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New Media and Information Technology Programs

We are thrilled to announce the launch of six new media and IT programs. From Digital Design to Game Development, explore your options, find the perfect fit and prepare for a future in media and IT.

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Business & Management

Leadership and Project Management for IT

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

The Leadership and Project Management for IT Professional Development Certificate Program at NAIT helps you better understand team dynamics and its impact on projects.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Accounting for Your Business

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Take the business fundamentals that suit your professional development needs by specializing in Accounting for Your Business.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Applied Bookkeeping

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Discover how to process business financial transactions including invoicing, payroll, payables, and government remittances. Learn also about debits and credits.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Applied Financial Services

 
Credential: Certificate

A certificate program to fast-track your career into the financial industry in 1 year.

View program JR Shaw School of Business

Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology - Information Systems

 
Credential: Degree

Prepare for career opportunities as a senior systems analyst, designer or project leader.

View program School of Media and Information Technology

Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology - Network Management

 
Credential: Degree

Prepare for career opportunities as a network manager, network engineer or network administrator.

View program School of Media and Information Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Concentration

 
Credential: Degree

Our degree emphasis in accounting teaches critical thinking techniques, logical analysis and problem-solving skills employers are looking for in today’s global economy.

View program JR Shaw School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration - General

 
Credential: Degree

Get more out of your business education with a baccalaureate degree from the JR Shaw School of Business.

View program JR Shaw School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship Innovation Concentration

 
Credential: Degree

The BBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation concentration is for anyone who wants to start a business, lead the growth of an existing company or take an organization in a new direction.

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance Concentration

 
Credential: Degree

The BBA Finance concentration takes concepts beyond banking and money management to practice quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques, and deductive reasoning vital to business decisions.

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management Concentration

 
Credential: Degree

Take your people skills to a new level. Bachelor of Business Administration Human Resource Management will show you how to attract, retain and develop people within an organization.

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Concentration

 
Credential: Degree

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with Management emphasis will equip you to lead in business, industry, government and not-for-profit sectors.

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Concentration

 
Credential: Degree

Enter the exciting, ever-changing world of marketing!

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management Concentration

 
Credential: Degree

Develop skills to manage and develop robust supply chain infrastructure in organizations.

View program JR Shaw School of Business

Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management

 
Credential: Degree

Take your career to the next level and earn this new post-diploma degree part time.

View program School of Applied Sciences and Technology

Construction

Plumbing Courses

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Improve and advance your skills or learn what you need to get started in a plumbing career.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Refrigeration Courses

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

NAIT’s Refrigeration courses provide you greater educational access, flexibility and opportunities to focus your training on specific facets within the broad HVAC&R job market.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Roadbuilders Certificate

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Whether you are working in road construction or want to get into the industry, the Roadbuilders Certificate can help you on your path to a successful career.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Welding Courses

 

Explore a potential new career, learn a new skill that can be used to craft art and tools, or enhance your existing welding skills and knowledge.

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Woodworking Courses

 

Learn hand and power tool fundamentals, wood finishing, furniture construction and specialized techniques that will take your do-it-yourself project to the next level.

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Computers & IT

Digital Media and IT - Web Design and Development Concentration

 
Credential: Diploma

This area of emphasis will arm you with the design, business and technical skills you'll need to build customized web solutions for organizations and individuals.

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Digital Publishing

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Launch yourself into the world of digital publishing and sharpen your skills in the ever-evolving reality of digital layout and design.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Digital Video

 
Credential: Certificate Completion

Designed to provide you the foundation needed to work with individual clients, independent production, or businesses, and help aid in developing your craft to attract creative contracts.

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Drone Training Certificates

 
Credential: Certificate Completion

Drones are an innovative small remotely piloted aircraft system (sRPAS) that allow you to explore your surrounds using aerial photography and videography.

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Electronics Engineering Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Learn principles of electricity, embedded systems, communications, industrial electronics and problem solving skills in this 2-year diploma program!

