Develop the skills necessary toeffectively use Word as a tool to createprofessional business documents.


This course teaches you to create basicPowerPoint presentations.

P R O F E S S I O N A L I N T E R I O RD E C O R AT I N G C O U R S E F I N A LThe main objective of this course is toprovide a practical understanding of howto manage projects and pitchpresentations. You will prepare a finalinterior decorating project and present itto an expert panel for evaluation.

SALES AND PROMOTIONSASSISTANT CERTIFICATE*

Have you considered the types of skills

you’ll need to gain a competitive

advantage in today’s job market? Are you

a natural organizer and multi-tasker?

Do you enjoy working in fast-paced

environments? Bow Valley College’s new

Sales and Promotions Assistant

Certificate program trains graduates to

enter the workforce with the right blend

of administrative skills and

sales/marketing theory to support sales

teams from a cross-section of industries.

Sales Assistants are responsible for office

duties and for administrating and

organizing sales transactions in various

sized companies across different

economic sectors.In the Sales and Promotions Assistantcertificate program you’ll gain thecomputer skills that employers look forand explore sales and marketing practices in combination with practicaladministrative skills to make you aneffective member of any officeenvironment. You will also obtain work experience in a related setting.Prepare to learn:

• Basic marketing, sales, and salespromotion theory

• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)and keyboarding

• Computer applications for sales support

• Office procedures

• Business communication

• Interpersonal and organizational skills

Employment prospects are good inCalgary’s growing labour market.Successful graduates can expect to findemployment in large and small companiesin industries such as real estate,telecommunications and business-to-business sales for the oil and gas sector.



or


or

• Applicants who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange to write the Sales and PromotionsAssistant entrance exam. Results will be reviewed to establish studententrance status.

Conditional status may be granted by theprogram coordinator in conjunction withthe Registrar’s office. Students are onconditional status for the first sevenweeks of the program.

Program Length:Thirty-six weeks

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – May 28, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,850


Books and Supplies (approximate): . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$750

Lab Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40


Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40



All of the above costs are subject to change.



I N T R O D U C T I O N T O M A R K E T I N G( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course is an introduction to theconcept of marketing. Learn the origins,evolution and principles of modernmarketing management, includingmarketing-information systems,marketing research, consumer behaviourand marketing-mix strategies.

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MARKETING( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course focuses on marketing in thebusiness-to-business environment.Business markets, organizational buyingpatterns and development of businessmarketing approaches will be covered.

SALES AND MARKETING TECHNIQUES( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course provides a practicalunderstanding of how to segment themarket, analyse customers and developstrategic marketing and sales plans.Explore the customer-focused salesapproaches and strategies that enhancecustomer relationships. You’ll learn thespecific steps in a sales call and how todevelop a customer-retention program.You’ll also learn how to qualify anddefine the wants and needs of customersand how to sell your skills and abilities to suit the scope of services.

P R O M O T I O N A N D S A L E S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course introduces you to theadvertising industry and practice. Learn about broadcast media, print media,the use of Internet and telemarketing.


This course covers business uses ofarithmetic, algebra, functions, interest,present value, annuities, mortgages,sinking funds, discounts, mark-up,banking transactions, foreign exchangeand depreciation methods.

K E Y B O A R D I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn the alphabetic and numeric keys bytouch using proper techniques. Locateand identify the operating parts of apersonal computer and use word-processing software to enter and edit text and save documents.

E S S E N T I A L M I C R O S O F TA P P L I C AT I O N S ( 1 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn the essential of Microsoftapplications for use in any businessenvironment:

M i c r o s o f t W o r dDevelop the skills necessary toeffectively use Word as a tool tocreate a wide variety of professionalbusiness documents.

M i c r o s o f t E x c e l Learn how to work with charts, listsand tables, and how to integrateinformation between Excel and otherWindows programs.

M i c r o s o f t A c c e s sAccess is a database-managementsystem used for sorting, organizingand reporting data and information.Learn how to set up functionaldatabases, design data-entry formsand produce meaningful reports.

M i c r o s o f t P o w e r P o i n t Learn to organize a collection ofimages and text into a presentation.

S A L E S - S P E C I F I C A P P L I C AT I O NT R A I N I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn sales-specific applications and theiruse in various business settings.

B U S I N E S S C O M M U N I C AT I O N S I( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course provides an introduction tothe importance of correct and currentbusiness English, as well as othercommunications essentials for the officeenvironment. Improve your proofreading,spelling, vocabulary, punctuation,capitalization, abbreviations, number-style skills and explore Web resources forbusiness communications. You’ll have anopportunity to practise basic writingtechniques and basic oral communicationskills to improve proficiency.

B U S I N E S S C O M M U N I C AT I O N S I I( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course builds on the skills developedin Business Communications to help youimprove communications essentials forthe office environment. You’ll particularlyenhance writing strategies and skills byediting and composing a variety ofrelevant e-mails, memos and letters.There will also be opportunities to furtherdevelop your oral communication skillsthrough presentations and group work.

I N T E R P E R S O N A L A N DO R G A N I Z AT I O N A L S K I L L S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course is specifically designed toprepare you for entry into thecontemporary Canadian office setting.You will learn what to expect from acareer as an administrative professionaland how to conduct yourself with yourco-workers and clients. In addition,you will learn how to organize andstructure your immediate surroundings to improve functionality and increaseyour proficiency.

O F F I C E P R O C E D U R E S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Review the common equipment andservices found in today’s business offices.Topics include transcription andreprographics, incoming and outgoingmail, frontline reception, telephone skillsand customer service, telecommunications,travel arrangements, meetings andconferences, reference resources, bankingtransactions, record keeping and filing.


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PREPARATION FOR THE WORKPLACE ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course prepares you to enter theworkplace by identifying the essentialskills and attributes needed in a businessoffice. You will produce an effectiverésumé and cover letter, and study,job-search and interview techniques.


Put your skills and knowledge to workwith a four-week, full-time practicum ina Calgary office.

A S T U D Y O F T H E P E T R O L E U MI N D U S T R Y ( O P T I O N A L ) * ( 2 0 H O U R S )

The oil and gas sector of the Albertaeconomy comprises major oil companyheadquarters, exploration, drilling andpipeline companies, as well as technicalsupport and engineering. It is the largestemployment sector in Alberta, hiring50,500 workers of whom more than5,500 work in administrative supportoccupations. This course provides anoverview of the sector and assists you tounderstand the operation and terminologyof the industry, from the explorationupstream sector to the downstreammarketing and distribution of products.Participants will also be able to recognizethe interrelationship of Calgary companiesthat function in this large industry.

* This is an optional 20-hour course atan additional cost of $235.

LEGAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA** P E N D I N G A P P R O V A L

This two-year diploma program preparesyou for a wide range of employmentopportunities in legal support services.This is a growing field with excellentemployment prospects.

This diploma is scheduled to enableparticipants to complete the entireprogram in just over 18 months, givinggraduates an opportunity to enter a legalcareer in the shortest possible time.

Legal Assistants work under thesupervision of lawyers and assist lawyersin carrying out their roles. Employment

prospects exist in law firms, legaldepartments of large corporations, realestate companies, insurance companies,financial organizations and governmentagencies. Specific examples of LegalAssistant duties include handling real-estate transactions, preparing commonforms of wills, estates, probate work,collection work and litigation andcorporate work. Legal Assistants mayalso perform general office and clericalduties, especially in the beginning. You may become a member of theAlberta Association of Legal Assistants.Apply to the association for membership.

* This program is brokered from RedDeer College. Graduating studentsreceive a certificate from Bow ValleyCollege and Red Deer College.

Admission Requirements:Academic Requirements

• High School Diploma

or

• 50% or better in English 20 or 33 and


or

• High School Equivalency (GED)

• Applicants who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange towrite the Legal Assistant programentrance exam. Results will be reviewedto establish student entrance status.

Conditional status may be granted by theprogram coordinator in conjunction withthe Registrar’s office. Students are onconditional status for the first six weeksof the program.

Note: It is to the applicant’s advantage to have basic keyboarding skills beforebeginning the program.

Other Requirements:Students will be required to submit anessay outlining their interest andexpectations in the Legal Assistant career.

Note: While not an admissionrequirement for the program, somepracticum agencies and field placementsmay require criminal record checks ofstudents working in their organizations.Information about obtaining criminalrecord checks will be provided tostudents after they have been admitted to the program.

Length of Program:Two-year diploma

Program Dates:Year 1: Sept. 2, 2003 – June 11, 2004

Year 2: Sept. 7, 2004 – Jan. 28, 2005

Fees: Under development

Program ContentYear I – 39 weeks

B U S I N E S S A N D W O R K P L A C EW R I T I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Theory and practice in composition willprepare you for academic andprofessional work in business and officeenvironments. Emphasis will be onmechanics, style, tone and organizationof communications, including researchreports, memos, letters, businessproposals and résumés.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O T H EC A N A D I A N L E G A L S Y S T E M ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Instruction covers the Canadian processesand institutions involved in making law,operations of the legal/judicial system,constitutional law and the various playersin the judicial system.


L I T I G AT I O N I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This is an introductory course in civillitigation. The course covers the legalsystem, the structure of a lawsuit, theRules of Court, commencing an action byStatement of Claim, judgments in the caseof no defence and settlement procedures.

R E A L E S TAT E I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Introduction to real-estate practice with anoverview of the land titles system, typesof ownership, types of documentationincluding: Transfers of Land, Mortgagesand Statements of Adjustment.

C O R P O R AT E L AW ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore the forms of business organization,including sole proprietorship, partnershipand corporations. The main focus of thecourse is on small non-distributingcorporations, including procedures forincorporating, maintaining a corporationand dissolving procedures according to current Alberta law.

L E G A L R E S E A R C H ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn how to use the law library,including primary- and secondary-research materials, statutes, regulationsand amendments, case law and online searches.

C O N T R A C T S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Basic concepts of contracts that can beused to prepare for an in-depth study oflegal procedures.

L I T I G AT I O N I I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn about civil-litigation procedures forlaw suits that are contested. You’ll reviewStatements of Defense, Counter Claims,Examinations for Discovery, setting amatter down for trial, trial procedures and Torts.

R E A L E S TAT E I I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Examine the real-estate transaction fromboth the seller’s and buyer’s point ofview. The contract for sale of land isstudied, together with procedures andcompletion of documentation required.You’ll have an opportunity to learn aboutmortgage financing and you may expectseveral simulation real-estate files as partof the course of study.

I N T E R M E D I AT E K E Y B O A R D I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course focuses on accuracy andspeed-building and includes producingbusiness correspondence, business formsand legal documents.

LEGAL INFORMATION PROCESSING I( 4 5 H O U R S )

This introductory computer course coversbasic skills in computer operation andtheory, word processing and spreadsheets.Additional content in using presentationand desktop publishing software will alsobe introduced.

C O M M E R C I A L L AW ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Examine the purchase and sale of abusiness, including Master SalesAgreements and types of securitytransactions. The personal-propertyregistration system is addressed and you’lllearn procedures and documentationrequired for commercial transactions.

E S TAT E P L A N N I N G ( 3 0 H O U R S )

In this introductory course in Wills,you will produce a Will using the Wills Act. In addition, students will learn about personal representatives,administrators, trustees, guardians andbeneficiaries as they relate to thepreparation of a Last Will and Testament.

A D V A N C E D K E Y B O A R D I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

The course is a detailed practice of typing complicated business and legalcorrespondence, business forms and legaldocumentation. Emphasis is placed onskill building and accuracy.

LEGAL INFORMATION PROCESSING I I( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course deals with advanced word-processing applications usingmicrocomputers. Software packagesinclude WP for Windows, cakeware andsummation that are currently used by law firms.

Year II – 19 weeks plus work experience

WORKPLACE SUCCESS STRATEG IES( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course introduces strategies to assistyou in developing the skills necessary for employment in the legal environment.Topics include ethics and professionalresponsibilities for the legal assistant,the role of the legal assistant, job-searchstrategies, marketing skills, usingtechnologies in the law firm andmanagement styles in law firms and legaldepartments. The course incorporatespreviously learned material andassignments from other program coursesin which the students are enrolled.

L I T I G AT I O N I I I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course introduces the student toProvincial Court civil claims procedures.Students also learn garnishment andseizures procedures for collections ofjudgments.

R E A L E S TAT E I I I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course deals with the review ofgeneral real-estate transactions, as well as purchase and sale of condominiumproperties and the sale and purchase ofrural lands. Mortgage financing is alsointroduced in simulation files fortransactions, including assumptions andnew mortgage financing.

R E A L E S TAT E I V ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course deals with purchase and saleof property (both urban and rural) andproperty financing, including Agreementsfor Sale and Financial InstitutionMortgages in simulation files. You willalso examine current real-estate softwareprograms used in law firms.


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L I T I G AT I O N I V ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course covers select chambersapplications. You will draftdocumentation required by using theRules of Court and fact situations.Problem-solving skills are a major focus.

A P P L I E D P R O B L E M S O LV I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

A systematic method of problem-solvingis applied to a variety of legal problems.You will analyse facts and situations,determine procedures necessary and draftappropriate documentation.

E S TAT E S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N ( 4 5 H O U R S )

You will use the Surrogate Court Rulesand forms to prepare the necessarydocumentation for the passing of adeceased’s property to heirs. You’ll alsoprepare Applications for Letters ofProbate and Administration.

FA M I LY A N D D O M E S T I C L AW( 4 5 H O U R S )

Using the Rules of Court, MatrimonialProperty Act, the Marriage Act and theDivorce Act, you will learn and producedocumentation for a Prenuptial Contract,Separation Agreement, uncontesteddivorce and a contested divorce. Issues regarding maintenance, supportand custody are also examined.

C R I M I N A L P R O C E D U R E ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Learn the principles and the administrationof criminal law using the Criminal Codeof Canada.


You will be required to complete fieldwork,normally during May and June andnormally after completion of all othercourse requirements. Two hundred and ten hours (210) – equal to six weeks of full-time employment – are required. Thedepartment will assist in finding placement.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYCERTIFICATESC I S C O C E R T I F I E D N E T W O R K I N GA S S O C I AT E ( C C N A )

Through the Cisco Networking Academyprogram, Bow Valley College offers a four-semester program leading to the CiscoCertified Networking Associate (CCNA)certificate. The Cisco NetworkingAcademy program prepares you to design,build and maintain small- to medium-sizednetworks. The CCNA certificate positionsyou for immediate openings in theInformation Technology market.

Cisco Systems created and certified the CCNA program and curriculum. The program also involves extensivehands-on training.

Prerequisites:A strong interest and aptitude forcomputer applications and networks.Each semester must be completed beforemoving on to the next semester.

All students planning to enrol in theCCNA program must have access to amultimedia-capable PC that supports:

• Windows or Mac Operating System

• Netscape Navigator

• JavaScript

• In addition, the system must be enabledwith QuickTime and Shockwave

Required courses:• Cisco Networking – Semester I

• Cisco Networking – Semester II

• Cisco Networking – Semester III

• Cisco Networking – Semester IV

CISCO NETWORK ING – SEMESTER I(70 HOURS)

Fee: $995This is the first of four courses designedto provide you with classroom andlaboratory experience in current andemerging networking technology.Instruction includes safety, networking,network terminology and protocols,network standards, LANs, WANs,OSI models, cabling, cabling tools,routers, router programming, startopology and IP addressing. Particularemphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniquesin applying science, mathematics,communications and social studiesconcepts to solve networking problems.In addition, instruction and training areprovided in the proper care, maintenanceand use of networking software, tools andequipment and all local and federalsafety, building and environmental codesand regulations.

Dates: Sept. 4 – Oct. 18 M T W T F STimes: Tues./Thurs. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.No class Oct. 11

CISCO NETWORKING – SEMESTER I I(70 HOURS)

Fee: $995Prerequisite:Cisco Networking – Semester I

This is the second of four coursesdesigned to provide you with classroomand lab experience in current andemerging technology. Instruction includessafety, networking, network terminologyand protocols, network standards,LANs, WANs, OSI models, Ethernet,Token Ring, Fiber Distributed DataInterface, TCP/IP Addressing Protocol,dynamic routing, routing and the networkadministrator’s role and function. This semester continues to focus on theuse of decision-making and problem-solving techniques, while covering routerelements, connection and connectionlessnetwork service, flow control, TCP/IPtransport layer protocols, management of configuration files, ICMP, control of

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router passwords, identification andbanner, Cisco ISO software commands,configuration, router log-in (user andprivileged), command history and editing,loading Cisco ISO from flash memory,a TFTP server or ROM, back-up andupgrade of Cisco software image, routingtype encounters, configure and verify IP addresses, RIP routing, IGRP routing,access lists and monitoring, and verifyingselected access list operations on the router.

Dates: Oct. 30 – Dec. 13 M T W T F STimes: Tues./Thurs. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.No class Nov. 11

CISCO NETWORKING – SEMESTER I I I( 7 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $995Prerequisite:Cisco Networking – Semester II

This is the third of four courses designedto introduce new content and extendpreviously learned networking skills.Instruction introduces and enhances your knowledge of and practicalexperience with switches, LANs andVirtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)design, configuration and maintenance.You’ll develop practical experience inskills related to configuring LANs,WANs, Novell networks, InternetworkPacket Exchange (IPX) routing andInterior Gateway Routing Protocol(IGRP) and network troubleshooting.

Dates:Offered in January 2004

CISCO NETWORKING – SEMESTER IV( 7 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $995Prerequisite:Cisco Networking – Semester III

This is the last of four courses designedto prepare you for the Certified CiscoNetwork Associate (CCNA) designation.The fourth-semester instructionintroduces and extends your knowledgeof and practical experience with Wide Area Networks (WANs), IntegratedServices Data Networks (ISDN),and Point-to-Point Protocols (PPP) andFrame Relay design, configuration andmaintenance. You will develop practicalexperience in skills related to configuringWANs, ISDN, PPP and Frame Relayprotocols and network troubleshooting.Once you have completed training,the examination is booked throughSylvan Prometric Testing. The exam costis not included in this program.

Dates:Offered in March 2004

A+ CERTIFICATION (60 HOURS)Fee: $995(A+ texts, kit and exams not included)Prerequisites:Experience using Windows and Microsoft Office

A+ is the certification of choice forservice technicians in the computerhardware repair field and an essentialcredential for entry-level IT professionals.This course prepares you to write the twoexams required to become A+ certified.The following content is covered.

R E V I E W O F B A S I C S I N W I N D O W SA N D M I C R O S O F T O F F I C E ( 6 H O U R S )

This course provides a quick review ofthe essential knowledge of Windows andMicrosoft Office that is required for othercourses in this certificate program.

B A S I C N E T W O R K I N G ( 3 H O U R S )

Learn how to set up a basic network inthis introductory course.

Please see Computer Technician Certificateunder Business, Industry and ComputerTraining Programs – Full-time Studies fordescriptions of remaining courses.

• Computer Hardware (15 hours)

• Troubleshooting and MaintainingComputers (9 hours)

• Command Line Interfaces (3 hours)

• Windows Operating Systems (12 hours)

• Troubleshooting Windows OperatingSystems (12 hours)

A+ Certification is a vendor-neutralcertificate sponsored by CompTIA(Computing Technology IndustryAssociation).

Dates: Aug. 5 – Aug. 28 M T W T F STimes: Mon. – Thurs. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION (60 HOURS)Fee: $995(Network+ texts, kits and exam fees not included)Prerequisites:Experience with Windows 98 andWindows 2000. A+ Certification is also recommended.

This part-time program prepares you forthe 2002 CompTIA’s Network+ exam.Successful completion of the Network+exam demonstrates to employers that youpossess the knowledge to use andmaintain a wide range of networktechnologies. This credential can be usedas a stepping-stone to more advanced IT certifications. The following topics are covered:


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N E T W O R K I N G F U N D A M E N TA L S ( 1 2 H O U R S )

This section covers the foundation inlearning how to work with various types ofnetworks and topologies being used today.You will learn about the types of protocolsbeing used, how to set up a network, andtroubleshoot the installations. A hands-oncomponent is included.

T C P / I P ( 6 H O U R S )

In this section you will learn about theTCP/IP Protocol Suite, subnetting anetwork address, netbios name resolution,DHCP (Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol), DNS servers, and thetroubleshooting utilities built into TCP/IP. Learning will mostly be done via hands-on activities.

A D M I N I S T E R I N G W I N D O W S N T 4 . 0( 6 H O U R S )

Learn how to set up users, groups, policies,profiles and protocols. Other areas coveredinclude how to manage networks, set filepermissions, troubleshoot printers andperform system backups.

A D M I N I S T E R I N G W I N D O W S 2 0 0 0A D V A N C E D S E R V E R ( 1 2 H O U R S )

Learn about the Windows 2000 Server(and Professional) features, includingActive Directory, the MMC (MicrosoftManagement Console) and AdministrativeTools. Learn how to upgrade fromWindows NT 4.0 or Windows 98 and gainknowledge of profile and policies used by Windows 2000 Servers.

W I N D O W S X P P R O F E S S I O N A L ( 6 H O U R S )

Discover the new features of Windows XPsuch as Remote Assistance, and view thedifferences between Windows XP andWindows 98 and 2000 and how XPfunctions in a network. Learnedadministrative tasks such as proper disk management, file system creation,desktop support, and configuration forboth network and mobile computing.

N O V E L L 6 ( 6 H O U R S )

Gain basic knowledge on the networkmanagement utilities, deployment andtroubleshooting in order to manage dailynetwork operations.

L I N U X R E D H AT 8 . 0 ( 1 2 H O U R S )

Learn how to set up a Linux Red Hatserver via command line utilities, use vieditor, and familiarize yourself with theKDE and Gnome interfaces. Other Linuxversions (e.g., Suse, Lindows, etc.) will also be reviewed.

Network+ Certification is a vendor-neutral certificate sponsored byCompTIA – (Computing TechnologyIndustry Association).

Dates: Sept. 15 – Oct. 20 M T W T F STimes: Mon./Wed. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.No class Oct. 11 and 13

ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATES

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONSCERTIFICATE (163 HOURS)Learn to handle the accountingrequirements of a business or officeenvironment. Learn the basics of appliedaccounting through a variety of generalaccounting and accounting-softwarecourses. Enhance your employability by learning the necessary skills in relatedmathematics and spreadsheets.

Recommended:• Keyboarding Skills – 15 words

per minute

• Introduction to Computers

Required courses:• Microsoft Excel – Introduction

• Business Mathematics

• Financial Accounting – Introduction

• Financial Accounting – Intermediate

• Simply Accounting – Introduction orQuickBooks

Please see our Continuing EducationSection for course descriptions.

ADVANCED ACCOUNTINGAPPLICATIONS CERTIFICATE(128 HOURS)Make yourself even more marketable inthe accounting field. After completing all required courses for the AccountingApplications Certificate, you cancomplete the following courses to receive an Advanced AccountingApplications Certificate.

Recommended:Completion of Accounting ApplicationsCertificate

Required courses:• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate

• Financial Accounting – Advanced

• Simply Accounting – Advanced (must have Simply Accounting –Introduction)

• Simply Accounting – Final Project(computerized simulation)


BUILDING/RESIDENTMANAGEMENT CERTIFICATES

MODERN CARETAKINGCERTIFICATE (40 HOURS)Fee: $385Learn practical caretaking techniquesdesigned to meet the needs of buildingmanagers, executive housekeepers,contract cleaners, supervisors andcustodians. Cleaning techniques coveredinclude dusting, mopping, sweeping,washroom cleaning and the cleaning ofspecial areas such as ceilings, walls,windows and furniture. You will alsoreceive training in the use andmaintenance of equipment (polishers andvacuums), cleaning chemicals (WHMIS –Workplace Hazardous MaterialInformation Systems), interpersonal skills and safety tips.

Dates: Sept. 27 – Nov. 1 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

No class Oct. 11


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONCERTIFICATEThis part-time program gives you apractical, flexible introduction to businessadministration at a supervisory ormanagerial level. Designed for those who are already working in a businessadministration environment,the certificate program gives you theopportunity to add to your skill set andadvance your career. Several courses also qualify as elective courses for the Canadian Capital PayrollAssociation’s Payroll ManagementCertificate.

Required Courses:• Financial Accounting – Introduction

(or higher)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 80

• Introduction to Computers (or higher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 82

• Introduction to the Internet . . . . .p. 84

• Introduction to Marketing* . . . . .p. 88

• Supervisory Skills* . . . . . . . . . .p. 89

• Organizational Behaviour* . . . . .p. 89

Complete any additional two coursesfrom the following list:- Simply Accounting –

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 80

- Financial Accounting – Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 80

- Microsoft Publisher . . . . . . . . . .p. 85

- Web Site Development Using HTML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 98

* These courses qualify towards thePayroll Management Certificate.


HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATE(100 HOURS) This part-time program introduces you to Human Resources functions andprocesses. Study the terminology andlegislation that apply to HumanResources, explore organizationalstructures, behaviour of groups andindividuals during change, and learnabout the processes of attracting,retaining and developing staff. Topics include HR management systems,recruitment and selection, job evaluation,compensation and benefits payroll,employee relations, health and safety,and training and staff development. The following courses are required tocomplete this certificate:

• Organizational Behaviour (30 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 89

• Employee Selection and Recruiting (25 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 90

• Compensation and BenefitsAdministration (20 hours) . . . . .p. 90

• Introduction to Human ResourcesAdministration (25 hours) . . . . .p. 90

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CERTIFICATE IN RESIDENTMANAGEMENT (48 HOURS)Fee: $385Reduce your rent and choose yourneighbours! This program qualifies youas a resident manager in Calgary’s ever-thriving rental market. Practical trainingincludes legal procedures, leasing,emergency procedures, heating systems,rent collection and record keeping.

Dates: Sept. 8 – Nov. 3 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

No class Oct. 13

BUSINESS CERTIFICATES

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FORSMALL BUSINESSES CERTIFICATE(239 HOURS)This part-time certificate prepares you towork in a small-business environment. It provides a range of office skills thatcover the varied duties of administrativeassistants in small businesses. The following courses are required tocomplete this certificate:

• Microsoft PowerPoint . . . . . . . . .p. 81

• Introduction to Keyboarding . . . .p. 82

• Advanced Keyboarding . . . . . . .p. 82

• Introduction to Computers . . . . .p. 82

• Microsoft Word – Introduction . .p. 82

• Microsoft Word – Intermediate . .p. 82

• Microsoft Excel – Introduction . .p. 83

• Microsoft Access . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 83


• Microsoft Outlook . . . . . . . . . . .p. 84

• Basic Administrative Skills . . . . .p. 87

• Financial Accounting – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 80



Units covered are:• The Business

• Products and Services

• Business Environment

• The Market

• Market Strategies

• Management

• Operations

• Financial Summary and Projections

• Business Risks

• Executive Summary

Online Coaching:Twenty (20) hours are provided and mustbe used within the 12-week period of thecourse. Coaching is provided bysuccessful entrepreneurs with relateduniversity degrees.

Prerequisites:To participate in this certificate yourequire a business idea, access to theInternet through an Internet ServiceProvider (ISP) and Internet Explorer 6.0or higher. You also need to be familiarwith Microsoft Word and Excel.

Dates:Admission is ongoing. Once a passwordhas been assigned, participants have 12 weeks to finish the course. To register,call 1-866-4-BVC-NOW (1-866-4-282-669,toll-free in Alberta) or (403) 410-1400 ore-mail [email protected].

COMPUTER CERTIFICATES

WORD PROCESSINGCERTIFICATE (113 HOURS)The Word Processing Certificate willprovide you with the necessary computer skills required for today’soffice environment. The certificateincorporates today’s most widely usedsoftware applications and will enhanceyour skills to prepare you to start yourcareer in an office setting.

Required Courses:• Introduction to Keyboarding

(or higher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 82

• Introduction to Computers (or higher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 82

• Microsoft Word – Introduction . .p. 82

• Microsoft Word – Intermediate . .p. 82

• Microsoft Word – Advanced . . . .p. 83

• Microsoft Excel – Introduction . .p. 83



BUSINESS COMPUTER CERTIFICATEBecome an expert in business computerapplications. This advanced-levelcertificate is an add-on to our Word Processing Certificate and will give you advanced training in the mostcommonly used spreadsheet, database,desktop publishing software and Web-design software.

Prerequisite:Completion of the Word ProcessingCertificate

Required Courses:• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate

or Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 83

• Microsoft Access . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 83

• Microsoft PowerPoint . . . . . . . . .p. 84

Choose only one from:• Microsoft Publisher . . . . . . . . . .p. 85

• Adobe Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 85

• Adobe Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 85

• Web Site Development Using HTML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 98


MANAGING ADULT PERSONALCARE HOMES CERTIFICATE (30 HOURS) Fee: $345This certificate prepares the owners ofadult-home facilities to operate aneffective small business that providesquality services to their clients. Coursecontent covers the business and humanservices side of this field. Topics includeplanning and operating an adult home asa small business, bookkeeping andbudgeting, legal implications of a small business, effective staff training,maintaining a safe environment,prevention and care of major healthproblems, recreational activities, fosteringsupportive relationships and social well-being.

Dates: Nov. 8 – Dec. 6 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.


Starting Oct. 7, 2003, this certificate willalso be available online.

BUSINESS PLANS – VENTUREONLINE – A BUSINESS PLANNINGCERTIFICATE (140 HOURS)Fee: $2,200Bow Valley College, in association withSelling Success Inc., a private-sectorcompany that has successfully launchedhundreds of retail, service andmanufacturing businesses, offers a newbusiness-planning certificate. This courseintroduces entrepreneurs to a dynamicand interactive business planning processthat will jump-start a new business ideaor pump new life into an existingbusiness. With the help of experiencedbusiness coaches, student entrepreneursare guided through a proven business-planning process that includes industryresearch, competitor analysis, marketingand financial planning. Along with theirlaunch-ready business plan, graduatesreceive a Business Planning Certificatefrom Bow Valley College.

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DESKTOP PUBLISHINGCERTIFICATE (PC PLATFORM)Desktop publishers design and produceeverything from newsletters to books and magazines for their clients andemployers. This certificate providestraining in today’s most popular desktoppublishing software. You’ll learn the insand outs of document design and layout,creating and editing graphics, andscanning and preparing projects for printor for the Web.

Recommended:• Introduction to Computers . . . . .p. 82

• Microsoft Word – Intermediate or equivalent experience . . . . . . .p. 82

Required Course:• Layout and Design Fundamentals

(18 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 84

Choose any combination of anadditional 110 hours:• Microsoft Word – Advanced

(18 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 83

• Introduction to the Internet (5 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 84

• Adobe Acrobat (10 hours) . . . . .p. 85

• Adobe Illustrator (30 hours) . . . .p. 85

• Adobe Photoshop (30 hours) . . .p. 85

• Advanced Graphics andImage Editing (30 hours) . . . . . .p. 85

• Microsoft Publisher (18 hours) . .p. 85


WEB SITE DEVELOPMENTCERTIFICATE (124 HOURS)Complete this certificate online. Call (403) 410-1400 for more information.

Web sites are the wave of the future andqualified developers are in demand byemployers. You’ll learn to design Webpages and Web sites with style, accuracyand presence.

Recommended:Introduction to the Internet, MicrosoftWord – Intermediate or equivalentexperience.

Complete the following five courses:• Adobe Acrobat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 85

• Adobe Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 85

• Web Site Development Using HTML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 98

• Marketing Your Web Site . . . . . .p. 98

• Macromedia Dreamweaver . . . . .p. 99

Choose only one from:• Adobe Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 85

• Macromedia Flash . . . . . . . . . . .p. 99


AUTOCAD CERTIFICATE (123 HOURS)The AutoCAD Certificate (123 hours)prepares the professional or student towork in the exciting field of Computer-Aided Design/Drafting. You’ll be trainedto work as AutoCAD Operators in avariety of industrial and business areas,including architecture, manufacturing,mapping, surveying, electronics, interiordesign, landscaping, and electrical,mechanical and environmentalengineering. The program is alsodesigned for working professionals whowant to update their AutoCAD skills.

Courses:AutoCAD 2D Level I

AutoCAD 2D Level II

AutoCAD 3D Level I

AutoCAD 3D Level II



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AUTOCAD ONE MONTHCERTIFICATE PROGRAM (114 HOURS) Fee: $1,295 Recommended:Introduction to Computers or equivalentexperience.

Learn AutoCAD and earn an AutoCADCertificate in one month. This hands-on,four-week program teaches all ofAutoCAD’s 2002 two-dimensional and three-dimensional features andcommands through the following courses:AutoCAD 2D Level 1, AutoCAD 2DLevel 2, AutoCAD 3D Level 1,AutoCAD 3D Level 2. All manuals are included.

Dates: Aug. 5 – Aug. 29 M T W T F STimes: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Note: This is a daytime offering.


ADVANCED AUTOCADCERTIFICATE (66 HOURS)Prerequisite:AutoCAD Certificate

The Advanced AutoCAD Certificateprepares the AutoCAD operator to workas a CAD manager. Upon completion ofthis certificate, you’ll have a thoroughunderstanding of AutoCAD functionssuch as customizing AutoCAD andwriting AutoLISP programs. You will bebetter able to increase the productivity ofAutoCAD operators in your office bygaining proficiency in these advancedAutoCAD functions.

Courses:AutoCAD – Customizing

AutoLISP


NEW


COMPUTER SECURITYCERTIFICATE This part-time certificate providesvaluable information, tools andtechniques that raise awareness ofsecurity issues and provide protectionagainst hackers and attackers who seek todestroy your data and steal your personalidentity.

Upon completion of this certificate youwill understand and be able to configurebasic security features and functions on ahome or small-office computer. Throughhands-on activities in labs, you’ll gainpractical experience in implementingbasic computer security systems. Thiscertificate is ideal for personal-computerusers and small-business owners.

Required courses:

• Personal Privacy and Your Computer (6 Hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 84

• Computer Security Fundamentals forBasic Users (30 Hours) . . . . . . . .p. 84

• Computer Security Fundamentals forAdvanced Users (30 Hours) . . . .p. 84


NEWINTERIOR DECORATING

INTERIOR DECORATINGCERTIFICATELearn the tricks of the trade and find outhow to decorate with style andconfidence. In a combination of core and elective courses, you’ll uncover allthe expert skills you need to createexciting new looks. It is stronglyrecommended that the core course,Basics of Design, be completed prior to moving into elective courses.

Many courses require out-of-classassignments.

Required Courses:Five core courses (100 hours) and 60 hours of elective courses.

Course ListCore Courses:• Basics of Design . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 91

• Decorating Styles . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• The Influence of Colour in Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Lighting Effects and Techniques .p. 93

• Space Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 93

Elective Courses:• AutoCAD 2D Level I . . . . . . . . .p. 81

• Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 91

• Background Coverings . . . . . . . .p. 91

• Colour Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Decorating for the Christmas Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Decorating the Nursery . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Faux Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Fibres to Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Furniture Selection . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• The Home Office . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Decorating with Feng Shui . . . . .p. 92

• Operation of Design . . . . . . . . . .p. 93

• Window Treatments . . . . . . . . . .p. 93


PROFESSIONAL INTERIORDECORATING CERTIFICATEGet the skills you need for an exciting career in interior decorating.This certificate program offers the theoryand practice to expand your currentdecorating knowledge and get a job in the interior-decorating industry. Manycourses require out-of-class assignments.

Required Courses:Six core courses (120 hours), 60 hours of elective courses from Group A and 40 hours of elective courses from Group B.

Course ListCore Courses:• Basics of Design . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 91

• Decorating Styles . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• The Influence of Colour in Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Lighting Effects and Techniques .p. 93

• Space Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 93

• Final Project – Professional Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 93

Group A Electives:• AutoCAD 2D Level I . . . . . . . . .p. 81

• Background Coverings . . . . . . . .p. 91

• Fibres to Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Furniture Selection . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Decorating with Feng Shui . . . . .p. 92

Group B Electives:• Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 91

• Colour Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Decorating for the Christmas Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Decorating the Nursery . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Faux Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• The Home Office . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 92

• Operation of Design . . . . . . . . . .p. 93

• Window Treatments . . . . . . . . . .p. 93



INVESTIGATIONS ANDSECURITY

PRIVATE INVESTIGATION ANDSECURITY CERTIFICATE (80 HOURS)Get ready to enter the intriguing world ofprivate investigation. Topics includeinvestigative techniques, informationsources, aids to investigation, surveillancemethods, interviewing, documentationand business opportunities in the field.The instructors, a retired police officerand a current private investigator, usetheir own real-life experiences to providecase studies for learners to work through.

Required Course:• Introduction to Private Investigation

(30 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 93

Choose any five of the following courses:• Statement Analysis (10 hours) . .p. 93

• Interviewing Skills and Techniques (10 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 94

• Advanced Surveillance Techniques (10 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 94

• Undercover/Covert Operations (10 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 94

• Report Writing for Investigators (10 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 94

• Starting a Private Investigation/SecurityBusiness (10 hours) . . . . . . . . . . .p. 94


LAW

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTCERTIFICATE (186 HOURS)Get the skills you need to succeed intoday’s legal-office environment. You’lllearn essential office-administrationskills, plus you’ll receive an introductionto the legal system. Our instructor bringsextensive legal-industry experience to the program.

Courses:• Microsoft Word – Introduction . .p. 82

• Introduction to the Legal System p. 94

• Civil Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 94

• Corporate/Commercial Law . . . .p. 95

• Family Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 95

• Legal Business Communication .p. 95

• Legal Word Processing and Document Preparation . . . . . . . .p. 95

• Real Estate Law . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 95

• Wills and Estates . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 95



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OIL AND GAS

AN OVERVIEW OF THEPETROLEUM INDUSTRY –CERTIFICATE NEW (21 HOURS)Fee: $245In Alberta, more than 50% of theworking population is directly employedin the exploration, production, refining ortransportation of oil and gas. Another35% are influenced by the activity of thisvast industry. Understanding theinterrelationship between the companiesis a challenge faced daily by managers as well as employees at all levels. This course takes a look at this complexindustry and its unique terminology andhelps employees to understand their roleby focusing on the different areas of theindustry. Through slide presentations,videos and hands-on demonstrations,as well as personal experience, theunique terminology of the industry ismade easier to understand, and theinteraction and interdependence of all thedifferent companies is revealed.

Dates: Sept. 16 – Oct. 7 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Bow Valley College’s Workplace LearningServices can help your business to:

• Reduce employee turnover

• Provide employees with advancementopportunities within their companies

• Enhance company profitability bybetter leveraging the contribution of employees

• Develop systematic hiring andscreening processes

• Address legislative requirementsaround equity targets

• Fulfill legislative or company-mandated requirements for safety,industry standards and equity targets

WPLS can also assist individuals to:

• Develop better skills or higher payingjobs by developing stronger work-based skills

• Certify and/or assess their priorlearning

• Fulfill legislative or company-mandated requirements for safety andindustry standards

Product LineBow Valley College offers a variety ofWorkplace Learning Services to assistbusinesses in achieving their goals. Our product line includes:

• Computer Based Skill Assessments

• Corporate Computer Training

• e-Learning Library

• Emergency Medical Planning for Business

• English in the Workplace

• Essential Skills Needs Assessment

• Essential Skills Training

• First Aid Training

• TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills)

• Venture Online

• Skills for Working, Learning and Living

• The Professional Series

Contact Workplace Learning Services bytelephone or e-mail.

