All applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Successfully pass the College Admissions Test and meet with an Admissions Representative
- Provide a negative criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search
- Provide a completed immunization report showing current immunization and free of communicable diseases, including a Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray.
Additionally, students must meet either standard or mature admission criteria:
- Standard Admissions (Students must meet ALL of the following criteria):
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (official transcript required)
- Mature Admission (Students must meet ALL of the following criteria):
- Out of school for one year
- Be at least 18 years of age prior to admission
- Thirty-three credits towards an Alberta high school diploma, verified by an official transcript, with 50% or better in Grade 10 English and in Grade 10 Mathematics or non-Alberta equivalent
Note: Students are strongly recommended to get complete immunizations, including Hepatitis B. Students may also be required to be immunized against influenza virus, dependent on field placement requirements.
Students are required to complete a minimum 5-hour job shadow by the end of the first week of students (form provided by the College). It is strongly recommended, that students make all attempts to complete this prior to the start of classes.