View program School of Manufacturing and Automation

Excel and Power BI for Business

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Enhance your employability by adding the Excel and Power BI for Business Certificate to your portfolio.

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Excel Expert

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Become an Excel Expert by learning about its advanced and powerful functions.

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Full Stack Development Bootcamp

 

Learn the skills you need to begin a web development career with our Full Stack Development Bootcamp.

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Game Development - Animation and Game Design

 
Credential: Diploma

The Animation and Game Design specialization will concentrate on artistic design of creating user experiences through games and animations.

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Game Development - Game Programming

 
Credential: Diploma

Learn everything you need to know about producing video games. The game programming specialization will concentrate on the logical design of creating dynamic, interactive games.

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Geographic Information Systems Technology

 
Credential: Certificate Completion

Discover how to visualize, question, analyze, manipulate, interpret, and present spatial or geographic data using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

GIS and CADD Integration

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Discover real-world Autodesk solutions and find out how GIS and CADD are used in surveying and civil engineering.

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Infographic

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

NAIT’s Infographic Certificate will teach students how to effectively communicate information visually and how to draw in the vector environment.

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Design & Communications

Logo Design and Visual Identity

 

Use industry software, learn design theory, and best practices in the modern graphic design industry to solve unique design challenges intentionally and thoughtfully.

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Narrative Cinema Production

 
Credential: Diploma

Unlock your filmmaking potential with our two-year Narrative Cinema Production program. Learn from industry pros, master every stage of production and start your career in the global screen industry.

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Network Engineering Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Learn advanced skills in analyzing, optimizing, maintaining, implementing and administering computer networks.

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Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification

 

Realize the growth opportunities with 5G Learning. The program is a premier training and certification for anyone interested in learning and applying knowledge of 5G.

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Photographic Essentials

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

This certificate will provide the graduate with the fundamental knowledge of digital photography as well as skills in photo editing using the most popular industry standard software.

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Photographic Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Prepare for a professional photography career with help from NAIT's comprehensive Photographic Technology program.

View program School of Applied Sciences and Technology

Radio and Television - Radio

 
Credential: Diploma

NAIT's Radio and Television program delivers an intensive hands-on training through a non-traditional approach that provides students with experience in all operational aspects of broadcast media.

View program School of Media and Information Technology

Radio and Television - Television

 
Credential: Diploma

Learn what it takes to produce and star in a television program, from working cameras and studio lights to conducting interviews and reading teleprompters.

View program School of Media and Information Technology

Sound Design

 

Discover how sound works and how it can be manipulated in analog and digital spaces. Learn about sound design techniques as well as sound design software and hardware.

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UX and UI Certificate

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Whether you work on developing complex digital platforms, need a refresh on impacting customer journeys, or don't know what a wireframe is, then this course is for you!

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Visual Design

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Launch your career as a professional graphic designer by exploring current trends and techniques for designing and creating visual designs for both print and digital media.

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Web Design Graphics

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Expand your web design skills and create websites with intuitive layouts, strong graphics, multiple pages, and multiple links for users to navigate.

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Wireless Systems Engineering Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Wireless communications is a fast-paced field with enormous growth potential as the communication of voice, video and data continues to converge worldwide.

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Engineering & Technologies

Solar Photovoltaic Courses

 

Expand your existing electrical knowledge into the innovative and growing solar energy industry!

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Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Survey your career path and learn about the collection, analysis, storage, distribution and application of spatial data used in land development.

View program School of Construction and Building Sciences

Water and Wastewater Technician

 
Credential: Certificate

Learn the fundamental skills necessary to work in water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment.

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Water and Wastewater Technician Programming (Distance) - Wastewater Treatment

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Gain entry-level employment or advance your career in the field of wastewater collection and treatment.