Telephone: (403) 297-4868E-mail: [email protected].

C O M P U T E R B A S E D S K I L LA S S E S S M E N TOur Computer Based Skill Assessmentoffers an effective way to compare anapplicant’s skills against job requirements,or to verify an individual’s capabilities for promotional purposes. Please call 297-4234 for additional information.

C O R P O R AT E C O M P U T E R T R A I N I N GAt Bow Valley College, we tailorcomputer training to your needs. We’re committed to helping you find theright computer-training solutions for yourorganization. We offer a comprehensiveselection of office software courses,or we can load your specific softwareonto our server. You can use our qualified instructors or your own trainers.Our training programs can accommodateany number of learners and you set theschedule – mornings, afternoons,evenings or weekends. Sessions can beheld at our downtown CorporateComputer Training Lab (501, 615Macleod Trail South, Calgary, Alberta),or we can offer training right to youremployees’ desktops.

Corporate training areas include:

• Microsoft Office ’97 or 2000

• Windows 2000

• Web Design

• Desktop Publishing

• Accounting

• Computer Basics

• Customer Service

• Supervisory Skills

For more information, call (403) 297-4868or e-mail [email protected].

Your bottom line depends on the skills ofyour front line (those employees mostdirectly involved in producing yourproduct or delivering your service). How do you develop and motivate thisvaluable human resource? Call onWorkplace Learning Services at BowValley College. Starting with appropriateskill testing, workplace-learning experts can help you assess the abilitiesof present employees and new hires,determine their potential andprofessionally train them.

ServicesE - L E A R N I N G L I B R A R YLooking for a low cost way to deliverstaff training online? You can now offeryour employees over 70 independent-study courses accessible from theInternet, any time, anyplace. Employeeswill have the flexibility to learn what they need, when they need it. Thesecourses use the same educational modelwe use to deliver learning to more than10,000 adults each year. This onlinelearning solution offers many benefits:

• Easy, low-cost access from work,home or on the road

• Flexible content for learning new skillsor as a just-in-time reference

• Learning environment customized to fit your organization

• Web-based resources relevant to thecourse and your organization

For more information and a full course list, visit our Web site atwww.bowvalleycollege.ca/wpl,call (403) 297- 4234, or [email protected].

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Companies investing in skill development and training initiatives see an immediate

pay-off in the form of fewer accidents, injuries, misunderstandings and waste.

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E M E R G E N C Y M E D I C A L P L A N N I N GF O R B U S I N E S SThe Medic First Aid™ System is a highlyflexible and customized First Aid programdesigned to meet your organization’ssafety needs. With Medic First Aid,we combine First Aid with CPR trainingand Emergency Planning instruction in asingle package and customize itspecifically for your unique requirements.

E N G L I S H I N T H E W O R K P L A C EOral communication is highly importantto your organization. Through ourEnglish in the Workplace programs,we assess your workplace language needsand custom design programs to meet therequirements. We offer a wide variety oftraining options that provide flexibility,relevance and training at a site of yourchoice or at our campus. Designed foremployees whose first language is notEnglish, English in the Workplaceprograms focus on improving the oralcommunication skills of your employees.

We also offer other services, including:

• Cross-cultural training for supervisors

• Pronunciation and/or accent reduction

• Business writing skills

• Simplified and plain English written materials

• WHMIS (Workplace HazardousMaterials Information System) and safety training

For more information call (403) 297-4868or e-mail [email protected].

E S S E N T I A L S K I L L S N E E D SA S S E S S M E N T SAn essential-skills needs assessmenttakes an organizational view of theessential-skills needs of your workforce.It determines workers’ exact trainingneeds, builds support for training anddevelops an action plan. Needsassessments evaluate:

• Current and emerging skillrequirements

• Gaps between current and future needs

• The best training to fill the gaps

• The best times, places and methods of delivery

• Incentives and barriers to training

• Effectiveness of oral and writtencommunication


B U I L D I N G W O R K P L A C EE S S E N T I A L S K I L L SThe Building Workplace Essential Skillsprogram is a 60-hour curriculum designedto improve employees’ essential skills. It offers instructional materials in readingtext, document use and numeracy, andfeatures the use of authentic workplacedocuments and actual re-created tasks assource materials.

Bow Valley College has fully qualifiedinstructors on hand to facilitate thisprogram. Alternatively, a BuildingWorkplace Essential Skills instructor’sguide is available, enabling in-housetrainers to deliver this program toemployees. This program is also available as part of Bow Valley’s e-Learning Library.

Fees:Student manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50

Instructor’s manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

Prices for workshops available uponrequest.


T E A C H I N G W O R K P L A C EE S S E N T I A L S K I L L S Teaching Workplace Essential Skills is atwo-day instructors’ workshop designedto provide information and instructionaltechniques on the effective delivery ofapplied literacy skills in reading text,document use and numeracy.

Fees:Professional Fees . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000

Workshop Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 per participant


FIRST AIDWhether you are looking for basic skills,advanced life-support training orsomething in between, we can offercourses to suit your needs. Our coursesare designed to promote practicalknowledge and to build confidence. We make sure that your learning is an easyand positive experience. The lifesavingskills you learn can last a lifetime.

CoursesS TA N D A R D F I R S T A I D W I T H C P RLearn the essential skills needed to protectand support the life of a suddenly ill orinjured person. Includes Level C CPR.

R E C E R T I F I C AT I O N – S TA N D A R DF I R S T A I D W I T H C P RKeep your skills up-to-date with thiscourse designed to renew Standard FirstAid and CPR certificates.

E M E R G E N C Y F I R S T A I D W I T H C P RGet the important knowledge and skillsneeded to initiate patient care in anemergency. Includes Level A CPR.

P E D I AT R I C F I R S T A I D W I T H C P R Anyone involved with children can benefitfrom this course designed to teach basicFirst Aid care for infants and children.

P E D I AT R I C R E F R E S H E RKeep your skills up-to-date with thiscourse designed to renew Pediatric FirstAid with CPR.

A E D ( A U T O M AT E D E X T E R N A LD E F I B R I L L AT I O N ) T R A I N I N G W I T H C P REarly access to defibrillation has beenproven to save lives. Learn to use thesemachines with your CPR skills.

B A S I C R E S C U E R – L E V E L C C P RLearn practical cardio-pulmonaryresuscitation skills for adults, childrenand infants with one and two-personrescuer techniques.


EMERGENCY MED ICAL RESPONDERThis course is designed for individuals,groups, or employers who desireadvanced training in Life Support,First Aid, CPR and AED. Graduates maywrite the provincial Emergency MedicalResponder examination for professionaldesignation.

Prerequisite:SFA/CPR

TOWESTOWES (Test of Workplace EssentialSkills) is a new test developed in Canadaby Bow Valley College and SkillPlan,the B.C. Construction Industry SkillsImprovement Council. TOWES is a bankof test items that collectively form anassessment tool to measure essentialskills in workplace settings.

TOWES is an assessment of appliedliteracy skills – the skills used by workersat work. It measures skills in threedomains – reading text, document useand numeracy. TOWES features the useof authentic documents and actualworkplace tasks as source materials and:

• Offers an accurate, cost-free way toassess a job candidates’ workplaceessential skill levels prior to hire

• Complements and enhances acompany’s existing job-screening tools

• Uses a standardized reporting systemso that Pan-Canadian employers canuse TOWES country-wide


‘VENTURE’ ONLINE – A BUSINESS PLANNING TOOL

This online tool will help yousuccessfully navigate yourbusiness through the important

business-planning process. Working witha coach, you’ll learn how to own, operateand manage a new business or grow anexisting business. You’ll prepare astrategic business plan you can use toobtain financing, operating capital, etc.You will be guided through a proven,user-friendly online business-planningprocess that includes industry research,competitor analysis, marketing andfinancial planning. The program is fullycustomizable and can include acomponent where experienced businesscoaches provide valuable, time-savingone-on-one guidance.

This program is offered in associationwith Selling Success Inc., a company thathas helped over 450 entrepreneurs launchnew retail, service and manufacturingbusinesses over the past four years.

Bow Valley College and Selling Success Inc. also offer a BusinessPlanning Certificate – see p. 28 for more information.

SKILLS FOR WORKING,LEARNING AND LIVINGThis 60-hour curriculum designed toimprove workplace skills in teamwork,leadership and goal setting is deliveredcomplete with a self-assessment. Skillsfor Working, Learning and Living will help your employees acquire andstrengthen the skills they need tosucceed. This program opens doors tonew opportunities in your personal life,at work or at school. Topics includedealing with change, managing yourpersonal life, study skills, timemanagement, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making and findinginformation.


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THE PROFESSIONAL SERIESChange your career path or upgrade yourskills for a new career in one month. The Professional Series offers businessprofessionals the opportunity to acquirenew skills or enhance their current skillset. Choose from a variety of one-dayseminars offered at our downtowncorporate training centre. Register earlyas seating is limited. Additional seminarsare available upon request.

Please call 410-1400 to register.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O C O M P U T E R SC O M P U T E R B A S I C S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159Explore the basics of the Windowsoperating system, computer-hardwarefundamentals and basic word processing.Topics include an introduction tocomputers, elements of personalcomputers, exploring the operatingsystem, customizing and personalizingyour desktop and managing documents,folders and files.

Dates: Jul. 16 M T W T F SOct. 15 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

DESKTOP APPLICATIONSM I C R O S O F T W O R D 2 0 0 0 – B A S I C S( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This introductory seminar covers basicword-processing concepts and techniques.Topics covered include documentcreation, saving, printing, font attributes,headers/ footers, page numbering,copy/paste, cut/paste and more.

Dates: Aug. 7 M T W T F SOct. 17 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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M I C R O S O F T W O R D 2 0 0 0 – S K I L L B U I L D E R ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159Learn to apply more Word features toenhance your work. This course teachesyou to use symbols, indexes, createtemplates and wizards, mail merge andedit and calculate within tables.

Dates: Aug. 14 M T W T F SNov. 7 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

M I C R O S O F T W O R D 2 0 0 0 –M A S T E R I N G ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159Learn to apply sophisticated Wordfeatures to enhance the look andefficiency of your work. This courseteaches you to work with styles andcolumns, insert pictures, draw and formatobjects and work with desktop publishingconcepts.

Dates: Sept. 4 M T W T F SNov. 14 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2000 – BAS ICS(6 HOURS)

Fee: $159Learn basic spreadsheet techniques, howto enter, analyse and calculate data, usesimple formulas, create graphs andformat worksheets.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

M I C R O S O F T E X C E L 2 0 0 0 – S K I L LB U I L D E R ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159Build on your basic knowledge of Excel toincrease your productivity. Create, designcharts, protect worksheet data and more.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

M I C R O S O F T E X C E L 2 0 0 0 –M A S T E R I N G ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159Build on your basic knowledge of Excelto increase your productivity. Createadvanced formulas, design charts, protectworksheet data and more.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2000 (6 HOURS)

Fee: $159Learn to create a database using designand data-sheet view, construct and printtables and use forms.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

M I C R O S O F T P O W E R P O I N T 2 0 0 0( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159Learn to create presentations that includecolour, animated text, graphics, chartsand sounds. Find out how to addspeakers’ notes and create professional-looking audience handouts.

Dates: Jul. 24 M T W T F SOct.10 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

ACCOUNTINGB O O K K E E P I N G I – B A S I C S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159Bookkeeping I provides a comprehensiveintroduction to bookkeeping, includingbalance sheets, income statements,journals and financial statements.

Dates: Jul. 28 M T W T F SOct. 3 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

BOOKKEEPING I I – BASICS (6 HOURS)

Fee: $159Bookkeeping II involves the applicationof accounts receivable, accounts payable,and the study and application of generallyaccepted accounting principles.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

S I M P LY A C C O U N T I N G – B A S I C S( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This introductory seminar will show youhow to use Simply Accounting in theWindows environment. You’ll work withinvoices for data entry, learn to entertransactions, work within accounts, subledgers and the general ledger, enterpayroll and perform year-end procedures.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Q U I C K B O O K S – B A S I C S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar introduces you toQuickBooks billing activities, includinginvoicing, inventory management,tracking time and materials, financecharges and payroll.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.


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BUSINESS SKILLS FOR SUCCESSP L A N N I N G M E E T I N G S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar teaches you the basics ofmeeting organization. You will explorepre-meeting planning and set-up, andlearn how to develop an agenda and keepmeetings productive and on time.

Dates: Oct. 1 M T W T F SDec. 3 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

S T E P P I N G U P T O S U P E R V I S O R ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar is for those aspiring to asupervisory role or for those who havelittle or no supervisory training. Developskills in communication and interpersonalrelations, interview techniques, stafftraining, motivation and practicalleadership within current workplacetrends and values.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

D E A L I N G W I T H D I F F I C U LTE M P L O Y E E S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159In this seminar, you will learn about thecauses and patterns of conflict inorganizations, the strengths andchallenges of your personal style ofdealing with conflict, a model formanaging conflict and skills, andtechniques to diffuse and resolve conflict.

Dates: July 22 M T W T F SOct. 7 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

E F F E C T I V E B U S I N E S S W R I T I N G –B A S I C S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159In this seminar, you will learn theessential writing skills needed forbusiness success. Topics covered includereview of grammar and punctuation rules,how to write business letters, createeffective sentence structure and practisee-mail etiquette.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

P R O P O S A L W R I T I N G – B A S I C S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar will teach you how to writesuccessful proposals to obtain funding.Learn how to create executive summariesand outline a formal proposal andpresentation.

Dates: Sept. 15 M T W T F SDec. 4 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

T I M E M A N A G E M E N T ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar covers the benefits of timemanagement and negative impacts ofmismanaged time. The seminar alsodemonstrates how you can gain bettercontrol of your time and provides toolsfor effective time management.

Dates: Jul. 23 M T W T F SSept. 16 M T W T F S

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

T E L E P H O N E T E C H N I Q U E S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar is designed for customer-service representatives who communicateusing the telephone. Work throughexercises that build speaking skills andlearn a positive phone attitude, as well asstrategies for dealing with upset callers.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

M A S T E R I N G C U S T O M E R S E R V I C ES K I L L S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar focuses on the role of theemployee in providing quality customerservice. It is important that employeeshave a positive attitude and the necessaryskills to effectively listen and interpretcustomers’ concerns about a product orservice, resolve customers’ problems anddetermine customers’ wants and needs.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

TA K I N G E F F E C T I V E M I N U T E S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $159This seminar simplifies minute taking,enabling you to record clear, concise andaccurate minutes.


Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES*The Career Connection, located on themain floor of Rocky Mountain Plaza (615 Macleod Trail South) provides thefollowing services in English and French:

• Self-tests of skills and aptitudes

• Career-interest assessments

• Identification of career options

• Career and labour-market research

• Résumés

• Action planning and job placement

• Interview practice

• Workshops on topics of interest to job seekers

• Computers with Internet access

• Career-development software accessiblefrom any computer via the Internet

• Phones, photocopier, fax and printers

• Real and virtual job boards

Call us at (403) 662-3810 for anappointment or drop in between 8 a.m.and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

These services are made possible throughfunding from Alberta Human Resourcesand Employment and Human ResourceDevelopment Canada.

* Some services are only available tounemployed Albertans

ASSESSMENT SERVICES FORINDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES• Computer-based skills assessments of

various computer applications andMicrosoft certification

• Admissions testing

• Self-assessments of skills, knowledge,career interests and aptitudes

• Prior learning assessments

• Development of customizedassessments for business

• Proctoring of exams

• Assessments that assist businesses and

organizations to developcomprehensive training plans

• TOWES testing

Call us at (403) 297-4953 for assessmentinformation.

RESEARCH• Workplace learning and training

research (projects such as determiningreasonable success outcomes fortraining programs and observableindicators for those measures)

• Training needs analyses for businesses,unions or government departments

• Projects related to adult learning andcareer development

Call (403) 297-2628 for consultation abouthow we can help you with your research.

E M P L O Y E R J O B P O S T I N G STo post your job vacancies at Bow ValleyCollege, call (403) 297-4953 todetermine eligibility and fee structure.

The Centre for Career Advancementprovides many additional services to jobseekers. Please enquire at (403) 297-2628.

This unit provides a wide range of services to Bow Valley College learners, businesses

and individuals in the community. Its three primary functions are:

• Career development • Assessment services • Research

TOWES… YOUR TICKET TO EMPLOYMENTTOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills) is a pen-and-paper test that assessesworkplace essential skills – the skills used by workers at work. It measures skills inthree domains – reading text, document use and numeracy – and features the use ofauthentic documents and actual workplace tasks as source materials. Because of theimportance of workplace essential skills, TOWES is also used by participatingemployers as a tool to measure the skill levels of job candidates.

Participating employers may require applicants to have a TOWES credential as acondition of employment.

Get your TOWES Ticket at Bow Valley College. We also offer workshops andtraining for people interested in upgrading their workplace essential skills.

Fees:The cost is $50 per test, including marking and certification. For more information or to book your test, call (403) 297-4953.

PROFESSIONAL PILOT –AVIATION DIPLOMACalgary Flight Training Centre Inc. is a Transport Canada-approvedorganization offering career-orientedflight training. Students who take thisprogram will also learn valuablebusiness and workplace skills from Bow Valley College. This program isthe first of its kind to be offered inCanada, preparing graduates with theessential workplace skills that pilotsrequire. The diploma is based onextensive research on pilotemployment, training and recruitmentpublished by Human Resources andDevelopment Canada and the AirTransport Association of Canada. This program allows for fast andflexible completion, with new sessions starting at the beginning ofeach month.

This program is offered by Calgary Flight Training Centre Inc. For more information or enrolment,call (403) 291-9393.

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C A R E E R S I N H E A LT HBow Valley College is a leader in trainingfor health careers. We give you a strongbase of knowledge and skills, and a blendof classroom and on-the-job training. Our programs are well-recognized byRegional Health Boards and independenthealth-care providers, and employmentrates for graduates are over 95%. Our Health Care Aide certificate can get you started on your new career in just five months.

C A R E E R S I N H U M A N S E R V I C E SWant to work with people in a field otherthan health care? Our career programs inhuman services provide training in a wide range of areas, including our newTeacher’s Assistant Certificate, our FetalAlcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Support Worker program and our revisedOOSP Certificate. We’ll give you theskills and knowledge you need to make adifference and help others.

C A R E E R S I N H E A LT H O F F I C EA D M I N I S T R AT I O NInterested in the business end of healthcare? Get started with a medical-officecareer in as little as four months. Learn office skills including keyboarding,computers and communication, and gain a background in dental or medicalterminology. These programs alsoprovide a bridge to other careers.

C U S T O M I Z E D P R O G R A M M I N GThe Health and Community Caredepartment responds quickly tocommunity and industry needs bycustomizing and delivering specializedprograms as requested. We delivercustomized programming for private andpublic sector organizations includingeducational consortia, Regional HealthBoards, Alberta Health, Family andSocial Services and individual health-careorganizations.

P R I O R L E A R N I N G A S S E S S M E N T SIf you have prior learning or lifeexperience related to your chosen field of study, you may be able to gain creditfor it through a Prior LearningAssessment (PLA). For furtherinformation, contact the Health andCommunity Care department at (403) 410-1470. All requests must besubmitted in writing and must becompleted two weeks prior to theprogram’s start date. PLA procedures willresult in additional fees. Full-programtuition fees will remain for programs.

C R I M I N A L R E C O R D C H E C K SApplicants for Health Care Aide,Hospital Unit Clerk, Hospital AdmittingClerk, Medical Office Assistant, TeacherAssistant, Human Services and thePractical Nurse programs are advised thatthey will be required to provide a currentcriminal record check prior to enteringthe work-experience component of theirprogram. Calgary Health Region willaccept criminal record checks dated noearlier that six (6) months prior toentering your program. Students shouldbe aware that there is some variation in

the criminal record policies at otheragencies and Bow Valley College isobliged to abide by the policies of theagencies where practicums occur.Applicants are responsible for applyingfor and obtaining their own criminalrecord check. It is the decision of thepracticum agencies (or any other agencythat requires a criminal record check) toaccept or reject a student for placementor observation experience based on theresults of your criminal record. Bothcompletion of your course requirements,registration and eventual employmentwill be dependent upon the results ofthese criminal checks. Should you requirefurther information please contactStudent Services at (403) 410-1400.

C O N D I T I O N A L A C C E P TA N C EAn applicant who is unsuccessful inmeeting the prerequisites for the programhas the option to apply for a ConditionalAcceptance into the programs with theexception of the Practical Nurse andHospital Unit Clerk programs. Uponsubmitting the application, he/she isinterviewed by a career advisor inStudent Services and is givenrecommendations regarding theapplication. The application is submittedto the Health and Community Caredepartment who may decide to approveor deny the Conditional Acceptance.

If the applicant is approved for aconditional entrance to the program,certain conditions or terms must be metin order to remain in the program. These conditions remain in effect for upto 20% of the program length. Duringthis period, successful achievement of the conditions and satisfactory progressmust occur for the learner to remain inthe program.

CAREERS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Get started in heath and community care with Bow Valley College’s full- or part-time

career certificates. Our excellence in training and connecting students with careers

shows – over 90% of our graduates find work in their chosen training area. Whatever

you choose, in a year or less you could be working in the career of your choice.

Our programs let you take your education further, with transfer credits to other

colleges in Alberta, as well as bridging between Bow Valley College certificates.


A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E SBow Valley College seeks input andfeedback from the learners and industriesits programs serve on an ongoing basis.Our advisory committees comprisingcommunity, business, labour and industryrepresentatives review Bow ValleyCollege’s programs to ensure theycontinue to meet the community’s needs.The Health and Community Caredepartment’s advisory committeesexamine current market trends affecting the future, identify trainingneeds and implications, and assist inprogram planning.

PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATEAre you interested in a career that offershigh employment opportunities and thesatisfaction of helping others? Practicalnurses help clients with daily livingactivities, perform assessments, provideprescribed medical treatments and createsafe, comfortable environments for theirpatients. Our Practical Nurse programeducates you to provide high-qualitynursing care in hospitals, continuing- andcommunity-care facilities and otherhealth-related institutions.

100% of our last graduating class foundemployment in the health-care field.

As a student, you’ll receive instruction intheory and practice in the classroom andskills laboratory, plus 20 weeks of workexperience in a variety of health-caresettings. Courses include Anatomy andPhysiology/Microbiology, Adult PhysicalAssessment, Pathophysiology and RelatedNursing Care, Growth and Development,Nutrition, Interpersonal Communications,Professional Growth, Maternity Nursing,Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health,Community Care, MedicationAdministration and Nursing Science.

Admission Requirements:• 60% minimum in English 30 or 70%

English 33 and or equivalents

• Candidates who are not educated inEnglish must submit transcriptsevaluated by IQAS showingequivalency in Math and Science,plus either the Grade 12 Englishrequirement or TOEFL 560/220 orTSE 200/50

• TOEFL 560/220 and 200/50 if Englishis your second language

• Minimum of 60% in one of thefollowing: Math 10, Math 23,Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10

• Minimum of 60% in 30 level Science(Biology, Chemistry or Physics);Biology is preferred

• 60% in Anatomy and Physiologycourse through Continuing Educationwould substitute for the Sciencerequirement.

• Up-to-date immunization required

• Minimum 18 years of age

• CPR Level C Basic Rescuer

The Practical Nurse program is verydemanding and requires that you have themental and physical stamina to succeed.The demands of a job as a LicensedPractical Nurse will require you to:

• Work shifts and weekends

• Be on your feet for extended periods of time

• Use your knees, back, and arms tomove clients who have minimalstrength

• Function effectively in stressfulsituations

• Work unassisted to perform skills

Applicants will require a criminal recordcheck.

Should you require further informationabout our admissions policy, please contactStudent Services at (403) 410-1400.

Dates:May 5, 2003 – June 18, 2004

Sept. 2, 2003 – Oct. 15, 2004

Jan. 5, 2004 – Feb. 18, 2005

Fees:(subject to change)

TuitionConfirmation Deposit . . . . . . . . . . .$100

(portion of tuition)Semester I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$900Semester II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000Semester III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,550

Total Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,980

Lab Fee (non-refundable, non-transferable)Semester I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70Semester II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70Semester III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80

Total Lab Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$220

Student Association Fee . . . . . . . . . .$72($24 per semester)

Textbooks (approximate) . . . . . . . .$800

Criminal Record Check . . . . . . . . . .$25

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Printing (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . .$20

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



* Note: The College of Licensed PracticalNurse of Alberta (CLPNA) administersthe Canadian Practical Nurse RegistrationExamination (CPNRE). The fee is $461 for 2003 (subject to change).

$100 Confirmation deposit included

CoursesA N AT O M Y A N D P H Y S I O L O G Y /M I C R O B I O L O G Y ( 9 0 H O U R S )

This course offers an introduction to thenormal structures and functions of thehuman body according to body system.You’ll have the opportunity to studymicroorganisms and their relationship todisease processes.

G R O W T H A N D D E V E L O P M E N T ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Participate in a comprehensive overviewof human growth and development andnormal behavioural responses through the lifespan.


P AT H O P H Y S I O L O G Y A N D R E L AT E DN U R S I N G C A R E ( 1 0 5 H O U R S )

Examine common health problems andtheir relationship to nursing care.

N U T R I T I O N ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Explore the importance of nutrition inpromoting health throughout the lifecycle and the role of nutrition in health recovery.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICAT IONS(45 HOURS)

Explore the concept of self-awarenessand the communication process.Emphasis is on the application oftherapeutic communication skills,reporting and documentation skills,and client teaching. Included areadaptations for persons with special needs.

P R O F E S S I O N A L G R O W T H ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Professional Growth focuses on the rolesand responsibilities of the graduatePractical Nurse. This course covers trendsand issues, legal, ethical and philosophicalaspects of the nursing practice and anintroduction to leadership. Care of self is emphasized, along with strategies for success.

A P P L I E D P H A R M A C O L O G Y W I T HM E D I C AT I O N T H E R A P Y ( 9 0 H O U R S )

Learn about the application of therapeuticdrugs, their effects on the body andnursing responsibilities when administeringmedications by oral/enteral, percutaneous,subcutaneous and intramuscular routes.

C O M M U N I T Y C A R E ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Learn strategies to meet the needs of theclient in a variety of community settings.

M E N TA L H E A LT H ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn about the promotion of mentalhealth and the prevention andmanagement of mental disordersthroughout the life cycle.

M AT E R N I T Y N U R S I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Examine the needs of the childbearingclient, the newborn and the family andlearn the appropriate nursinginterventions. Community resources and client teaching are addressed.

P E D I AT R I C N U R S I N G ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course offers an introduction to theneeds of the hospitalized child and thechild’s family and appropriate nursinginterventions. Community resources andclient teaching are addressed.

N U R S I N G S C I E N C E Learn about holistic nursing care(physiological, developmental,psychological, socio-cultural andspiritual) and skills within the frameworkof the nursing process. You will focus onprinciples underlying nursing actions,health promotion and integration ofconcepts from other courses.

N U R S I N G S C I E N C E I : A D U LTP H Y S I C A L A S S E S S M E N T ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Learn the basics of adult physicalassessment. Key components are theassessment of vital signs and all bodysystems. You will learn the theory behindthe body systems and learn to apply thenursing assessment techniques.

N U R S I N G S C I E N C E I I : B A S I C S K I L L S ( 1 3 5 H O U R S )

Learn to assist patients in the basicactivities of daily living, utilizing thenursing process, and focusing onconcepts of self, spirituality, ethnicity and culture, as related to the client,the family and the community.

N U R S I N G S C I E N C E I I I : M E D I C A LS U R G I C A L N U R S I N G ( 1 0 5 H O U R S )

You will learn about common disorders that are treated medically and surgically and how to provideappropriate nursing care.

C O N T I N U I N G C A R E P R A C T I C U M( 2 1 8 H O U R S )

This course offers an introduction tocontinuing-care settings and presentsopportunities to apply knowledge andpractise skills when caring for chronicallyill clients.

A C U T E C A R E P R A C T I C U M ( 2 5 4 H O U R S )

Examine the nursing needs of clientsthroughout the life cycle in acute-caresettings.

F O C U S E D P R A C T I C U M ( 3 6 H O U R S )

Learn about the importance ofparticipation in the care of clients in avariety of community and continuing-care settings.

C O M P R E H E N S I V E P R A C T I C U M( 1 4 5 H O U R S )

Preceptorship experience provides theopportunity to make the transition from astudent to a graduate role.

For more information, please call theHealth and Community Care departmentat (403) 410-1470.

Note: The PN Curriculum is currentlyunder revision, which may result inminor changes to the above.

ABORIGINAL PRACTICAL NURSECERTIFICATEThe Aboriginal Practical NurseCertificate program provides anopportunity for Aboriginal students toacquire the knowledge, skills and valuesrequired as a Practical Nurse in thecontext of Aboriginal culture, values,spirituality and traditional methods of healing.

The Aboriginal content of the program isfully integrated into the core curriculum,so that concepts of wellness, healing,spirituality, family and community fromAboriginal perspectives are consideredalongside the western traditions.

Entry requirements for this program areidentical to the Practical Nurse program.

Dates:May 5, 2003 – June 11, 2004

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Fees:(subject to change)

TuitionConfirmation Deposit . . . . . . . . . . .$100

(portion of tuition)Semester I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,361Semester II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,462Semester III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,462

Total Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,385

Lab Fee (non-refundable, non-transferable)Semester I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70Semester II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70Semester III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$80

Total Lab Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$220

Student Association Fee . . . . . . . . . .$72($24 per semester)

Textbooks (approximate) . . . . . . . .$800


Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40


Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



* Note: The College of LicensedPractical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)administers the Canadian Practical NurseRegistration Examination (CPNRE). The fee is $461 for 2003.

Courses:See the Practical Nurse program forfurther information on this program.

TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATEThe 35-week human-services certificateprepares you to work alongside teachersand other professionals supportingchildren with diverse learning needs. A combination of theory and workexperience focuses on children and youthwho have intellectual, behavioural orphysical exceptionalities and/or childrenfor whom English is a second language.The teacher assistant helps students inareas of personal care, language, literacyand math skills and will support thepsychological and social needs ofchildren in a learning environment.

* This program is offered by Bow Valley College in partnership with Red Deer College.

Credential Earned:Red Deer College/Bow Valley CollegeCertificate

Admission Requirements:• Alberta High School diploma

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• GED diploma

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• Complete a Bow Valley Collegeassessment

• Minimum grade of 50% in English 30or 60% in English 33

• Applicants will require a currentcriminal record check. Should yourequire further information about ouradmissions policy, please contactStudent Services at (403) 410-1400.

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – May 21, 2004

Fees:Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,775


Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65

Books/Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1000

Student Association Fee . . . . . . . .$52.50



Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



CoursesF U N D A M E N TA L S O F W R I T T E NC O M M U N I C AT I O N S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course focuses on the developmentand practice of fundamental writing skillswith an emphasis on grammar, basicbusiness correspondence, includingletters and memos and reports.

M I C R O C O M P U T E R A P P L I C AT I O N S( 6 0 H O U R S )

Learn to use several computerapplications, including word-processingsoftware, spreadsheets, databases,file managers and operating systems. This course also covers computerconcepts and terminology.

R O L E O F T H E T E A C H E RA S S I S TA N T ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course clarifies the roles of theteacher and the teacher assistant. Topicsinclude code of conduct, job descriptions,tasks, Alberta Teachers’ Associationpolicies, classroom-managementtechniques and maintaining a positiveschool climate.

E X C E P T I O N A L I T I E S I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore attitudes toward and servicesprovided to persons with disabilitiesthroughout history, current trends andissues in special education and the lawsrelating to persons with disabilities in theUnited States and Canada, focusing onAlberta in particular.

E X C E P T I O N A L I T I E S I I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course examines definitions,classification schemes, prevalence,causes, psychological and behaviouralcharacteristics and introduces educationalconsiderations covering a wide range ofexceptionalities.

E X C E P T I O N A L I T I E S I I I ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Examine educational factors in workingwith persons with cognitive disabilities,learning disabilities and behaviouraldisorders.


H U M A N R E L AT I O N S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Develop and increase your understandingof self and others and examine theinterpersonal skills required in supportiveroles as a para-professional.

A S S I S T I N G T H E L A N G U A G EL E A R N I N G T E A C H E R ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn effective teaching strategies forlanguage arts. Topics include expressivestory reading, early literacy intervention,comprehension and decoding strategieswith an emphasis on assisting students inimproving their reading skills.

A S S I S T I N G T H E M AT H T E A C H E R( 4 5 H O U R S )

Review mathematical concepts taught atthe elementary-school level and exploreteaching techniques for the mathematicsclassroom. Cultivate skills in designinglearning activities to improve children’sunderstanding of math.

And one of:

E n g l i s h a s a S e c o n dL a n g u a g e * ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore the issues and techniquesinvolved in teaching English as asecond language.

or

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s D i s o r d e r s *( 4 5 H O U R S )

Review issues and techniquesinvolved in teaching students withcommunication disorders, includingspeech development. The class willexplore the process of identifyingthese disorders and the role of theteacher assistant in working with these children.

* Note: Only one of the above twocourses will be offered.

F I E L D W O R K ( 1 2 0 H O U R S )

You’ll have the opportunity to work as ateacher assistant for three full weeks.

Prerequisite:All compulsory course work.

F I E L D W O R K ( 1 6 8 H O U R S )

Work under a cooperating supervisor inan educational setting and take part in aseminar one hour a week to discuss yourpracticum.

* Some changes in curriculum mayoccur to ensure consistency with theneeds of the employers.

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANTCERTIFICATELearn to manage office administrationand provide selected patient care in amedical-office setting. Our programincludes instructional modules andinstructor-supervised, hands-onexperience to train you in medicalterminology, office practice management,medical billing, basic clinical skills and communication techniques.Graduates are employed in medicaloffices and clinics – hospital,chiropractic, optometry, insurancecompanies and private businesses. Over 95% of our Medical OfficeAssistant graduates find employment in health care.

Admission Requirements:• A minimum of 50% in at least three

Grade 11 subjects, including English 20or 23, or a High School Equivalencydiploma (GED)

• Typing speed of at least 20 wpm

• Completed Bow Valley Collegeassessment

• Submission of a current validimmunization record

• Criminal record check


Students are advised that the MedicalOffice Assistant program is verydemanding, and mental and physicalstamina is required to succeed. Studentsare requested to review the requirementsbelow and assess their ability in regardsto these. The demands of the job of aMedical Office Assistant require that thestudents are able to:

• Work shift work and weekends


• Work at a computer station forextended periods of time


• Be able to perform all skills asrequired

Students who are unable to do any of theabove are advised to speak with a careercounsellor with a view to consideringother career options.


Dates:Aug. 11 – Dec. 12, 2003

Feb. 17 – June 18, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee (Year 2003) . . . . . . . .$2,975


Learning Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400

Lab Jacket/uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40


Lab Fee (non-refundable,non-transferable) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45



Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



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CoursesR O L E C O N C E P T S A N D S K I L L S ( 9 0 H O U R S )

This course explores the role of theMedical Office Assistant, medical ethicsand legalities, confidentiality, safety inthe workplace and professionalcommunication with clients and co-workers.

M E D I C A L T E R M I N O L O G Y ( 6 0 H O U R S )

This course offers instruction in thelanguage of medical terminology andteaches you how to read and interpretcommonly used medical terms, symbolsand abbreviations. Medical Terminologycovers rules, prefixes, suffixes, roots,combining forms, body systems andcommon drug classifications. Fluency isachieved by the use of practice sessions,quizzes and exercises.

B A S I C C O M P U T E R S K I L L S F O RH E A LT H C A R E W O R K E R S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course provides a solid introductionto basic computer skills. Instruction andpractice are provided in Microsoft Word,Windows and Internet applications for the workplace.

K E Y B O A R D I N G – S P E E DB U I L D I N G ( 1 5 H O U R S )

This course includes instruction andpractise in keyboarding skills. You willparticipate in a variety of drills andexercises to increase keyboarding speed andaccuracy. For successful completion,a keyboarding speed of 40 wpm is required.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O M E D I C A LO F F I C E M A N A G E M E N T ( 9 0 H O U R S )

Learn basic office-management skills.Topics include telephone communication,scheduling appointments, processingoffice mail, financial and payrollprocedures and filing systems.

C O M P U T E R I Z E D M E D I C A L O F F I C EB I L L I N G ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course provides an opportunity tolearn and apply the skills of codingmedical procedures and billing, which arerequired for a medical office or clinic.Practice is provided by the use ofcomputerized billing software and theAlberta Health Care Insurance Plan.

M E D I C A L T R A N S C R I P T I O N ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course provides instruction andpractice in transcribing medical reportsby using word-processing skills andcurrent transcription equipment. A basicintroduction is given to transcriptionguidelines, editing skills and formattingof reports.

B A S I C C L I N I C A L S K I L L S F O R T H EM E D I C A L O F F I C E ( 3 0 H O U R S )

You will receive instruction andlaboratory practice in clinical skills for an assisting role in a medical office.Skills include assisting with taking vitalsigns, preparing sterile procedural set-ups, performing simple diagnostic testingand sterilization and other initial patientscreening skills.

F U N D A M E N TA L S O F W R I T T E NC O M M U N I C AT I O N F O R H E A LT HC A R E W O R K E R S ( 1 5 H O U R S )

This course provides basic instruction for grammar and correspondence for thehealth-care setting.

FIRST AID & CPR LEVEL C (16 HOURS)

This course provides instruction andpractice in the first-aid treatment offractures, burns, cuts, wounds and otherinjuries. CPR Level C (Basic Rescuer) is included. A nationally recognizedcertificate will be awarded uponsuccessful completion of the course.


A four-week work-experience placementprovides hands-on practice in a medicaloffice or clinic. With the direct guidanceof a workplace preceptor, you’ll practisethe basic skills required of a MedicalOffice Assistant. Weekly contact with theBow Valley College instructor isprovided. In consultation with theCollege instructor, the workplacepreceptor completes a performanceevaluation and discusses it with you.

HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK CERTIFICATEHospital Unit Clerks play a vital role inhospital nursing units by managing theinformation flow. Our program preparesyou for this position with classroominstruction and work experience in ahospital. Learn about basic human needs,hospital organization, medicalterminology, processing medical orders,communication skills, telephone andreception activities and basic computerskills. Over 95% of our Hospital UnitClerk graduates find employment in thegrowing field of health care.

