Admission Requirements

 In-person applicants
 Online applicants
 Health care aide applicants

In-person Applicants

 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent
 60% in Mathematics 20-1 (Pure Mathematics 20) or 70% in Mathematics 20-2 (Applied
Mathematics 20) or 50% in Mathematics 30-1 (Pure Mathematics 30) or 60% in
Mathematics 30-2 (Applied Mathematics 30) or equivalent (Grade of 60% in Prep for
Practical Nurse Math Foundations (MATH1524))*

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If it has been 10 or more years since you completed Mathematics courses (i.e. Math 10, 20, 30 or Math

13, 23, 33), you will be required to complete a skills assessment, take a challenge exam, or

complete upgrading to meet the Math requirement for this program.

It is strongly recommended that students take the following courses prior to entering the program:

 Introduction to Composition (ENGL2550)

 Anatomy and Physiology I (ANPH1001)

 Anatomy and Physiology II (ANPH1002)

 Introduction to the Study of Society (SOCI1000) and

 Psychology for Health-Care Professionals (PSYC1060)

You will receive advanced standing in the Practical Nurse program upon successful completion of
these courses. These courses can be taken as Open Studies courses at NorQuest College.

Online Applicants:

 all admission requirements noted for in-person applicants

 a minimum of C- (60%) in Anatomy and Physiology I (ANPH1001) and Anatomy and
Physiology II (ANPH1002)

In preparation for the online program, taking ANPH 1001 and ANPH 1002 allows you to
experience post-secondary learning and to complete the program within five years. In addition,
students must enroll in compulsory online orientation at the beginning of the online program.
Note: Our Practical Nurse program has a five-year shelf life regulation on the transfer of
any nursing courses, including anatomy and physiology. If you are hoping to receive
transfer of credit for anatomy and physiology coursework completed previously at
NorQuest, or at another institution, it must meet our five-year shelf life regulation in order
to be considered. You will be required to repeat these courses to meet the admission
requirements if transfer credit is denied. For more information on our transfer of credit
policies, view our Transfer Credit webpage.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP)
prior to admission. ELP must have been completed within two years prior to application to the
program.

Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following test scores:

 IELTS Academic: 6.5; no score below 7.5 in listening, 7 in speaking, 6.5 in reading, and 7
in writing
 TOEFL iBT: 94
 CELBAN: no score below 10 in listening, 8 in speaking, 8 in reading, and 7 in writing
 minimum of 50% in English for Academic Purposes - Reading and Writing
(ESLG1860) and English for Academic Purposes - Listening and Speaking (ESLG1861)

Note: ELP is a separate requirement from the English academic admission requirement.

Practicum/Work Experience Requirements

Students are required to travel to various locations in order to complete their clinical practice
experiences. Within the time frame of the program, every effort is made to accommodate
students in clinical practice placements. Access to a vehicle may be required.

The following are not required for admission purposes, but will be required before you attend
the first clinical practice. There may be additional costs associated with completing these
requirements.

 Successful completion of all prerequisite courses

 The following courses are required; certificates will be awarded upon completion:
o (WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (XBUS1017)(current
within three years)
 o Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health-Care Providers (XHLT1200). For the duration of
your practicum, you must hold BLS for Health Care Provider’s certification that has
been completed within the last 12 months
o It's Your Move (XHLT1070) (current within one year)
o Human Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure (XHLT1023) (current within three years)
 Clear Police Information Check* dated within 90 days of the collection date specified by
the advisor/navigator; must include a vulnerable sector search if older than 18 years of
age. Should specify the purpose of the Police Information Check as “a Student /Instructor
Placement with a healthcare organization”. More than one Police Information Check may
be necessary during the length of your program.
 Up-to-date immunization record. See the Alberta Health Services (AHS) website for full
details. View the immunization requirements (125K pdf) for the program. Submit your
form to the Centre for Growth and Harmony.
 Completion of the AHS Information & Privacy online learning module. Sign the
Confidentiality and User Agreement on the last page of the module.
 Read and sign the HSPNet consent form (390KB pdf).
 N95 Mask Fit testing as arranged by the program (current within two years).

Submit the required certificates and forms listed above (unless otherwise indicated):

 by email to ClientServRep_Health@NorQuest.ca
 by fax to 780.644.6529
 to the customer service representative in your program area (Room A216, B102, or
E220)

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Online Police Information Checks are not accepted by the college. Contact your local law
enforcement agency directly to obtain an official Police Information Check. The existence of
a criminal record may prevent clinical placement, program completion, and professional
licensure and therefore may affect employment prospects. Prospective students who have a
criminal record should discuss the matter with the Program Chair prior to applying for
admission. All students will be required throughout their enrolment in the program to self-
report any change in criminal convictions or criminal charges to NorQuest College.