How Do I Get There?

Are you a rural high school student considering a career that offers stability, professionalism, and a profound sense of purpose?

If so, EMS might be the perfect fit for you! Join us for this information session to discover what it means to be a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Responder.

Learn about the vital role EMS professionals play in helping those in need during critical moments, serving their communities with care and expertise. During this session you’ll hear from experts, including Alberta Health Services EMS, the Alberta College of Paramedics, and Northwestern Polytechnic.

For more information on EMS careers, visit: Alberta Health Services Careers – EMS.

Could a career in the dental field be in your future?

This session is designed to inspire high school students to consider a career in dentistry, with the goal of attracting future dentists who may ultimately return to serve in their rural Alberta communities.

Dr. Steven Patterson from the University of Alberta will guide students through the educational pathways available for dentistry. Dr. Carol Martin, a dentist practising in Beaverlodge,  will share her journey and experiences working in a rural setting.

Could a career as a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) be in your future?

In this webinar a representative from NAIT describes NAIT’s Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology Program including:

• Entrance requirements.
• What you will learn.
• Work experience placements.
• How many people apply each year and how many are accepted?
• Career outcomes

As well, a 2nd year student in the CLXT program shares his experience.

Have you ever considered what it might be like to work in rural nursing?

Wondered what it takes to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Health Care Aide (HCA)?

This recorded webinar explores the post-secondary pathways to these careers and is targeted to those who are considering a career as a nurse or health care aide.

Representatives for nursing programs at Lethbridge College, Medicine Hat College, and Red Deer Polytechnic outline the nursing programs they offer, and the qualifications needed to be accepted. Current nursing students share their experience in their particular nursing program.

And, the college representatives answer questions from those attending the live webinar. Check out this video to learn how a high school student could be in the nursing field in as little as two years out of high school!

Are you a high school student living in rural Alberta and interested in pursing a nursing career?

Join us for our How Do I Get There – Rural Nursing Careers Pathways to Post Secondary Event, where we will be joined by representatives for our Post Secondary Institutions in the North Zone; Northwestern Polytechnic, NorQuest College, Northern Lake College, Portage College and Keyano College.

We are excited to learn more about their nursing program offerings, what student supports they have, what delivery options for classroom/online they have available and much more!

You will also hear personal pathways from current nursing students, and hear why they are interested in living and working in rural Alberta.

Discover what options rural students have, and how you can prepare for those programs while still in high school.

Have you thought about or have an interest in becoming a Registered Nurse? Could a Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree be in your future? The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) partnered with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing, in May of 2021 to chat about the following:

• What a pathway to becoming a registered nurse could look like
• What’s involved with application process(es)
• What high school students should be considering to support your post-secondary education and career journey aspirations
• What a career as a rural nurse could look like

This virtual conversation included individual experiences, personal journeys, and important information about the pathway to becoming a registered nurse with:
• current University of Alberta BSc Nursing Students who grew up in rural Alberta.
• a new registered nurse practising in rural Alberta.
• University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing Admissions Team Members.