Admission Requirements:• A minimum of 50% in at least three

Grade 11 subjects including English 20 or 23

or

• A High School Equivalency Diploma(GED)

or

• Completion of a Bow Valley Collegeassessment

• Submission of a current validimmunization report

• Criminal record check.




Students are advised that the HospitalUnit Clerk program is very demanding,and mental and physical stamina isrequired to succeed. Students arerequested to review the requirementsbelow and assess their ability in regardsto these. The demands of the job of aHospital Unit Clerk will require that thestudents are able to:





• Be able to perform all skills asrequired

Students who are unable to do any of theabove are advised to speak with a careercounsellor with a view to consideringother career options


Dates:Aug. 25 – Dec. 12, 2003

Mar. 1 – June 18, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee (Year 2003)* . . . . . .$2,750


Learning Materials and Supplies . . .$340

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40





Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15




This course examines the role of theHospital Unit Clerk, health-care ethicsand legalities, confidentiality, safety andprofessional communication with patientsand co-workers. You’ll also learn aboutthe basis of human psychological andphysical needs, wellness, timemanagement, health-care environmentand conflict-resolution techniques for the workplace.

M E D I C A L T E R M I N O L O G Y ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Learn the language of medicalterminology and how to read andinterpret commonly used medical terms,symbols and abbreviations. MedicalTerminology covers rules, prefixes,suffixes, roots, combining forms, bodysystems and common drug classifications.Fluency is achieved by the use of practicesessions, quizzes and exercises.


This course provides a solid introductionto basic computer skills. Instruction andpractice are provided in Microsoft Word,Windows and Internet applications for theworkplace.

K E Y B O A R D I N G – S P E E D B U I L D I N G( 1 5 H O U R S )

This course includes instruction andpractice in keyboarding skills. You willparticipate in a variety of drills andexercises to increase keyboarding speedand accuracy. For successful completion,a keyboarding speed of 40 wpm is required.

I N T R O D U C T O R Y U N I TC O O R D I N AT I N G S K I L L S ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Learn the fundamentals of hospital-unit-coordinating skills and unit equipmentwith topics that include telephone andother communication devices andinventory methods. Cultivate skills inresearching job opportunities, preparationof a résumé and participation in a jobinterview.

H O S P I TA L I N F O R M AT I O N S Y S T E M( 1 5 H O U R S )

This course provides an opportunity tolearn and practice Hospital Unit Clerkskills with a simulated hospitalinformation system. Practice is providedthrough the use of a computerized patientdatabase in a simulated hospitalenvironment.

P R O C E S S I N G M E D I C A L O R D E R S( 6 0 H O U R S )

This course provides instruction andpractice in processing medical orders in ahospital setting. Course material coversadmissions transfers and discharge ofpatients, diagnostic tests, medicaltreatments, medications and pre- andpost-operative treatments.


This course provides basic instruction ongrammar and correspondence in thehealth-care setting.


A four-week work-experience placementprovides hands-on practice in an activehospital unit. With the direct guidance ofa workplace preceptor, you will cultivatethe basic skills required of a HospitalUnit Clerk. Weekly contact with the Bow Valley College instructor is provided.In consultation with the College instructor,the workplace preceptor completes aperformance evaluation and discusses theresults with you.

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DENTAL BUSINESS ASSISTANTCERTIFICATEOur 16-week Dental Business Assistantprogram prepares you to manage theoffice workflow in a dental practice. You will receive instructor-supervisedand practical experience in all areas ofthe dental office, including dentalscience, dental charting, officemanagement, dental billing, financialmanagement and computer skills. A supervisor employed in a dental officewill oversee the work experiencecomponent of the program. Over 90% of our Dental Business Assistantgraduates find employment in the field.

Admission Requirements:• A minimum of at least three Grade 11

subjects, including English 20 or 23,

or

• A High School Equivalency (GED)diploma

or

• Completion of a Bow Valley Collegeassessment

• Submission of a current validimmunization report


Students are advised that the DentalBusiness Assistant program is verydemanding, and mental and physicalstamina is required to succeed. Studentsare requested to review the requirementsbelow and assess their ability in regardsto these. The demands of the job of aDental Business Assistant will requirethat the students are able to:





• Be able to perform all skills as required

Students who are unable to do any of theabove are advised to speak with a careercounsellor with a view to consideringother career options.

Dates:Aug. 25 – Dec. 12, 2003

Mar. 1 – June 18, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee (Year 2002 – 2003) . .$2,610

Tuition Fee (Year 2003 – 2004) . .$2,750



Lab Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40




Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15




This course explores the role of theDental Business Assistant, office policiesand procedures, ethics and legalities,confidentiality, safety and effectivecommunication with patients and thedental team.

D E N TA L T E R M I N O L O G Y ( 6 0 H O U R S )

This course provides instruction in thelanguage of dental terminology andteaches you how to read and interpretcommonly used dental terms, symbolsand abbreviations. The course includesanatomy relating to dentistry and dentalcharting. Proficiency is achieved by theuse of practice sessions, quizzes andexercises.


This course provides a solid introductionto basic computer skills. Instruction andpractice are provided in Microsoft Word,Windows and Internet applications for the workplace.

K E Y B O A R D I N G – S P E E DB U I L D I N G ( 1 5 H O U R S )

This course offers instruction andpractice in keyboarding skills. You’ll participate in a variety of drillsand exercises to increase keyboardingspeed and accuracy. For successfulcompletion, a keyboarding speed of 40 wpm is required.

I N T R O D U C T O R Y D E N TA L O F F I C EM A N A G E M E N T S K I L L S ( 7 5 H O U R S )

In this course you’ll learn basic office-management skills. Office administrativetopics include telephone communication,scheduling appointments, handling officemail, financial and payroll processes andfiling systems.


This course provides basic instruction in grammar and correspondence for thehealth-care setting.

C O M P U T E R I Z E D D E N TA L P R A C T I C EM A N A G E M E N T ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course provides an opportunity tolearn and apply the skills of coding dentalprocedures and billing – essential skills in a dental office or clinic. Practice isprovided by the use of a clinical andpractice-management software application.

F I R S T A I D & C P R L E V E L C ( 1 6 H O U R S )

This course provides instruction andpractice in the first-aid treatment offractures, burns, cuts, wounds and otherinjuries. Basic Rescuer CPR Level C is included. A nationally recognizedcertificate will be awarded uponsuccessful completion of the course.



A four-week work-experience practicumprovides hands-on practice in a dentaloffice or clinic. With the direct guidanceof a workplace preceptor, you willcultivate the basic skills required of aDental Business Assistant. Weekly contactwith the Bow Valley College instructor isprovided. In consultation with the Collegeinstructor, the workplace preceptor willcomplete a performance evaluation anddiscuss the results with you.

HEALTH CARE AIDE CERTIFICATE(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PERSONALCARE ATTENDANT PROGRAM)Become a Health Care Aide by learningthe important core skills identified byemployers in the health-care field. Topics include personal care, transferringpatients, communication, medications,basic needs and clinical skills. Clinicalexperience in long-term care andcommunity/homecare settings, andStandard First Aid and CPR Level Ctraining is included in the program. One hundred per cent (100%) of our graduates find work in the health-care field.

Admission Requirements:• Grade 10 English plus two other Grade 10

subjects with 50% (transcripts required)or Bow Valley College assessment

• A current and valid immunization record

• Criminal record check


Students are advised that the Health CareAide program is very demanding, andmental and physical stamina is requiredto succeed. Students are requested toreview the requirements below and assesstheir ability in regards to these tasks. The demands of the job for a Health CareAide will require that students are able to:

• Work shifts and weekends


• Use your knees, back and arms to moveclients who have minimal body strength


• Perform all skills independently

Students who are unable to do any of theabove are advised to speak with a careercounsellor with a view to consideringother options.


Dates:Aug. 25, 2003 – Jan. 23, 2004

Feb. 2 – June 18, 2004

Fees:Tuition Fee (Year 2003) . . . . . . . .$1,550



Uniforms/Shoes (approximate) . . . .$200


Lab Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$65



Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15



CoursesB A S I C N E E D S ( 1 5 H O U R S )

This course describes the basic needs of a person as they relate to normalfunctioning, health and wellness,and factors that promote and interferewith these needs. Introduces basic body structures and functions of the body systems.

S A F E T Y A N D S E C U R I T Y N E E D S( 1 5 H O U R S )

Learn about environmental safety andhow to prevent the spread ofmicroorganisms. Topics include WHMIS,infection control and strategies to dealwith emergency situations. The conceptof stress management is examined.

E S T E E M A N D S E L F -A C T U A L I Z AT I O N N E E D S ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Learn about self-esteem, the caring role,ethical and legal aspects of care-giving,self-actualization and growth anddevelopment.

H E A LT H C A R E D E L I V E R Y S Y S T E M( 3 0 H O U R S )

Explore the health-care system andmethods of delivery. The focus of thiscourse is on the importance of knowingand following policies and procedures of the employing agency. Emphasis isplaced on the importance ofcommunication in interpersonal workingrelationships, documentation and thecare-giving role.

G R O O M I N G A N D H Y G I E N E N E E D S( 4 5 H O U R S )

Learn the basic skills of care-giving andassisting clients in activities of dailyliving. Includes bathing, assistance withdressing and oral, hair, skin, nail and foot care.

M O B I L I T Y A N D A M B U L AT I O NN E E D S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore body mechanics, positioning,range-of-motion exercises, safe transferand lifting techniques and the use ofambulation aids. You’ll receive hands-onand supervised practice in a laboratorysetting before performing the skills in aclinical setting.

R E S O C I A L I Z AT I O N / B E H AV I O U RN E E D S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore spiritual, religious, cultural andethnic diversity. In addition, develop theknowledge, skills and attitudes you need to work with clients who havechallenging behaviours and requireassistance to meet their social andpsychological needs.

N U T R I T I O N A L N E E D S ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Basic terminology and anatomy iscovered as it relates to nutrition and thegastrointestinal tract. You’ll also have theopportunity to examine commonnutritional disorders, feeding techniquesand alternative modes of providingnutrition to clients. Diabetic informationand care is covered.

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A S S I S T I N G W I T H C A R E O F T H EU R I N A R Y S Y S T E M ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Basic terminology and anatomy of theurinary tract is covered. An emphasis isplaced on observational skills andpreventive measures to promote health.Care-giving skills include fluid monitoring,personal hygienic care and required urinarydrainage systems and care.

A S S I S T I N G W I T H C A R E O F T H EI N T E S T I N A L S Y S T E M ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Learn about basic terminology andanatomy of the lower gastrointestinaltract. Emphasis is placed on preventivemeasures and care-giving skills to assistclients in maintaining normal functioningand health. Common disorders andostomies are covered.

PAIN MANAGEMENT AND FINALSTAGES OF THE LIFE CYCLE (30 HOURS)

An introduction to assessment andmanagement of pain is provided. Learnabout the needs and care of a dying clientand the skills required to provide familysupport. Basic palliative care issues arealso discussed.

R E S P I R AT O R Y N E E D S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Explore common disorders of therespiratory tract, oxygen therapy andcare-giving skills. Includes observation,suctioning, collection of specimens andbasic information on respiratory care.

A S S I S T I N G W I T H M E D I C AT I O ND E L I V E R Y ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Learn about medication-delivery systemsand the role of the Health Care Aide inmedication delivery. Learn and practicethe application of topical medicatedointments and lotions, the instillation ofmedications and administration of oralmedications. You’ll also learn about basicresources for researching a medication.

V I TA L S I G N S – N E U R O L O G I C A LR O U T I N E ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This course provides information oncommon cardiovascular disorders and the measurement of vital signs, e.g.,temperature, pulse, respiration and bloodpressure. You will also learn the basicobservations for the neurological routine.

L O N G - T E R M C A R E C L I N I C A LE X P E R I E N C E ( 1 6 5 H O U R S )

Practise your skills in a hands-on setting.For five weeks in a long-term caresetting, an instructor supervises andguides the learner in the application ofskills and knowledge.

C O M M U N I T Y A N D E M E R G E N C YC A R E ( 6 0 H O U R S )

This course outlines household skills andsafety as part of the adaptation of learnedskills to a home/community setting.You’ll also have the opportunity to applyand adapt care-giving skills under thedirect supervision of a preceptor. First aidand CPR training are provided.

H E A LT H C A R E A I D E – P R I O RL E A R N I N G A S S E S S M E N TR E C O G N I T I O N ( P L A R )

If you have clinical experience andknowledge from working and on-the-jobtraining, the PLAR procedures are thefirst step in obtaining a Health Care Aidecredential for your knowledge andacquired skills. Assessing prior learningcan assist candidates in determiningcurrent skills, skills gaps and areas forimprovement by taking further training.

LIFE SKILLS COACH CERTIFICATEThis Life Skills Coach training programis an experiential program based on theSaskatchewan NewStart model ofexperiential adult education. The goal ofthe program is to:

• Train leaders/instructors to deliver LifeSkills programming to youth and adultlearners

• Provide direction and instruction for participants to become leaders/facilitators of experiential learninggroups

• Prepare participants to deal effectivelywith student issues

• Guide participants through the stagesof self-discovery, behaviouridentification and acquisition andtransferability of skills

Admission Requirements:• Three to five years’ experience in

human or community service

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Evidence of application of successfullife skills to one’s own life

• Participation in a selection interview todetermine the ability to apply oneselfwith energy and commitment to achievethe level of competence necessary tofunction as a life skills coach

• Willingness to accept exposure to self-exploration, and coaching theoryand development

Successful graduates of the core programwill be recommended for an internship toearn their group certification.

Fees:Tuition Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,550

(includes Internship for GroupCertification)


Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Books, Supplies, Materials . . . . . . .$150

Dates: Jan. 27, 2003 M T W T F Sto Aug. 27, 2004 (excluding the Internship)

Times: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Plus one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are eightworking weekends in the seven-month schedule.


THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONBow Valley College is pursuing thefeasibility of implementing aTherapeutic Recreation diplomaprogram, in partnership with theLethbridge Community College.Watch for more information coming soon!

The Life Skills Coach training program is designed for mature adults who haveexperience in community and human-service fields and who are committed toworking in that environment. There areseven required courses and one electivecourse in this comprehensive program.

COURSESF O U N D AT I O N S A N D C O A C H I N GT H E O R Y ( 1 5 0 H O U R S )

Learn about theory and knowledge,functions of a coach, group theory,personal orientation and communicationskills, primary evaluation skills andadvanced facilitation techniques.

P E E R C O A C H I N G A N D P E E RE V A L U AT I O N ( 1 0 0 H O U R S )

Examine delivery skills for corecompetencies, peer evaluation,processing skills, and creating andmaintaining an optimum experientiallearning environment.

L E S S O N P L A N D E V E L O P M E N T ( 5 0 H O U R S )

Learn to prepare lesson plans forexperiential delivery, coaching techniquesand methodologies, performance-centredcounselling and instructional problem-solving. In addition, this covers thetheory and practice of evaluation.

M A N A G I N G A L I F E S K I L L SP R O G R A M ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Cultivate skills in administrativeresponsibilities, needs assessments,selection processes, defining goals andexpected outcomes, and delivery styles.Participants will also gain the skillsnecessary to develop enhancementlessons utilizing the five stages of theexperiential lesson process.

C A R E E R D E V E L O P M E N TFA C I L I TAT I O N ( 4 0 H O U R S )

Explore the tools and strategies of careerdevelopment. You’ll also learn how tointegrate life skills competencies intoemployment groups and develop skill-building examples for the job track.Participants will gain an understanding ofemployer/employee expectations and willlearn effective monitoring and problem-solving strategies to support students inwork experience.

PROFESS IONAL DEVELOPMENT FORL I FE SK I LLS COACHES (30 HOURS)

You will have the opportunity to learnabout contracting for self-employment,proposal writing, community resourceidentification, ethics and standards, andinternship requirements.

L A B A S S I G N M E N T S ( 1 4 0 H O U R S )

Develop skills through completion of laband reading assignments such as video-feedback assignments, papers, peercoaching preparation, and one-to-onescheduled meetings between learners and mentors and with the trainer.

I N T E R N S H I P F O R G R O U PC E R T I F I C AT I O N ( 1 0 0 H O U R S )

Following successful completion of thecore component of training, participantsare recommended for an Internship of aminimum of 100 hours. Under theguidance of an Internship Supervisor,coaches will prepare and deliver a lifeskills course that includes the 12 corelessons of the Life Skills program. Upon successful completion of theInternship, participants are awarded acertificate with the designation ofCertified Life Skills Coach.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMINGFOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN The Out-of-School Programming forSchool Age Children (formerly SchoolAge Child Care) is a one-year certificateprogram designed to provide individualswith the relevant skills and knowledge towork with five- to 14-year-old children inchild-care centres, recreation andcommunity centres, leadership andservice organizations and other groupsettings for children and youth.

This human-services program focuses on the development of skills andunderstanding to facilitate relevant,age-appropriate programs and activitiesfor school age children, as well as relatedoperational functions such as health-and-safety standards, policies and records.

Courses within the program are availablethrough part-time studies (evenings andweekends). In addition, Bow ValleyCollege is developing courses fordelivery online (utilizing the Internet).See course descriptions for coursesoffered online.

Program:• Introduction to Out-of-School

Programming (45 hours)

• Child and Adolescent Growth andDevelopment, 0 to 14 Years (60 hours)

• Out-of-School Programming I (five-to-nine Year Olds) (45 hours)

• Out-of-School Programming II (10-to-14 Year Olds) (45 hours)

• Developing Family, School andCommunity Relations (45 hours)

• Inclusive Programming for School AgeChildren with Special Needs (45 hours)

• Leadership and Organizational Skills(45 hours)

• Fundamentals of WrittenCommunication (45 hours)

• Interpersonal Relationships andCommunication Skills (45 hours)

• Out-of-School Programming Practicum(180 hours)

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D E V E L O P I N G FA M I LY, S C H O O LA N D C O M M U N I T Y R E L AT I O N S H I P S( 4 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $250This course focuses on building skills for working cooperatively with othersignificant adults in the out-of-schoolchild’s environment, namely parents,teachers and community members. The importance of fostering continuityand collaboration between these socialenvironments will be emphasized andstrategies for building cooperativeworking relationships will be identifiedand assessed in practical workassignments.

Dates: Jan. 14 – Apr. 21, 2004 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

I N C L U S I V E P R O G R A M M I N GF O R S C H O O L A G E C H I L D R E NW I T H S P E C I A L N E E D S ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $250Learn about young children who havespecial needs. Areas covered includespecific types of conditions and the fieldof exceptional children and their families,including various techniques to integratechildren with special needs into out-of-school programs.

Dates: Jan. 10 – May 1, 2004 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Available online. Phone (403) 410-1400for more information.

LEADERSH IP AND ORGAN IZAT IONALSK ILLS (45 HOURS)

Fee: $250Develop the communication skills andleadership styles necessary to manage achild-care facility effectively. In addition,you will examine administrative issuesincluding policies, procedures, budgetsand promotion.

Dates: May 3 – June 23, 2004 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

C H I L D A N D A D O L E S C E N TG R O W T H A N D D E V E L O P M E N T ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295This course covers the growth anddevelopment of children from infancy tothe adolescent years. The physical,cognitive, social, emotional and moraldevelopment of the child will beexamined in light of major theories ofdevelopment and within the context offamily, peer, school and culturalinfluences. Special emphasis will begiven to middle childhood and the pre-adolescent years.



O U T- O F - S C H O O L P R O G R A M M I N G I( 4 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $250This course focuses on the school-agedchild’s growth and abilities, cognitively,physically, socially and emotionally.Using this information, you will learnhow to plan, implement and evaluateappropriate experiences and activities forthis age group in a child-care setting orrecreation facility.

Dates: Sept. 6 – Dec. 20 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

O U T- O F - S C H O O L P R O G R A M M I N G I I( 4 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $250Using your understanding of growth anddevelopment during this older stage ofchildhood, you will explore ideas forcreating out-of-school environmentsconducive to the needs of this age group.You’ll identify community resources thatprovide a range of age-appropriateactivities that are both appealing andchallenging to older children. Techniquesto involve the older child in the planningprocess will also be examined.

Dates: Jan. 12 – May 3, 2004 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Note: Individuals currently workingtoward the completion of therequirements for the School Age ChildCare certificate will be facilitated incompleting the existing program prior toJune 2004 or in transferring to the newOut-of-School Programming for SchoolAge Children one-year certificateprogram. For more information, pleasecall (403) 410-1474.

Admission Requirements:• Applicants are required to have an

Alberta high-school diploma with aminimum of 50% in English

or

• the GED (with proficiency in Englishat the Grade 12 level) or equivalent(Bow Valley College assessment)

• Demonstrated ability to speak andwrite English at an appropriate level

• Graduates of related programs, such asEarly Childhood Education, SocialWork, Child and Youth Care or HumanService Worker, may be grantedadvanced standing or credit.

• Applicants will require a criminalrecord check before entering thepracticum component of the program.

Courses

INTRODUCT ION TO OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $250This course covers the goals and essentialcomponents of programs for school-agedchildren. Some historical and socialinfluences that have led to thedevelopment of such programs in Canadawill be examined. You will exploregeneral developmental issues for this agegroup (five to 14) and gain insight intothe role of caregivers of school-agechildren, while examining your ownpersonal qualities and philosophy forworking in this field.

Dates: Sept. 2 – Dec. 16 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.



F U N D A M E N TA L S O F W R I T T E NC O M M U N I C AT I O N ( 4 5 H O U R S )

This course focuses on the developmentand practice of fundamental writing skillswith an emphasis on grammar, reportwriting and basic business correspondence,such as letters and memos.

INTERPERSONALRELATIONSHIPS A N DC O M M U N I C AT I O N S K I L L S – ( 4 5H O U R S )

Fee: $250This course will facilitate thedevelopment of skills that will enable you to successfully relate to others on apersonal, social and professional basis.Course activities will promote personaland attitudinal change while enhancingself-awareness. Basic steps in theprofessional/client interview process willbe covered.


O U T- O F - S C H O O L P R O G R A M M I N GP R A C T I C U M ( 1 8 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $300The practicum experience provides theopportunity to apply your knowledgethrough interacting with children andyouth in an out-of-school program. The focus of the practicum will be ondeveloping rapport with programparticipants, staff and parents andplanning, implementing and evaluatingprogram activities. You will be expectedto demonstrate the personal andprofessional attitudes and behavioursrequired as an effective child-careprofessional within the community. A Bow Valley College supervisor incollaboration with agency staff willprovide supervision.

Dates:Ongoing

Time:According to host-site hours

For more information, please call (403) 410-1474

S C H E D U L E F O R 2 0 0 4 / 0 5FallIntroduction to Out-of-SchoolProgramming

Fundamentals of Written Communication

Interpersonal Relationships andCommunication Skills

WinterOut-of-School Programming I

Child and Adolescent Growth andDevelopment

Out-of-School Programming II

SpringInclusive Programming for School AgeChildren with Special Needs

Plus: Practicum

Schedule for 2005/06

FallIntroduction to Out-of-SchoolProgramming

Leadership and Organizational Skills

Developing Family, School andCommunity Relationships

WinterOut-of-School Programming I

Out-of-School Programming II

Fundamentals of Written Communication

SpringInterpersonal Relationships andCommunication Skills

Plus: Practicum

Note: Courses for the Out-of-SchoolProgramming for School Age Childrenprogram are scheduled to ensure thatindividuals can complete the program ina two-year period.

Note: The Out-of-School Programmingfor School Age Children program may beoffered on a full-time basis beginning inthe fall of 2003.

FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUMDISORDER SUPPORT WORKERCERTIFICATEThis new human-services program,offered in cooperation with LethbridgeCommunity College, provides FetalAlcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)theory and life-skills-managementtechniques. You’ll have an opportunity to work alongside a preceptor whileproviding support to individuals affectedby prenatal exposure to alcohol and/or drugs.

Courses:• Diagnosis of FASD

• Medication Administration

• Intervention Strategies for FASD

• Human Development Across theLifespan

• Interpersonal Relationships andCommunication Skills

• Program Design – Observation andAssessment

• Family Support and Intervention

• English

• Community Linkages

• Practicum

Initially, the program will be offered on apart-time basis, evenings and/or weekends.

Admission Requirements:Applicants are required to have an Albertahigh-school diploma or equivalent with60% or more in English 30/33 or acredential in a related field (e.g., Childand Youth Care, Early ChildhoodEducation, Nursing, Criminal Justice,Rehabilitation Services, Human Services,Social Work, Teacher Assistant, SchoolAge Child Care, Programming for SchoolAge Children, and others).

Credential of Academic Achievement:Awarded by Lethbridge CommunityCollege and Bow Valley College.

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D I A G N O S I S O F FA S D ( 1 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $130This course provides an introduction to thechallenges professionals face who assessand diagnose clients who were prenatallyexposed to alcohol and other drugs. You’llexplore the prevalence of FASD within thecommunity and province, and thepsychology, addictions and the use ofalcohol and drugs within the region willbe reviewed. The concepts of harm-reduction theory will be incorporated intocase scenarios. The role of the student inthe diagnostic process is examined as arethe skills that are essential in assisting thediagnostic team in the collection anddocumentation of pertinent information.An extensive review of the primary,secondary and physical disabilitiesassociated with FASD will be presented,with an emphasis on the importance ofearly diagnosis to guide interventionthrough the developmental process.

Dates: Sept. 8 – Sept. 24 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

or

Dates: Sept. 12, 13, and 14 M T W T F S STimes: Fri. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

M E D I C AT I O N A D M I N I S T R AT I O N( 1 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $130This course offers the fundamentalknowledge and skills required of para-professionals to safely administermedication to individuals receivingservices in non-medical communityprograms. The rights of medicationadministration, the value and expectationsof documentation and procedures foradministering oral, PRN, eye, skin, ear, andnose medications, inhalers, suppositoriesand enemas will be covered. Casescenarios and role-playing will enable youto problem-solve immediate responses andexplore documentation and follow-upactions. While this is not a pharmacologycourse, you will gain an understanding ofthe types of medication packaging andcommon medication administrationabbreviations, and familiarize yourself withcommon drug classifications.

Dates: Oct. 7 – Nov. 4 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

I N T E R V E N T I O N S T R AT E G I E S F O R FA S D ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $325This course provides the opportunity toidentify and explore research-basedintervention strategies that have provensuccessful in community programsdealing with pregnant women sufferingwith addictions to alcohol and/or drugs,women who have given birth to a childwith FASD and individuals affected byFASD. Emphasis will be placed on thediagnosis of FASD as a protective factorthat promotes the creation of anenvironment that supports the strengthsof those with FASD. You’ll developsupport interventions for the barriers thataffect individuals, including intelligence,behaviour, learning, language, fine motorskills and social ability. The class willexplore the need to evaluate parentingand coping skills in FASD-affectedparents with a new baby and address thechallenges and techniques of developingcreative, effective and appropriateinterventions throughout the lifespan.

Dates: Sept. 30 – Dec. 16 M T W T F STimes: Tues. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

(Sat. Nov. 8 and Dec. 6) 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

H U M A N D E V E L O P M E N T A C R O S ST H E L I F E S P A N ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Explore the study of human developmentacross the lifespan. Major theories ofdevelopment are presented with emphasison the sequence of psychological andsocial growth. You’ll have the opportunityto examine the developmental changesthat occur in the physical, emotional,cognitive and social areas. Not availablefor supplemental.

I N T E R P E R S O N A L R E L AT I O N S H I P SA N D C O M M U N I C AT I O N S K I L L S ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $325 (subject to change)This course will challenge yourperceptions of your self-concept and will provide you with the skills tosuccessfully relate with other people on a personal, social and business level.Designed for personal growth andattitudinal change, this course will enableyou to develop communication skills,to recognize and understand the notion of self-concept and to acquire skills inenhancing interpersonal relationships,procedures for goal-setting andtechniques in decision-making. Not available for supplemental or challenge.

PROGRAM DES IGN – OBSERVAT IONAND ASSESSMENT (48 HOURS)

Fee: $325 Examine the processes of individualizedplanning and the Individual Service Plan(ISP) process. ISPs are used to plan andmonitor the services provided toindividuals with a disability. Beginningwith an exploration of the origins andpurposes of ISPs, you will go on toexamine the roles of team members,strategies for making decisions andvarious issues related to the developmentand coordination of ISPs. Lifestyle-planning will be discussed in this context.The majority of the course is devoted todeveloping your skills in completing thefirst components of an IndividualInstructional Program, includingassessment (observing and describing anindividual’s current behaviour, skills andneeds). You’ll also have an opportunity todevelop ecological inventories, baselineplans and formal goals and objectives.

Dates: Jan. 6 – Apr. 22, 2004 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.


FOOD SERVICE WORKERCERTIFICATEThe Food Service Worker program isdesigned for individuals currentlyemployed, or seeking employment, inhealth-care facilities, hospitals, nursinghomes, commercial food outlets, businessand school cafeterias and communityhome-care programs. Our part-time andHomestudy programs are for those whowish to upgrade their knowledge of foodservices in the health sector and otherfood-service industries. Level I must becompleted in one year and is a prerequisiteto the Nutrition Manager program.

Prerequisites:• Recommended Grade 10 reading level

• Employment in the food-serviceindustry

• If not employed in the food-serviceindustry, contact (403) 410-1400regarding work-experience options.

Dates:Continuous intake

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,068

Learning Materials and Supplies . . .$250

Note: If you have previously completed aFood Service Worker program at anothereducational facility and you wish to enterthe Nutrition Manager program, you maybe eligible for the Prior LearningAssessment Recognition (PLAR). Please call (403) 410-1475 for furtherinformation on the above programsand/or the PLAR.

CoursesB O D Y S T R U C T U R E S A N DT E R M I N O L O G Y ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Learn basic body structures and medicalterminology, symbols and abbreviations.

B A S I C N U T R I T I O N A N DN U T R I E N T S ( 9 0 H O U R S )

Study the functions of food and water, Canada’s Food Guide to HealthyEating, proteins, carbohydrates and fats,vitamins and minerals and nutritionallife-cycle needs.

K I T C H E N S A F E T Y ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Study food microbiology and infectioncontrol. Learn safety, body mechanics andergonomics, first aid and CPR, accidentprevention and emergency situations.

C L I N I C A L N U T R I T I O N ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Learn clinical-nutrition practice, clinicalnutrition terminology and how to follownutrition-care plans.


Study the basis of human psychologicaland physical needs theory and how itrelates to wellness in the workplace,time management, communicationstheory, conflict management andcustomer service.

E M P L O Y E R - E M P L O Y E ER E L AT I O N S ( 7 5 H O U R S )

Examine hospital administrativestructure, job descriptions, conditions ofemployment and how to follow policiesand procedures.

F O O D S E R V I C E ( 9 0 H O U R S )

Study food-service systems, forms andrecords, units of measurement, kitchenequipment, receiving, storage andmaintenance of food stock.


Get hands-on experience in the role ofthe Food Service Worker. This coursemay be completed in a learner’sworkplace if the program criteria for the practicum setting are met.

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FAMILY SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION(48 HOURS)

Fee: $325This course examines the dynamics oftypical families and compares thesepatterns to families who have a disabledmember. You’ll examine the relationsbetween spouses, between spouses andchildren and between siblings. The classwill discuss various strategies and issues,including the role of the rehabilitationpractitioner in fostering familyrelationships that are meaningful,cooperative and productive. This coursealso considers cultural and religiousinfluences that affect service provision.

Dates: Jan. 5 – Apr. 28, 2004 M T W T F STimes: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

E N G L I S H (48 HOURS)

Fee: $325 (subject to change)This first-year composition course willenable you to develop a solid groundingin writing processes. Explore thetechniques writers use to communicateclearly in a wide range of rhetoricalsituations, including academic andpractical contexts. By reading andanalysing texts from a broad spectrum ofcontexts, cultures, historical periods anddisciplines, you’ll develop strategies tocommunicate your ideas and integratethem with those of others.

P R A C T I C U M I N FA S D (200 HOURS)

Fee: $375 (subject to change)The purpose of the practicum is toprovide an opportunity for you to applyFASD and addiction theory in a varietyof environments including, but notlimited to, private homes, group homes,schools, foster care and early interventionprograms. In a variety of supervisedenvironments, you will be expected tosuccessfully apply information learnedwithin the classroom to develop effectiveand appropriate intervention strategies.Emphasis will be placed on connectingthe client to existing services andsupports within the community.Practicum placement will be enhanced by four integration seminars.


NUTRITION MANAGER CERTIFICATEThe Nutrition Manager program is acontinuation of the Food Service Workerprogram and may be taken on a part-timebasis. One year is given to complete thisportion by correspondence.

Prerequisites:• Completion of the Level I Food

Service Worker program

• Students enrolling in this programmust be working at a supervisory level,or have access to do the requiredsupervisory work experience

• Students must have completed a food-service worker program

• Employment in the food-serviceindustry

Dates:Ongoing admission

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,068

Learning Materials and Supplies . .$250

Tuition Fee for five-day seminarheld annually in June at Bow Valley College . . . . . . . . . .$350

Note: If you have previously completed afood-service worker program at anothereducational facility, and you wish to enter the Nutrition Manager program,you may be eligible for the PriorLearning Assessment Recognition(PLAR). Please call (403) 410-1400 formore information on the above programsand/or the PLAR.

CoursesA N AT O M Y A N D P H Y S I O L O G Y ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Study the process of digestion and learnmedical terminology, symbols andabbreviations.

C L I N I C A L N U T R I T I O N ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Study the applications of clinical-nutritionresearch applications, energy-modifieddiets and adverse reactions to food. Learnabout diabetes and metabolic conditions,cardiovascular and renal diseases,gastrointestinal diseases and nutritionalcare plans.


Learn written and oral communicationand conflict-management strategies.

G E N E R A L A D M I N I S T R AT I O N ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Explore management theory, kitchenmanagement and study computer-assistedfood service.

P E R S O N N E L M A N A G E M E N T ( 7 5 H O U R S )

Learn payroll administration, how to hire and orient new employees, superviseemployees and how to work withcollective agreements.

F O O D S E R V I C E M A N A G E M E N T ( 7 5 H O U R S )

Review financial management and qualitycontrol through purchasing.

S U P E RV I S O RY W O R K E X P E R I E N C E( 2 4 0 H O U R S )

This course offers an opportunity toobtain hands-on experience in asupervisory role. Your work-experienceplacement may be scheduled in yourworkplace if a program criterion for thepracticum is met.

PART-TIME PRACTICAL NURSEPROGRAM FOR HEALTH CAREWORKERS CERTIFICATEIf you are currently providing hands-on,direct bedside nursing care within ahealth-care agency, this part-timeprogram can help you develop yourknowledge and skills to the PracticalNurse level. Designed for health-careworkers who are currently employed in ahospital setting, this program lets you fityour learning into your work schedule.You will receive credit for your priorlearning as a PCA may be able tocomplete some of your work experiencein your current place of employment.Students who have other health-relatedtraining will require an individualizedassessment of their prior learning.

The program extends over a two-yearperiod and courses include Anatomy and

Physiology/Microbiology, Adult PhysicalAssessment, Pathophysiology andRelated Nursing Care, Growth andDevelopment, Nutrition, InterpersonalCommunications, Professional Growth,Maternity Nursing, Pediatrics Nursing,Mental Health, Community Care,Medication Administration and Nursing Science.

The delivery format includes Homestudy,workshops, peer study groups and workexperience in a variety of health-caresettings. You will also receive learningsupport from a College instructor and anassigned mentor at your place of work.Release time from your job is requiredonly for attendance at workshops and forselected work experiences.

Admission Requirements:• Minimum of 60% in English 30 or

70% in English 33 and/or equivalent

• TOEFL 560/220 and TSE 200/50 ifEnglish is your second language

• Minimum of 60% in one of thefollowing: Math 10, Math 23, PureMath 10 or Applied Math 20

• Candidates who were not educated inEnglish must submit transcriptsevaluated by IQAS showingequivalency in Math and Science, pluseither Grade 12 English requirementsof TOEFL 560/220 or TSE 200/50

• Minimum of 60% in 30 level Science(Biology, Chemistry or Physics);Biology is preferred. 60% in PNAnatomy and Physiology throughContinuing Education would substitutefor the Science requirement.

• Current, valid immunization record

• Minimum 18 years of age

• Verification of current employment andrecommendation from employer mustbe provided

• A current Basic Rescuer Certificate (CPR)

Date:February 2004


PRACTICAL NURSE RE-ENTRYPROGRAMThe Practical Nurse Re-entry programprovides you with opportunities to update your knowledge and skills to meet the current practice standards andlicensure requirements for PracticalNurses in Alberta.

Participate in Homestudy, workshops and long-term care, acute-care andcommunity-care practicums. Optionsexist for individual programming throughchallenge procedures and/or choice ofintake dates. You must apply to theCollege of Licensed Practical Nurses ofAlberta (CLPNA). Please call CLPNA at1-800-661-5877 or (780) 484-8886 formore information.

Admission Requirements:• Applicants must forward their

CLPNA referral to the Health andCommunity Care Department. For further information, please phone(403) 410-1470.

• Graduate of a recognized PracticalNurse program

• Referral from CLPNA (College ofLicensed Practical Nurses of Alberta)

• Current CPR Level C – Basic RescuerCertificate

• Current, valid immunization record

• Applicants will require a criminalrecord check. Should you requirefurther information about ouradmissions policy, please contactStudent Services at (403) 410-1400.

Dates:May 26, 2003 – May 24, 2004

Sept. 15, 2003 – Sept. 17, 2004

Fees:Prior Learning Assessment exam . .$375

Three mandatory workshops and a comprehensive practicum(individual workshops scheduledbased on prior-learning assessmentscould total $1,130) . . . . . . . . . . .$777

Study guide for prior-learning assessment exam (approximate) . .$70

Books and modules (optional) . . . .$800

Note: If you are required to write thelicensure examination: The College ofPractical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)administers the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination(CPRNE). The fees are $461 for 2003(subject to change). There are three datesfor examinations: January, May andSeptember (details will be provided by thedepartment if applicable to the candidate).

DAY CARE OR IENTAT ION COURSE –L E V E L I ( 5 0 H O U R S )Fee: No Tuition Fee*This 50-hour course is offered incooperation with Alberta Children’sServices for day-care workers andvolunteer staff in licensed day-carecentres who wish to qualify for theirLevel I certification.

Admission Requirements:This course is open to individualsinterested in working with young children(0 – six years of age) in a day-caresetting. Contingent on availability ofspace, preference will be given to thosewho have written verification ofemployment or volunteer status from achild-care director. As you will berequired to complete learningassignments with young children, youwill need to have access to children forobservation and assignments.

