Chinook Educational Consortium

For Courses and Course Information call

(403) 562-2853 or 1-800-784-7073

You don’t have to leave home

to get an Education!

 visit the Consortium website at:

http://www.chinookeducation.ca

Apply for funding or register at (403) 562-2853 or
For more information go to www.chinookeducation.ca

College and University Preparation (Upgrading) Lethbridge College
Whether you need to upgrade your marks and education in a few courses or over a few semesters LC's College and University Preparation courses offer an excellent foundation for your future.
You may be eligible for funding – You Must Apply Now for May 2010 studies!
Tuition: $$448.85 per 5-credit course
Winter Semester - January 6 – April 22, 2010
Spring Semester – May 3 – June 25, 2010

Home Renovations and Construction Skills Lethbridge College
Designed for individuals who want to gain basic skills in home renovation and construction.
Topics will include: • Residential framing techniques • Drywall installation • Interior finishing
Tuition: $150.00 Dates: Saturdays, January 16 – February 20, 2010 Location: Claresholm
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate and Diploma Bow Valley College
The Early Learning and Child Care part-time Certificate and Diploma Programs are designed to prepare graduates to work in child care settings with young children and families. Home study and evening audio conference sessions (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.) allow a student to receive a Certificate in 2 years and a Diploma in 4 years. Attend audio conference at the Consortium, one evening per week for each course registration.
Winter Term: January 6 - April 27, 2010
Spring Term: May 3 – August 20, 2010
Tuition: Approximately $221.00 per course + textbooks

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
The EMR program provides the necessary skills and knowledge for an entry-level emergency care provider and is a prerequisite for being selected into the EMT Program and in turn to the EMT-Paramedic.
Complete in your home community with weekend workshops in Claresholm or Pincher Creek.
Claresholm Program – January 29 – April 11, 2010
Tuition: $295.00

Practical Nurse – Full-time Program Bow Valley College
The full-time Practical Nurse Program offered by Bow Valley College in the Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek and Claresholm prepares graduates to provide high-quality nursing care in hospitals, continuing and community care facilities and other health related institutions. Practical Nurses help clients with daily living activities, perform assessments, provide prescribed medical treatments and create safe, comfortable environments for their patients. The majority of the program will be delivered in your home community, although students may be required to travel within the Consortium region for the 20-week clinical practicum placements. Graduates write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination to become LPN’s.

Admission Requirements:
• 60% minimum in English 30-1 (30) or 70% in English 30-2 (33) and/or equivalents
• Credit in Math 20 Pure or a minimum final mark of 60% in Math 20 Applied or equivalent
• 60% minimum in Biology 30 or 60% in Bow Valley College's Anatomy & Physiology (Anph 150)
• Up-to-date immunizations
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider Level Certificate
• Police Information check
Dates: January 4, 2010 – May 9, 2011
Fees: Semester 1 - $2921.00 Semester 2 – $1905.00.00 Semester 3 - $2376.00 Semester 4 - $2285.00
Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination: $600.00 (subject to change)
Location: Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Claresholm

Do you have all the prerequisites? There’s still time to upgrade before January, 2010.
Inquire now!