Crowsnest Pass Campus

Contact

Colleen Frier
Crowsnest Pass Campus
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 403 562 2853
Email: c.frier@lethbridgecollege.ca
2802 – 222 Street, Bellevue
Mail to: Box 1349
Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0

Welcome to Lethbridge College’s Crowsnest Pass Campus. Our campus is located on the second floor of the MDM Community Centre in Bellevue.

A variety of programs and courses are accessible through the Crowsnest Pass Campus whether through face to face instruction or via one of our flexible learning options such as video conferencing or online learning. In addition, we provide a number of services at our campus including:

• exam invigilation
• distance learning support services
• access to and assistance with various forms such as application, registration, and funding forms
• access to computers
• referrals to various departments for counseling, advising and service management
• information regarding Lethbridge College programs as well as other post secondary institutions and providers

For more information regarding the programming that might be available at the Crowsnest Pass Campus or the services that we provide, you are welcome to drop in at any time or contact the Administrative Assistant. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 pm. or call 403-562-2853.

Programs/Courses Offered

This following list of Programs/Courses will be updated as information becomes available on "new" offerings.
Check back frequently for up-to-date information.

*NOTE
If you are seeking FUNDING for your program of study you must apply early as it may take 6-8 weeks for funding to be processed and approved.

College And University Preparation
Grades 11 and 12 courses: online and blended (some attendance at labs required), including Biology, Chemistry, English, Social Studies, Academic Reading, Physics, Math.
Grades 9 and 10 courses:  daytime, video conference, including Biology, Chemistry, English, Social Studies, Academic Reading, Physics, Math.
Dates:  Sept 5 – Dec 14, 2012
Tuition:  Approximately $500 per course (including textbooks)
Location: Crowsnest Pass, Claresholm, Pincher Creek, Fort Macleod
Part-time:Take an online course and drop in to one of the Lethbridge College campuses for support.

*Note - Funding for College and University Prep courses may be available on a full-time or part-time basis to students that qualify. You must apply at your local campus for funding early, in order to have funding in place by September, 2012. There are several processes that must be completed in order for a funding application to be sent in for approval. Apply well in advance of June 1, 2012 for September consideration. 

Early Childhood Education
All courses required to complete the Early Childhood Education Certificate or Diploma are available by Distance Learning. This means you don't have to leave your home community to complete the program.

Fall Semester Dates: September 5 - December 4, 2012
Academic requirements:
Alberta High School diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 60 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or a minimum of 65 per cent in ELA 30-2 and 60 per cent in Social Science 30 or 33 (psychology, sociology or social studies). Applicants may also be required to achieve a minimum of 60th percentile in reading comprehension, sentence skills and arithmetic sections of placement testing or equivalent.  Students without the academic requirements can apply as alternate admission candidates.
Location: Offered through video conferencing at Crowsnest Pass, Claresholm, Pincher Creek, Fort Macleod, Taber and Vulcan and may be available at other sites. 

Emergency Medical Responder
This program is offered by SAIT Polytechnic . Learn the necessary skills and knowledge for an entry-level, emergency-care provider. 
Program includes pre-hospital treatment for various medical and traumatic injuries, a systematic approach to patient and scene assessment, and basic anatomy. 
Delivery includes home study; computer-managed learning and seven on-site workshops.
EMR entrance requirements:
• Must be 18 by completion of the program
• Current Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR
Dates:   To be announced 
Tuition: $295.00

GED Preparation
Don’t have your high school diploma? - prepare to write the GED test.
The GED is accepted by many employers as an alternative to a high school diploma.
 
Dates:    Oct 2/12  - Nov. 8/12
                Jan. 15/13 – Feb 21/13
                Mar.5/13 – Apr. 11/13  Exam dates follow the course and the cost is included in the cost of the course
Times:   TBA (videoconference at the Lethbridge College Crowsnest Pass Campus)
Fees:      $450.00 approximate (includes textbook and exam writing fee)

Practical Nursing Program
This program will be offered through a variety of formats, including video conferencing (learner support), online courses, labs, and community-based clinical experiences. Students will need to travel to Lethbridge for some of the lab experiences.