* Funding for this program is providedby Alberta Children’s Services.

Dates:A schedule of courses with the dates ofeach course is sent to licensed day-carecentres. The course is offered onnumerous dates throughout the year.

For more information, please phone (403) 410-1474.

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FIRST AID/CPR EMERGENCYMEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR) ( 8 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $504Learning Material $321 (non-refundable)

Train to become a member of an EMS team!

This in-depth course is brokered fromPortage College and provides thenecessary knowledge and skills for an entry-level ambulance attendant.Approximately 80 hours of classroominstruction, skill-building demonstrationsand practice are augmented by homestudy. Successful completion providescertificates in Advanced First Aid,AED (Automated External Defibrillation)and Emergency Medical Responder andqualifies you to write the provincial EMR exam.

Prerequisite:Standard First Aid and CPR – Level Cwithin 12 months

Call (403) 410-1499 for more information.

Dates: Sept. 30 – Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: Tues. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

See also: Medical Courses, p. 95 andMedical Workshops, p. 99.

ENGLISH AS ASECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

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We offer:• English language and career programs

and courses

• Highly qualified instructors who havespecial ESL training and many years of experience teaching ESL

• Staff members who come from manycultures and speak many languages,who can assist students in their firstlanguage as necessary

• More than 20 years of experience inteaching English-language skills

• Convenient downtown locations withdirect access by the LRT system

• Language and computer-lab facilitiesdedicated to ESL instruction

• A broad range of services including theESL Tutorial Centre, ESL counsellors,Learning Resource Services, HealthServices and a discounted fitness clubmembership

• During daytime hours, access toChurchill Park Day Care at the Main campus, offering quality,culturally sensitive care for childrenover two years

R E G I S T E R I N G F O R E N G L I S H A S AS E C O N D L A N G U A G E C O U R S E SOur courses run throughout the year,including the summer months.

How to apply and/or register:• Apply and/or register at the ESL Office

in Rocky Mountain Plaza campus,#400, 615 Macleod Trail SE

• Register in person, or phone (403) 297-4901. The ESL Office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• All registrations are processed on afirst-come, first-served basis

• When application fees are requiredthey are non-refundable

• Visa students are required to pay theinternational student fees

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AT BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

Bow Valley College is the largest English as a Second Language provider in Calgary

and has some of the finest ESL programs in Canada. Our teachers have a

reputation for excellence in teaching and for accommodating individual student

needs. We provide opportunities for a wide number of students and clients,

including newcomers to Canada, Canadian citizens, international students and

corporate clients. Each student is individually assessed for English-language ability

and placed in the appropriate class.

WWW.BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE.CAENGLISH AS A

SECOND LANGUAGE

F U L L - T I M E E S L P R O G R A M SFull-time Language Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 60

Work Experience for Immigrants Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 61

Accounting Assistant – ESL Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 62

International ESL Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 63

P A R T- T I M E E S L P R O G R A M S – G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NGeneral ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 64

Learn English at the Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 64

Volunteer Tutor Program – 55+ ESL Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 64

Volunteer Tutor Program – Advanced Level Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Speaking Successfully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Improve Your Spelling Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Practical Conversations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Effective Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Intermediate to Advanced Level Language Skills

Listening & Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Speaking Professionally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65

Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 66

Pronunciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 66

Accent Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 66

Reading & Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 66

Test of English as a Foreign Language Preparation Courses

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 67

ESL Literacy Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 67

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Courses

Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 67

Reading, Writing and Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 67

E S L C A R E E R T R A I N I N GTeaching ESL Certificate Programs

Teaching English Abroad Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 68

ESL Volunteer Tutor Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 68

Teaching English Abroad Transfer Credit Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 69

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L O C AT I O N O F C L A S S E SMost classes are held at Rocky MountainPlaza, 615 Macleod Trail SE. Someclasses are held at Bow Valley College’sMain campus.

S T U D E N T F U N D I N GSome students in some programs may beeligible for funding. Please see individualprograms for more information.

Classes are offered at 10 levels frombasic literacy to high/intermediatelanguage proficiency. These programsfocus on all of the skill areas, includinglistening, speaking, reading and writing,and provide a solid basis in Englishgrammar. These programs will prepareyou for the language needs involved inliving, working and studying in Canada.

These programs offer:• Individual assessment for listening,

speaking, reading, writing andgrammar skills, for placement in theappropriate class

• ESL counsellors to help you withpersonal problems and career advisors to assist with education and career planning

• An ESL Tutorial Centre where you canget individual help with languageproblems before and after class andhave small-group instruction forspecific language problems

Program Dates:May 26 – Aug. 1, 2003

Aug. 5 – Oct. 10, 2003

Oct. 14 – Dec. 19, 2003

Jan. 5 – March 12, 2004

Class Schedule:Class times vary between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

FULL-TIME LANGUAGEINSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERSTO CANADA (LINC)

• Forty weeks maximum

• Tuition is paid by Citizenship andImmigration Canada

• LINC is open to landed immigrantsand convention refugees, but notCanadian citizens

• Students must be referred by theImmigrant Language and VocationalAssessment Referral Centre (ILVARC)(403) 262-2656

This program is funded by Citizenshipand Immigration Canada.

FULL-TIME EI/EI REACHBACK• Twelve months maximum

• Funding is available for tuition plusliving costs to eligible applicants

• Open to EI/EI Reachback landedimmigrants, convention refugees andCanadian citizens

• Career advisors assist eligible applicantsto apply for tuition and living costs

• ILVARC referral is welcome, but not necessary

• Phone (403) 297-4901 to book anappointment for placement testing

• $15 Student ID Card

• $30 book rental per term

FULL-TIME SDG• Twelve month maximum

• Open to landed immigrants, conventionrefugees and Canadian citizens whoare not EI/EI Reachback, or who arenot eligible for LINC

• Career advisors will assist eligibleapplicants to apply for tuition andliving costs

• ILVARC referral is welcome, but notnecessary

• Phone (403) 297-4901 to book anappointment for placement testing

• $15 Student ID Card


ENGLISH FOR ACADEMICPURPOSESEnglish for Academic Purposes (EAP) isa full-time, two-part, English program forstudents interested in improving theirfunctional academic and workplace skills.This program is not grammar-based. It will meet the needs of learners whowish to continue to study at the post-secondary/high-school level, or to enter a Canadian work environment. You will work in a collaborative learningenvironment on a module-basedcurriculum, and you will receiveindividualized instruction to address theunique challenges you face as a learner.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O E N G L I S H F O RA C A D E M I C P U R P O S E S ( 1 0 W E E K S )

This course highlights the skills that areessential for workplace and academicsuccess including:

• public speaking

• problem-solving

• note-taking

• reading charts and graphs

• letter writing

• essay writing

You will be expected to work at homeand with others to complete a variety oflearning tasks contained in module form.Successful completion of this course isbased on a combination of classassignments, participation and a final test.

E N G L I S H F O R A C A D E M I CP U R P O S E S ( E A P ) ( 1 0 W E E K S )

This is the second part of EAP.Successful completion of this courserequires the planning, preparation,presentation and writing of a researchpaper in addition to a number ofassignments and class participation. Theeffective use of text and Internetresources for research purposes ishighlighted. If your final project meetsprogram requirements,you will receive an EAP Certificate. This certification will enable you toautomatically enter post-secondaryinstitutions where articulation agreements

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are in place. The EAP Certification willsatisfy those institutions’ English-language requirements.

• This is not a LINC-funded program

• Career advisors will assist applicants toapply for tuition and living costs

• Students not eligible for tuition underSDG, EI/EI Reachback can pay $1277per 10-week term for tuition

• $15 Student ID card


Hours of classes:Vary between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Client funding:SFB, EI/EI Reachback. This program isnot funded under the LINC program.

Program dates:May 26 – Aug. 1, 2003

Aug. 5 – Oct. 10, 2003

Oct. 14 – Dec. 19, 2003

Jan. 5 – Mar. 12, 2004

Prerequisites:Level I – Canadian LanguageBenchmarks of 6-5-5

Level II – Canadian languageBenchmarks of 7-6-6 or successfulcompletion of Level I

WORK EXPERIENCE FORIMMIGRANTSThe objective of this full-time ESLprogram is to assist skilled immigrants inaccessing meaningful employmentutilizing the qualifications and experiencegained in their native countries. This 16-week program will provide you with:

• Ten weeks of full-time, intensive,employment-related ESL training

• Six weeks of work experience in aposition that takes advantage of yourprevious experience and education

• Full job-finding support and resourcesincluding résumé production,telephone and fax service, Internet/ e-mail access

• Extensive client support service for sixmonths after completion of program

Program Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – Dec. 19, 2003

Nov. 10, 2003 – Mar. 5, 2004

Jan. 26, 2004 – May 14, 2004

Client Eligibility:• Be highly motivated to find a job

• Be unemployed (maximum allowablepart-time work is 20 hours)

• Have come to Canada within the last10 years

• Have Canadian Language Benchmarksproficiency of 5 to 8

• Be ineligible for LINC

Client Funding:You may be eligible for living allowancesif you are:

• Currently on EI

• An SFI recipient

• On EI in the past three years

• On EI for maternity in the past fiveyears

Course Schedule:Weeks 1 – 10: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Weeks 11 – 16: According to hostcompany hours

Course Content:During the first 10 weeks of the program,you will learn about:

• Obstacles that you must overcome inorder to gain employment

• Adjusting to a new culture and howculture shock affects immigrants

• Self-analysis

• The importance of networking

• Networking as a source of job leads

• Understanding Calgary's corporateculture

• The art of negotiating

• Interpersonal communication skills

• Formal presentation skills

• Résumé and cover-letter writing

• Language skills: reading, writing andlistening/speaking

• Development of vocabulary throughthe study of idioms

• Computer skills: improving e-mailcommunication, the use of the Internet for job-search purposes,MS Office Suite

• Development of note-taking skills

• Short- and long-term goal setting

• Conducting a business meeting

• Interviewing skills

• Job-maintenance skills

• Stress-management skills

During the last six weeks of the program,you will participate in a work-experienceplacement that takes advantage of youreducation and work history from yourcountry of origin. You will not be paid forthis placement, but instead will be able toinclude this experience on your résumé.

The hours that you will work in thisunpaid position will depend on the hostcompany's normal work hours.

Fee:No cost. This service is made possible byAlberta Human Resources &Employment and the Government ofCanada.

How to Apply:Interested individuals should come inperson to fill in an application at the ESLOffice, Rocky Mountain Plaza, #400, 615Macleod Trail SE.

For more information, call (403) 297-4901. The ESL & Languages office isopen 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday throughFriday. Please bring a copy of yourCanadian Language Benchmark scores(available through testing at ILVARC –phone (403) 262-2656) – and a copy ofyour résumé.


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ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT – ESL CERTIFICATEThis program is made possible byfunding through Alberta HumanResources and Employment. The 44-week program is designed forunemployed immigrants who wish towork in entry-level positions in the fieldof accounting but lack the language andoccupational skills to do so. The programwill provide occupational as well asEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)training. The ESL training will becustomized to ensure you can effectivelyfunction in a Canadian workplace andhandle the training textbooks andmaterials. The program will provide you with both theory and practice ofaccounting principles, as well ascomputerized accounting software.Students will learn how to set up, openand operate a complete set of books,including the preparation of financialstatements. Core business skills such as general office procedures, MicrosoftWord and Excel and common accountingsoftware programs, will also be covered.

Graduates of this program will have theskills required to work as assistantaccounting clerks.

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – July 16, 2004

Client Eligibility:• ESL speakers who are receiving

Employment Insurance or Support for Independence

• ESL speakers who are landedimmigrants, Canadian citizens orConvention Refugees

• ESL speakers who have been inCanada less than 10 years

Academic Admission Requirements:• ESL Benchmark 7 or higher

• 50% or better in a Grade 11 math

or

• Students who do not meet theadmission requirements can arrange to write the Accounting Assistant – ESL program entrance exam. Resultswill be reviewed to establish studententrance status


Length of Program:Forty-four weeks of training

• Eight weeks of ESL (English as aSecond Language) training

• Thirty-two weeks of accountingtraining and employability skillsincluding job search and jobmaintenance

• Four weeks of work experience

CoursesThe first eight weeks will consist of ESLlanguage training, with special focus onlanguage required to work effectively in aCanadian office. Special emphasis will beplaced on the language of officeprocedures, customer service, telephonemanner and the language of finance andaccounting. Cultural issues of businessand interpersonal cultural communicationwill also be addressed.

Accounting training content willinclude:• Business Mathematics

• Business Communications

• Financial Accounting

• Manual Accounting Simulation

• Canadian Financial Institutions

• Introduction to Computers

• QuickBooks and Simply Accounting

• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook

• Interpersonal Communications

• Computerized Accounting Simulation

• Keyboarding and Data Entry

ESL support will be interwoven throughthe course delivery so that individualsadvance their language skills in thecontext of their financial/accountingstudies.

Employability skills include:• Communication, problem-solving,

personal management and teamwork skills

• Self-management skills, includingmanaging change, personal wellness,conflict resolution and timemanagement

• Employment standards awareness

• Workplace safety, including workingalone and first-aid training

• Job search and employmentpreparation, including job-searchstrategies, résumé writing andinterviewing skills

Work Experience:A four-week work-experience componentwill place you with a local employer inan entry-level accounting position.

How to Apply:Apply in person at the ESL Office in the Rocky Mountain Plaza campus,#400, 615 Macleod Trail SE. The officeis open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday throughFriday. Please bring a copy of yourCanadian Language Benchmark scores(available through testing at ILVARC,phone (403) 262-2656) and a copy ofyour résumé. Applicants whosuccessfully complete the preliminaryacademic assessment will be required toattend a screening interview.

Criminal Record Check:Applicants for the Accounting Assistant –ESL program are advised that they will berequired to provide a criminal recordcheck (no criminal record) prior toentering the work-experience componentof the program. Applicants are responsiblefor applying for and obtaining their owncriminal record check. For information onhow to obtain a criminal record check,please contact your local police districtoffice or the Bow Valley College StudentServices at (403) 410-1400.

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INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH AS ASECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMBow Valley College’s International ESL program is known for its commitmentto academic excellence, its caringinstructors and staff and its friendlyatmosphere. An intensive English-language program is offered on a full-time basis with levels from beginnerto advanced. Classes focus on improvingspeaking, listening, reading and writingskills with a particular emphasis onlistening and speaking.

The program offers many social andcultural activities such as trips to Banff,skiing, and visits to museums and otherplaces of interest. These activitiesintroduce Canadian culture and provideopportunities to practice conversationalEnglish in an informal setting. Studentsalso have the opportunity to shareperspectives with other students fromaround the world.

Students who complete the AdvancedPlus English for Academic Purposes classwith a B+ can attend many other classesat Bow Valley College, SAIT and DeVrywithout taking an English test.

Registration:ESL and Languages department,Rocky Mountain Plaza,#400, 615 Macleod Trail SE

Register in person, phone (403) 297-6218or fax (403) 297-3984 or [email protected].

Office Hours:Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All registrants are accepted before thestart of class. Late registrants areaccepted when possible, and will becharged a $50 late fee.

Course Dates:Stampede Stomp: June 30 – Aug. 22, 2003

Registration up to June 26. Late registration begins on June 27.*

New Student Testing:June 25 and 26.

Fall Fun: Sept. 2 – Oct. 23, 2003

Registration up to Aug. 28. Late registration begins on Aug. 29.*

New Student Testing:Aug. 27 and 28.

Winter Wonderland: Oct. 27 – Dec. 19, 2003.

Registration up to Oct. 23. Late registration begins on Oct. 24.*

New Student Testing:Oct. 22 and 23.

* Late registrations will be charged a $50 late fee.

Length of Program:Eight weeks

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,710

Application Fee (non-refundable) . .$100

Social Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Late Fee when applicable . . . . . . . . .$50

For more information, please contact the International ESL department at (403) 297-6218 or fax (403) 297-3984 ore-mail [email protected].


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G E N E R A L E S L ( 4 5 H O U R S )

Improve your ability to speak, read andwrite in English. General ESL classesfocus on all skill areas and are offered atsix different levels, from beginner toadvanced. You will be given a test to seewhat level of ESL class is best for you.

Dates: June 30 to Aug. 20 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to June 18 June 19 to July 7Fee: Late Fee: $100$105 (visitors $210) $115 (visitors $220)

Dates: Sept. 3 to Oct. 22 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to Aug. 20 Aug. 21 to Sept. 8Fee: Late Fee:$105 (visitors $210) $115 (visitors $220)

Dates: Oct. 27 to Dec. 17 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to Oct. 22 Oct. 23 to Nov. 3Fee: Late Fee:$105 (visitors $210) $115 (visitors $220)

L E A R N E N G L I S H AT T H E L I B R A R Y( 3 0 H O U R S )

Registration: $25Learn English for everyday situations.Classes are offered at beginner,intermediate and advanced levels. You choose the level most suited to your needs. These courses are offered atVillage Square Library, 2623 – 56 Street NE, Calgary. Register at theVillage Square Library for on-site classesprior to the start date. Partial funding forthis program provided by:

B e g i n n e r

Dates: Sept. 15 to Dec. 1 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

I n t e r m e d i a t eDates: Sept. 17 to Dec. 3 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

A d v a n c e dDates: Sept. 20 to Dec. 6 M T W T F STime: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The ESL department offers a wide variety of part-time courses. Courses are offered

in the morning, afternoon and evening from beginner to advanced levels.

Services available to you as a part-time student include access to ESL counsellors

and learning support services. For computer-supported courses, Student ID/print

cards are available for purchase. Print cards enable you to print within the

College. See p. 103 for print card information. The Student ID Card is the official

identification for students at Bow Valley College. A Student ID Card is optional

and can be purchased for $15.

V O L U N T E E R T U T O R P R O G R A M –5 5 + E S L T U T O R I A L S ( 4 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $45 (visitors $90)If you are over the age of 55 and want topractise your English skills, this programoffers you a small-group atmosphere ledby volunteer tutors. You can alsoparticipate in pronunciation, computerand conversation classes. You can take this program in the morning (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) or in the afternoon (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.). For more information,call (403) 297-4484. Fees are non-refundable.

Partial funding for this program provided by:

Classes are offered from beginner toadvanced levels.

Dates: Sept. 23 – Nov. 27 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Registration:Ongoing

Dates: Sept. 23 – Nov. 27 M T W T F STime: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.


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E f f e c t i v e W r i t i n g ( 1 8 H o u r s )

Fee: $45 (visitors $90)If you are an advanced-level ESL speakerand would like to concentrate on writing,our volunteer tutors will help you toimprove your writing skills.

Dates: Sept. 20 – Nov. 29 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.


I N T E R M E D I AT E T O A D V A N C E DL E V E L L A N G U A G E S K I L L SParticipate in part-time classes that focuson improving skill areas.

L i s t e n i n g & S p e a k i n gIncrease your understanding of Englishby improving your listening and speakingskills. You must be an intermediate oradvanced-level student to register for this class.

Hours: 40Dates: July 3 to Aug. 21 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to June 19 June 20 to July 10Fee: Late Fee:$100 (visitors $200) $110 (visitors $210)

Hours: 24Dates: July 6 to Aug. 22 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to June 20 June 23 to July 13 Fee: Late Fee:$60 (visitors $120) $70 (visitors $130)

Hours: 40Dates: Sept. 2 to Oct. 23 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Hours: 24Dates: Sept. 5 to Oct. 24 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Hours: 40Dates: Oct. 28 to Dec. 18 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to Oct. 23 Oct. 24 to Oct. 30Fee: Late Fee:$100 (visitors $200) $110 (visitors $210)

Hours: 24Dates: Oct. 31 to Dec. 19 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


S p e a k i n g P r o f e s s i o n a l l y ( 4 0 H o u r s )

Classes address common areas ofdifficulty with an emphasis onpresentation skills. This class is foradvanced ESL speakers.

Dates: July 3 to Aug. 21 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Dates: Sept. 2 to Oct.23 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:up to Aug. 21 Aug. 22 to Sept. 9Fee: Late Fee:$100 (visitors $200) $110 (visitors $210)

Dates: Oct. 28 to Dec.18 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


V O L U N T E E R T U T O R P R O G R A M –A D V A N C E D L E V E L T U T O R I A L SImprove your English in a small-groupatmosphere with the help of a volunteertutor. For more information, call (403) 297-4484. Fees are non-refundable.

Partial funding for this program provided by:

S p e a k i n g S u c c e s s f u l l y ( 1 8 H o u r s )

Fee: $45 (visitors $90)This tutorial is designed for advanced-level ESL speakers who want to improvetheir communication skills. Tutorials willfocus on pronunciation, non-verbalcommunication and presentation skills.Tutorials are led by volunteer tutors.



I m p r o v e Yo u r S p e l l i n g S k i l l s ( 1 8 H o u r s )

Fee: $45 (visitors $90)Learn strategies to improve your spellingskills and build your vocabulary.Tutorials are led by volunteer tutors.



P r a c t i c a l C o n v e r s a t i o n s ( 1 8 H o u r s )

Fee: $45 (visitors $90)If you are an advanced-level ESLspeaker, this tutorial will introduce you to a variety of useful conversationalsituations. Tutorials are led by volunteer tutors.




G r a m m a rLearn to speak and write using correctlystructured forms. Apply the rules ofgrammar to communicate effectively. It is suggested that you complete theintermediate level before registering forthe advanced level.

Intermediate Level (40 Hours)Dates: July 3 to Aug. 21 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Level (24 Hours)Dates: July 4 to Aug. 22 M T W T F STime: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.


Advanced Level (40 Hours)Dates: Sept. 2 to Oct. 23 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Advanced Level (24 Hours)Dates: Sept. 5 to Oct. 24 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Intermediate Level (40 Hours)Dates: Oct. 28 to Dec. 18 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Intermediate Level (24 Hours)Dates: Oct. 31 to Dec. 19 M T W T F STime: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up Oct. 24 Oct. 27 to Nov. 7Fee: Late Fee:$60 (visitors $120) $70 (visitors $130)

A c c e n t R e d u c t i o n ( 1 4 H o u r s )

This class focuses on skills necessary forfluency. This class is not recommendedfor basic-level ESL speakers. Class sizeis limited to 10.

Dates: July 2 to Aug. 20 M T W T F STime: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to June 16 June 17 to July 7Fee: Late Fee:$94 $104

Dates: Sept. 3 to Oct. 22 M T W T F STime: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to Aug. 18 Aug. 19 to Sept. 10Fee: Late Fee:$94 $104

Dates: Oct. 29 to Dec. 17 M T W T F STime: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration: Late Registration:Up to Oct. 20 Oct. 21 to Nov. 3Fee: Late Fee:$94 $104

R e a d i n g a n d W r i t i n gLearn how to write clearly and correctly.This course will improve your vocabularyas well as your punctuation, spelling andorganization. This is an intermediate-level course.

Hours: 40Dates: July 3 to Aug. 21 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Hours: 24Dates: July 4 to Aug. 22 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Hours: 40Dates: Sept. 2 to Oct. 23 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


P r o n u n c i a t i o nPractise English pronunciation and learnto speak with correct word/sentencestress and intonation. This course isoffered in two cycles – A and B. It isrecommended that you complete bothCycle A and Cycle B. To register for thiscourse, you must be a high-intermediateor an advanced-level ESL student.

Cycle B (40 Hours)Dates: July 3 to Aug. 21 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Cycle B (24 Hours)Dates: July 4 to Aug. 22 M T W T F STime: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.


Cycle A (40 Hours)Dates: Sept. 2 to Oct. 23 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Cycle A (24 Hours)Dates: Sept. 5 to Oct. 24 M T W T F STime: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.


Cycle B (40 Hours)Dates: Oct. 28 to Dec. 18 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Cycle B (24 Hours)Dates: Oct. 31 to Dec. 19 M T W T F STime: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.



E S L L I T E R A C Y P R O G R A MHow do you identify someone with ESLliteracy needs? People with ESL literacyneeds may have difficulty reading andwriting in their first language. They oftenhave no knowledge or limited knowledgeof how to read and write in English andthey may or may not have strong oralEnglish skills. The part-time ESLdepartment offers literacy programs tomeet the needs of these individuals.Program scheduling is flexible andresponsive to learners’ needs. For more information, please contact the ESL Literacy Program Coordinator at (403) 297-4963.

PART-TIME LANGUAGEINSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERSTO CANADA (LINC) PROGRAM Learn the English language skills youneed for living, working and studying in Canada.

Eligibility is determined by theImmigrant Language and VocationalAssessment Referral Centre (ILVARC),(403) 262-2656. There is no charge toeligible applicants for these classes.Applicants must be a landed immigrantor have refugee status. Funding for thisprogram is provided by Citizenship andImmigration Canada. For moreinformation, please call (403) 297-4496.


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Hours: 24Dates: Sept. 5 to Oct. 24 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Hours: 40Dates: Oct. 28 to Dec. 18 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Hours: 24Dates: Oct. 31 to Dec. 19 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


T E S T O F E N G L I S H A S A F O R E I G N L A N G U A G E ( T O E F L )P R E P A R AT I O N I A N D I I ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $210Improve your advanced listening,grammar and reading skills at your ownrate with computer-based delivery. Thiscourse is designed to prepare you for thecomputer-based TOEFL test. You willpractise with sample tests and learn test-taking tips for the TOEFL. The courseincludes computer lab time. You will berequired to purchase a Bow ValleyCollege print card.

Registration:Ongoing based on seat availability.

Dates: July 3 to Aug. 21 M T W T F SSept. 2 to Oct. 23Oct. 28 to Dec. 18

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

L I N C C O N V E R S AT I O N ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Acquire conversational skills that arerequired for everyday situations. Classesare offered up to Canadian LanguageBenchmark Level 5. Applicants must bereferred by ILVARC.

Dates: June 30 – Aug. 20 M T W T F SSept. 3 – Oct. 22 Oct. 27 – Dec. 17

Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Registration:Ongoing based on seat availability

Dates: July 3 – Aug. 21 M T W T F SSept. 2 – Oct. 23 Oct. 28 – Dec. 18

Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.


L I N C R E A D I N G , W R I T I N G A N DG R A M M A R ( 7 2 H O U R S )

Improve your reading skills and learn towrite clearly using correct grammar.Classes are offered up to CanadianLanguage Benchmarks Level 4.Applicants must be referred by ILVARC.

Dates: June 30 – Aug. 21 M T W T F SSept. 3 – Oct. 23 Oct. 27 – Dec. 18

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.



TEACHING ENGLISH AS ASECOND LANGUAGECERTIFICATE PROGRAMST E A C H I N G E N G L I S H A B R O A DC E R T I F I C AT E ( 6 2 H O U R S )

Fees: $468 (visitors $936), resource binder included.

Do you want to travel, meet new peopleand experience different cultures? Why not train to teach English in placessuch as Korea, Japan or Poland? This program offers insight into the skillsand teaching methods of experiencedEnglish-as-a-Second-Language teachers,as well as hints on negotiating contracts,handling culture shock and developingeffective job-search techniques. Guest speakers provide first-handaccounts of overseas teaching. A Myers-Briggs personality assessment is alsoincluded. For more information,please call (403) 297-4484.

Prerequisites:Completion of Grade 12 (English 30)Certificate is granted based on attendance.

Registration:Ongoing based on seat availability.

Dates:Oct. 9 to Nov. 29

Help second-language speakers learn English by assisting

in an ESL classroom or by tutoring a small group of adult ESL learners.

TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER CALL (403) 297-3998.

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Now what?Self-assessment, résumé tune-ups, interview techniques, job search and career

planning. Work by yourself, in groups or one-on-one with an Employment Advisor.

LES SERVICES SONT DISPONSIBLES EN ANGLAIS ET FRANÇAIS

THIS SERVICE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH FUNDING BY ALBERTA HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYMENT

Fast. Effective. Free.CAREER CONNECTION

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PLAZA, MAIN FLOOR, 150, 615 MACLEOD TRAIL SOUTH. PHONE: 662-3810,FAX: 662-3809. HOURS: MON. – FRI. 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. [email protected]

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECONDLANGUAGE ABROAD TRANSFER CREDITCOURSE (78 HOURS)

In partnership with the University ofSaskatchewan’s CERTESL program, BowValley College’s ESL department offers aTeaching English as a Second Language(TESL) transfer-credit program. Studentsregistering for TESL ABROAD whomeet the necessary requirements will beeligible for transfer credit for TESL 21and TESL 31. 100% attendance isrequired. Opportunities for practicalexperience in ESL exist in the VolunteerTutor Program. For more programinformation, call (403) 297-4484.

Prerequisite:Completion of Grade 12 (English 30)

Fees:$748 (visitors $1,496), resource binderincluded. Textbooks provided on loan.Includes online tutoring.


Dates: Oct. 7 to Nov. 29 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Two Saturday workshops 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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THE BOW VALLEY COLLEGEADVANTAGEBow Valley College’s academicupgrading courses are designed to fit theschedules of adults and their personalresponsibilities and time commitments.We put the learner in control of theirlearning through the use of technology,while maintaining the human interactionneeded to ensure individual success.

• We recognize prior learning and lifeexperience. You will be individuallyassessed and given credit for skillsgained through life and workexperience. A learner plan maps themost efficient way to meet youracademic goals.

• We work with a wide variety oflearning styles.

• Flexible delivery options includetraditional classroom learning,seminar/independent study, self-pacedlearning, open entry/exit programs,Homestudy and distance delivery.

• Extensive support services includeone-on-one tutoring, careercounselling, on-site day care, HealthServices, Learner Resource Servicesand full Internet access.

• You can opt to attend classroominstruction twice a week combinedwith independent study supported bytechnology for some of the mostpopular courses.

• Confident adult learners can takeadvantage of self-paced deliverymethods that enable them to controlthe speed of learning. We ensure asolid foundation of learning throughcompetency testing before proceedingto the next level.

• You can select training in the essentialskills identified by the ConferenceBoard of Canada.

• We offer a study and life-skillsprogram designed for adults returningto school that offers strategies toimprove test scores, memory andreading comprehension.

• We offer programs at our Maincampus, Marlborough Mall campus,as well as numerous sites throughoutSouthern Alberta.

• Bow Valley College’s work inacademic upgrading has beenrecognized provincially, nationally and internationally.

• Bow Valley College has receivedseveral national awards for excellencein the field of adult literacy.

A R T S T R E A MIf you want to attend the Alberta Collegeof Art & Design but don’t have all theprerequisites, you can upgrade your skillsfor direct entry into the Alberta Collegeof Art & Design programs. Artstream is afull-time program providing academicsupport while you begin your first-yearstudies at the Alberta College of Art & Design.

Admission Requirements:Applicants must successfully complete:

• A portfolio following guidelinesprovided by Alberta College of Art & Design

• An academic assessment at Bow Valley College

Dates:January, May or September entry – 15-week semesters

Fees:Tuition Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,984

Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$700

Health Plan:September and January semesters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $211.50May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97.50

Student Association Fee . . . . . . . .$12.50

September and January semester studentsare assessed a mandatory fee of $111 fora dental and health plan.

Bow Valley College offers this programin partnership with Alberta College of Art & Design.

Call Brett Snyder at (403) 284-7678 [email protected] for Artstreamregistration information.

H I G H S C H O O L C R E D I T C O U R S E SIf you did not complete high school, donot have the grades required to take thepost-secondary courses you want or havebeen out of school for a long time, ourhigh-school credit courses may be foryou. You can take these courses on a full-time or part-time basis during theday. Most courses are available in either a traditional, classroom/independentstudy or self-managed delivery method,enabling you to fit learning into yourschedule and learning style. Many of thecourses are also offered online andthrough Homestudy.

High school credit courses include:• Applied Math 10, 20, 30

• Pure Math 10, 20, 30

• Biology 20, 30

• Chemistry 20, 30

• English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2,30-1, 30-2

• Information Processing 10, 20

• Math 14, 24, 31

• Math Prep 10

Every year, 3,000 students participate in the College’s upgrading programs, and

95% of our graduates are satisfied with their educational experience at Bow Valley

College. Over 85% of our graduates go on to post-secondary education or

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• Physics 20, 30

• Science 10, 14, 24

• Social Studies 13, 20, 23, 30, 33

• Work Experience 15, 35

• Computer Fundamentals (non-credit)

Full-time students in a traditionalsemester format normally take threecourses per semester. Students in a self-managed delivery, referred to asMAXPACE, are able to maximize theirprogress by completing courses in ashorter time period. Options are alsoavailable, in some courses, to blendclassroom instruction with computer-based learning, referred to as TRAX,to allow more flexibility in attendance.

Dates:(Traditional and TRAX): Sept. 2, 2003 –Jan. 30, 2004

MAXPACE and Marlborough – You can begin courses on the firstMonday of each month.

Locations:Main campus, Marlborough Mall campus

Fees:Tuition Fee per semester

(full-time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,326

Tuition Fee per course (part-time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$442

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Student Association Fee(for two or more courses) . . . . . . .$30



Materials, supplies and textbook costs forhigh-school courses apply.

The Math exam consists of twoindividual Math exams: Math – Part I andMath – Part II. The Math exam – Part Iallows the use of calculators that wesupply. You cannot bring your owncalculator to the exam. The Math exam –Part II does not allow the use ofcalculators. Each part has 25 questions,some of which are multiple choice, someof which require an exact numericalanswer and some of which need to beanswered on a coordinate plane grid.GED exams are not marked onpercentage, but rather on standard score.In order to earn a GED diploma, astandard score of 450 is needed on each exam.

GED exams are held four times per yearand are written at Bow Valley College’sMain campus.

To write GED exams you must register and pay the non-refundable,non-transferable $145 fee before theregistration deadline date.

If you fail an exam (or exams) and wouldlike to rewrite, you must register and paythe non-refundable, non-transferable$135 rewrite fee before the registrationdeadline.

There is an additional $30 charge for lateregistrations.

Please note that you will need to bringonly your picture ID to the exams andnothing else.

Cellular telephones are not permitted inthe GED test rooms.

Exam Date: Deadline Date to Apply:

Apr. 11 and 12, 2003 Feb. 26, 2003

June 20 and 21, 2003 May 14, 2003

Nov. 21 and 22, 2003 Oct. 15, 2003

Feb. 6 and 7, 2004 Jan. 7, 2004

For more information about GED Exams,please phone 410-1400 or 297-4894.

H I G H - S C H O O L E Q U I V A L E N C Y –G E D P R E P A R AT I O N C O U R S EFees: $150 per subject or $442 for threeor more subjects.Many colleges and employers accept theGeneral Educational Development (GED)diploma as equivalent to a high-schooldiploma. We can provide you with theskills to challenge GED exams. Theseevening classes will give you a solidfoundation in Mathematics, Science,Social Studies, Reading and Writingskills. While you are enrolled, you willregister to take the GED exam, whichconsists of tests in each of the fivesubjects.

Passing all five exams gives you a GED diploma.

Admission Requirements:You must be an Alberta resident, 18 yearsof age or older and have been out ofschool for at least 10 consecutive months.

Location:Main campus

Call 410-1400 for more information.

Dates: Sept. 24 – Nov 20, 2003 M T W T F SNov. 27 – Feb. 5, 2004Feb. 19, 2004 – Apr 15, 2004

Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

H I G H - S C H O O L E Q U I V A L E N C Y( G E D ) E X A M SA GED diploma is the most widelyaccepted Grade 12 equivalency diplomain North America. Five subject areas aretested on the GED exams: Language Arts(Writing), Language Arts (reading),Social Studies, Science and Math. These exams are written over a two-dayperiod: Friday evening and all daySaturday. The Language Arts – Writingexam consists of 50 multiple-choicequestions and an essay. The LanguageArts – Reading exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. The SocialStudies exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. The Science examconsists of 50 multiple-choice questions.

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E V E N I N G H I G H S C H O O L C R E D I TC O U R S E SFees: Tuition Fee per course . . . . .$442Materials, supplies and textbook costs forhigh school courses apply.

If you need a high-school credit course,our self-paced, multi-level eveningprogram may be your answer. Classes areheld two evenings per week from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m.

Math Prep 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

Math 14, 24, 31 . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

Math 10, 13, 20, 23, 30, 33 (non-credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

Pure Math 10, 20, 30 . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

Applied Math 10, 20,30 . . . . .Mon/Wed

Science 10, 14, 24 . . . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

Biology 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

Physics 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

Chemistry 20, 30 . . . . . . . . . . .Mon/Wed

English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2,30, 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tues/Thur

Social Studies 13, 20, 23,30, 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tues/Thur

Date:Ongoing Registration


Registration:Register on any appropriate day for eachsubject (see above) between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., room 342. Call (403) 410-1400for more information.

A C A D E M I C U P G R A D I N G S U M M E R C O U R S E SFees: Tuition Fee per course . . . . .$442Materials, supplies and textbook costs forhigh school courses apply.

Do you need to take a summer course toassist your regular progress or to meetthat career goal? This is a six-weekprogram for diploma courses and anseven-week program for all other courses.It is recommended that students registerin one course only.

Date:July 2, 2003

Locations:High School Main campus and Basic Education Marlborough campus

Information:Please contact Bow Valley College’sStudent Services at (403) 410-1400 formore information.

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E ( H I G H S C H O O L C R E D I T )

Fees: Tuition Fee per course . . . . . .$442Materials, supplies and textbook costs forhigh school courses apply.


Thinking about a specific career?Interested in spending some time in awork environment to try out your careeroptions? Specifically tailored to yourcareer interests and needs, our WorkExperience courses can help you decidewhat you really want to do in the future.You’ll get hands-on experience andtraining to help you to make an informed

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Challenge any High School final exam (non-diploma) for High School Credits.

Tuition Fee: $100

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL (403) 410-1500.

career choice. Classroom instruction andsupport will prepare you for work andensure that your placement is successfuland exciting. You can take this course incombination with one or two academicupgrading courses. Criminal recordchecks are required for work-experienceplacements. A prior criminal record may impede work experience in thecareer fields of social work, health careor teaching.

Dates:Sept. 2, 2003 – Jan. 30, 2004

Times:Daily scheduled classes (totaling sixhours per week)

A P P R E N T I C E S H I P C O U R S E SOur evening apprenticeship courses offerself-paced, independent-learning classesto prepare you for your trade. You canalso take them during your technicaltraining to maintain or improve yourmath and reading skills.

A P P R E N T I C E S H I P R E A D I N GFees: $442 (including materials)

This technical reading course will giveyou the reading skills you need tosuccessfully pass the Apprenticeshipentrance exam and complete your tradetraining at SAIT or NAIT. You will learnto read, understand and study tradetextbooks. Vocabulary development,reading techniques, graph, table- andchart-reading skills and study skills arepresented in independent-study classes.The Apprenticeship Reading programmust be completed within five months ofyour registration date. Call (403) 410-1400 for more information.