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Water and Wastewater Technician Programming (Distance) - Waste Distribution & Collection

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Gain entry-level employment or advance your career in the field of wastewater collection and treatment.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Water and Wastewater Technician Programming (Distance) - Water Treatment

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Gain entry-level employment or advance your career in the fields of water treatment and distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Wireless Systems Engineering Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Wireless communications is a fast-paced field with enormous growth potential as the communication of voice, video and data continues to converge worldwide.

View program School of Media and Information Technology

Environment & Natural Resources

Geoscience Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Unlock the undiscovered potential of what lies below the surface of the Earth.

View program School of Energy and Natural Resources

Incident Command System (ICS)

 

Incident Command System (ICS) training is foundational for Emergency Response and critical to creating a strong emergency response strategy.

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Laboratory Research and Biotechnology

 
Credential: Diploma

Learn techniques in biotechnology, microbiology, physiology, cell culture, immunology and biochemistry for a career in lab research.

View program School of Energy and Natural Resources

Landscape Architectural Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Are you interested in outdoor spaces? Do you have an eye for detail, a flair for design or an interest in emerging technologies? If so, we have a program for you!

View program School of Construction and Building Sciences

Occupational Health and Safety

 
Credential: Diploma

The NAIT Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) diploma program will prepare you to fill essential health and safety roles in industry to meet the growing demands of government regulations.

View program School of Construction and Building Sciences

Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification

 

This certificate teaches the practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Pulp and Paper Technician Certificate

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and understanding to advance your career in the pulp and paper industry.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Refrigeration Courses

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

NAIT’s Refrigeration courses provide you greater educational access, flexibility and opportunities to focus your training on specific facets within the broad HVAC&R job market.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Sustainable Environment and Green Culture

 

Sustainable Environment and Green Culture courses instruct how to improve the efficiency of your home and landscape, environmental footprint, and food sources and security.

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Water and Wastewater Technician

 
Credential: Certificate

Learn the fundamental skills necessary to work in water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment.

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Water and Wastewater Technician Programming (Distance)

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

The NAIT Water and Wastewater Technician distance learning courses are well recognized by employers in the industry and by Alberta Environment and Parks.

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Health & Life Sciences

Professional Development for Medical Radiological Technologists

 

Whether you’re looking to refresh your base knowledge in a topic, expand your hands-on skills, or enhance your leadership and supervisory abilities, NAIT can help you achieve your goals.

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Professional Development for Personal Fitness Trainers

 

NAIT’s Professional Development for Personal Fitness Trainer’s are courses designed for PFT’s looking to acquire new skills or perfect existing ones.

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Respiratory Therapy

 
Credential: Diploma

Respiratory Therapists are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education of patients with heart and lung disorders.

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Tattoo and Piercing Safety Certificate

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Explore essential safety standards and regulations used by professionals in Canada's thriving body art industry.

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Transfusion Medicine Techniques

 

NAIT’s Transfusion Medicine series is designed to provide Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologists with the skills necessary to perform transfusion testing.

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Veterinary Medical Assistant

 
Credential: Certificate

The Veterinary Medical Assistant program gives you the skills required to provide support in both the reception area and the treatment room of a veterinary facility.

View program School of Health and Life Sciences

Veterinary Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Provides nursing care, diagnostic procedures and client interactions to assist veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in animals.

View program School of Health and Life Sciences

Hospitality & Culinary

Baker

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 3

Learn how to prepare breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, pies and other baked goods.

View program JR Shaw School of Business

Baking and Pastry Arts

 
Credential: Diploma

Baking and Pastry Arts diploma program focuses on the art and science of bread, cake and pastry making, including cake design and decorating, confectionary training

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Beekeeping

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

NAIT and ABC Bees have partnered to offer beekeeping courses that cover professional and personal apiary strategies.

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Certified Chef de Cuisine

 

The Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) program will help you assess and further expand your understanding of human resource management, operations, menu planning and nutrition considerations.

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Cook

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 3

Learn how to prepare food for hotels, restaurants and other eating establishments.