Academic Requirements:
Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent including: 60 per cent minimum in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 70 per cent in ELA 30-2; 60 per cent in Pure Math 20 or 70 per cent in Applied Math 20, 60 per cent minimum in Biology 30, or equivalents.
A current CPR Health Care Provider-level Certificate is required prior to clinical.
Application Processing Fee: $60.00
Dates: Sept., 2012 – June, 2014                                                               
Time: varies according to schedule
Tuition & Supplemental Costs (subject to change):                          
Semester 1 & 2:   $7,007.00         
Semester 3 & 4:   $5,557.00          
Semester 5:          $1,411.00
*Note - the above fee schedule is for the 2011-2012 School term and the fees will be adjusted for the 2012-2013 school term.
Location: Crowsnest Pass or Claresholm
                  Science labs will be scheduled occasionally at the Lethbridge College main campus.

For more information about the Practical Nurse Program and the requirements, please contact Debra Bardock at 403.320.3403 (debra.bardock@lethbridgecollege.ca), or the rural campus nearest you.

Public Legal Education
Do you need legal information? Are you interested in a legal issue? Do you want to find out about a legal subject? Are you looking for a speaker for your meeting, function, class, or other gathering?
Contact the Public Legal Education Program.  We provide general education and information about law and the legal system for people without legal training. 
Note: Although we provide general education and information, we cannot give legal advice.  The program is funded by a grant from the Alberta Law Foundation.
For more information, contact: Paul Gerhart:  403-320-3346   ∙ 1-888-564-8207 (fax)   ∙ p.gerhart@lethbridgecollege.ca

Winter 2012, Lethbridge College Public Legal Education Presentations:
(scheduled Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Jan. 25, 2012      An Enduring Power of Attorney • A Personal Directive • A Will: A Legal Toolkit
Feb. 21, 2012      Being An Executor - Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Feb 8, 2012          Information, Identity Theft and Law
Feb. 15, 2012      Small Calims Court and How It Works
Feb. 29, 2012       Law and Living Together
March 7, 2012      Separation and Divorce
March 14, 2012   Grandparents, Grandchildren and Law
March 21, 2012    Residential Tenancies

To find out if an evening video conference is available in your community contact Community Adult Learning  at 403-562-2853.

Special Needs Education Assistant
All courses required to complete the Special Needs Education Assistant Certificate or Diploma are available by Distance Learning. This means you don't have to leave your home community to complete the program.  Go to www.lethbridgecollege.ca for more information.

Fall Semester Dates: September 5 - December 4, 2012
Academic Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 60 per cent in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2.  Applicants not having the admission requirements may apply as alternate admission candidates.
Location: Offered through video conferencing at Crowsnest Pass, Claresholm, Pincher Creek, Fort Macleod and may be available at other sites.

Unit Clerk
The Unit Clerk Program, is scheduled to start January, 2013 In the Crowsnest Pass and applications are now being accepted. Enrollment is limited. Early application is encouraged.

Modes of Delivery:
This 20-week program will be delivered in a variety of modes, including video conferencing, online courses, community-based practicum and time at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge for the Health-care Billing course (June).
Admission Requirements: Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, with English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 30-2 at 60 per cent or 65 per cent respectively; proof of typing ability of 30 words per minute. Typing test available at Lethbridge College main campus.
Practicum Experience Requirements: there are some mandatory immunizations required for the practicum. Applicants are advised they will be required to provide a criminal record check before entering the practicum component.
Health Requirements: applicants must provide a specific schedule of health requirements (form provided by the Centre Placement Office).  

Contact

Colleen Frier
Crowsnest Pass Campus
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 403 562 2853
Email: c.frier@lethbridgecollege.ca
2802 – 222 Street, Bellevue
Mail to: Box 1349
Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0