Dates:September to June

Location:Marlborough Mall campus

Times:Mon., Tues., Wed. M T W T F S6 p.m. – 9 p.m.


A P P R E N T I C E S H I P M AT H A N DS C I E N C E : H O M E S T U D YFees: $442 (including materials) If you are unable to attend classes at theMain campus or our other SouthernAlberta locations, you can complete theprogram on a Homestudy basis. You willhave access to an instructor via telephoneif you need assistance. This programmust be completed within five months of your registration date. Call (403) 410-1400 for more information.

Admission Requirements:Program Supervisor approval

Date:Ongoing Registration

ABORIGINAL PRE-TRADESTRAINING PROGRAMDo you want a great employment futurein the trades? Utilizing Aboriginalsupport strategies, this program will helpyou check out various trades, learnemployment skills, prepare for theApprenticeship Exam and become anindentured apprentice. It is supportedthrough Alberta Human Resources andEmployment, the Treaty 7 EconomicDevelopment Corporation and MetisLabour Market Development.

Date:Ongoing monthly starts

Registration:Sept. 3, 2002 – Jan. 31, 2003

Clients will also need to be approved bytheir respective Aboriginal agency


For more information, call (403) 273-1873or 410-1552.

ABORIGINAL UPGRADING ANDPRE-EMPLOYMENT INTEGRATEDPROGRAMFees: $3,000 (per semester – five months)This specialized program is for allAboriginal learners. It offers academicupgrading, career and life management,job shadowing and work experience witha strong Aboriginal cultural focus. This program prepares learners for entryinto a range of careers. Funding may be available.

Basic Education courses include:• Reading 2, 3, 4 & 5

• Writing 2, 3, 4 & 5

• Basic Math

High School credit courses include:• Applied Math 10, 20, 30

• Pure Math 10, 20, 30

• Biology 20, 30

• Chemistry 20, 30

• English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2,30-1, 30-2

• Information Processing 10, 20

• Math 14, 24, 31

• Math Prep 10


• Physics 20, 30

• Science 10, 14, 24

• Aboriginal Studies 10, 20, 30,

• Work Experience 15, 35

• Computer Fundamentals (non-credit)

Date:Sept. 2, 2003 and every first Monday ofeach month

Ongoing monthly start


For more information, call (403) 273-1873.

A P P R E N T I C E S H I P M AT H A N D S C I E N C EFees: $442 (including materials) The Apprenticeship Math and Sciencecourse prepares you to pass the Non-Electrical Apprenticeship and IndustryTraining entrance exam, the first step inentering a trade. The modules coverfractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, geometry and science.Classes are held in Room 526,Main campus.

Note: If you are in the electrical trades, see Evening High School CreditCourses for Math 13 and Math 23 fordates and times. This program must becompleted within five months of yourregistration date.


Date:Ongoing registration

Times:Mon., Tues. M T W T F S6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

A P P R E N T I C E S H I P M AT H A N DS C I E N C E : C H A L L E N G EFees: $100Find out if you are ready to challenge the Apprenticeship and Industry entranceexam. You can challenge theApprenticeship Math and Science coursefinal exam. Results will be sent toApprenticeship and Industry Training.

This exam challenge is available only atour Main campus. Call (403) 410-1400for more information.


SKILLS FOR WORKING, LEARNINGAND LIVING (HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT)Fees: Tuition Fee per course $442Materials, supplies and textbook costs forhigh school courses apply.

Concerned about heading back to schoolor entering the workforce? Wondering ifthere is an easier way to study? Acquireand strengthen the skills you need tosucceed as an adult student or in theworkplace. Topics include dealing withchange, managing your personal life,study skills, time management,teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making and finding information.

Dates:Feb. 3, 2003 – June 30, 2003

Times:Daily scheduled classes (workcommitment totalling six hours per week)

TUTORED LITERACY PROGRAMSL I F E L I N E T O L I T E R A C Y ( B A S I C )

Fees:Tuition fee per semester

(1 night/week) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25

Tuition fee per semester (2 nights/week) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50

Application fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

This program will help you read,write and do math. You can also learnskills to use at work. Practise writingmessages, reading instructions andsolving everyday math questions. A literacy facilitator and trained tutorswill work with you in this class.


Registration:Call (403) 410-1400 for a literacyassessment.

This program is supported by the CalgaryAdult Learning Association, the LaingFoundation and the Rotary Club of Calgary.

I N T E R M E D I AT E L I T E R A C YFees: $25(Program Fee)

Get help to read and write better. Learnskills for work and daily living. Study foryour high-school equivalency (GED)preparation. A trained volunteer tutor willhelp you improve your skills. You willmeet with your tutor at agreed-upontimes in your own community.


Registration Ongoing.

You can apply to start at any time. Call (403) 410-1525.

This program is supported by AlbertaLearning, Community Programs.

S P E E C H A S S I S T E D R E A D I N G A N DW R I T I N G ( S A R AW ) A N D S P E E C HA S S I S T E D M AT H ( S A M )

Fee: $25(per semester)

SARAW and SAM are talking computerprograms that teach basic reading,writing and math skills. These computerprograms are for adults who are readingand writing at levels between beginnersand Grade 6. The course is designed foradults who have physical or developmentaldisabilities. Accompanying supportworkers are trained as tutors to help withall aspects of the course. Tutors may besupplied for students who do not have asupport worker.

Dates:January – JuneJuly – December

Registration:Ongoing. Call (403) 410-1503.

This program is supported by TheCalgary Community Adult LearningAssociation (CCALA), Rotary Club of Calgary and the Alberta LiteracyFoundation.

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DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING UPGRADING AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSThis bilingual/bicultural approach is designed to offer deaf and hard-of-hearingstudents access to all Bow Valley College Upgrading and High School courses.Students can attend both full- and part-time.

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CAREER PROGRAMSThis integrated bilingual/bicultural approach provides access to career programs atBow Valley College for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Students must meet theadmission requirements for the career program they choose.

Contact:Maureen Jones(403) 410-1527 (voice or TTY)(403) 410-1505 (TTY only)(403) 297-4949 (fax)

Admission requirements:Must be an adult and have a hearing lossdocumented by a medical physician. Anacademic assessment will be given.


BASIC EDUCATION COURSESB A S I C E D U C AT I O NIt’s never too late to improve yourreading, spelling, writing and math skillsor to learn how to use a computer. If youare at a Grade 1 to 9 level, you can cometo school full-time or part-time and workas fast as you choose. Each program isdesigned to meet your personal needs.Our basic academic upgrading coursesgive you the chance to progress throughdifferent levels of basic literacy trainingand prepare for high school courses.

THE INTERCHANGE PROGRAMLevel I (below Grade 4):

• Reading

• Writing

• Math

• Basic computer skills

T H E I N T E R C H A N G E P R O G R A MInterchange is another name for Level Iand is only offered at our Main campusin Calgary. This program is for adultstudents whose reading skills are between0 and Grade 3. The philosophy of theprogram is to encourage a holisticapproach to learning.

Students work on reading, writing, mathand computer skills. There are alsolearning activities designed to improvetheir daily lives, such as banking, using atelephone book, reading flyers, followingoral and written instructions, publicspeaking, filling out forms and using thetelephone to get information and torecord messages.

Learning materials are presentedindividually, to small groups or the wholeclass. Other modes of learning includefield trips and using computers withsoftware designed for beginning adultreaders and writers.








BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMLevel 2 to 5 (Grade 4 to 9)

• Reading 2, 3, 4 & 5

• Writing 2, 3, 4 & 5

• Introductory Math (only available atthe Main campus)

• Basic Math

• Computer Fundamentals

Locations:Main campus, Marlborough Mall campus

Dates:September 2003 – January 2004;February 2004 – June 2004 Main campus

Continuous monthly entry/exit at ourMarlborough Mall campus throughoutthe calendar year.

Fees:Tuition Fee per semester

(full-time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,326

Tuition Fee per course(part-time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$442

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15




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GET WIREDN E W I N T E R N E T- B A S E D H I G H S C H O O L C O U R S E S .Now you can get there without leaving your home! Access our online courses inEnglish 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30, 33, Science 10, Biology 20, 30, Physics 30,Applied Math 10, 20, Pure Math 10 from your own home or at one of the computerlabs in:

• Airdrie • Blairmore

• Canmore • Claresholm

• Drumheller • Medicine Hat

• Pincher Creek • Stettler

Ask about the free 10-day preview! Start any time and take up to six months tocomplete your course.

We are developing new online courses every semester. Call Bow Valley CollegeStudent Services at (403) 410-1533 or visit www.bowvalleycollege.ca for more information.

P A R T- T I M E B A S I C E D U C AT I O NFees: $442(per course)

Our part-time basic-skills upgradingprogram offers flexible attendancecommitments, individualized programsand self-paced study. You can apply tostart at any time and study in eitherdaytime or evening classes. Focus onyour reading, writing, spelling, grammar,math and basic computer skills.



Registration:Call Student Services at (403) 410-1400to book an appointment for anassessment of your learning needs. Theassessment will help us design a programto meet your needs.

A C A D E M I C E V E N I N G P A R T- T I M E B A S I C E D U C AT I O NFees: $442(+ $50.00 material fee)

This program provides the basic skillsfor anyone who wants to brush up ontheir English and math before takinghigh-school courses, before further jobtraining or simply to improve self-esteem. This is an exceptional place forsomeone to start if they have been out ofschool for a long time and were unableto finish high school, or for recentimmigrants who want to get a Canadianeducation. Deaf and Hard of Hearing interpretersare available each evening for thoseindividuals who need this service. Many students may be eligible to receivebursaries through Alberta StudentFinance.


Date:Continuous Entry, September to June

Times:Mon., Tues., Wed. M T W T F S6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Call 410-1400 for more information

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Day courses and seminars are alsoscheduled for workers, employers andinterested individuals who wish todevelop new skills or enhance currentskill sets. The Business and Industrydepartment partners with Bow ValleyCollege’s Workplace Learning Services todeliver workshops and specialized skillstraining to business professionals. Pleaserefer to The Professional Series, p. 35,under Workplace Learning Services formore information.

We’re also continually expanding our e-learning

and Homestudy options to providealternatives for learners whose schedulesprevent them from attending classes in-person. For those interested in onlineworkshops, the College has an e-Learning Library with courses on a variety of topics.

Our continuing-education courses enable you to further your

education and get the skills you need tosucceed at times that suit your schedule.By taking continuing education courses,you can earn a certificate in a variety offields – just look for the key symbol tofind out how our courses can unlock thedoor to your success.

Our instructors are professionals andbusiness people who specialize in theirfields. They bring years of teaching andworkplace experience to the classroom,as well as a keen interest in helpinglearners achieve their goals. The Collegeis centrally located and is very accessibleby Calgary Transit’s C-Train and busroutes. Parking is available in theevenings and on weekends at a nominal charge.

You can register online for Continuing Education courses – visit www.bowvalleycollege.ca/apply.

For more information on part-timelearning opportunities, please view ourcontinuing-education courses on thefollowing pages or refer to the followingacademic departments:

• Distributed Learning . . . . . . . . . . .p. 5

• Business and Industry – part-time studies . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 24

• The Professional Series . . . . . . .p. 35

• Health and Community Care – part-time studies . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 51

• ESL – part-time studies . . . . . . .p. 64

• Academic Foundations . . . . . . . .p. 71

For more information call (403) 410-1400.

We wish you continued success inachieving your lifelong learning goals at Bow Valley College.

T H E E - L E A R N I N G L I B R A R YFee: $149Now you can access independent-studyworkshops online. The courses offeredthrough the e-Learning Library areavailable via the Internet at any time,from anyplace. You will have theflexibility to learn what you need,when you need it. This online workshopseries offers many benefits:

• Easy accessibility from work, home,or on the road

• Flexible content for learning new skillsor as a “just-in-time” reference

• Web-based resources relevant to theworkshops

• A cost-effective learning solution

Topics Include:• Online Learning

• Business Skills

• MS Office 97 or MS Office 2000

• Personal Management

• Managing Transitions

• Working With Others

Required:Proficiency in Windows, the Internet and e-mail experience, and basic word-processing skills. Internet access usingInternet Explorer version 4.0 or higher.

Access Time:Six months

For more information and a full courselist, call (403) 410-1400, or [email protected].

ACCOUNTING COURSESWith courses in this section, you can earnan Accounting Applications Certificate orAdvanced Accounting ApplicationsCertificate.

Q U I C K B O O K S ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn how QuickBooks handles billingactivities. You’ll cover topics includinginvoicing, finance charges, generatingestimates, collections, inventorymanagement, tracking time and materials,payroll and producing detailed reports.


Continuing education courses and part-time certificates at Bow Valley College are

designed to enhance workplace opportunities and expand personal interests for

adult learners. Instruction is offered in a variety of areas and disciplines, including

computer training and information technology, general professional development,

first-aid and medical courses, accounting, interior decorating and investigations

and security. Transcripts are issued for all credit courses, including the majority of

our continuing-education offerings. Programming is offered at flexible times and

through various delivery modes. To meet the needs of the part-time learner,

we schedule continuing-education offerings on evenings and weekends

throughout the year.

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Recommended:Accounting – Level I and Introduction toComputers or equivalent experience.

Dates: Sept. 13 – Oct. 4 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 10 – Dec. 3 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

S I M P LY A C C O U N T I N G –I N T R O D U C T I O N ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295This integrated accounting-softwarepackage is designed to maintain completeaccounting records for small- to medium-sized companies. You’ll learn to use thegeneral ledger and examine accountsreceivable, accounts payable, inventory,bank reconciliations and reporting.

Recommended:Financial Accounting – Introduction andIntroduction to Computers or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Aug. 9 – Sept. 6 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

(No class Aug. 30)

Dates: Oct. 6 – Oct. 29 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

(No class Oct. 13)

S I M P LY A C C O U N T I N G –A D V A N C E D ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $335Learn how to review the set-up andconversion of accounting data andmanage the wide scope of transactionsyou will encounter during regularbookkeeping.

Recommended:Financial Accounting – Intermediate andSimply Accounting – Introduction orequivalent experience.

Dates: Nov. 12 – Dec. 15 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

S I M P LY A C C O U N T I N G – F I N A L P R O J E C T ( 4 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $375This hands-on, real-world computersimulation uses source documents towalk you through two months ofaccounting procedures for a smallbusiness. The project will include asimplified payroll component.

Recommended:Simply Accounting – Advanced andFinancial Accounting – Advanced orequivalent experience.

Offered Spring of 2004.

F I N A N C I A L A C C O U N T I N G –I N T R O D U C T I O N ( 4 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $325 (plus textbook and learning materials)

This course will cover fundamentalaccounting concepts, recording oftransactions, adjusting accounts,preparation of financial statements andcompletion of the accounting cycle. If addition to this, you will learn tocomplete bank reconciliations and handle petty-cash transactions.


No class Oct. 13

Dates: Oct. 27 – Dec.8 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

F I N A N C I A L A C C O U N T I N G –I N T E R M E D I AT E ( 4 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $325Required:(Accounting – Level I textbook)

This course will cover accounting formerchandise activities, payroll, specialjournals (cash receipt, cash payment,sales and purchase journals) andaccounting for bad debts.

Recommended:Financial Accounting – Level I orequivalent experience.

Dates: Jul. 29 – Sept. 9 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m

Dates: Oct. 27 – Dec. 8 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

NEWF I N A N C I A L A C C O U N T I N G –A D V A N C E D ( 4 0 H O U R S )


Learn accounting for temporaryinvestments, accounts receivable anddetermining bad debts, notes receivableand discounting notes receivable, variousmethods of inventory evaluation, differentmethods to amortize plants and equipmentand accounting for partnerships.

Recommended:Financial Accounting – Level II or equivalent experience.

Dates: Sept. 20 – Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

No class Oct. 11

BUILDING/RESIDENTMANAGEMENT

MODERN CARETAKINGCERTIFICATE (40 HOURS)Fee: $385Learn practical caretaking techniquesdesigned to meet the needs of buildingmanagers, executive housekeepers,contract cleaners, supervisors orcustodians. Cleaning techniquesincluding dusting, mopping, sweeping,washroom cleaning and the cleaning ofspecial areas such as ceilings, walls,windows and furniture, are all covered inthis program. You will also receivetraining in the use and maintenance ofequipment (polishers and vacuums),cleaning chemicals (WHMIS –Workplace Hazardous MaterialInformation Systems), interpersonal skillsand safety tips.

Dates: Sept. 27 – Nov. 1 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

No class Oct. 11




CERTIFICATE IN RESIDENTMANAGEMENT (48 HOURS)Fee: $385Reduce your rent and choose yourneighbours! This program will qualifyyou as a resident manager in Calgary’sever-thriving rental market. Practicaltraining includes legal procedures,leasing, emergency procedures, heatingsystems, rent collection and recordkeeping.


No class Oct. 13

COMPUTER ASSISTEDDESIGN

With courses in this section, you canearn an AutoCAD Certificate orAdvanced AutoCAD Certificate.* For our one-month fast-track program

see AutoCAD Certificate underBusiness, Industry, and Computers –Part-time Studies, p. 29.

A U T O C A D 2 D L E V E L I ( 3 3 H O U R S )

Fee: $395This hands-on course is part one of atwo-part series covering two-dimensionalfeatures and commands in AutoCAD2002. Topics include AutoCAD Interface,AutoCAD theory, syntax, inserting 2Dgeometry, line, circle, arc, point, objectsnap, zoom, pan, fillets, chamfers, trim,extend, offset, inquiry, grids, text,making changes, line types and layers.The course also covers draftingfundamentals and geometry theory forstudents who require it. Manual included.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Jul. 22 – Aug. 26 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Dates: Sept. 6 – Oct. 4 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.


A U T O C A D 2 D L E V E L I I ( 3 3 H O U R S )

Fee: $395This hands-on course is part two of atwo-part series covering two-dimensionalfeatures and commands in AutoCAD2002. Topics include move, copy, rotate,scale, mirror, array, stretch, graphicmanipulation, grips, crosshatching,dimensioning, blocks, reference files,advanced text, special objects andplotting. The course will also coverdrafting fundamentals and geometrytheory for students who require it.

Manual included.

Recommended:AutoCAD 2D Level I

Dates: Sept. 15 – Oct. 22 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.No class Oct. 13

Dates: Nov. 4 – Dec. 11 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.No class Nov. 11

A U T O C A D 3 D L E V E L I ( 3 3 H O U R S )

Fee: $395This hands-on course is part one of a two-part series covering three-dimensionalfeatures and commands in AutoCAD 2002.Topics include extrusions, viewing 3Dmodels, and using world and usercoordinate systems to create 3Dwireframes, XYZ point filters, modelspace, paper space, setting viewportscales, creating a layout to plot,interactive viewing, 3D surface modellingand 3D polylines. Manual included.

Recommended:AutoCAD 2D Level II

Dates: Oct. 18 – Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

A U T O C A D 3 D L E V E L I I ( 2 4 H O U R S )

Fee: $310This hands-on course is part two of atwo-part series covering three-dimensionalfeatures and commands in AutoCAD2002. Topics include creating basic solidshapes, extruded solid shapes, compositesolid shapes, filleting and chamferingsolids, constructing 3D solid models,viewing, sectioning and slicing, regions,mass properties, shading and rendering.Manual included.

Recommended:

AutoCAD 3D Level I

Dates: Aug. 9 – Aug. 23 M T W T F STimes: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 22 – Dec. 13 M T W T F STimes: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

AUTOCAD – CUSTOMIZING ( 3 3 H O U R S )

Fee: $395This hands-on course teaches theAutoCAD operator to customize theAutoCAD Interface, understand howAutoCAD works and increase day-to-dayproductivity. Topics include options,PGP, configuration, slides, scripts,menu file structures, menu file syntax,button menus, pull-down menus, cursormenus, toolbars, macros, systemvariables, attributes, shapes, customlinetypes and hatch patterns, drawinginterchange files and running AutoLISPprograms. Manual included.


Dates: Nov. 4 – Dec. 11 M T W T F STimes: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

No class Nov. 11


A U T O L I S P ( 3 3 H O U R S )

Fee: $395This hands-on course teaches theAutoCAD operator to increaseproductivity by writing AutoLISPprograms that run inside the AutoCADenvironment. Topics include AutoLISPVisual editor, program design and layout,functions, math, user input, variables,symbols, numbers, strings, screencontrol, lists, system variables, looping,testing, selections sets, object access,object manipulation and symbol tables.Manual included.


Date:To be offered in March 2004

COMPUTER BASICSWith courses in this section, you

can earn a Word Processing Certificate(p. 28).


Fee: $275Get comfortable with IBM-compatiblecomputers and the basic features ofMicrosoft Windows, Microsoft Word andthe Internet. Find out how to open andclose Windows properly, use online help,the My Computer function and WindowsExplorer. You’ll also get an introductionto creating, designing, formatting andediting documents, and surfing theInternet. This course is designed for thosewith little or no computer experience.

Recommended:Introduction to Keyboarding or typingspeed of 15 wpm or equivalentexperience.

Dates: July 15 – July 31 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 16 – Sept. 6 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No class Aug. 30

Dates: Sept. 17 – Oct. 6 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Oct. 14 – Oct. 30 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 17 – Dec. 3 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O K E Y B O A R D I N G( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $195Learn how to increase typing speed andaccuracy by using a combination of atyping computer program and completingtyping drills using Microsoft Word. An instructor is available to help you ifyou get stuck and to track your speed and accuracy.

Dates: July 14 – Aug. 6 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

No class Aug. 4

Dates: Aug. 12 – Sept. 2 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m


Dates: Oct. 14 – Oct.30 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 10 – Dec. 1 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

K E Y B O A R D I N G – A D V A N C E D ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $195If you already have some keyboardingknowledge, this program provides a varietyof drills and exercises to increase yourtyping speed and strengthen your accuracy.

Recommended:Introduction to Keyboarding or typingspeed of 15 wpm.

Dates: July 14 – Aug. 6 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

No class Aug. 4

Dates: Aug. 12 – Sept. 2 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.


Dates: Oct. 14 – Oct.30 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 10 – Dec. 1 M T W T F STime: 5: 30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

MICROSOFT WORD – INTRODUCTION( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Explore the basics of Microsoft Word.This course guides you through theeffective use of toolbars, file maintenance,moving and copying data, manipulatingfonts, font styles and attributes, workingwith borders and shading, adjustingmargins and spacing, setting tabs andindents, and using headers and footers.You’ll also learn to use the AutoCorrectand AutoText features and finishdocuments by using the spelling,thesaurus and grammar features.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers and typingspeed of 20 wpm or equivalentexperience.

Dates: July 14 – July 30 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 12 – Aug. 28 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.


Dates: Oct. 14 – Oct. 30 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 10 – Nov. 26 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

M I C R O S O F T W O R D –I N T E R M E D I AT E ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Expand your knowledge of MicrosoftWord. Learn how to use the letter wizard,the thesaurus, create footnotes, usebookmarks, create auto text entries,use symbols, create and modifytemplates, create and modify tables,use the mail-merge features and createenvelopes and labels.




Recommended:Microsoft Word – Introduction andtyping speed of 20 wpm or equivalentexperience.




M I C R O S O F T W O R D – A D V A N C E D( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275This Microsoft Word course offers someof the more advanced features of theprogram, such as working with styles,columns, graphics and the drawing tools. You will also learn about desktop-publishing techniques and will producedocuments such as newsletters, flyers,brochures, business cards and letterhead.

Recommended:Microsoft Word – Intermediate andtyping 20 wpm or equivalent experience.



M I C R O S O F T E X C E L –I N T R O D U C T I O N ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft’smost popular business spreadsheetprogram. After completing this course,you will not only be able to create animpressive spreadsheet, but chart it aswell! You’ll learn how to create and printworksheets (enter, edit and delete textand numeric data), manipulate andprotect worksheet data, work withformulas and functions, formatworksheets and create and edit charts.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers and MicrosoftWord – Introduction or equivalentexperience.

Dates: July 26 – Aug. 16 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No class Aug. 2



Dates: Nov. 3 – Nov. 19 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

MICROSOFT EXCEL – INTERMEDIATE(18 HOURS)

Fee: $275Build on the skills you learned inIntroduction to Microsoft Excel. You will learn how to name ranges,work with multiple worksheets by linkingdata, create advanced formulas, use thedatabase and sorting features of Exceland build on your knowledge of creatingand formatting charts.

Recommended:Microsoft Excel – Introduction orequivalent experience.




M I C R O S O F T E X C E L – A D V A N C E D( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275In this advanced course of MicrosoftExcel you will learn about customizingthe Excel workspace, start-up options,toolbars, default templates and automatedworksheet formatting. You will also findout how to manipulate pivot tables, createoutlines, use Excel analytical tools, createmacros and use the report manager.

Recommended:Microsoft Excel – Intermediate orequivalent experience.




Fee: $275Microsoft Access is a powerful relationaldatabase management system used forsorting, organizing and reporting varioustypes of information. Access enables youto manipulate your data in a number ofways in the user-friendly Windowsenvironment. It is an excellent tool forboth new and experienced database users.You will learn how to set up functionaldatabases, design attractive data-entryforms and produce meaningful reports.

Recommended:Microsoft Excel – Introduction,Microsoft Word – Introduction orequivalent experience.

Dates: Aug. 20 – Sept. 10 M T W T F STimes: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

No class Sept. 1

Dates: Oct. 6 – Oct. 27 M T W T F STimes: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

No class Oct. 13

M I C R O S O F T A C C E S S –A D V A N C E D ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275This course expands on the fundamentalsof databases: multiple tables, advancedqueries, design of forms and reports,command buttons and exchanging data.

Recommended:Microsoft Access – Introduction orequivalent experience.

Dates: Nov. 4 – Nov. 25 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

No class Nov. 11



Fee: $175Learn how to use the powerfulcommunications and organizationalcapabilities of Microsoft Outlook. Upon completion of this course you willbe able to use basic and advanced e-mailfeatures, the calendar, the contacts andthe task list.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers

Dates: Aug. 26 – Sept. 4 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.


Fee: $275Use templates, drawing tools, text boxesand clip-art to create professional-lookingelectronic and print presentations.PowerPoint enables you to organize acollection of images and text into apresentation and place it on slides,overheads or printed pages.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers and MicrosoftWord – Introduction or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Nov. 1 – Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O T H E I N T E R N E T( 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $125Surf the Net using Internet Explorer, agraphical browser. Find out how toresearch topics, locate programs and chatwith others online! Visit various sites andlearn to use e-mail in this course. Time isset aside for in-class surfing.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Aug. 12 – Aug. 14 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dates: Oct. 18 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 4 – Nov. 6 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

COMPUTER SECURITYCOMPUTER SECURITY

FUNDAMENTALS FOR BASIC USERS –IN CLASS AND ONLINE (30 HOURS)

Fee: $295This course provides the average userwith enough information to understandand configure the basic security featuresand functions on a home or a small-officecomputer. Configuring a personalfirewall, utilizing virus protection,choosing a good password and updatingsecurity patches and fixes are some of thetopics covered. You will practise theseimportant skills through hands-on labs.

Recommended:Introduction to Keyboarding, Introductionto Computers, Introduction to MicrosoftWord and Introduction to the Internet,or equivalent experience.


No class Oct. 11

Also available online, ongoing admission.Phone (403) 410-1400 for moreinformation.

COMPUTER SECURITYFUNDAMENTALS FOR ADVANCEDUSERS – IN CLASS AND ONLINE (30 HOURS)

Fee: $295This course looks at topics such asbackup, recovery and security settings –and deals with them in depth. It providesinformation on home/small-officenetwork security, advanced operating-system security features and hard-to-diagnose security-setting problems. You will also learn how hackers canbreak into your system.

Recommended:Security Fundamentals for Basic Users



P E R S O N A L P R I V A C Y A N D Y O U RC O M P U T E R ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $149Identity theft happens to one out of every12 people in North America each year.This one-day seminar will illustrate howvulnerable your personal information ison the Internet and within your computer,show you how attackers get in andretrieve your personal information, anddemonstrate how to use free tools toprotect yourself. Each attendee willreceive a companion CD with valuablefree privacy protection tools, and articlesand Web site references on personalprivacy issues.

Date: Sept. 13 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Date: Nov. 1 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

DESKTOP PUBLISHINGWith courses in this section, you can

earn a Desktop Publishing Certificate.

L AY O U T A N D D E S I G NF U N D A M E N TA L S ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $225This course focuses on the basicprinciples governing quality page layoutand document design. Whether for printproduction or for the Web, the use ofprofessional and creative designtechniques adds a touch of distinction toany project or presentation. Included areexercises in the effective use of space andcolour, the role of typography, traditionaland modern layout methods and a reviewof the various elements that help to turnyour work into art. This course isstrongly recommended for those enteringthe desktop publishing or Web sitedevelopment fields.


Note: This is not a computer course.

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M I C R O S O F T P U B L I S H E R –O N L I N E & I N C L A S S ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Working with Microsoft Publisher,you will learn to incorporate text,photographs and graphics intodocuments. This course focuses ondesigning common documents such asbusiness cards, newsletters, brochures,posters and flyers. You will also explorethe principles of document design andtypography.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers and MicrosoftWord – Intermediate or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Sept. 8 – Sept. 24 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.


A D O B E A C R O B AT ( 1 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $175Learn how to create and manageelectronic portable document format(PDF) files. This course teaches you how Adobe Acrobat documents arecreated from standard desktopapplications. By the end of the course,you will be able to convert Worddocuments, PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets into electronicdocuments and you will be familiar withthe main methods of creating Adobe PDF files and then enhancing those filesusing Adobe Acrobat.

Recommended:Introduction to Word, Introduction toExcel and PowerPoint or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Sept. 29 – Oct. 8 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

A D O B E I L L U S T R AT O R ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $375Learn the fundamentals of vector-basedgraphics using Adobe’s industry-standardIllustrator 10. This course covers the use of Illustrator’s powerful design tools,as well as the issues involved inpreparing graphics for output to print and to the Web.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers and MicrosoftWord – Advanced or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Oct. 14 – Oct. 30 M T W T F STime: Tues., Thurs. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A D O B E P H O T O S H O P ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $375Learn to use the world’s premier bitmap-manipulation software: Adobe Photoshop7.0. You will learn how to create,import, edit and export digital images for use in publishing to print or the Web.Also covered are principles of resolution,colour correction, compression andscanning techniques.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers and MicrosoftWord – Advanced or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Nov. 4 – Nov. 22 M T W T F STimes: Tues., Thurs. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A D V A N C E D G R A P H I C S & I M A G E E D I T I N G ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $375Explore many of the advanced techniquesprofessional designers use for theeffective integration of vector and bitmapprograms. This course expands on the useof Adobe’s powerful Illustrator, Photoshopand ImageReady software in producingindustry-standard, high-quality output forprint and the Web community.

Recommended:Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator orequivalent experience.

Dates: Nov. 25 – Dec. 11 M T W T F STime: Tues., Thurs. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

FIRST AIDF I R S T A I D / C P R E M E R G E N C YM E D I C A L R E S P O N D E R ( E M R )( 8 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $504Learning materials $321 (non-refundable)

Train to become a member of an EMSteam! This in-depth course is brokeredfrom Portage College and provides thenecessary knowledge and skills for anentry-level ambulance attendant.Approximately 80 hours of classroominstruction, skill-building demonstrationsand practice are augmented by homestudy. Successful completion providescertificates in Advanced First Aid,AED (Automated External Defibrillation)and Emergency Medical Responder andqualifies you to write the provincial EMR exam.

Prerequisite:Standard First Aid and CPR – Level Cwithin 12 months.


Dates: Sept. 30 – Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: Tues. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.


A U T O M AT E D E X T E R N A LD E F I B R I L L AT O R T R A I N I N GFee: $70Early access to an AED unit has beenshown to increase dramatically thechances of survival for a person incardiac arrest. The availability of AEDunits is becoming increasingly commonin public areas and in workplaces. Thisseven-hour course is designed to providethe skills in CPR and in the use of AED units. Certificates in Level A CPR and AED are issued upon successfulcompletion.


Date: Nov. 1 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

C P R L E V E L C ( B A S I C R E S C U E R ) ( 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $65The life of another human being couldrest in your hands. This comprehensivecourse will teach you how to performcardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) onadults, children and infants. A certificateis issued upon successful completion.This course follows Heart & StrokeFoundation guidelines. Call (403) 410-1499for more information.

Date: Sept. 13 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Date: Oct. 14 and 15 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Date: Dec. 13 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 24, 2004 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

C P R L E V E L C R E F R E S H E R ( B A S I C R E S C U E R ) ( 4 H O U R S )

Fee: $35Prerequisites:Current Certificate for Standard First Aid

This course reviews CPR Basic Rescuertraining to refresh your skills andknowledge. Maintain your confidencewhile learning the latest CPR.Presentation of a current certificate mustbe presented to the instructor in class. A CPR Basic Rescuer card is issued upon completion. This course followsHeart & Stroke Foundation guidelines.Call (403) 410-1499 for more information.

Date: Sept. 8 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Date: Oct. 6 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Date: Nov. 3 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

E M E R G E N C Y F I R S T A I D ( W I T H C P R L E V E L A ) ( 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $70Learn the basics of how to respondduring a medical emergency. This courseincludes training in the first level of CPR(one person, adult). Call (403) 410-1499for more information.

Date: Oct. 25 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

S TA N D A R D F I R S T A I D ( W I T H C P R L E V E L C ) ( 1 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $100Develop the skills and confidencenecessary to save someone you love,or even yourself, in an emergency. This course will teach you first-aidtreatments for fractures, burns,poisonings, cuts, wounds and otherinjuries. You’ll also discuss anatomy,physiology and safety. Training in CPRLevel C is included. Take a courseendorsed by professional firefighters andemergency responders. If you think thiscourse could benefit your friends orfamily or the people in your office, it canbe delivered on-site to groups uponrequest. Call (403) 410-1499 for moreinformation.

Dates: Sept. 13 and 14 M T W T F S STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: Oct. 18 and 19 M T W T F S STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 15 and 16 M T W T F S STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: Dec. 13 and 14 M T W T F S STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: Jan. 17 and 18, 2004 M T W T F S STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.




S TA N D A R D F I R S T A I D R E F R E S H E R( 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $65Prerequisites:Current Certificate for Standard First Aid

It’s important to update your skillsregularly. This course reviews basic firstaid and refreshes your skills andknowledge. Includes re-certification inCPR Level C. Call (403) 410-1499 formore information. Presentation of acurrent certificate must be presented tothe instructor in class.

Date: Sept. 8 and 9 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Date: Oct. 4 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 8 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: Dec. 6 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

P E D I AT R I C F I R S T A I D ( W I T H I N FA N T / C H I L D C P R ) ( 1 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $85Whether you’re a parent, teacher or child-care worker, you need to know howto help children in your care during anemergency. Get the skills you need tohelp a child or infant in distress. Learnspecial techniques for administering firstaid in situations such as choking, allergicreactions and poisonings. This program isaccredited for day-care-worker training.Call (403) 410-1499 for more information.

Dates: Sept. 20 and 21 M T W T F S STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dates: Nov. 22 and 23 M T W T F S STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

P E D I AT R I C F I R S T A I D R E F R E S H E R( W I T H I N FA N T / C H I L D C P R ) ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $55Prerequisites:Current Certificate for Pediatric First AidPresentation of a current certificate mustbe presented to the instructor in class.

Date: Oct. 25 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

M E D I C F I R S T A I D I N S T R U C T O R( E M P ) ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $275 (includes materials)

This course prepares you to teachStandard First Aid, Emergency First Aidand CPR Level C.

Prerequisite:Current Standard First Aid with CPRLevel C

Pre-Study:You must successfully complete theClassroom Communication InstructorReference Guide. The cost of this guide is included in this course’s fees and is available upon registration. This assignment must be completed prior to the class starting.


Dates: Oct. 17, 18 and 19 M T W T F S STime: Fri. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat./Sun. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

GENERAL PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

B U I L D I N G W O R K P L A C EE S S E N T I A L S K I L L S – I N C L A S S A N D O N L I N EFee: $295Build the workplace numeracy andliteracy skills required for effectiveperformance in front-line occupations.Numeracy topics include the concepts of invoices, budgets and data. The workplace-literacy component of the course will help you develop skillsin reading text and using documents.Exercises have been designed so that youwill use authentic workplace documentsas source materials to improve yourskills.

Dates: Aug. 5 – Aug. 28 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Oct. 7 – Oct. 30 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Also available online, ongoing admission.


B A S I C A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S K I L L S( 4 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $325Learn the skills most commonly used by administrative assistants in a small-business environment. You will learnproper telephone and receptionprocedures and etiquette, time- andoffice-management skills, businesscommunications and office-machineoperations and procedures.


No class Oct. 13


B A S I C B U S I N E S SC O M M U N I C AT I O N ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Basic Business Communication focuseson the essentials of communicatingeffectively in a business environmentwith a concentration on real-worldlearning activities. Topics include thewriting process in business, oralcommunication, report development,records management and the technologyappropriate to the planning andfacilitation of everyday businesscommunication. The mechanics oflanguage such as word usage, sentencestructure, spelling and grammar will bereviewed within the context of each topic.



Fee: $325 (plus textbook)In this course you will learn the businessuses of mathematics including arithmetic,algebra, functions, interest, present value,annuities, mortgages, sinking funds,discounts, mark-up, banking transactions,foreign exchange and depreciationmethods.

Dates: Sept. 6 – Nov. 8 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

No class Oct. 11

C U S T O M E R S E RV I C E –O N L I N EFee: $295This course will help you assess yourcustomer-service strengths and determineareas for improvement. It examines theways that inflection, empathy and activelistening impact communication withcustomers. Learn techniques forimproving communication and respondingto customers. Explore effective ways ofdealing with customers’ complaints andstrategies for maintaining a positive-service attitude and their barriers. You will develop a service promise.

Ongoing admission

Available through online learning.


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P L A N N I N G E F F E C T I V E M E E T I N G S( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $245Meetings are something most of us sufferthrough or try to avoid. In this course youwill learn how to organize and managemeaningful, effective meetings. Topicscovered include setting meeting goals andrelevant agendas, effective use of time,strategies in keeping the group focusedand on-task and techniques to maintainmeeting flow.

Dates: Aug. 20 – Sept. 17 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

No class Sept. 1

P R O P O S A L A N D G R A N T W R I T I N G( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $245This course teaches you how to writesuccessful proposals for obtaininggovernment funding and grants. Topicscovered include case statements, research,executive summaries, outline of a formalproposal and the mechanics ofpreparation and proposal presentation. By the end of the course you should havea clear understanding of the componentsand look of a winning proposal.

Dates: Nov. 4 – Sept. 2 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

No class Nov. 11

U N D E R S TA N D I N G M E D I AR E L AT I O N S ( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $245In this course you will develop anunderstanding of how the media worksand the basic processes that they use.Topics include developing mediaapproaches, news-release writing andstrategies for packaging messages.

