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A distance learning college, Northern Lakes College provides the most accessible and flexible educational opportunities through innovative delivery. Utilizing its unique Supported Distance Learning (SDL) model, NLC assists 5,000 students annually to continue their education, improve their employment opportunities, and enhance their quality of life. Committed to its communities in northern Alberta and to its students, wherever they may be, NLC collaborates with business, industry, and other post-secondary institutions to benefit students and communities. Explore at www.northernlakescollege.ca.
Office of the Registrar
Grouard Campus
64 Mission Street
Grouard, Alberta, T0G 1C0, Canada
Applicants must be 18 years of age, and have credits in the following courses, or their equivalent:
Students must submit all official post-secondary transcipts upon application.
Must be fluent in English. Students for whom English is a second language must complete a skills appraisal assessment.
A Police Information Check, completed within the last 3 months, will be required during the first term of the program. The existence of a criminal record may affect practicum placement, program completion and employment prospects.
Students must provide an updated immunization record prior to practicum placement.
Students must submit a completed character reference form prior to beginning any clinical practicum. Forms can be obtained from the program administration office. Please note, ACP requires a character reference check from all registration exam applicants.
To be successful in the program, students must demonstrate good emotional and physical health.
The student will need to sign a waiver indicating they are aware that the presence of a criminal record or lack of an immunization record may impede their ability to complete the program, write the ACP registration exam, become registered as an EMT, or to secure employment.
Students require an Apple iPad to complete the program.
Students must show proof of ACP EMR registration prior to student practicum.
This program is delivered using a blended delivery that uses a combination of face-to-face and distance learning activities. The delivery method allows students to pursue their educational goals in selected communities; however, students in the program have to attend face-to-face seminars and labs which are scheduled approximately five days per month throughout the program. Students must also attend any NLC campus for completion of midterm & final exams.
This program has limited seats and applicants are admitted to the program based on a first qualified, first accepted basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.
This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2023/08/01 to 2024/07/31*.
* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.
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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available
Updated October 09, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
Educational program information is provided as an introduction and for general reference. For current information about programs and school requirements or policies, check the school calendar, visit their website or contact the school directly.
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