Centre for Health Education

Demand for skilled health care workers, for innovative strategies and for new perspectives on health is increasing as our population grows and ages.

A new Centre for Health Education will expand health care programs and support new learning methods - developing and retaining our region's best health professionals to serve the people of central Alberta. The programs and spaces are being designed to promote integrated teaching, professional development and practical skills development under one roof. The environment will be as inclusive, inter-generational setting where the pursuit of healthy living is the central theme.

        Rendering of entry into new Centre

As part of the new Centre, a new Wellness Village will integrate exercise, services, research and teaching elements of wellness for central Albertans.

The Centre will expand health care courses and support new learning methods. Graduates will become more effective members of the central Alberta health care team, in partnership with AHS. Central Alberta communities will be healthier as a result in increased and improved health care.

Programs will include:
• Practical Nursing
• Registered Nurse (BSc)
• Health Care Aide
• Unit Clerk
• Pharmacy Technician
• Kinesiology
• Medical Lab Assistant
• Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant
• Gerontology/Healthy Aging
• Disability Studies
• Addiction Studies