Dates: Aug. 19 – Sept. 9 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

F U N D A M E N TA L S O F P R O J E C TM A N A G E M E N T – I N C L A S S A N DO N L I N E ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $245This course introduces the basic elementsof project management. You will learn thecharacteristics of projects, the principlesof project management and the fivestages involved in effectively managingprojects. By the end of this course youwill have an understanding of needsanalysis documents, project proposals,production of a project-management planand the processes involved in building,managing and closing projects.

Dates: Oct. 2 – Oct. 28 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.


Phone (403) 410-1400 for more information.

I NTRODUCT ION TO MARKET ING– IN CLASS AND ONL INE (30 HOURS)

Fee: $295This course is an introduction to theconcept of marketing. Learn the origins,evolution and principles of modernmarketing management, includingmarketing information systems,marketing research, consumer behaviourand marketing-mix strategies.


No class Aug. 30


Phone (403) 410-1400 for moreinformation.


OFFICE SUPERVISORYSKILLS – ONLINEBow Valley College, in partnership withNorquest College, delivers the followingsupervisory skills course over the Internet.To take the course, you must have accessto the Internet, Netscape version 4 orhigher, and a word-processing package. A working knowledge of computers andthe Internet is required. Learn the skillsyou need to be an efficient supervisor andenhance your value in the marketplace,increase your chances of a promotion orsimply make your job easier. Study fromyour home or office at times that areconvenient for you. The supervisoryskills you learn in this course areapplicable to any work environment.

Topics include:• The supervisor’s role and the

management process

• Organizing and planning activities

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution

• Assessment of staffing needs

• Staff training and performanceappraisals

• Motivating staff and team-buildingstrategies

• Leadership qualities and traits

• Effective employee communication

• Controlling functions

• Stress management

Admission Requirements:Experience working in an officeenvironment or a certificate in OfficeAdministration or Accounting Assistant.

This is a credit course.

Length:10 weeks

Dates:Oct. 13 – Dec. 19/03

Feb. 16 – April 23/04

April 19 – June 25/04

Fees: $295Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$251

Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85



A P P L I E D M A R K E T I N G A N D S A L E S( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn what it takes to be successful insales. This course teaches you how tocommunicate your message effectively tothe customer. You’ll learn how toestablish effective initial contacts, buildlasting relationships with customers,expand customer lists and market shareand provide the kind of service that keepsyour clients coming back. By the end ofthis course you’ll understand how tobetter determine customers’ needs, theproper way to follow up on a potentialsale and how to close a sale.

Dates: Jul. 23 – Aug. 27 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

No class Aug. 4

ORGANIZAT IONAL BEHAVIOUR –I N C L A S S A N D O N L I N E ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Study the behaviour of groups andindividuals and leadership, organizations,culture, group dynamics, communicationprocesses, organizational structure anddesign. These concepts will becommunicated through lectures, groupinteraction and case studies.



Phone (403) 410-1400 for moreinformation.

S U P E R V I S O R Y S K I L L S ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Gain confidence and learn the skills youneed to supervise others effectively in abusiness environment. You’ll cover topicsincluding your role as a supervisor, howto communicate with and motivate yourstaff, performance management andstrategies for dealing with conflict andperformance problems.

Recommended:Microsoft Word – Introduction orequivalent experience.


B I G B U S I N E S S S T R AT E G I E S F O RS M A L L B U S I N E S S ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn how to use the strategies of bigbusiness to make your business operatemore effectively and successfully. Topics in this course include strategicplanning, purchasing for the smallercompany, strategic-alliance opportunities,big-business strategies for small businessand overcoming the big trouble withsmall business.


No class Nov. 11

MANAGING ADULT PERSONALCARE HOMES CERTIFICATE – IN CLASS AND ONLINE (30 HOURS)Fee: $345This certificate prepares the owners ofadult-home facilities to operate aneffective small business that providesquality services to their clients. Coursecontent covers the business and humanservices side of this field. Topics includeplanning and operating an adult home asa small business, bookkeeping andbudgeting, legal implications of a smallbusiness, effective staff training,maintaining a safe environment,prevention and care of major healthproblems, recreational activities, fosteringsupportive relationships and social well-being.


This course will also be available onlinestarting Oct. 7, 2003. Phone (403) 410-1400.


HUMAN SERVICES COURSESA N G E R M A N A G E M E N T:D I S P E L L I N G T H E M Y T H ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $200Anger is one of the most misunderstoodhuman reactions. We can only begin tomanage anger in ourselves or manage theangry reactions of others when we areable to understand it.

This 18-hour course is highly interactive.Participants must be willing to applythemselves with energy and commitmentto the experiential components of the course.

Course Objectives:• Participants will gain an understanding

of the underlying causes of the reactionof anger

• Participants will gain familiarity withthe pathology of anger (the essentialnature, structure and physiological andpsychological characteristics of anger)

• Participants will have an opportunity to explore anger in relation toimploded and exploded demonstrationsof anger and explore old, new andrecurring anger

• Additionally, participants will gain anunderstanding of the role anger playsin conflict and in the cycle of loss and grief

• Various conflict-management modelswill be introduced and you will havean opportunity to identify personalbehaviours that impede your ability toresolve situations when anger ispresent. You’ll also engage in thepractice of response behaviours versusreact behaviours as you explore new,more appropriate strategies to dealingwith situations and people in your lives.

Upon completion of the course, you willbe asked to identify the value, meaning,use of and limitations of the skills taughtas the theory and practice applies to yourown life.

HUMAN RESOURCES

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O H U M A NR E S O U R C E S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N –I N C L A S S A N D O N L I N E ( 2 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $265 (plus textbook)This course provides an overview ofhuman resource functions with a focus onterminology and human resourcelegislation. Topics include recruitmentand selection, job evaluation,compensation and benefits, health andsafety, training and development,employee relations and client groups forhuman resources departments.


E M P L O Y E E S E L E C T I O N A N DR E C R U I T I N G – I N C L A S S A N DO N L I N E ( 2 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $265 (plus textbook)This course introduces the processesinvolved in the recruitment and selectionof staff. You will learn about identifyingjob requirements, planning an interview,Web-based recruitment tools, jobadvertisements, other sources of potentialapplicants and interview follow-ups.


No class Nov. 11

COMPENSAT ION AND BENEF I TSADMIN ISTRAT ION – IN CLASS ANDONL INE (20 HOURS)

Fee: $245 (plus textbook)Learn about implementing, administeringand tracking employee compensation andbenefits. Topics covered include payroll,contracts, entitlement tracking,attendance reporting and human-resource-management systems.

Offered in January 2004

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Dates: Oct 20 – Nov 5 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.or Dates: Jan. 12 – Jan. 28, 2004 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

C O M M U N I C AT I N G E F F E C T I V E LY( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $200Recognizing the importance ofcommunication competence, this courseis designed to develop effective skills toenhance oral communication on aninterpersonal level. You’ll have anopportunity to explore the communicationprocess, communication barriers, verbaland nonverbal communication andstrategies to enhance communication.

Dates: Nov. 17 – Dec. 3 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.orDates: Feb. 2 – Feb. 23 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

C O N F L I C T R E S O L U T I O N : A NC R O S S - C U LT U R A L P E R S P E C T I V E( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $200Culture plays an important role in theway people perceive and deal withconflict. This course will cover thefollowing areas:

• gaining an understanding andappreciation of cultural differences

• recognizing sources of conflict ininterpersonal conflicts

• developing strategies to effectivelyresolve conflict

Dates: Oct 21 – Nov 6 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.orDates: Jan. 13 – Jan. 29, 2004 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.




D E A L I N G W I T H C H A L L E N G I N GB E H AV I O U R S ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $200The focus of this course is to provide theskills and knowledge you need tounderstand and effectively interact andsupport clients who might be exhibitinginappropriate behaviours. Areas coveredin this course include a review ofcommunication techniques, anunderstanding of causes and symptoms ofinappropriate behaviour and attributes ofa positive caregiver/client relationship.Participants will gain skills in developingpositive relationships to more effectivelysupport individuals through relevantpreventive planning.

Dates: Nov. 18 – Dec. 4 M T W T F SorDates: Feb. 3 – Feb. 19, 2004 M T W T F STime: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

INSURANCEF U N D A M E N TA L S O F I N S U R A N C E –L E V E L I ( 4 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $415Prepare for a career as a generalinsurance broker. This course provides agood understanding of the principles ofinsurance, personal lines of coverage,Alberta automobile insurance and anintroduction to commercial lines. The Fundamentals of Insurance text willbe used to provide you with theknowledge required to challenge theLevel I General Insurance License exam.

Note: Text and Level I General InsuranceLicense examination fee not included.


G E N E R A L L E V E L I I – P E R S O N A LL I N E S ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $195Explore the advanced principles ofinsurance and the concepts relating to theinsurance industry. Through a number oflearning activities, you will acquire andpractise additional knowledge ofautomobile, property and liabilityinsurance coverages. There will beadvanced discussion of Albertaautomobile insurance. This program willprepare you to challenge the AlbertaInsurance Council Level II GeneralInsurance Agent Personal Lines licenseexamination. Course hours qualify as 15 hours of continuing-education credittowards the General Agents License.

Note: Text and Level II exam fee notincluded.

Dates: Nov. 8 – Nov. 22 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

No class Nov. 15

L I F E L I C E N S E Q U A L I F I C AT I O NP R O G R A M ( 8 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $1,250 (plus course materials of $400)

Bow Valley College, in collaboration withSeneca/CON*NECT, is offering the newLLQP course now mandated in Alberta asthe only acceptable course of study forobtaining a Life Insurance Certificate ofAuthority. Under the new standard, newlife agents are required to successfullycomplete this pre-licensing course priorto taking the examination to qualify forcertification. The LLQP is a practicalcourse based on the real-life experienceof insurance practitioners. Agents whocomplete this course will beknowledgeable in the products andservices relevant to the currentmarketplace. The LLQP is designed as acommon standard in all provinces exceptQuebec and will make it easier for agentswho work in more than one province andneed non-resident licenses.

Dates: Sept. 13 – Dec. 13 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

No class Oct. 11

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NEWINTERIOR DECORATING

With courses in this section, you can earn an Interior Decorating Certificate or Professional Interior DecoratingCertificate (p. 30).

A C C E S S O R I E S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $95In this workshop you will see how tomake an impression by decorating withaccessories. You will learn the art ofbalance and symmetry and practise withactual examples and samples.

Date: Oct. 4 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

B A C K G R O U N D C O V E R I N G S ( 2 0 H O U R S )


In this course, you will apply theelements and principles of design to thewalls, floors and ceilings in a decoratingconcept. Wall coverings, architecturalceilings and all varieties of flooring willbe depicted in various styles. There aretwo tours scheduled to show actualsamples of backgrounds, retail andwholesale.


B A S I C S O F D E S I G N ( 2 0 H O U R S )


There are no interior decorating rules,but there are guidelines that can give ahome a professionally decoratedappearance. You will learn about theprinciples of design, proportion and scale,balance, rhythm and unity, focal pointand how to apply the elements of design(line, space, texture, colour and light).



D E C O R AT I N G S T Y L E S ( 2 0 H O U R S )


Learn how to decorate in a style thatcomplements the personal lifestyle ofyour client. The characteristics oftraditional, country, modern/contemporary and eclectic decoratingstyles will be discussed. You’ll alsoexplore the elements of each style,including atmosphere, colour scheme,lighting, background coverings, furniture,window coverings and accessories.


FA U X P A I N T I N G ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $165In this workshop you will learn all thelatest techniques in faux painting. It’s ahands-on approach, so wear your paintingclothes. Learn how to coordinate coloursand apply them to achieve severaldifferent effects. Topics covered includeragging, sponging, colour washing, striae,frottage, leathering, roller applications,crackle (clear crackle and a paintcrackle), 3-D stencil, fossilizing (leafmotif) and positive negative withpolyurethane.

Date: Nov. 8 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

F I B R E S T O FA B R I C S ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $215In this course you will discover thedifferences and the similarities insynthetic and natural fibres. You willexperience a hands-on approach to theworld of fibres. Specifications forprojects will seem a breeze when youlearn what type of fibre is appropriate forany application. Tours will be conductedto a wholesaler for those taking a daytimeclass and to a retailer for those taking anevening class.

Dates: Oct. 23 – Nov. 18 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

No class Oct. 13

C O L O U R B O A R D S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $115In this workshop you will learn how toestablish and assemble a sample board.Working with all the elements andprinciples of design and the backgrounds– furniture, window treatments andaccessories – you will discover how todepict this onto a presentation board, anindustry standard. Industry standardboard is supplied.

Date: Aug. 23 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

D E C O R AT I N G W I T H F E N G S H U I( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $215In this unique course you will learn theancient art of decorating using theoriental practice of Feng Shui. Becomeaware of the elements of nature thatcreate a home or work environment thatis harmonious, balanced and energized.

Date: Oct. 18 – Nov. 1 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

D E C O R AT I N G T H E N U R S E R Y ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $95Find out the best colours and decor to usein the room in which your new baby willsleep and eventually play. Learn how tocreate an atmosphere that stimulatesgrowth while providing quiet solitude.

Date: Aug. 16 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

D E C O R AT I N G F O R T H EC H R I S T M A S S E A S O N ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $95Discover how to create a festiveatmosphere in your home during theChristmas holiday season. You’ll learnabout Christmas decoratingconsiderations such as colour, theme,budget, safety, design, planning and light.Find a Christmas decorating idea forevery room in your home or office.

Date: Dec. 6 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

F U R N I T U R E S E L E C T I O NFee: $215Learn to select the furniture, case goodsand upholstery most appropriate for aspecific decorating style. A field trip ispart of the practicum of this course.

Prerequisite:Basics of Design

Dates: Sept. 6 – Sept. 27 M T W T F STime: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

T H E H O M E O F F I C E ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $95Discover how to create a functional,easily accessible and comfortable homeoffice. Find out how to space plan andintegrate required equipment, lightingand furniture into the working area.

Dates: Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

T H E I N F L U E N C E O F C O L O U R I ND E C O R AT I N G ( 2 0 H O U R S )


Colour is the most stimulating andinfluential element in decorating. Learn about the psychology of colour andother variables that affect the selectionand application of a colour scheme. Find out how to effectively work a colourscheme to create a desired atmosphereand enhance the furnishings throughout adwelling.





L I G H T I N G E F F E C T S A N DT E C H N I Q U E S ( 2 0 H O U R S )


Sufficient natural and/or artificial lightlets us fully appreciate the decoratingproducts we use. Discuss the function andaesthetics of artificial light (incandescent,fluorescent and halogen) and go through aroom-by-room selection and placement ofgeneral, task and accent lighting.

Dates: Oct. 6 – Nov. 24 M T W T F STimes: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

No class Oct. 13

T H E O P E R AT I O N O F D E S I G N ( 1 2 H O U R S )

Fee: $165In this course you will learn how to startyour own small business in interiordecorating. Topics covered include howto organize your space effectively anddiscover the abundance of wholesalers inthis field. You will also learn how theindustry operates.


Dates: Dec. 1 – Dec. 10 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

S P A C E P L A N N I N G ( 2 0 H O U R S )


Learn how to plan for the arrangement offurnishings to create maximumconvenience of movement and visualappeal. In this course, you’ll practisecreating floor plans and elevations andexamine the specific space requirementsof each room in a home.


Dates: Oct. 8 – Nov. 19 M T W T F STime: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

W I N D O W T R E AT M E N T S ( 1 2 H O U R S )


Learn how to select both hard (metal,wood and PVC) and soft windowcoverings for specific rooms anddecorating styles. Discuss the advantagesand disadvantages, designs, qualities andapplication of both types of coverings.You’ll find out everything that you needto pull it all together, including rods,finials and trims.

Date: Nov. 29 – Nov. 30 M T W T F S STime: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

F I N A L P R O J E C T – P R O F E S S I O N A LC E R T I F I C AT E ( 2 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $265Prepare to manage projects and pitchpresentations with this final course in theProfessional Interior DecoratingCertificate. The class includes time foryou to demonstrate all the skills you’velearned by preparing a final interiordecorating project. You’ll get theopportunity to present your project beforean expert panel for final evaluation.Students in the Professional InteriorDecorating Certificate must take thiscourse to receive certification. Thiscourse can only be taken after youcomplete all specified core and electivecourses. (This course is only offered inthe spring).

Prerequisite:• 100 hours – core Interior Decorating

courses

• 60 hours – electives

Dates:Offered Spring 2004

INVESTIGATIONS AND SECURITY

With courses in this section, you canearn a Private Investigations and SecurityCertificate (p. 31).

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O P R I V AT EI N V E S T I G AT I O N ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $325This course is designed to give you anoverview of the private investigationindustry. You will come away with asolid, basic understanding of career andbusiness opportunities in this growingfield, as well as the various skillsrequired of a private investigator. The instructors – a retired police officerand a current private investigator – usetheir own real-life experiences to providecase studies for students to work through.


S TAT E M E N T A N A LY S I S ( 1 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $150Discover the hidden truth! Analysis ofwritten statements is one of the hottestareas for investigators. Statement analysisis a powerful and exciting method ofdetecting deception and missinginformation in written or spokenstatements. Analyse employmentapplications, witness statements,insurance claims, letters, etc. This coursewill give you the necessary skills to beyour own lie detector.

Dates: Nov. 18 – Nov. 27 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.


I N T E R V I E W I N G S K I L L S A N DT E C H N I Q U E S ( 1 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $150Learn the tricks of the experts! Interviewemployees, suspects, victims and witnesseswith confidence. The skills you will learnare used by the most experienced andsuccessful fraud investigators, policedetectives and federal agents. Used inconjunction with statement analysis, this isan extremely powerful tool.

Dates: Oct. 28 – Nov. 6 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

A D V A N C E D S U R V E I L L A N C ET E C H N I Q U E S ( 1 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $150The art of surveillance is a very technicaland precise method of watching theactivities of a subject. Learn the best-of-the-best methods used by lawenforcement experts: foot surveillance,driving surveillance, stakeouts and state-of-the-art electronic-surveillancemethods. Both experienced and noviceinvestigators will find this courseextremely valuable.

Dates: Oct. 18 – Oct. 25 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

U N D E R C O V E R / C O V E R TO P E R AT I O N S ( 1 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $150An undercover operator is a keycomponent of many types of cases –internal investigations, workplaceconflicts, insurance investigations andoccasionally, domestic cases. He or sheinteracts professionally or socially withthe subject(s) of the investigation,allowing a particularly advantageous typeof surveillance. The undercover operatoralso observes the subject’s activities withothers. Find the truth by having thesubject himself tell you what’s really happening!

Dates: Oct. 7 – Oct. 16 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

R E P O R T W R I T I N G F O RI N V E S T I G AT O R S ( 1 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $150Investigators must be skilled reportwriters in order to be successful. Clientsrequire specialized reports: background,surveillance, insurance fraud, locates, etc.Often, these reports end up in legalproceedings. Learn how to produceprofessional documents from successfulinvestigators.

Recommended:Introduction to Microsoft Word orequivalent experience.

Dates: Nov. 8 – Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

S TA R T I N G A P R I V AT EI N V E S T I G AT I O N / S E C U R I T YB U S I N E S S ( 1 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $150Learn from those who are doing it!Successful private investigators teachtheir secrets of success. This coursecovers laws, regulations and governmentagencies that control the industry. From start-up costs, registering a name,incorporation, legal contracts andmarketing, this course provides you withwhat you’ll need to be successful in thishighly specialized industry.

Dates: Dec. 6 – Dec. 13 M T W T F STime: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

LAW

With courses in this section, you canearn a Legal Administrative AssistantCertificate (p. 22).

C I V I L L I T I G AT I O N ( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn about basic legal procedures anddocuments involved in civil litigation,including initiating an action in Court ofQueen’s Bench, response options ofdefendants, obtaining an Order, filing and serving documents and the stepsinvolved in taking a litigation matter toits conclusion.

Recommended:Microsoft Word – Introduction andkeyboarding speed of 30 wpm.

Date: Sept. 27 – Oct. 18 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

No class Oct. 11

I N T R O D U C T I O N T O T H E L E G A LS Y S T E M ( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn about the principles and conceptsof the Canadian legal system, legalprocedures, documents and terminology,as well as the general organization andadministration of law firms.


Dates: Jul. 19 – Aug. 16 M T W T F STimes: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

No class Aug. 2




C O R P O R AT E / C O M M E R C I A L L AW( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn about the documents andprocedures for incorporating a company,transferring shares, organizing a minutebook, changing directors, filing an annualcorporate summary, as well as generalcorporate/commercial procedures.


Dates:Offered January 2004

FA M I LY L AW ( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn the basic procedures anddocuments for an uncontested divorce,maintenance/custody orders and divisionof matrimonial property.


Dates: Nov. 1 – Nov. 15 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

R E A L E S TAT E L AW ( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Get familiar with the basic concepts,documents and procedures for residentialand commercial real-estate transactions.You’ll learn about adjustments, theorganization and functioning of the Land Titles system and how to take areal-estate transaction through to itsconclusion.


Dates:Offered February 2004

LEGAL WORD PROCESSING ANDDOCUMENT PREPARATION (21 HOURS)

Fee: $295Cultivate skills in fast, accurate documentpreparation in a variety of areas of law,including legal machine transcription. It is recommended to complete thiscourse last.


Dates:Offered Spring 2004

L E G A L B U S I N E S SC O M M U N I C AT I O N ( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Study the procedures for timely andappropriate business communication inthe legal environment. Topics includeboth written and oral communicationsand the communication technologycommon to the legal field.


Dates: Aug. 23 – Sept. 13 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

No class Aug. 30

W I L L S A N D E S TAT E S ( 2 1 H O U R S )

Fee: $295Learn how to prepare wills and thedocuments and procedures involved in probate.


Dates: Nov. 29 – Dec. 13 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

MEDICAL COURSES*see also: Medical Workshops (p. 99)

A D U LT P H Y S I C A L A S S E S S M E N T( 6 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $200This workshop is designed for LicensedPractical Nurses and is adaptable toagency policies and roles. Learn aboutanatomy and physiology, history taking,physical assessment and common systemdisorders. Course materials are availablefor pick-up in the Health and CommunityCare department. Home study is required.

Dates: Sept. 9 – Oct. 4 M T W T F STime: Tues. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

B A S I C F O O T C A R E ( 1 2 H O U R S )

Fee: $135Learn about foot anatomy, assessmentand treatment, hygiene, preventiveapproaches and selection of footwear foroptimum foot health. The programincludes one day of classroom instructionat Bow Valley College and a one-day,hands-on experience at a long-term carefacility. Course materials are provided inthe workshop.

Dates: Oct. 23 and 24 M T W T F STime: 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.


A N AT O M Y A N D P H Y S I O L O G Y /M I C R O B I O L O G Y ( 9 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $195 (Plus textbooks)

This course offers an introduction to thenormal structures and functions of thehuman body according to body systems.You’ll have the opportunity to studymicro-organisms and their relationship todisease processes. Recommended forthose who have Biology 30 or who areable to commit to home/self-study ofcomplex materials in addition toclassroom learning. Course materials areavailable for pick up in the Health andCommunity Care department. Homestudy is required as well as an assignmentthat is due on the first night of class.Please call 410-1400 for more information.

Note: The students who are interested inthe PN program can utilize this course asthe science-entry requirement and willreceive credit for this course on the PN program.

Learning Material:Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology byScanlon (available for sale from the BowValley College bookstore – (403) 410-1740)

Date: Sept. 3 – Dec. 17, 2003 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

I N F U S I O N T H E R A P Y ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $80This course is designed to meet the needsof Licensed Practical Nurses. Learn thetheory and responsibilities of caring forclients receiving infusion therapy.Includes information on blood and bloodproducts. Course materials are availablefor pick-up in the Health and CommunityCare department. Home study is required.

Date: Nov. 19 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

I N T R A M U S C U L A R I N J E C T I O N S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $80This course is designed for LicensedPractical Nurses.

This six-hour course (one-day workshop)provides the opportunity for LicensedPractical Nurses to learn the technique ofadministering intramuscular injections.This course requires home study. Please call (403) 410-1475 to arrangepick-up of materials.

Prerequisites:Applied Pharmacology with MedicationTherapy or Medication Delivery coursefor LPNs and knowledge of steriletechnique.

Dates: Sept. 24 M T W T F SOct. 22Nov. 26

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

M E D I C AT I O N D E L I V E R Y ( 1 5 H O U R S )

Fee: $130Support workers and caregivers in avariety of settings (e.g., agencies, homecare, day care and community care) canlearn about medication delivery throughparticipation in this course. You’ll receiveclassroom instruction combined withhome study. This course is designed forhealth-caregivers other than LicensedPractical Nurses and does not coverinjections. Course materials are availablefor pick-up in the Health and CommunityCare Department. Call (403) 410-1475.

Dates: Oct. 7 – Nov. 4, 2003 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

MED ICAL TERMINOLOGY (60 HOURS) I N CLASS AND ONL INE*Fee: $160This 10-week, part-time course will helpyou understand doctors’ orders andmedical documents. This course willmake you fluent in the language ofmedical terminology, including rules,prefixes, suffixes, roots, combiningforms, systems and abbreviations. Course material is provided in theworkshop. This course is recommendedfor persons who are able to commit tohome/self-study in addition to classroom learning.

Traditional Class Instruction (60 hours)

Dates: Oct. 7 – Dec. 9 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

This is an Internet-based course. Studentsmust have access to the World Wide Weband Internet Explorer 4.0 or 5.0.

*Choice of classroom instruction or theonline course must be specified at time ofregistration.

APPL IED PHARMACOLOGY W I THMED ICAT ION TREATMENT (90 HOURS)

Fee: $200This nine-week, home-study course isdesigned for Licensed Practical Nurses.We will train you to administermedications via oral, inhalant,intramuscular, subcutaneous injectionsand percutaneous delivery. A weeklyinstructor contact is available bytelephone and a six-hour class is providedon subcutaneous injections. Two eveningworkshops and a written exam arescheduled at the end of the course.Course materials are available for pick-upin the Health and Community Caredepartment. Please call (403) 410-1400for more information and to arrange pick-up of materials.

Dates: Oct. 15 – Dec. 10 M T W T F S(Course must be started between these dates.)




M E D I C A L T R A N S C R I P T I O N ( 3 0 H O U R S )

This 10-week, part-time course providesinstruction and practice to learn medical-transcription skills. Content includesroles and responsibilities, transcriptionguidelines, Internet use, medicalterminology, medical records, reports andcorrespondence, grammar, spelling,proofing, editing, keyboarding and use ofequipment. A written examination and askill evaluation are completed at the endof the course.

Prerequisites:• Completion of a Medical Terminology

course within two years (Transcriptsrequired.)

• Keyboarding (40 wpm) is stronglyrecommended

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Wordand Internet

Fees:(Textbook and dictionaries

not included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250

Textbook (approximate) . . . . . . . . . .$95

Medical Dictionary (TABERS Dictionaryrecommended)

English Dictionary (Canadian Oxford orWebster’s recommended)

For registration, please call StudentServices at (403) 410-1400.

Dates: Oct. 8 – Dec. 10 M T W T F STime: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

P A L L I AT I V E C A R E ( 1 2 H O U R S )

Fee: $135Obtain the awareness and skills neededfor palliative care. Learn about ethicaland legal issues, roles of family andcaregiver, pain management and care forthe caregiver. Course materials areavailable for pick-up in the Health andCommunity Care department. Please call(403) 410-1400. Home study is required.

Dates: Nov. 13 and 14 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

P R O C E S S I N G M E D I C A LO R D E R S – O N L I N E ( 6 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Looking to enhance your skills? This course offers the opportunity tolearn how to process medical orders. You can also earn credit towards aHospital Unit Clerk certificate. Coursematerials are provided in an orientationclass. Call (403) 410-1400 for moreinformation.

Prerequisites:• Completed Medical Terminology

course (transcript required)

• Microsoft Word

• Six months’ work experience in thehealth-care field

Dates: Oct. 8 – Dec. 10, 2003Time: (self-paced)

Note: Orientation is on Wednesday,Oct. 8 (6 p.m.) at Bow Valley College’sMain campus.

This is an Internet-based course. Studentsmust have access to the World Wide Weband Internet Explorer 4.0 or 5.0.

S U B C U TA N E O U S I N J E C T I O N S A N DN A R C O T I C S ( 6 H O U R S )

Fee: $80This course is designed for LicensedPractical Nurses. Learn techniques foradministering subcutaneous injectionsand get information about administrationof narcotics and controlled drugs. Course materials are available for pick-upat the Health and Community Caredepartment. Call (403) 410-1400. Home study is required.

Prerequisite:Current competency in sterile techniqueand completion of Medication Delivery course.

Date: Dec. 10 M T W T F STime: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

OIL AND GASA N O V E R V I E W O F T H EP E T R O L E U M I N D U S T R Y –C E R T I F I C AT E ( 2 1 H O U R S ) Fee: $245In Alberta, more than 50% of theworking population is directly employedin the exploration, production, refining ortransportation of oil and gas. Another35% are influenced by the activity of thisvast industry. Understanding theinterrelationship between the companiesis a challenge faced daily by managersand employees at all levels. This coursetakes a look at this complex industry andits unique terminology and helpsemployees to understand their role byfocusing on the different areas of theindustry. Through slide presentations,videos, and hands-on demonstrations,and personal experience, the uniqueterminology of the industry is madeeasier to understand and the interactionand interdependence of all the differentcompanies is revealed.


NEW


RECREATION* The following two courses are offered in

partnership with and taught by theCanadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS)

B A S I C B O AT I N G A N D S A F E N AV I G AT I O N Fee: $185 plus GST (includes exam,charts, nautical instruments and coursematerials.)This is a comprehensive course in safeboating for power and sail boaters oncoastal and inland waters. Topics includecompass charts, navigational aids, courseplotting, safety at sea, regulations, mannersand customs, anchoring and refuelling.

Note: Successful candidates will receivetheir “Pleasure Craft Operator Card”and are eligible for membership in CPS,boat-insurance programs and advancedcourses. Normal refund policy is not ineffect due to the cost of materialsprovided to learners.

Dates: Sept. 18 – Dec. 4 M T W T F STimes: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATOR CARD – CANAD IAN COAST GUARD APPROVED Fee: $70 plus GST (includes coursematerials)Mandatory boat operator licensing is nowa reality. All operators born after April 1,1983, are required to show proof ofcompetency when operating any pleasurecraft fitted with a motor. All operators ofcraft four metres and under in length,including personal water craft, arerequired to show proof of competency(effective September 15, 2002). Once yousuccessfully complete this course, you’llearn your Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

Adult-Only ClassDates: Oct. 22 – Nov. 5 M T W T F STimes: 6:30 p.m – 9:30 p.m.

Family ClassDates: Oct. 20 – Nov. 3 M T W T F STimes: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

NEW

NEW

M A R K E T I N G Y O U R W E B S I T E –I N C L A S S A N D O N L I N E ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Learn how to increase traffic to your Web site through the use of searchengines and other online tools andtechniques. This course covers topicssuch as preparing an Internet businessplan, analysing your Web competition,developing effective Web site titles anddescriptions, creating and positioningkeywords, as well as developing Webadvertising campaigns. Several onlinemarketing services will also be examined.Detailed course notes and a companionWeb page are included.

Recommended:Web Site Development using HTML,Microsoft Word – Intermediate,Introduction to the Internet or equivalentexperience.

Dates: Sept. 2 – Sept. 18 M T W T F STime: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Also available through online learning,ongoing admission. Phone (403) 410-1400for more information.

M A C R O M E D I A D R E A M W E AV E R –I N T R O D U C T I O N ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Learn to use this Web-design tool tocreate effective Web sites. This coursecovers topics such as setting up a localsite, creating basic Web pages, layout and formatting with styles, working with images, links and tables and editing HTML.

Recommended:Web Site Development Using HTML,Microsoft Word – Intermediate,Introduction to the Internet or equivalentexperience.


WEB SITE DEVELOPMENTWith courses in this section, you can

earn a Web Site Development Certificate.

W E B S I T E D E V E L O P M E N TU S I N G M S P U B L I S H E R – O N L I N EFee: $275In this course you will create and publisha Web page using Microsoft Publisher.You will incorporate text and images intoWeb pages and learn how to lay outeffective Web pages designed tocommunicate a message. You will createreusable templates for Web pages and aninteractive Web site, publishing it on aWeb server.

Recommended:Introduction to the Internet, MicrosoftWord – Intermediate or equivalent.

Dates:Ongoing admission

Available through online learning. Phone(403) 410-1400 for more information.

W E B S I T E D E V E L O P M E N TU S I N G H T M L – I N C L A S S A N DO N L I N E ( 1 8 H O U R S )

Fee: $275Learn to create basic Web pages and Websites using HTML (Hypertext Mark-upLanguage). This course teaches you howto incorporate text, lists, graphics, linksand tables into effectively designed Webpages, then shows you how to publishthem on the World Wide Web. Principlesof Web design are also discussed.

Recommended:Introduction to Computers, MicrosoftWord – Intermediate and Introduction tothe Internet or equivalent experience.




L I F T A N D T R A N S F E R F O RI N S T I T U T I O N A L S E T T I N G SLearn about lifts and transfers required in agency/institutional settings, includingtopics such as body mechanics,transfer techniques and principles ofmechanical lifters.

P AT I E N T C A R E P L A N SLearn about patient classification anddocumentation systems.

S TA P L E S , S U T U R E S A N D D R A I N SLearn to care for clients with staples,sutures and drains. Includes anatomy,care, removal and assessment.

T R A C H E O S T O M Y C A R ELearn proper care of a tracheostomy.Includes anatomy and physiology,pathology, assessment, equipment,nursing implications and care.

U R I N A R Y C AT H E T E R I Z AT I O NLearn to insert and remove bladdercatheters. Review the female and maleurinary systems, the importance of fluidbalance, the purpose of catheterizationand the principles of sterile technique.Adaptations for home setting included.

W O R K I N G W I S E LY – W O R K P L A C EE R G O N O M I C SLearn about basic principles of repetitivestrain injuries and how to identifyhazards in your workplace. Emphasis ison back care with guidance on preventiveposture, stretches and exercises.

HUMAN SERVICES WORKSHOPSC U LT U R E / C O N F L I C T R E S O L U T I O NDevelop skills in solving interpersonalconflicts.

C O M M U N I C AT I N G E F F E C T I V E LYDevelop effective skills to enhanceinterpersonal communication.

A N G E R M A N A G E M E N TDevelop strategies to deal successfullywith anger.

D E A L I N G W I T H C H A L L E N G I N GB E H AV I O U R SThe focus of this module is to provide thelearner with a review of communicationtechniques, therapeutic relationships andthe role both play in assisting clients whoare exhibiting challenging behaviours. As well, this module will provide anintroduction to various mental illnessesand the components of a mental statusassessment. There are many reasons whya client may be exhibiting a challengingbehaviour, and understanding thesereasons can help the caregiver inpreventive planning.



M A C R O M E D I A F L A S H ( 3 0 H O U R S )

Fee: $375Flash is a Web-based animation program.This course provides an introduction toFlash as well as how to prepareanimations for the Web. Learn how toproduce content in Flash as well as howto add life to Web sites. Discover how touse built-in tools to create graphics and text.

Recommended:Introduction to the Internet, AdobePhotoshop or Adobe Illustrator, orequivalent experience.


WORKSHOPSWe offer a variety of professionaldevelopment workshops for health andhuman service providers. The followingworkshops are arranged on an individualor group basis. Workshops are adaptableto agency policies, procedures and needs.Call (403) 410-1475 for more information.

MEDICAL WORKSHOPSB A S I C B A C K C A R EThis interactive workshop introducesbasic back principles. Learn about theanatomy of the back, exercises for spinestabilization and practical techniques forback care in daily activities.

C H A R T I N G / D O C U M E N TAT I O NImprove your skills in data collection andrecording client-care information.

C H E S T T U B E SGain knowledge in anatomy andphysiology, pathology, assessment,equipment, nursing implications and careas they apply to chest tubes.

G A S T R I C T U B E SLearn about the care of nasogastric andgastrostomy tubes.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONStudent Services Office HoursMonday – Thursday . . . .8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summer Hours (July – August)Monday – Thursday . .8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed on statutory holidays.

ParkingLimited parking is available at $2 per entry Monday through Thursday after 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Phone (403) 410-1400 for more information.

V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E SUpgrade your skills or add new ones with volunteer opportunities at Bow ValleyCollege. There are many individuals who need assistance with acquiring English astheir second language or learning to read, or who have physical or cognitivechallenges and need extra assistance with coursework. If you’re interested involunteering, please contact one of our volunteer programs for more information.

E N G L I S H A S A S E C O N D L A N G U A G E V O L U N T E E R T U T O R P R O G R A MInterested in learning about other cultures and sharing Canadian traditions withpeople from other countries? Help second-language speakers learn English byassisting in a classroom or tutoring a small group of adult ESL learners. If you’d liketo become a volunteer tutor, call the ESL Volunteer Facilitator at (403) 297-3998 forfurther information.

D E A F A N D H A R D O F H E A R I N G L I T E R A C YBow Valley College offers a literacy program designed for the deaf and hard ofhearing. This bilingual/bicultural approach delivers courses in American SignLanguage. The course includes reading, writing, math, basic computer skills andASL. Day and evening classes are available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Locations: Main campus – DaysMarlborough Mall campus – Evenings

Dates: Ongoing registration

A D U LT L I T E R A C Y V O L U N T E E R P R O G R A MOpen the doors to knowledge and empowerment by helping an adult student learn toread. Through this program, you’ll work one-on-one with an adult beginning reader.Volunteer tutors and students work together in a classroom setting under the directionof instructional staff. Or, if you would prefer, work one-on-one with a literacy studentfrom our Intermediate Literacy program. Volunteers meet with students in thecommunity to work on a variety of skills.

The time commitment is approximately three hours per week. Training and ongoingsupport is provided for volunteers.

If you’d like to become a volunteer tutor, call Carol McCullough at (403) 410-1525for more information.

Additionally, limited special-needsparking stalls are assigned by HealthServices (403) 410-1675.

S U P P L I E S A N D T E X T B O O K SBow Valley College operates a bookstore,located on the ground floor of the Maincampus, with textbooks and basicsupplies for both full- and part-timeprograms. Bow Valley Collegemerchandise, such as T-shirts, mugs,pens, etc., can also be purchased at thebookstore. Hours of operation areMonday to Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.,Friday 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

For additional bookstore information, call(403) 410-1740.

Note: Bus passes are available at CityHall and YWCA passes are available forpurchase at the YWCA.

