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The dental sciences terminology course focuses on accurate spelling and pronunciation of oro-facial anatomy and dental words, as well as identification and uses of abbreviations, symbols, pharmacological and oro-facial terms for recording patient care. Preventive and restorative treatments are discussed, as well as the tooth histology and development.

This course teaches the inner workings of a busy dental office and covers the information required for students to work in a dental office environment including dental and health care organizations, dental records, legal and ethical issues, confidentiality, conflict resolution, communication, nonviolent crisis intervention, emergencies, security, self-examination, team work and stress management.

This course covers the information required for dental office assistants to file Alberta Health Care billing, business functions related to the medical office, booking and scheduling, and different branches of dentistry and related specialties. This course will give students a full understanding of the job demands and essentials such as understanding Alberta's dental fee guides, codes, insurance company guidelines, billing procedures, and dental payment plans. Students will learn how to deal with estimates and general dental office procedures. A brief presentation on British Columbia and Northwest Territories billing guidelines will be included as required by the student population.

This course is an introduction to legal office procedures. Upon completion, students will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of office procedures specific to a law firm including opening, closing, and maintaining client files; preparing legal correspondence, and the mechanics of timekeeping and creating billing statements. The students will also be introduced to wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives.

This course is a continuation of OA1610 in regards to legal-related terminology, correspondence, and preparation of non-court and court documentation. The course provides an introduction to the Canadian legal system, its history, the development and types of laws in Canada, and the Court system that enforces the law. The students will study the process and procedures involved in civil litigation including document management, trial preparation, and collecting judgments. The course is designed to utilize a project-based approach to completing legal activities.

This course provides students with an overview of oil patch activities, common terms, roles, industry professional and governmental organizations, and industry-related office procedures and processes. A lecture series will cover topics on how oil and gas is formed, found, developed, produced, refinded, marketed, and accounted for.

This course utilizes hands-on learning that provides students an authentic learning experience putting into practice the skills needed to succeed in an office environment. This course integrates a wide variety of skills and knowledge through practical work experiences in a simulated office environment. Teamwork as well as the use of technical and communication skills will be emphasized with a major group project for which class time is allotted.

AS1

Fri from 8:30 to 9:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room A313

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Open: 0 of 40 spots filled

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May 5 2025 - Jun 19 2025

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May 4 2026 - Jun 22 2026

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A3

Mon, Wed from 8:30 to 9:50

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room A313

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Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Online

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This communication course establishes an academic foundation, moves into methods and practical application, and goes beyond the space of formal presentations to investigate new trends in public speaking and corporate communication. The course will help students develop the necessary confidence and skills to present ideas clearly and effectively to both large and small audiences.

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Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Online

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This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of marketing with social media. Content will go beyond general theories and knowledge to utilizing new social media marketing for business. Upon completion, students should be able to create and utilize social media tools in the workplace setting.

This course will familiarize students with the use and application of computers in daily office activities. Students will study advanced-level concepts and functions of software to meet changing industry needs.

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May 5 2025 - Jun 19 2025

Online

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Open: 4 of 40 spots filled

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Students in this course will study the rules of medical terminology including various word components (prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining vowels, and combining forms). Students will understand medical abbreviations and acronyms found in health care documentation and become familiar with resource usage to clarify understanding of medical terms and conditions.

This course provides an opportunity for the student to work in a supervised office environment and apply skills and knowledge learned in the program. A minimum of 135 hours of practicum hours over one semester is required. Students will complete an orientation to office information systems prior to the practicum. Students will work full shifts in a professional office with an experienced office manager. The office manager will act as supervisor and the student will follow the supervisor's work rotation.

The course examines strategic entrepreneurial management in the Canadian workplace. Topics include leadership, personalities, motivation, conflict, and decision-making models. The course will also investigate an introduction into entrepreneurialism and different methods of organizational strategy and social responsibility. Various topics are discussed in this course and divided into separate units: strategy, entrepreneurship, and management.

This course is an exploration of the principles and concepts that underlie movement of individuals and groups in a variety of settings. The focus of the course is on the development of a conceptual understanding of movement, therefore a wide range of activities and their contexts will be examined and experienced.

Acquisitions of theoretical knowledge and personal skills used in the instruction of the basics of basketball.

Acquisitions of theoretical knowledge and personal skills used in the instruction of the basics of badminton.

Acquisitions of theoretical knowledge and personal skills used in the instruction of the basics of tennis.

Acquisitions of theoretical knowledge and personal skills used in the instruction of the basics of volleyball.

Utilizing yoga poses and principles, we will explore holistic perspectives, including body alignment, mind-body connection, body awareness, and breathing and apply these concepts to other fitness and lifestyle settings.

A2

Tue, Thu from 11:30 to 12:50

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room L106

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Open: 11 of 25 spots filled

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A3

Mon, Wed from 10:00 to 11:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room L106

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B3

Mon, Wed from 8:30 to 9:50

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room L106

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Open: 5 of 25 spots filled

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Acquisitions of theoretical knowledge and personal skills used in the instruction of the basics of indoor wall climbing.