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PROGRAM: 083 - Nursing Access
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School of Health & Human Services |
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To Apply, Contact:
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Aurora Campus - Inuvik
Registrar's Office
Toll Free: 1-866-287-2655
Phone: (867) 777-7800
Fax: (867) 777-2850
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Yellowknife North Slave Campus - Yellowknife
Registrar's Office
Toll Free: 1-866-291-4866
Phone: (867) 920-3030
Fax: (867) 920-4350
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Academic Upgrading / Access Programs |
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| Aurora Campus - Inuvik | | Yellowknife North Slave Campus - Yellowknife |
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Program Description
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The Access Year is for students who would like to work in the health field, but do not meet the requirements for admission to the health program. Program courses include math, science, English and an introduction to health. Each of the courses include relevant health related materials. Upon successful completion of the Access Year students may apply to register in the Nursing Program, or other health programs.
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Program Eligibility
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Applicants must have completed Grade 10 or ABE English 140 and Math 120. Mature applicants lacking the necessary entrance requirements may be admitted to the program if there is evidence of their ability to complete the program. The Aurora College placement test may be administered to determine the applicant's academic level. The student must meet the program eligibility requirements.
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Applicant Assessment
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Applicants must submit with their application; high school transcripts, college transcripts or the results of the placement package assessment.
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Program Admission
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Students meeting the above program requirements may be admitted to the program. Preference is given to residents of the NWT. A waiting list may be established based on date of application.
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Program Objectives
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Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to:
- Write a well constructed research paper or essay;
- Solve and graph solutions of linear and second degree expressions, radicals and trigonometry;
- Discuss basic scientific principles drawn from chemistry, physics, biology and environmental science;
- Discuss the components of healthy lifestyles;
- Explore career choices within the health field.
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Courses Within the Program
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Completion Requirements
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- For ABE English 140 and English 150 courses, the student must achieve an average of 60% to receive course credit.
- For AE3E Math courses, the student must achieve an average of 80% Math 130 to receive course credit; 75% in ABE Math 140 to receive course credit.
For all other courses the student must achieve 50% to receive course credit.
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Credential Details
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Record of Achievement.
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Program Information
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The program is ten months in length. Upon successful completion of the program the student will have College credits at the following levels: ABE English 140 and 150, AE3E Math 130 and 140, and Biology 30. The program also includes a course in healthy lifestyles.
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