W A I T I N G L I S T SIf your course is full, you will beautomatically placed on the program orcourse waiting list. We will make everyeffort to contact you if space becomesavailable. Please be aware that otherstudent cancellations may result in shortnotice for your acceptance into theprogram, so you should submit yourfunding application immediately ifapplicable. If a space becomes availableand your funding is not in place your seatmay be closed. The waitlist is determinedby date of qualification, so be sure tocomplete your application early.

T U I T I O N R E F U N D P R O C E D U R E SA full refund will be issued if Bow ValleyCollege cancels any program or course.

Students withdrawing from a program(s)and/or course(s) may receive a refund oftuition fees based on the length ofattendance in the course, provided thereare no outstanding financial accounts. A $50 administrative fee is applied to all refunds.

Compassionate grounds will also beconsidered. Students who withdraw up toone week before classes commence areeligible for a full refund, less a $50administrative fee. Students withdrawingafter this point but up to and includingthe passage of 20% of theprogram/course are eligible for a refundof 75% of the tuition, less the $50administrative fee. Refunds will NOT beissued if a student has completed morethan 20% of a program or course.

*T2202a’s (tuition tax receipts) areavailable through Student Services byrequest only and will be issued starting inJanuary of the subsequent year.

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A request for a tuition refund must besubmitted in writing and accompanied bythe official receipt. These requests are tobe given or sent to the Registrar’s Officewithin 15 days of the last day ofattendance in class.

* Note: Refund monies for students whohave received Canada or AlbertaStudent Loans will be sent directly tothe service provider, i.e., NationalStudent Loans Service Centre forCanada Student Loans and EdulinxCanada Corporation for AlbertaStudent Loans.

Registrar’s Office2nd Floor, 332 – 6th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2G 4S6Tel: (403) 410-1400Toll-free within Alberta:1-866-4-BVC-NOW (1-866-4-282-669)

Approved refund cheques will be mailedto you or refunded on your credit cardwithin two to three weeks of receivingyour request, provided that withdrawalpaperwork is received from the academicdepartment in a timely manner. Tuitionand refunds are subject to review andmay change as required without prior notice.

W I T H D R AW A L F R O M C L A S S E SA N D P R O G R A M S• Students wishing to withdraw from a

course or program must notify theacademic department. Students may be eligible for a refund according tothe refund policy.

• The period of enrolment is calculatedfrom the day on which the programcommences to the last day ofattendance

T R A N S F E R P R O C E D U R EClass changes and transfers to another startdate will only be considered for medical oremployment reasons that arise previous tothe start date of the course/program. Insuch circumstances, a new registrationform must be accompanied by a writtenrequest for a transfer and a valid medicalcertificate or a letter on the employer’sletterhead. A $30 administrative fee ischarged for all approved transfers.

PROGRAM/COURSE CANCELLAT IONSBow Valley College reserves the right tocancel programs or courses due toinsufficient enrolment or otherunexpected circumstances. Coursetuition, content, textbook/supplies anddates are subject to change.

F E E I N F O R M AT I O NAll fees are subject to change.

Confirmation Deposit: $100 (applied totuition)

All career applicants confirming theirattendance for programs beginning afterSeptember 1, 2003, will be required tosubmit a $100 confirmation deposit. Anapplicant will not be confirmed as astudent until the confirmation deposit hasbeen paid in full. The confirmationdeposit will be applied to tuition, but isnon-refundable in the event the applicantdecides not to attend the program.

Student Health Plan Fee: $118

and

Student Dental Plan Fee: $118

These extended Health and Dental plansare offered through the Bow Valley

College Students’ Association (BVCSA)and are mandatory for all students whomeet the eligibility criteria. Students whoare assessed the Health and Dental Planfees are eligible for these plans and theinformation presented here applies to you.

Those with other comparable coveragethrough parents, work or a spouse (notprovincial health-care coverage) may optout by completing the required waiverform and submitting it along with proofof alternate coverage by the applicableopt-out deadline. See the Students’Association Office for additionalinformation. Proof of alternate coveragecould be a copy of your current policymembership card, current claimsstatement, pay-direct drug card or averification letter from an employerclearly showing the name of theinsurance company and the policynumber.

Students on these plans may alsopurchase coverage for a spouse and/ordependents through the Students’Association Office. The family add-onform and payment of the additional feesmust be submitted to the Students’Association Office prior to the applicabledeadline.

Check the Web site:www. gallivan.ca/studentnetworks foradditional information regardingdeadlines, plan details and to print awaiver form. Plan information and waiverforms are also available from theStudents’ Association Office.

Note: The Student Health and DentalPlan fees are non-refundable.

Reason for Withdrawal

Compassionate reasons

Other reasons

Written withdrawal requestsreceived one week prior toprogram/course start

100% of the tuition refunded


Written withdrawal requestsreceived after the one-weekdeadline and before 20% ofthe program/course has beencompleted



Written withdrawal requestsreceived after 20% of theprogram/course has beencompleted

Nil

Nil

TUITION REFUNDS

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S T U D E N T I D / P R I N T C A R D SThe Student ID Card is the officialidentification for students at Bow ValleyCollege. The information contained onyour Student ID Card includes yourname, student number and your photo. It will be necessary to have the card withyou as identification.

The Student ID Card will also enable you to print within the College (Maincampus). The cards have an electronic-purse function that enables you to storemoney on your Student ID Card at thecash-to-card machine located in the lobbyof the Main campus. The card costs $15(non-refundable) and includes $2 worthof printing. Printing will cost 10 cents per page and additional printing amountsmay be added to the card.

I S S U E O F D O C U M E N T S• Application Fee (for all full-time

students) $40 (non-refundable)

• Statement of Grades – no charge forfirst issue

• Certificate – no charge for first issue

• Income Tax Receipt – no charge forfirst issue

R E - I S S U E O F D O C U M E N T SYour tuition fee includes the cost of atimetable, transcript and a certificate (if applicable). Duplication of these itemswill be subject to the following fees:

Transcript or Statement of Grades . .$10

Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10

Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15

Income Tax Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . .$10

S T U D E N T A S S O C I AT I O N F E E SFull-time students are subject to a BowValley College Student Association(BVCSA) fee. Students are charged $1.50 per week of the program they areattending. Student Association fees arenon-refundable. Effective Sept. 2003,members of the Student Association are subject to fees for a health plan. The medical plan will be $118 and thedental plan will be $118. Opt-out options

are available upon proof of alternativecoverage.

A P P L I C AT I O N F E E SSome programs require prior-learningassessment for reading, writing, mathand/or typing. A non-refundableapplication fee of $40 is required beforean assessment can be completed and ifyou are applying for a full-time program.

O U T S TA N D I N G F E E S / A C C O U N T SUnpaid or outstanding fees will result inprogram withdrawal and denial of futureregistration, as well as denial of access totranscripts and certificates. Outstandingfees are added to any outstandingaccounts. Payment of outstandingaccounts may result in reinstatement of regular student status.

R E C E I P T S A N D I N C O M E TA X D E D U C T I O NReceipts are issued at the time ofpayment for courses, texts, etc. Studentsenrolled at Bow Valley College may beeligible for tuition credit. To be eligiblefor a tax receipt, students must beworking towards an occupation orimproving their occupation-related skillsby taking courses. According to CanadaCustoms and Revenue Agency (formerlyRevenue Canada), ESL and upgradingstudents are not eligible for income taxreceipts. Please retain the receipt youreceive after registering as this is yourincome tax receipt. Duplicate income-taxreceipts are available at a charge, but it isimportant to hold on to all receipts foryour own records.

F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C EBow Valley College provides informationon eligibility for financial assistance.Assistance is available to both full- andpart-time learners. Career Advisors willhelp you to determine if you are eligiblefor funding. They can also help youcomplete an application. Applications areavailable at the College. Bow ValleyCollege staff will help check forms forcompletion before submission.

Information and assistance is alsoavailable from the Student Finance Boardand from any Alberta Human Resources& Employment office.

Alberta Human Resources &Employment

855 – 8th Avenue SWCalgary, Alberta T2P 3P1(403) 297-6344http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/studentsfinance/main.asp

For additional information, call a Bow Valley College career advisor at(403) 410-1400.

Note: Any grant money received may be taxable.

U N I V E R S A L B U S P A S SBow Valley College is considering theimplementation of a Universal Bus Passfor all full time Calgary based students.This would be a mandatory fee andwould offer a significant reduction intransit fees for students. Please checkBow Valley College’s Web site(www.bowvalleycollege.ca) for costinformation.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEW H E N T O A P P LY F O R F U N D I N GIf you need financial assistance, apply as early as possible. It can take six toeight weeks for the loan, bursary or grantto be processed by the Students’ FinanceBoard. If you are applying for a SkillsDevelopment Grant, please allow anadditional two weeks to ensure that you have enough time to meet all therequirements to be eligible for this funding.

P A R T- T I M E S T U D E N T SThe Student Finance Board has a bursaryprogram for part-time studies. Studentscan apply for financial assistance on abursary application for up to $300 persemester. Students may also be eligiblefor bursaries up to $600 per semester forsome courses, if they can demonstratefinancial need. Further information onthis option can be obtained at a Human


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Resources and Employment office orfrom a Bow Valley College careeradvisor. Contact Student Services at(403) 410-1400 for more information.Tuition must be paid prior to starting thecourse and prior to receiving the bursary.Information and application forms forStudent Finance Board bursaries areavailable at the Bow Valley CollegeStudent Services, as well as the StudentServices and Counselling departments.

F U L L - T I M E S T U D E N T SFull-time students may be eligible for aSkills Development Grant for full-timestudy in academic upgrading, someEnglish as a Second Language programsand some integrated training programs.Students in full-time/career programsmay apply for a student loan through theStudents’ Finance Board. Studentseligible for Employment Insurance mayalso qualify for special funding. Bow Valley College career advisors canadvise students on their fundingeligibility. Other funding resources maybe available through Alberta HumanResources & Employment. See p. 103 of this course guide or the blue pages of your Telus directory for telephone numbers.

FINANCIAL AIDVarious funding or government agenciesmay provide financial assistance to adultsenrolled at Bow Valley College. Anyonerequiring help in determining eligibilityshould contact a Bow Valley Collegecareer advisor at (403) 410-1400.International applicants are not eligiblefor funding assistance in Canada. Contactyour home country government forfunding assistance.

A L B E R TA S T U D E N T F I N A N C ETwo programs are available:

• Skills Development Grants (SDG) are available to qualified students inAcademic Upgrading, some English asa Second Language programs andsome integrated training programs.Support For Independence (SFI)

recipients with Alberta Family andSocial Services should contact theirECSS worker to discuss their plans toreturn to school. A Bow Valley Collegecareer advisor can be of assistance incompleting application forms andapproving funding.

• Student loans and grants are availableto qualified students in careerprograms. Individuals currently onEmployment Insurance may qualify for special career-program funding.

S T U D E N T F I N A N C E B O A R D L O A NIf you need financial assistance, apply tothe Student Finance Board as early aspossible. It can take six to eight weeksfor the loan to be processed. Applicationforms are available at the StudentFinance Board or at the Bow ValleyCollege Student Services, at the Maincampus. You can also apply for a loanonline. If you need assistance filling outthe student loan forms, please make anappointment with one of our careeradvisors at (403) 410-1400.

To process a loan, present all copies ofyour Certification of Eligibility to theStudent Services. Tuition and other feesowed will be deducted from yourcertificate when it is processed. There is a48-hour turnaround time for processing.

Method of payment:• Cash (in person only)

• Debit card

• Certified cheque or money order madepayable to Bow Valley College

• Visa or MasterCard

S T U D E N T F I N A N C E N O T I C E O FA S S E S S M E N TIf you are eligible for assistance throughthe Skills Development program, you willreceive a Notice of Assessment from theStudent Finance Board. Grant chequeswill be available before registration.Book and supply costs are included in thefirst cheque. The Student Finance Boardpays tuition and Student Association feesdirectly to the College. Please note thatgrant funding may be taxable.

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIESAND AWARDSBow Valley College has established andadministers a wide variety ofscholarships, bursaries and otheracademic awards. The purpose of thisprogram is to recognize the achievementand success of our students, and to assiststudents financially in achieving theireducation and career aspirations.

Scholarships are awarded primarily on thebasis of academic merit and standing.However, financial need may also be takeninto consideration. Bursaries are intendedprimarily for students demonstratingfinancial need who show satisfactoryacademic standing and promise.

Most of the scholarships, bursaries andawards listed below are made possiblethrough generous donations fromindividuals, organizations, associations,foundations, and partners of Bow ValleyCollege. The external awards listed arefunded and administered by the Provinceof Alberta through Alberta Learning or by other organizations and agenciesdesigned to recognize studentachievement and success and to providefinancial assistance to deserving students in need.

Bow Valley College students andapplicants should be aware that they maybe eligible for other external scholarships,bursaries, and awards in addition to thoselisted and described below. More detailedinformation about these other awardsopportunities can be found by consultingthe following Web sites:

www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarship

www.scholarshipscanada.com

www.studentawards.com

Consideration terms for scholarships,bursaries and awards may require eligiblecandidates to complete and submit anapplication form by a specified deadlinedate for consideration. Application formsare available from Bow Valley College’sRegistrar’s Office.

Certain other scholarships, bursaries andawards require no application form, as


eligible candidates are nominated by aninstructor or a staff member of theCollege or recipients are chosen based ongrades alone. Please carefully review theinformation provided below to determinethe appropriate method of considerationand applicable deadline dates.

As a general rule, only admitted,registered or graduating students areeligible to be considered for a BowValley College scholarship or bursaryunless otherwise stated. Award recipientswith outstanding fees will have theirawards applied to their accounts.

Bow Valley College assumes liability forthe payment of scholarships, bursariesand other awards only to the extent thatexpected gifts from donors or returnsfrom investments of endowable funds are realized.

The College reserves the right to changethe information provided in this sectionof the course guide at any time, includingadding to or cancelling any scholarship orbursary described below.

ENTRANCE AWARDSD I V E R S I F I E D S TA F F I N GR E C R U I T M E N T B U R S A R YValue:$500

Disbursement:One per class

Consideration:Application

Criteria:• incoming or current full-time Office

Administration students

• must be registered and attending

• financial need

• academic competence

N I C K L E FA M I LY F O U N D AT I O NS C H O L A R S H I PValue:$1,000 or $2,000

Disbursement:Five – 10 per year

Consideration:Application – Deadline Dec. 1

Criteria:• Current students transferring from one

completed program to another

• If you are/were in ESL and plan tocontinue in an AcademicFoundations or a career program

• If you completed AcademicFoundations and are continuing onin a Business and Industry or aHealth and Community Care careerprogram

• If you have completed a careerprogram and are taking anothercareer program

• Academic competence

• Financial need

• Scholarship recommended for tuition payment

S O R O P T I M I S T I N T E R N AT I O N A L O F C A L G A R Y W O M E N ’ SO P P O R T U N I T Y AW A R DExternal award funded by SoroptimistInternational

Value:$1,000


Criteria:• Available to students entering a

Business and Industry or Health andCommunity Care Career program

• Female who is the head of herhousehold or has a family financiallydependent on her

• Clearly indicate that specificeducational training is necessary anddemonstrate how it will enable her tomove to a higher grade job level

• Show characteristics of maturitydemonstrating that she is motivated toimprove her skills and qualificationsand can accept responsibility

• Financial need

• Include two references with typedapplication

ALL PROGRAMS AWARDSB E R T F O S T E R C H R I S T M A S F U N DStarted in 1977 as the Secret Santa Fundand renamed in Bert Foster’s honour athis retirement in 1990, the Bert FosterChristmas Fund provides food vouchersfor students; taking into account livingsituation, dependents, and financial need.

Value:Determined by committee annually.Amounts are based on donationsreceived.

Disbursement:Prior to Christmas

Consideration:Nomination – Deadline Dec. 1

Criteria:• Full- or part-time students from

all departments

• Financial need

COUNSELLORS’ RECOGNITION AWARDValue:$100

Disbursement:Two per year

Consideration:Nomination


any department

• Overcome obstacles in achievingacademic success

• Overcome challenges in personal situations

K I N S M E N C L U B O F C A L G A R YS C H O L A R S H I PExternal award funded through theCalgary Foundation

Value:$1,000

Consideration:Application – Deadline May 15

Criteria:• Currently attending and enrolled in the

final year of a certificate program


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• Commitment to communitydevelopment and leadership

• Contribute to the community byvolunteering with a non-profit group

• Financial need

• Satisfactory academic standing

• Resident of, or graduated from,a high school in southern Alberta

• Scholarship applied to tuition feesunless fees have already been paid

L A R K S P U R B U R S A R YTo assist students who are in a financial-need situation that is a barrier to theirstudies. However, this funding should notreplace other funding sources.

Value:$1,200


Consideration:Application – Deadline Sept. 1

Criteria:• Incoming or current students from

all programs


• Financial need

• Students who are custodial parents

L A U R E N C E D E C O R E AW A R D F O RS T U D E N T L E A D E R S H I PExternal award funded by the AlbertaMinistry of Education

Value:$500

Consideration:Application – Deadline March 1

Criteria:• Alberta resident

• Enrolled in a minimum of three full-time courses in the year of application

• Available to students in careerprograms (Business and Industry orHealth and Community Care) only

• Display commitment to one or more ofthe following areas:

• Student government

• Student societies, clubs ororganizations

• Active involvement in studentorganizations at the provincial ornational level, or in non-profitcommunity organizations

• Once recommended by SelectionCommittee, applications will besubmitted to the Alberta Ministry ofEducation no later than March 15

R A L P H A N D C O L L E E N K L E I NS C H O L A R S H I PValue:$1,750 (approximately)


Consideration:Application – Deadline March 1 and Sept. 1


all departments


• Financial need – to assistdisadvantaged students who are in afinancial-need situation that is a barrierto their studies

• Priority will be given to single motherswith dependent children

• Applicants will be notified by mailwithin 60 days of deadline

S T U D E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N AW A R DValue:$100

Disbursement:Academic Foundations – four per year (Two per term)

Business and Industry – five per year

Health and Community Care – three per year


Criteria:• Full- time students from

all departments

• Maintain regular attendance andactively involved in classes

• Grades kept above passing in all classes

T U L I P T R I B U T E S T U D E N T AW A R DValue:$100

Disbursement:One per year per department

Consideration:Nomination – Deadline Sept. 1

Criteria:• Full- or part-time students from all

departments

• Excellent attendance

• Hard working and motivated

• Overcome barriers

• Achieved success in their respectiveprogram

ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS AWARDSACADEMIC ACH IEVEMENT AWARD –GRADES 10 AND 11Value:$100

Disbursement:12 per semester

Consideration:Not required – based on marks

Criteria:• Full-time Academic Foundations

students taking three courses in good standing (passing all courses in semester)

• Highest marks in Grade 10 and 11courses in each discipline

• English and Skills for Working,Learning and Living

• Social Studies and Work Experience

• Math and Math Fundamentals

• Sciences and Science Fundamentals

ACADEMIC ACH IEVEMENT AWARD –GRADE 12Value:$125





students taking three courses in good standing (passing all courses in semester)

• Highest final mark based on Ministryof Education diploma exams (note: diploma challenge exams are not eligible for this award)

• One award for each course: English 30and 33, Social 30 and 33, Pure Math 30,Math 31, Applied Math 30, Biology30, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30

ACADEMIC ACH IEVEMENT AWARD –GRADE 12 OVERALLValue:$150

Disbursement:One per semester



students taking three courses in goodstanding (passing all courses insemester)

• Highest average over 75% in all 3Grade 12 courses

• Based on Ministry of Education exam results

A C A D E M I C F O U N D AT I O N SR E C O G N I T I O N AW A R DValue:$50



Criteria:• Full- and part-time Academic

Foundations students in good standing(passing all courses in semester)

• Effort, improvement, participation,attitude, attendance and assisting other students

A D U LT H I G H S C H O O LE Q U I V A L E N C YExternal award funded by the AlbertaHeritage Savings Trust Fund

Value:$500

Consideration:Nomination by Institution – DeadlineSept. 1


• Out of high school for a minimum ofthree years prior to commencing ahigh-school equivalency program

• Enrolled or intending to enroll full-time in a high-school equivalencyprogram of at least one year in length(an equivalency diploma is not required)

• Minimum 80% average

A L E X A N D E R R U T H E R F O R DS C H O L A R S H I P F O R H I G H S C H O O LA C H I E V E M E N TExternal award funded by AlbertaLearning

Value:Grade 10 – $400Grade 11 – $800Grade 12 – $1,300

Consideration:Application – Deadlines May 1 and Dec. 1


• Enrolled in a full-time, post-secondaryprogram for at least one semester in length

• Minimum 80% in five designatedsubjects in grades 10, 11 and 12

A R T S T R E A M M A S T E R S G A L L E R Y AW A R DValue:$400

Disbursement:One per year

Consideration:Submission of artwork (two- or three-dimensional) and entry form Deadline: Sept. 15

Criteria:• Artstream students who are registered

between Sept. 1 and Aug. 31

• Best artwork as determined byselection committee

• Selected work to become property ofBow Valley College

B P W C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O NB U R S A R YExternal award funded by the Business andProfessional Women’s Club of Calgary

Value:$500



Criteria:• Basic Education or Academic

Upgrading student

• Mature female student

• Financial need

• Academic achievement

B A S I C E D U C AT I O N / H I G H S C H O O LB U R S A R YValue:$200 – $400

Disbursement:Three – 10 per year

Consideration:Application – Deadline is two weeksprior to intake start date

Criteria:• Full-time basic education or high

school upgrading student whosuccessfully completed course work inthe previous semester

• Fee payer

• Financial need

• Bursary is used for tuition


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E R N I E M E Y E R M E M O R I A L F U N D AW A R DErnie Meyer was an instructor andprogram supervisor who believed thatpeace of mind is brought about by self-improvement. He admired students whomanaged to achieve a measure of successdespite the obstacles brought about bypersonal circumstances.

Value:$100




student

• Enrolled in a program at least threemonths in duration

• Best exemplifies the humancharacteristic of peace of mind by self-improvement

• Other criteria taken into considerationinclude perseverance, length of stay atBow Valley College, degree of successor accomplishment and transcendenceof personal obstacles

I M P E R I A L O R D E R D A U G H T E R S O F T H E E M P I R E ( I O D E )

External award funded by the IODE

Value:$800

Disbursement:Three per year

Consideration:Application – Deadline Aug. 15

Criteria:• High-school student entering any

degree-granting program in Alberta

• Alberta resident for at least three yearsprior to application

• Financial need

• Motivation

• Achievement

J I M D I N N I N G / C A L G A R YL O U G H E E D S C H O L A R S H I PExternal award funded by The CalgaryFoundation – Jim Dinning/CalgaryLougheed Scholarship Fund

Value:$1,500


Consideration:Application – Deadline June 1

Criteria:• Attending second year of full-time

studies at Bow Valley College

• Commitment to communitydevelopment and leadership

• Contributed to the community byvolunteering through communityorganizations, athletics, cultural,or political activities

• Strong academic achievement

• Scholarship applied to tuition unlessfees have already been paid

K AT H R Y N W O L L E N B E R GM E M O R I A L L I T E R A C Y AW A R DKathryn Wollenberg dedicated herteaching career to working with studentsin developing reading and writing skillsat the basic level. She inspired bothstudents and colleagues with hercreativity, dedication and insight.

Value:$100



Criteria:• Part-time Level I Literacy student


• Academic progress

• Contributes to the class/program

K E R N O W AW A R DValue:$500


Consideration:Application – Deadline Sept. 1

Criteria:• Academic Foundations Métis student

(must provide proof of Métis status)

• Proven commitment to academicachievement

• Next step in career path is post-secondary education (must provideproof of requirements achieved fornext step in education)

P R E M I E R ’ S S C H O L A R S H I P –A C A D E M I C F O U N D AT I O N SValue:$500




• Financial need

• Completed three AcademicFoundations courses in the previoussemester

• Currently registered in at least threeAcademic Foundations courses whereat least two must be high-schoolupgrading courses at the Grade 11 orGrade 12 level

• 70% average on all courses in theprevious semester and at mid-term inthe current semester

• Qualities of citizenship


ROTARY CLUB LITERACY SCHOLARSHIPValue:$200


Consideration:Nomination – Deadline March 1 and Sept. 1

Criteria:• Available to all Calgary students

• Full- or part-time students registered ina literacy program (Grades 1 – 9)

• Financial need

• Commitment to continue education

S A N D R A TAY L O R M E M O R I A L M AT H AW A R DSandra Taylor was the senior instructorwith a passion for math and the scienceswho served the college for 13 years. We thank her family for initiating thisfund in her name to support students.

Value:$1,000



Criteria:• Academic Foundations – math students

• 50% weighting on Math marks –minimum grade of 65%

• 50% weighting on improvement inMath subjects

• Following graduation, the recipientmust be registered in a post-secondaryinstitution to pursue further education

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY AWARDSA.C.E .S . – NEXINNOVATIONS AWARDValue:$500



Criteria:• Computer Technician Certificate

program student

• Academic excellence

• Outstanding attitude, commitment,excellence and service to themselvesand their peers, as perceived byinstructional staff

• Upon graduation, the recipient mayhave an opportunity to work as anAssociate Technical ServicesRepresentative at NEXInnovations

B O N N I E LY N E C K R O T H M E M O R I A LS C H O L A R S H I PThis award is to assist students who are in a financial-need situation that is a barrier to their studies. However,this funding should not replace otherfunding sources.

Value:$100


Consideration:Nomination – Deadline June 1

Criteria:• Incoming or current students

• Enrolled in an accounting course ineither the full- or part-time OfficeAdministration program


• Financial need

• Professional attitude

• Award will alternate each year betweena full- and part-time student

B U S I N E S S A N D I N D U S T R YC A R E E R AW A R DValue:$400

Disbursement:Eight per year

Consideration:Application

Criteria:• Enrolled in full-time career program of

at least 12 weeks in duration

• Available to Office Administration,Electronic Manufacturing andComputer Technician program students

• Alberta resident

• Financial need

• Academic potential as recognized bythe referring instructor

* Students whose tuition, books, andsupplies are paid by a sponsoringagency are not eligible.

DIVERS IF IED STAFF ING SERV ICESAWARD/BARB SPEAR SCHOLARSH IPBarb Spear worked for Diversified andsupported Bow Valley College and ourlearners by sharing her businessexpertise, by participating as a memberof the Business Advisory Committee and by presenting an award at eachOffice Administration class graduation to a student who most exemplified theprofessionalism needed in today’sbusiness world.

Value:$500



Criteria:• Full-time Office Administration

program student


• Positive attitude and behaviour

• Good teamwork skills

• Successful in the program


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• Good communication skills

• Professional presentation

• Adaptable and responsible

• Personal management skills

D O N M A Z A N K O W S K I S C H O L A R S H I PIn recognition of the Honourable DonMazankowski, this award was establishedto recognize students who have thequalifications listed below.

Value:$1,000


Consideration:Nomination – Deadline Dec 1

Criteria:• Enrolled in a full-time Business and

Industry career program of at least 12 weeks in duration


• Financial need

• Academic proficiency or potential asrecognized by a program instructor

MARK STAFF ING SOLUT IONS AWARDValue:$250

Disbursement:Four per year


Criteria:• Full-time Office Administration

student

• Returned to school to better prepare foremployment in business

• Positive work ethic and interested inentering the business world

• Grades above passing level in allsubjects

• Maintain regular attendance in classes

• Financial need

P R E M I E R ’ S S C H O L A R S H I P –B U S I N E S S A N D I N D U S T R YValue:$500




• Successfully completed a full-timecareer program (24 weeks or more)prior to Sept.

• 70% or higher average in the program

• Citizenship qualities

• Financial need

ESL AWARDSE S L A N D L A N G U A G E S A C A D E M I CA C H I E V E M E N T AW A R DValue:$100

Disbursement:Four per term (five terms per year)


Criteria:• Full-time ESL program students

• Strong academic achievement




• Financial need

E S L A N D L A N G U A G E S B U R S A R YCalgary Co-op contributes a smallpercentage of this award

Value:$10 – $75 (grocery vouchers)

Disbursement:As needed

Consideration:Counsellor Nomination

Criteria:• Full-time ESL program student

• Financial need that has put the studentat risk of dropping out or impactingtheir ability to make the most of thelearning opportunity

• Satisfactory academic performance andattendance

• Satisfactory attitude and behaviour


E S L C I T I Z E N S H I P AW A R DValue:$100

Disbursement:Three per term


Criteria:• Full-time ESL program student

• Positive contribution to the classroomenvironment



• Good teamwork skills


• Not a previous recipient

P R E M I E R ’ S S C H O L A R S H I P – E S L Value:$500




• Full-time ESL program student

• Financial need



HEALTH AND COMMUNITY CARE AWARDSA D E L E M A R T I N - L A M O N T AW A R DThis award was established with the intentto retain a student in their third semesterof the Practical Nurse program who hasbeen nominated and selected by their teamleader(s) as a candidate with demonstratedclinical competence and capability in theirnew chosen profession. A very importantelement of this award is the validation bythe team leader(s) of the recipient’s beingrecognized as an individual with naturalaptitude, both qualitative and quantitative,for this career.

Value:$750



Criteria:• Full- or part-time student in their third

semester (after third semester midtermclinical evaluation) who is workingtowards a PN certificate designationwith an aim to write the ProvincialLicensing exam

• Financial need

• Professionalism

• Overcome barriers

• Attitude of caring and compassion fortheir patients

• Meets or exceeds bedside performanceobjectives

• Demonstrated clinical competence and capability

• Recipient is recognized by the teamleader to have all of the qualitative and quantitative skills that highlighttheir natural aptitude for thisprofession (the candidate is indeed “cut out for the job”)

H E A LT H A N D C O M M U N I T Y C A R EC A R E E R AW A R DValue:$125




• Enrolled in a full-time career programof at least 16 weeks in duration:

• Practical Nurse (on- and off-site)

• Part time Practical Nurse (full-timeequivalent)

• Dental Business Assistant

• Hospital Unit Clerk

• Medical Office Assistant

• Health Care Aide

• Financial need

H E A LT H A N D C O M M U N I T Y C A R EH U M A N I TA R I A N AW A R DValue:$125



Criteria:• Enrolled in one of the following

programs:

• Practical Nurse (on- and off-site)

• Part time Practical Nurse (full-timeequivalent)

• Dental Business Assistant


• Health Care Aide

• Medical Office Assistant

• Teacher Assistant

• Actively engaged in promoting human welfare

• Self-directed and responsible forpersonal growth by maintaining theirown level of wellness

• Actively engaged in promotingwellness of clients, classmates, self andother health-care advocates

• Serves as a role model for the programby demonstrating a positive attitude,professionalism and compassion


• Demonstrates outstanding performancein work experience/practicum/clinicarea

• Has made a committed and consciouseffort to succeed in the program bydemonstration of regular attendance,professional interpersonal skills andteam work

• Financial need

M A R I LY N A N T O N I U K G R A N T AWA R DValue:$400 with framed certificate



Criteria:• Practical Nursing program students

• Quality of caring

• Hard working and determined

• Client-centred dedication

• Exemplifies high standard ofperformance

• Good attendance in clinical setting

• Financial need

• Recipient requested to write a thankyou letter to the donor

P R E M I E R ’ S S C H O L A R S H I P –H E A LT H A N D C O M M U N I T Y C A R EValue:$500




• Enrolled in a full-time career programof at least 12 weeks in duration

• Financial need



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C O U N S E L L I N G S E R V I C E SA staff of qualified counsellors isavailable to Bow Valley College students.Counsellors help students resolveeducational, career and personal concernsand explore accommodations and fundingfor special needs. They can also help youexplore appropriate programs andcareers. All interviews are confidential.Call (403) 410-1413.

D AY C A R E C E N T R EThe Churchill Park Child DevelopmentCentre provides day care for childrenfrom two to six years of age. The centreis open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., throughout the year, except onstatutory and recognized Bow ValleyCollege holidays. A full-day ECS(kindergarten) program is available.

H E A LT H S E R V I C E SHealth services are available to BowValley College employees and students,day-care children and staff, cafeteria staff,commissionaires and contract workers.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday toFriday, Room 237, Main campus. Youcan reach us at (403) 410-1675.

Registered nurses provide emergency/critical care, non-judgmental treatments,non-prescription medications, First Aid,some immunization clinics for Health andCommunity Care students, healtheducation, weight and blood pressuremonitoring and a variety of educationalmaterials. The staff will also assist withreferrals to various community agenciesincluding low-cost eye testing, dental

care and family physicians. All medicalinformation, documents and visits are confidential.

Contact Health Services if you have achronic medical condition or physicallimitations, require a special-needsparking stall, or if you are injured while atschool or at your practicum/clinical site.

F O O D S E R V I C E SThe cafeteria is located on the 2nd floorand is open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. –2:30 p.m. A full range of services isoffered, including breakfast, full-courseluncheons, short order, pizza andbeverages. A coffee shop is also locatedon the main floor.

B O W V A L L E Y C O L L E G ES T U D E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N ( B V C S A )

The Bow Valley College Students’Association is a body representingstudent concerns within the College,community and province. ExecutiveMembers and Council Representativesadminister the assets of the association.All Students’ Association members arewelcome to visit the office on the 2nd floor of the Main campus. The association offers students a numberof services, including games, student-clubfunding, The Voice newspaper and otherservices.

Effective September 2003, the Students’Association administers a comprehensivemedical and dental plan for all of itsmembers. Please contact the officedirectly for additional information.

Cultural, social and recreational activitiesoccur throughout the year to promotecollegiality and to provide students with educational and fun experiences.The association also represents studentsto the College administration and in theprovince. The BVCSA is always lookingfor volunteers. It’s a great way to meetnew people and learn more about the College.

O N L I N E L E A R N E R S U P P O R TAll Bow Valley College learners haveaccess to the virtual Student Lounge inWebCT. The Lounge is a place for you toconnect with other learners online andexchange and access useful information.It’s an online learning-support centrewhere you can find the links to sites thatcan enhance your course material,improve your study skills, help you withyour job search and provide you withinformation about money matters. Thereis also a link that illustrates how to useWebCT and an area for learners withdisabilities. In the past, grad committeeshave used the Lounge to create Webpages on which they post information ongrad preparations.

L E A R N I N G R E S O U R C E S E R V I C E SThe Learning Resource Services (LRS) is the learner and instructional supportdepartment for the College. For learners,it provides high standards of academicsupport by providing resources, access totechnology, testing facilities, workshopsand orientations. This also includes avariety of support services for learnerswith physical and/or learning disabilities.Our goal is to help learners succeed. For more information, call (403) 410-1400.

L E A R N E R S W I T H L E A R N I N GD I F F I C U LT I E S A N D D I S A B I L I T I E SBow Valley College Student Services canprovide some assistance to Bow ValleyCollege learners with various types ofdisabilities:

• Deaf and hard of hearing

• Blind or visual impairments

• Mobility impairments

CHURCHILL PARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE DAY CAREWe offer a full-day, on-site, kindergarten program that boasts a large playground,qualified and caring staff and a convenient location.

The Churchill Park Child Development Centre Day Care ensures that our childrenreceive nutritious meals and snacks and get the most out of their stay with numerousfield trips and outings that infuse fun and excitement into their days!

We welcome parents who wish to come by our facility to view what we have to offerchildren from two to six years of age.

We’re located on the first floor of Bow Valley College’s Main campus at 332 – 6th Avenue SE in downtown Calgary. Call (403) 297-4998 for more information.


• Physical disabilities

• Learning difficulties/disabilities

• Attention deficit (hyperactivity)disorders

• Psychiatric disabilities

• Chronic health issues

• Temporary disabling conditions

For more information contact:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TTY/voice)TTY: (403) 410-1505Voice: (403) 410-1527

Learning Disabilities/Physical DisabilitiesVoice: (403) 410-1645

Counselling:TTY: (403) 410-1699Voice: (403) 410-1413

Health Services:TTY: (403) 410-1505Voice: (403) 410-1675

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION POLICYFOR LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIESBow Valley College provides academicaccommodations to learners, except whenthe accommodation would cause unduehardship to the College or when theperformance standards of a course orprogram would be reduced below whatother learners in the same program areexpected to achieve at the College. (See LRS for more information.)

D I S A B I L I T I E S A N D L E A R N I N GD I F F I C U LT I E S *Some of the services that learners can access include:

• Initial screening interview

• Identification of effective learningstrategies

• Consultation with learner, instructorand counsellor

• Assistance with request for funding for assessment, tutoring or interpreting

• Free audiometric (hearing) testing forfunding purposes for deaf and hard-of-hearing students

• Tutor/interpreter coordination

• Disability-awareness training

• Study-skills workshops

• Academic accommodations, e.g.:

• Use of notetakers and/or NCR paper

• Use of tape recorder during lectures

• Extra time for examinations

• Distraction-free room forexaminations

• Alternative program/courseselections

• Assistive technology forassignments or exams

* Prospective learners are advised toacquire specialized technology andservices prior to the start date of the program.

A S S I S T I V E T E C H N O L O G YThe Assistive Technology Lab isavailable to Bow Valley College learnerswith disabilities who are interested inenhancing their independent learning.Assistive technology is available in thefollowing areas:

• voice-recognition software

• reading and writing software

• organizational software

• visual support

• hearing support

• portable classroom aids

Funding for Assistive Technology wasprovided by Alberta Lottery Board and Alberta Human Resources &Employment and Alberta Learning.

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT(PLA) SERVICEIt’s easy to turn prior learning into acertificate at Bow Valley College.Learners who wish to receive recognitionand accreditation for lifelong learning can request an assessment of their priorlearning. Bow Valley College’s PriorLearning Assessment process uses avariety of approaches and methods tohelp learners identify and demonstratetheir prior learning. This learning mayhave been acquired through experience in the workplace, independent study andlife experiences that have not been

recognized through the traditional meansof obtaining credit. The Prior LearningAssessment uses a variety of methods tohelp you identify and demonstrate yourprior learning.

Standard methods of assessment include:

• Course challenge exams

• QWIZ testing

• MOUS exams (Microsoft Office User Specialist)

• Written/oral exams

• Interviews

• Skill demonstrations

• Portfolio presentations

• Any combination of the above

The methods of assessment will betailored to courses. The standards applied to Prior Learning Assessmentsare the same as those applied to courseassessments.

F E E SThe fee for conducting a Prior LearningAssessment is determined by theappropriate department. The fee willrange from $100 to a maximum of thecourse tuition. This fee is established bythe academic department prior to thecommencement of the Prior LearningAssessment.

C E R T I F I C AT I O NCredits received through Prior LearningAssessment can be applied to Bow ValleyCollege certificates. You can receive up toa maximum of 75% of program creditstoward a Bow Valley College certificatethrough Prior Learning Assessments. The balance of the credits must beattained through residency (courses that you register for through our StudentServices). This residency requirementmay vary depending on the program and department.

F U R T H E R I N F O R M AT I O NAny adult may request an assessment of their prior learning at Bow ValleyCollege. You do not need to apply to orbe enrolled at the College. If you’re


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interested in Prior Learning Assessmentsor information on working towards aBow Valley College certificate,please contact Student Services at (403) 410-1400 or [email protected]. Our careeradvisors will help you find the best wayto reach your goal.

T R A N S F E R C R E D I T ( A L B E R TAC O U N C I L O N A D M I S S I O N S A N DT R A N S F E R )Bow Valley College subscribes to theprinciples, policies and practices oftransfer-credit assessment and recognitionthat have been articulated and endorsedby the Alberta Council on Admissionsand Transfer (ACAT). Students wishingto transfer should refer to the AlbertaTransfer Guide that lists all course andprogram transfer agreements betweenpost-secondary institutions in Alberta, theNorthwest Territories and Nunavut. TheGuide and other transfer information areavailable online at www.acat.ab.ca or by contacting:

Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer909, 9942 – 108 StreetEdmonton, ABT2K 2J5

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONBow Valley College’s commitment tointernational education reflects Canada’sdiverse population and the increasedglobal interdependence of marketeconomies, education and informationtechnologies. Our ambition is to ensurethat people from all over the world,including Canada, have equal opportunitiesfor education. Most of the programs andcourses described in this course guide areavailable to international students.Outlined below are the courses that maybe particularly appealing to internationalstudents. If you would like moreinformation on any of these programs,please contact the International Education office by e-mail [email protected] or phone (403) 297-6218 or fax (403) 297-3984.

2002/2003 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION FEESTuition fees listed in this course guide are for Canadian students only. Most programs offered

are also open to international students. The following table lists tuition fees for some of the

most popular courses for international students attending Bow Valley College. For admission

requirements or information on any courses not listed in the following table, please contact

the International Education department at (403) 297-6218 or by e-mail at

[email protected].

Program Area Program Length Internat ional Tui t ion

English as a Second LanguagePlease refer to p. 59 for more information on our full-time and part-time ESL programs.

International ESL 8 weeks (full-time) $1,710

English for Academic Purposes 8 weeks (full-time) $1,710

General ESL 8 weeks (part-time) $180

TOEFL Preparation 8 weeks (part-time) $190

Teaching English Abroad 8 weeks (part-time) $850

Career Certificate ProgramsPlease refer to p. 9 for more information on our Business & Industry Training certificate programs.

Office Administration 9 months (full-time) $8,505

Events Management 8 months (full-time) $6,600

Accounting and Financial Management 9 months (full-time) $7,200

Interior Decorating and Merchandizing 6 months (full-time) $5,280

Computer Technician 8 months (full-time) $11,950

Continuing Education ProgramsPlease refer to p. 79 for a complete listing of our Continuing Education programs.

All courses (part-time) double Canadian tuition fee

Health and Community Care ProgramsPlease refer to p. 41 for a complete listing of our Health & Community Care programs.

Dental Business Assistant 16 weeks (full-time) $3,209

Medical Office Assistant 17 weeks (full-time) $3,507

Hospital Unit Clerk 16 weeks (full-time) $3,124

Health Care Aide 20 weeks (full-time) $2,470

Practical Nurse Certificate 54 weeks (full-time) $7,960

Out-of-School Programming (part-time) fee varies

Academic FoundationsPlease refer to p. 71 for a complete listing of our Academic Foundations programs.

Artstream (full-time) $3,780

High School Credit Courses (part-time) $842/course(full-time) $2,526/semester


I N T E R N AT I O N A L E S L P R O G R A MBow Valley College’s InternationalEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)program is one of the best in Canada. We are known for our commitment toacademic excellence, our caringinstructors and staff and our friendlyatmosphere. Our International ESLprogram offers a variety of social andcultural activities such as hiking,skiing and visiting museums. We alsohave a wonderful homestay programwhere students can practise their Englishwhile exchanging social and culturalperspectives. International ESL studentscan go on to pursue other Bow ValleyCollege programs in other areas of study, such as office administration,computer-application courses and high-school credit courses.

STUDENT SERVICESC A R E E R A D V I S O R SDo you have questions about entering aprogram and the various funding optionsavailable to you? If you are interested infinding out more about attending Bow Valley College, our Career Advisorsare here to answer your questions. You may contact a Career Advisor bycalling (403) 410-1400 or 1-866-4-BVC-NOW (1-866-428-2669) toll-free in Alberta.

I N F O R M AT I O N R E Q U E S T SThe Bow Valley College course guideand information brochures are availablefree of charge. If you would like torequest a course guide or brochures onany of Bow Valley College’s programsand services, please contact:

Student Recruitment Client Services Bow Valley College332 – 6th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2G 4S6

Phone: (403) 410-1402/(403) 410-1428Fax: (403) 297-4041

E-mail:[email protected]

O P E N H O U S EIf you’ve ever wondered what goes oninside the doors of Bow Valley College,our open houses offer the opportunity toexplore programs and services and achance to meet the people who work and teach at Bow Valley College. An open house is held each spring andfall. Watch for our ads or check our Web site for more information:www.bowvalleycollege.ca

S T U D E N T F O R A D AYBow Valley College is committed tohelping you invest in your future.Education is perhaps one of the biggestinvestments you can make. We offer theopportunity to test-drive your future withour Student for a Day program. You willhave the opportunity to spend a dayattending classes in your area of interestand meet other students and the staff whocan pave the way to personal success anda new career.

We will match you with a student alreadyenrolled in the program and ensure thatyour in-class experience at Bow ValleyCollege is valuable, tailored to meet yourneeds and answers all of your questions.

To be student for a day please contact:

Student RecruitmentClient Services Bow Valley College332 – 6th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2G 4S6

Phone: (403) 410-1402/(403) 410-1428Fax: (403) 297-4041E-mail:[email protected]

G R O U P / I N D I V I D U A L T O U R SThe student recruitment office at Bow Valley College will customize a tourof the campus based on your needs andareas of interest. We are happy toaccommodate a tour for you alone or for large groups. For more informationor to book a tour, please contact thestudent recruitment office at (403) 410-1402/(403) 410-1428.

P R E S E N TAT I O N SCareer advisors and recruiters deliverpresentations on Bow Valley College’sprograms and services to a variety ofaudiences. If you would like one of ourstaff to visit your school or agency,please contact the student recruitmentoffice at (403) 410-1402/(403) 410-1428.

HOW TO REGISTERW H O C A N R E G I S T E R ?You can register for Bow Valley Collegecourses if you are 18 years of age orolder, or able to demonstrate to theRegistrar the maturity to benefit from aselected program of study. You do notneed a high-school diploma to takecourses at Bow Valley College. However,you must have the required prerequisitesfor the programs or courses selected.

Register by phone, mail, fax, on our Web site or in person.

How to Register:Contact Bow Valley College’s StudentServices office by calling (403) 410-1400

Visit in person to complete an application

Send in a completed application formfrom p. 127 by mail to the address below

Fax your completed application to (403) 297-4887

Apply online atwww.bowvalleycollege.ca/apply

Note: To register for continuingeducation classes, you do not need tocomplete the application form. Simplycontact Student Services to register orvisit www/bowvalleycollege.ca/apply.

Student Services2nd Floor, 332 – 6th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2G 4S6Tel: (403) 410-1400Toll-free within Alberta:1-866-4-BVC-NOW (1-866-4-282-669)TTY: (403) 410-1699www.bowvalleycollege.ca


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W H E N T O R E G I S T E RRegister early! Registrations are accepted in the order received. Someclasses specify a registration date. Please check the program details in thiscourse guide for registration dates.

ADMISSIONSA D M I S S I O N P R O C E D U R E SAll applicants must:

• Complete an application for admissionform. The application fee for full-timeprograms is $40 for domestic studentsand $100 for international students.Application fees are non-refundable.

• Provide official transcripts, statementof marks or letter of standing. Pleasesubmit these with your applicationform, as testing may not be requiredand it may speed up the processing ofyour application.

Official transcripts for high-schooleducation completed in Alberta can beobtained through:

Alberta Education Transcript Unit8th Floor, 11160 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, Alberta T5K 0L2Tel: (780) 427-5732Fax: (780) 422-2137Toll Free: 310-000 (780) 427-5732

Note: There is a $10 fee per officialtranscript. Applicants who havecompleted their education outside ofAlberta should contact the appropriatedepartment of education or educationalinstitution and have transcripts sentdirectly to the address that follows.

Attend an interview and/or testing asrequired. Assessment cost is includedwith the application fee and includestesting and/or transcript review. The Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) or equivalent may be required.

Application forms can be mailed to andarrangements for interviews and/ortesting can be made with:

Student Services2nd Floor, 332 – 6th Avenue SECalgary, Alberta T2G 4S6

Tel: (403) 410-1400Toll-free within Alberta:1-866-4-BVC-NOW (1-866-4-282-669)TTY: (403) 410-1699www.bowvalleycollege.ca

Note: Applications will not be revieweduntil all required documentation isprovided and/or entrance requirementshave been met. Applicants will beadvised as to the status of theirapplication at this time. Internationalapplicants are advised to apply three tosix months in advance in order to obtaina student visa.

O U T S TA N D I N G A C C O U N T SFormer students applying to return toBow Valley College must pay, or makearrangements to pay, all outstandingaccounts in full.

LOCATIONSBow Valley College’s Main campus isconveniently located near downtown C-Train and bus routes in Calgary. OurMain campus is augmented by campusesand learning centres in Calgary andthroughout Southern Alberta.

C A L G A R Y C A M P U S E SMain Campus332 – 6 Avenue SEPhone: (403) 410-14001-866-4-BVC-NOW

Marlborough Mall Campus320, 433 Marlborough Way NEPhone: (403) 410-1400

Rocky Mountain Plaza Campus615 Macleod Trail SEPhone: (403) 297-4041

S O U T H E R N A L B E R TA L O C AT I O N SFor full course offerings, fees,prerequisites and other information,please call the numbers listed with the site.

AirdrieMain Street & First AvenuePhone: (403) 948-6556

• Apprenticeship Math & Science

• Basic Education

• Computer Applications

• High School Courses


• Online High School Courses

• Pre-Employment Training (PET)Program

• Summer High School Program

• A Step Ahead Tutoring Centre

Banff102 Spray Ave (Banff YWCA)Phone: (403) 678-3125

Part-time and self-paced trainingincluding:

• computer courses ranging from basicto advanced applications

• Accounting and Marketing courses

• Hospitality Training

• part-time Computer Certificates

• job-seeker services including résuméand cover letter assistance.

Funding may be available throughAlberta Human Resources andEmployment.

Blairmore10501 – 20 AvenuePhone: (403) 562-2853 or 1-800-784-7073

All programs offered in partnership withthe Chinook Educational Consortium.


• Basic Education





• Practical Nurse Full-time CertificateProgram

• Part-time Practical Nurse forHealthcare Worker – previously knownas Personal Care Assistant Upgrade toPractical Nurse (pending)

• Office Administration


Canmore800 Railway AvenuePhone: (403) 678-3125

Full-time, part-time and self-pacedtraining including:

• A Step Ahead Tutoring Centre

• Computer courses ranging from basicto advanced applications

• Accounting and Marketing courses

• Hospitality Training

• Part-time Computer Certificates


• Summer High School Program

• Job-seeker services including résuméand cover letter assistance.

Authorized Microsoft Testing Centre forMOUS exams. Funding may be availablethrough Alberta Human Resources andEmployment.

Claresholm5202 – 5 Street EastPhone: (403) 625-4231



• Basic Education






• Practical Nurse Part-time Certificate

• Pre-employment Training Program

Drumheller601 – 5 Street EastPhone: (403) 823-8300

All programs offered in partnership withthe Big Country Educational Consortium.


• Basic Education




• Practical Nurse Full-time CertificateProgram

Eden ValleyPhone: (403) 558-2004

All programs offered in partnership withthe Stony Nation.


• Basic Education



• Career & Life Skills

• Employment Preparation

• Work Experience

High River111 Macleod Trail WestPhone: (403) 652-8338


• Pre-Employment Training (PET)Program

Lethbridge3000 College Drive SouthPhone: (403) 329-7235

• Practical Nurse Full-time CertificateProgram – in partnership withLethbridge Community College

Medicine Hat530 – 5th Street SEPhone: (403) 504-2152


• Full-time Aboriginal Upgrading & Pre-Employment Integrated Training Program

• Practical Nurse Full-time CertificateProgram – in partnership withMedicine Hat College at Brooks

Morley – Wesley Computer LabPhone: (403) 881-3817

In partnership with the Wesley Band

• Basic Computer Applications

Morley – Chiniki Community CentrePhone: (403) 881-3817

In partnership with the Chiniki Band

• Basic Computer Applications

• Academic Upgrading

Pincher Creek1300 Hewetson Avenue(Co-op Ranchlands Mall, southwestentrance)Phone: (403) 627-4478



• Basic Education






Red Deer CollegeIn partnership with Red Deer College.Phone: (403) 342-3261

• Personal Care Attendant


• Practical Nurse Full-time Certificate Program

Stettler4704A 55 StreetPhone: (403) 742-6700

All programs offered in partnership withthe Big Country Educational Consortium.

• Practical Nurse Full-time Program

• Part-time Practical Nurse Program forHealth Care Worker – previouslyknown as Personal Care AttendantUpgrade to Practical Nurse (pending)


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We have a variety of rooms that will accommodate small and

large groups for your meeting,conference, seminar or event.

For more information on rentingclassroom, conference, computer-lab

or auditorium space phone (403) 410-1742 or e-mail

[email protected]

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JULYAboriginal Pre-Trades

Aboriginal Studies 10



Aboriginal Upgrading and

Pre-employment Integrated Program

Anatomy and Physiology

Applied Math 10

Applied Math 20

Applied Math 20

Applied Math 30

Applied Pharmacology and

Medication Therapy

Apprenticeship Math and Science

Basic Education

Basic Math

Biology 20

Biology 30

Career Exploration and Life Management

Chemistry 20

Chemistry 30

Computer Fundamentals

Computer Operations

Computers 10

Cultural Information

Database I

Database II

English 10-1

English 10-2

English 20-1

English 20-2

English 30

English 30-1

English 30-2

English 33

English as a Second Language

English Language Arts 10

English Language Arts 20-1


ESL Grammar – Intermediate

ESL Pronunciation

ESL Reading & Writing Intermediate

Financial Accounting I

Financial Accounting II

High School Courses

Information Highway I

Information Processing I

Information Processing II

Intravenous Therapy

Keyboarding I

Language Arts 2

Language Arts 4

Language Arts 5

LINC Conversation

Listening & Speaking Advanced ESL

Listening & Speaking Intermediate 1 ESL


Math 14

Math 24

Math 31

Math 33

Math A

Math B

Math Prep 10

Microsoft Word

Payroll

Physics 20

Physics 30

Pure Math 10

Pure Math 20

Pure Math 30

Reading 2

Reading 3

Reading 4

Reading 5

Science 10

Science 14

Science 24

Skills for Working, Learning and Living

Social Studies 13

Social Studies 20

Social Studies 23

Social Studies 30

Social Studies 33

Software Integration

Speaking Professionally – Advanced

Spreadsheet I

Spreadsheet II

TOEFL Preparation

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

Work Experience 15

Work Experience 35

Work Experience in Trade

Writing 2

Writing 3

Writing 4

Writing 5

AUGUSTAdvanced Level 2 ESL

Advanced Level 3 ESL

Advanced Level I ESL

Applied Math 10

Applied Math 20

Applied Math 30

Basic Level 1 ESL

Basic Level 2 ESL

Basic Needs

Biology 20

Biology 30

Chemistry 20

Chemistry 30

Civil Litigation

Dental Business Assistant Certificate

English 30-1

English 30-2





ESL Enhanced Basic



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ESL Intermediate Level 1




ESL Pronunciation


Esteem and Self Actualization

Family Law

Health Care Aide

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate




Math 14

Math 24

Math 31

Math B

Math Prep 10

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Medical Terminology

Medical Transcription Level II

Microsoft Access

Physics 20

Physics 30

Processing Medical Orders – Level II

Pure Math 10

Pure Math 20

Pure Math 30

Reading 2

Reading 4

Reading 5

Safety and Security Needs

Science 10

Science 14

Science 24

Social Studies 13

Social Studies 20

Social Studies 23

Social Studies 30

Social Studies 33


TOEFL Preparation

Urinary Elimination Needs

Writing 2

Writing 3

Writing 4

Writing 5

SEPTEMBERAccent Reduction

Accounting and Financial

Management Certificate

Accounting Assistant ESL

Adult Physical Assessment


Advanced Plus English for Academic Purposes


Applied Math 10

Applied Math 20

Applied Math 30

Applied Pharmacology and Medication Therapy

AutoCAD Computer Assisted Design

Basic Education

Basic Level 1 ESL

Basic Level 2 ESL

Basic Math 20

Basic Rescuer – Level C First Aid

Basic Rescuer – Level C First Aid Refresher

Biology 20

Biology 30

Business Communications I

Business Communications II

Chemistry 20

Chemistry 30


Computer Operations

Computer Technician Certificate

Computers I

Computers II

Correspondence

Database I

Database II

Decorating Styles

Emergency Medical Responder

English 10-1

English 10-2

English 20-1

English 20-2

English 30-1

English 30-2


ESL Advanced Listening and Speaking

ESL Grammar – Advanced





ESL Pronunciation


Essentials of Customer Service

Events Management Certificate

Family Law

Financial Accounting I

Financial Accounting II

First Aid

General ESL

General ESL Level 3

General ESL Level 4

General ESL Level 5

General ESL Level 6

General ESL Levels 1 and 2

High School Courses


Interchange, Level I

Interior Decorating and

Merchandizing Certificate

Intermediate/Advanced Plus ESL

Interpersonal Communication

Intramuscular Injections

Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Computers/Keyboarding

Introduction to Corporate Law

Introduction to Fundraising

Introduction to Management


Introduction to Marketing

Introduction to Media Relations

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Introduction to Windows Operating System

Introductory Math

Keyboarding I

Keyboarding II

Language Arts 3

Language Arts 4

Learn English at the Library – Advanced

Learn English at the Library –

Beginner to Intermediate


Intermediate to Advanced

LINC Conversation

LINC Reading/Writing/Grammar




Logistics and Décor

Math 101

Math 102

Math 103

Math 14

Math 24

Math 31

Math A

Math B

Math Prep 10

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel – Advanced

Microsoft Excel – Intermediate

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Office Administration

Office Administration, Accounting Specialty

Office Administration, Legal Specialty

Office Administration, Marketing Specialty

Payroll

Pediatric First Aid with CPR

Physics 20

Physics 30

Practical Nurse Certificate

Pre-reading Skills for Deaf Students

Principles and Elements of Design

Professional Interior Decorating

Course Final Project

Pure Math 10

Pure Math 20

Pure Math 30

Quickbooks Level I

Quickbooks Level II

Reading 101

Reading 102

Reading 103

Reading 2

Reading 3

Reading 4

Reading 5

Real Estate Law

Sales and Marketing Techniques

Science 10

Science 14

Science 24

Simply Accounting I

Simply Accounting II


Social Studies 13

Social Studies 20

Social Studies 23

Social Studies 30

Social Studies 33


Special Project – Deaf Studies

Special Projects (ACF)

Spreadsheet I

Spreadsheet II

Standard First Aid with CPR Refresher

Teacher Assistant Certificate

The Legal System

TOEFL Preparation

Troubleshooting and Maintaining

Computer Hardware

WHIMIS

Windows Operating System

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

Work Experience 15

Work Experience 35

Work Experience for Immigrants

Writing 101

Writing 102

Writing 103

Writing 2

Writing 3

Writing 4

Writing 5

Rescuer

OCTOBERA Study of the Petroleum Industry

Accent Reduction






Applied Math 10

Applied Math 30


Basic Foot Care

Basic Level 1 ESL

Basic Level 2 ESL



Biology 20

Biology 30

Chemistry 20

Chemistry 30


Computer Operations

Correspondence

Database I


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Database II

Dealing with Challenging Behaviours

English 10-1

English 10-2

English 20-1

English 20-2

English 30-1

English 30-2



ESL Enhanced Basic

ESL Grammar – Advanced






ESL Pronunciation


General ESL

General ESL Level 3

General ESL Level 4

General ESL Level 5

General ESL Level 6


High School Courses

Home Care Attendant


Intermediate/Advanced Plus ESL


Keyboarding I

LINC Conversation





Math 14

Math 24

Math 31

Math A

Math B

Math Prep 10

Medic First Aid Instructor

Medical Terminology

Medical Transcription

Medication Delivery

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Occupational Exposure to Trades

Pediatric First Aid with CPR Refresher

Physics 20

Physics 30

Pure Math 10

Pure Math 20

Pure Math 30

Reading 2

Reading 3

Reading 4

Reading 5

Real Estate Law

Science 10

Science 14

Science 24


Social Studies 13

Social Studies 20

Social Studies 23

Social Studies 30

Social Studies 33


Spreadsheet I

Spreadsheet II


TOEFL Preparation

WHIMIS

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

Writing 2

Writing 3

Writing 4

Writing 5

NOVEMBERA Study of the Petroleum Industry




Aboriginal Upgrading and

Pre-employment Integrated Program

Applied Math 10

Applied Math 20

Applied Math 30


Automated External Defibrillator Training



Biology 20

Biology 30

Chemistry 20

Chemistry 30


Computer Operations

Correspondence

Database I

Database II

Emergency Medical Responder

English 10-1

English 10-2

English 20-1

English 20-2

English 30

English 30-1

English 30-2

English 33




GED Test

GED Test Rewrite

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Test

General ESL Level 3

General ESL Level 4

General ESL Level 5


General ESL Level 6


High School Courses


Information Processing I

Information Processing II

Infusion Therapy


Intravenous Therapy

Keyboarding I

Language Arts 2

Language Arts 4

Language Arts 5

Math 14

Math 24

Math 31

Math 33

Math A

Math B

Math Prep 10

Medication Delivery

Pediatric First Aid with CPR

Physics 20

Physics 30

Practical Nurse Certificate

Pure Math 10

Pure Math 20

Pure Math 30

Reading 2

Reading 3

Reading 4

Reading 5

Science 10

Science 14

Science 24


Social Studies 13

Social Studies 20

Social Studies 23

Social Studies 30

Social Studies 33

Software Integration

Spreadsheet I

Spreadsheet II


WHIMIS

Word Processing I

Word Processing II

Work Experience 15

Work Experience 35



Writing 2

Writing 3

Writing 4

Writing 5

DECEMBERA Study of the Petroleum Industry

Accent Reduction

Adult Physical Assessment





Applied Math 10

Applied Math 20

Applied Math 30


Basic Level 1 ESL

Basic Level 2 ESL


Biology 20

Biology 30

Chemistry 20

Chemistry 30


Computer Operations

Correspondence

Database I

Database II

Dealing with Challenging Behaviours

English 10-1

English 10-2

English 20-1

English 20-2

English 30-1

English 30-2


ESL Enhanced Basic






ESL Pronunciation


General ESL Level 3

General ESL Level 4

General ESL Level 5

General ESL Level 6


High School Courses

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate


Keyboarding I

Language Arts 2

Language Arts 5

Learn English at the Library – Advanced


Beginner to Intermediate


Intermediate to Advanced

LINC Conversation





Math 14

Math 24

Math 31

Math A

Math B

Math Prep 10


Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Medical Terminology

Medical Transcription

Medical Transcription Level II

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Physics 20

Physics 30

Processing Medical Orders – Level II

Pure Math 10

Pure Math 20

Pure Math 30

Reading 2

Reading 3

Reading 4

Reading 5

Science 10

Science 14

Science 24


Social Studies 13

Social Studies 20

Social Studies 23

Social Studies 30

Social Studies 33


Spreadsheet I

Spreadsheet II


Subcutaneous Injections and Narcotics

TOEFL Preparation

WHIMIS

Word Processing I

Word Processing II


Writing 2

Writing 3

Writing 4

Writing 5


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AA+ Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Aboriginal – see:Aboriginal Adventure Tourism Integrated

Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Aboriginal Pre-Trades Program . . . . . . . . .74Aboriginal Upgrading & Pre-employment

Integrated Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Academic Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Aboriginal Pre Trades Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Aboriginal Upgrading & Pre-employmentIntegrated Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Academic Upgrading Summer Courses . .73Apprenticeship Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Apprenticeship Math & Science . . . . . . .74Apprenticeship Math &

Science – Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Apprenticeship Math &

Science – Homestudy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Basic Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Evening High School Credit Courses . . . .73High School Credit Courses . . . . . . . . . . 72Homestudy Academic Program . . . . . . . . .7Interchange Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Online High School Courses (Get Wired) 77Skills for Working, Learning &

Living (Credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Work Experience (Credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Accounting Careers – see:Accounting Applications Certificate . . . . . .26Accounting Applications Certificate –

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Accounting Assistant – ESL . . . . . . . . . . . 62Accounting & Financial Management

Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Accounting Specialty, Office Administration

Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Accounting Continuing Education Courses

Financial Accounting – Introduction . . . . 80Financial Accounting – Intermediate . . . 80Financial Accounting – Advanced . . . . . 80Simply Accounting – Introduction . . . . . .80Simply Accounting – Advanced . . . . . . . .80Simply Accounting – Final Project . . . . .80QuickBooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Administrative Assistant for Small Businesses Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Admissions Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Adobe – see:

Adobe Acrobat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Adobe Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Adobe Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Adult Education – see:Basic Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76High School Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Artstream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Life Skills Coach Certificate . . . . . . . . . 50

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Assistive Technology Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . 113AutoCAD Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29AutoCAD – Advanced Certificate . . . . . . .29AutoCAD One-Month Certificate . . . . . . . .29

AutoCAD AutoCAD 2D Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCAD 2D Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCAD 3D Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCAD 3D Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCAD – Customizing . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoLISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

BBasic Education

Full-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Part-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Boating (see Recreation ContinuingEducation)

Books (see: Textbooks)Building/Resident Management

Certificate in Resident Management . . . . 27Modern Caretaking Certificate . . . . . . . .26

Business Administration Certificate . . . . . .27Business Computer Certificate . . . . . . . . . .28Business Plans (see Venture Online

Certificate)

CCampuses (see: Maps, Locations)Cancellations – Program and Course . . . .102Career Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Career Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Centre for Career Advancement . . . . . . . . .39Children – see:

Day Care Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Out-of-School Programming for

School Age Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Support Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Teacher Assistant Certificate . . . . . . . . . 44

Cisco Certified Networking Associate . . . .24Class Withdrawals (see: Withdrawals)Computer Based Skills Assessment . . . . . .33Computer Careers – see:

A+ Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25AutoCAD Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29AutoCAD Advanced Certificate . . . . . . .29AutoCAD One Month Certificate . . . . . .29Business Computer Certificate . . . . . . . .28Cisco Certified Networking Associate . . .24Computer Security Certificate . . . . . . . . .30Computer Technician Certificate . . . . . . .14Desktop Publishing Certificate . . . . . . . .14Network + Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Web Site Development Certificate . . . . . .29Word Processing Certificate . . . . . . . . . . 28

Computer Continuing Education CoursesAdobe Acrobat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Adobe Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Adobe Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Advanced Graphics & Image Editing . . .85AutoCad 2D Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCad 2D Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCad 3D Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCad 3D Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoCAD – Customizing . . . . . . . . . . . . 81AutoLISP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Computer Security Fundamentals for Basic Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Computer Security Fundamentals for Advanced Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Introduction to Computers . . . . . . . . . . . 82Introduction to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . 84Introduction to Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . 82Keyboarding – Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Layout and Design Fundamentals . . . . . .84Macromedia Dreamweaver . . . . . . . . . . . 99Macromedia Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Microsoft Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Microsoft Access – Advanced . . . . . . . . .83Microsoft Excel – Introduction . . . . . . . .83Microsoft Excel – Intermediate . . . . . . . .83Microsoft Excel – Advanced . . . . . . . . . 83Microsoft Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Microsoft PowerPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Microsoft Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Microsoft Word – Introduction . . . . . . . .82Microsoft Word – Intermediate . . . . . . . .82Microsoft Word – Advanced . . . . . . . . . . 83Marketing Your Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Personal Privacy and Your Computer . . . .84Web Site Development using

MS Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Web Site Development using HTML . . . .98

Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Corporate Computer Training . . . . . . . . . . .33Corporate Computer Training

(see: Workplace Learning Services)CPR (see: First Aid)

DDay Care Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Deaf and Hard of Hearing Literacy . . . . . .75Decorating (see: Interior Decorating)Dental Business Assistant Certificate . . . . .48Desktop Publishing Certificate

(PC Platform) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Desktop Publishing Courses

Adobe Acrobat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Adobe Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Adobe PhotoShop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Advanced Graphics & Image Editing . . .85Layout and Design Fundamentals . . . . . .84Microsoft Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Ee-Learning – see:e-Learning Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Emergency Medical Responder . . . . . . . . .58English as a Second Language (ESL)

Programs & Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5955+ Small Group Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . 64Accounting Assistant – ESL . . . . . . . . . . 62General ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64EI/EI Reachback – Full-time . . . . . . . . . 60English for Academic Purposes . . . . . . . .60How to Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Intermediate to Advanced Level Language

Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65International ESL Program . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Language Instruction for New Canadians(LINC) – Full-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Language Instruction for New Canadians(LINC) – Part-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Learn English at the Library . . . . . . . . . . 64SDG – Full-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Teaching English Abroad Certificate . . . .68Teaching English Abroad Transfer Credit

Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Test of English as a Foreign Language

(TOEFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Work Experience for Immigrants

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Events Management Certificate . . . . . . . . . .9

FFees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102See also:

Application Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Applying for Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Issue of Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Outstanding Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Receipts and Income Tax Deductions . .103Scholarships & Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Smart Card/ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Student Association Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Student Finance Board Loan . . . . . . . . 104Tuition Refund Procedures . . . . . . . . . . 101Universal Buss Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Support Worker Certificate . . . .53

Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103First Aid/CPR Emergency

Medical Responder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85First Aid Courses

Automated External Defibrillator Training .86CPR Basic Rescuer (Level C) . . . . . . . . . 86CPR Basic Rescuer Refresher . . . . . . . . .86Emergency First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) . .85Medic First Aid Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . 87Pediatric First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Pediatric First Aid Refresher . . . . . . . . . 87Standard First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Standard First Aid Refresher . . . . . . . . . 86

Food Service Worker Certificate . . . . . . . . .55Food (see also: Nutrition Manager Certificate)

GGED – see High School Equivalency

HHealth Care Careers – see:

Aboriginal Practical Nurse Certificate . . .43Dental Business Assistant Certificate . . . .48Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Support Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Heath Care Aide Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .49Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate . . . . . . . .46Medical Office Assistant Certificate . . . .45Practical Nurse Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Practical Nurse Program for Health CareWorkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Practical Nurse Re-entry Program . . . . . .58Health Care Workshops

Basic Back Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Charting/Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Chest Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Gastric Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Lift and Transfer for

Institutional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Patient Care Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Staples, Sutures and Drains . . . . . . . . . . 99Tracheostomy Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Urinary Catheterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Working Wisely – Workplace Ergonomics .99

Human Services WorkshopsCulture/Conflict Resolution . . . . . . . . . . 99Communicating Effectively . . . . . . . . . . 99Anger Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Dealing with Challenging Behaviours . . .99

Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112High School Courses

Academic Upgrading Summer Courses . .73Apprenticeship Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Apprenticeship Math & Science . . . . . . .74Apprenticeship Math &

Science – Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Apprenticeship Math & Science –

Homestudy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Evening High School Credit Courses . . . .73Exam Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73High School Credit Courses . . . . . . . . . . 72Homestudy Academic Program . . . . . . . . .7Online High School Courses (Get Wired) 77Skills for Working, Learning &

Living (Credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Work Experience (Credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

High School Equivalency – GED Exams . .72High School Equivalency –

GED Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Homestudy Academic Program . . . . . . . . . .7Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate . . . . . . . . . .46Human Resources Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .27Human Resources Continuing

Education CoursesIntroduction to Human Resources

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Employee Selection and Recruiting . . . . .90Compensation and Benefits

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Human Services Continuing Education

CoursesAnger Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Communicating Effectively . . . . . . . . . . .90Conflict Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Dealing with Challenging Behaviours . . .91

IIdentification Card (see: SmartCard)Insurance Continuing Education Courses

Fundamentals of Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 91General Level II – Personal Lines . . . . . .91

Interchange Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76International Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

International ESL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Interior Decorating & Merchandizing

Certificate – Full-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Interior Decorating Certificate – Part-time .30Interior Decorating Certificate –

Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Interior Decorating Continuing

Education Courses Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Background Coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Basics of Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Colour Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Decorating with Feng Shui . . . . . . . . . . . 92Decorating the Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Decorating for the Christmas Season . . . .92Decorating Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Faux Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Fibres to Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Final Project – Professional Certificate . .93 Furniture Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Home Office (The) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Influence of Colour in Decorating (The) .92Lighting Effects and Techniques . . . . . . .93Operation of Design (The) . . . . . . . . . . . 93Space Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Window Treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Investigations and Security Private Investigations Certificate . . . . . . .31

Investigations Continuing Education Courses Advanced Surveillance Techniques . . . . .94Introduction to Private Investigation . . . .93Interviewing Skills & Techniques . . . . . .94Report Writing for Investigators . . . . . . .94Statement Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Starting a Private Investigation/Security

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Undercover/Covert Operations . . . . . . . .94

LLaw Continuing Education Courses

Civil Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Corporate/Commercial Law . . . . . . . . . . 95Family Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Introduction to the Legal System . . . . . . .94Legal Business Communication . . . . . . . .95Legal Word Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Real Estate Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Wills and Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Law – see also:Legal Administrative

Assistant Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Office Administration Certificate,

Legal Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Learning Resource Services . . . . . . . . . . 112Life Skills Coach Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . 50Literacy Programs

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Literacy . . . . . .75Lifeline to Literacy (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . 75Speech Assisted Math (SAM) . . . . . . . . .75Speech Assisted Reading & Writing

(SARAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116See also: Maps

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Homes Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Marketing

Introduction to Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Applied Marketing & Sales . . . . . . . . . . 89MAXPACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Meeting Space (see: Room Booking)Medical Office Assistant Certificate . . . . . .45Medical Continuing Education Courses

Adult Physical Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . 95Anatomy and Physiology/ Microbiology .96Applied Pharmacology with

Medication Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Basic Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Infusion Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Intramuscular Injections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Medical Transcription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Medication Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Palliative Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Processing Medical Orders – Online . . . .97Subcutaneous Injections and Narcotics . .97

Medical Programs – see:Aboriginal Practical Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . 43Dental Business Assistant Certificate . . . .48Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Support Worker .53First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Heath Care Aide Certificate . . . . . . . . . . .49Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate . . . . . . . .46Practical Nurse Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . 42Medical Office Assistant Certificate . . . .45Practical Nurse Program for

Health Care Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Practical Nurse Re-entry Program . . . . . .58

Medical Workshops (see: Health CareWorkshops)

Microsoft Applications – see:Microsoft Access, Introduction and

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Microsoft Excel, Intermediate . . . . . . . . . .83Microsoft Excel, Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .83Microsoft Excel, Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Microsoft PowerPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Microsoft Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Microsoft Word, Introduction . . . . . . . . . . .82Microsoft Word, Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . .82Microsoft Word, Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

NNetwork + Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Nursing – see:

Aboriginal Practical Nurse Certificate . . 43Practical Nurse Re-entry Program . . . . . .58Practical Nurse Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . 42Practical Nurse Program for Health Care

Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Nutrition Manager Certificate . . . . . . . . . .56Nutrition (see also: Food Service Worker

Certificate)

OOffice Administration Certificate . . . . . . . .10Office Careers – see:

Accounting Assistant ESL . . . . . . . . . . . 62Accounting & Financial Management

Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Accounting Applications Certificate . . . .26Accounting Applications Certificate –

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Administrative Assistant for Small

Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Dental Business Assistant Certificate 48Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate . . . . . . . .46Legal Administrative

Assistant Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Medical Office Assistant Certificate . . . .45

Office Administration Certificate . . . . . . . .10Word Processing Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . 28Oil and Gas Continuing Education

An Overview of the Petroleum Industry . .97Online Courses – see:

e-Learning Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Workplace Learning Services . . . . . . . . .33

Out-of-School Programming . . . . . . . . . . . 51Outstanding Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

PParking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Personal Care Attendant

(see: Health Care Aide)Practical Nurse Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Practical Nurse Program for Health

Care Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Practical Nurse Re-entry Program . . . . . . .58Prior Learning Assessments . . . . . . . . . . 113Private Investigations Certificate . . . . . . . .31Professional Development (see: Workplace

Learning Services)Program/Course Cancellation . . . . . . . . . .102Professional Development Courses

Applied Marketing & Sales . . . . . . . . . . .89Basic Administrative Skills . . . . . . . . . . 87Basic Business Communication . . . . . . . .88Big Business Strategies for

Small Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Building Workplace Essential Skills . . . .87Business Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Fundamentals of Project Management . . .88Introduction to Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Managing Adult Personal Care Homes . .89Office Supervisory Skills – Online . . . . .89Organizational Behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Planning Effective Meetings . . . . . . . . . . 88Proposal & Grant Writing . . . . . . . . . . . 88Supervisory Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Understanding Media Relations . . . . . . . .88

Professional Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Professional Pilot – Aviation Diploma . . . .39

RRecreation Continuing Education

Basic Boating and Safe Navigation . . . . .98Pleasure Craft Operator Card . . . . . . . . .98

Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115See also: Admissions ProceduresRoom Booking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

SScholarships, Bursaries and Awards . . . . .104See also:

Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Security (see: Investigations & Security)Security Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Security – Computers

Computer Security Fundamentals for BasicUsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Computer Security Fundamentals forAdvanced Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Skills for Working, Learning and Living . .75Speech Assisted Reading and Writing . . . .75Student ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Students’ Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Student Association Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Student Services – see:

Assistive Technology Lab . . . . . . . . . . . 113Career Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Counselling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Day Care Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Learning Resource Services . . . . . . . . . 112Online Learner Support . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Prior Learning Assessments . . . . . . . . . 113Services to Learners with Disabilities . .112Student for a Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Transfer Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

TTeacher Assistant Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . 44Teaching English Abroad Transfer Credit

Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Teaching English Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Textbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101TOWES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Transfer (see: Course Transfer)Tuition Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Trades (see also: Aboriginal Pre-Trades

Program)

VVenture Online Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Venture Online Business Planning Tool . . .35Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

WWaiting Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Web Continuing Education Courses

Introduction to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . 84Macromedia Dreamweaver – Introduction .99Macromedia Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Marketing Your Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Web Site Development Using HTML . . . . .98Web Site Development Using MS Publisher .98Web Site Development Certificate . . . . . . .29Withdrawal from Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Word Processing Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . 28Workplace Learning Services . . . . . . . . . . .33


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THE PART THAT’S NERVOUS ABOUT GOING

BACK TO SCHOOL

THE PART THAT’SSMART ENOUGH TO

DO IT

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