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Culinary Arts

 
Credential: Diploma

Students in NAIT's renowned Culinary Arts program are introduced to the fundamental skills of cooking, including contemporary hot and cold presentation, pastry art and international cuisine

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Food and Beverage Service

 
Credential: Certificate

NAIT’s Food and Beverage Service certificate program will prepare you to succeed in the food and beverage industry as a front-line service professional.

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Food Safety

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Gain a competitive edge in the food services industry by combining your culinary and restaurant skills with certification in food preparation and workplace safety.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Hospitality Management

 
Credential: Diploma

Do you love dynamic and fast-paced environments? A career in hospitality is flexible and creative and will allow you to meet new people every day.

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Kitchen Skills Cooking Courses

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Develop essential cooking techniques and habits so that you can try cooking like a pro.

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Professional Meat Cutting & Merchandising

 
Credential: Certificate

The Meat Cutting and Merchandising is an intensive 15 week program followed by 90 hours of practicum that will give you the skills to prepare and market a wide variety of meat, poultry and fish

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Wild Game Meat & Sausage Processing Courses

 

Gain basic meat cutting knowledge in a professional environment, learn meat cutting skills and techniques that meet industry standards and market trends.

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Trades & Apprenticeship

Millwork and Carpentry

 
Credential: Certificate

In the Millwork and Carpentry program, you will gain hands-on skills in the design and construction of wood structures, cabinets, shelving units and furniture.

View program School of Construction and Building Sciences

Millwright Fundamentals

 

Learn the basics of the Millwright trade and practice essential skills in reciprocating compressor maintenance.

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Parts Technician

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 3

The Parts Technician program has 2 apprenticeship specializations.

View program School of Transportation

Pathway to Passive House Trades Certification

 

This certificate teaches the practical Passive House building techniques and theory about this high-performance building standard.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Plumber

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 4

The Plumber program will train you to plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls.

View program School of Construction and Building Sciences

Plumbing Courses

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Improve and advance your skills or learn what you need to get started in a plumbing career.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Power System Electrician

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 4

The Power System Electrician program will train you to install, maintain and repair electrical power generation, transmission and distribution systems and equipment in substations and metering.

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Powerline Technician

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 4

The Powerline Technician program will train you to construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution lines.

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Pre-Employment Auto Body Repair

 
Credential: Certificate

The Pre-employment Auto Body Repair program prepares you for an entry-level position in the auto body trade.

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Pulp and Paper Technician Certificate

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and understanding to advance your career in the pulp and paper industry.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 4

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic program will train you to install, alter, repair and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems

View program School of Construction and Building Sciences

Refrigeration Courses

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

NAIT’s Refrigeration courses provide you greater educational access, flexibility and opportunities to focus your training on specific facets within the broad HVAC&R job market.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Roadbuilders Certificate

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Whether you are working in road construction or want to get into the industry, the Roadbuilders Certificate can help you on your path to a successful career.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

Robotics, Automation and Control

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Training for industry staff in the development and maintenance of automated systems.

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Roofer

 
Credential: Journeyperson Periods: 3

The Roofer program will train you to prepare and apply protective coverings to flat and sloped roof surfaces

View program School of Construction and Building Sciences

Upgrading & ESL

Academic Upgrading

 
Credential: Non-Credential

NAIT’s Academic Upgrading program is a bridging program designed for adults from a variety of academic backgrounds to gain prerequisite entrance requirements needed for post-secondary study.

View program Corporate & Continuing Education

English as a Second Language

 
Credential: Certificate Achievement

Take your first step to academic success with NAIT's ESL classes. NAIT gives conditional admission into programs for students who complete their studies through NAIT ESL classes.

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Optical Sciences - Contact Lenses

 
Credential: Certificate

This 1-year independent study program is an advanced practice intended for licensed opticians.

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Optical Sciences - Eyeglasses

 
Credential: Diploma

Learn how to prepare and fit corrective lenses.

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Personal Fitness Trainer

 
Credential: Diploma

Learn the principles of physical training and safe exercise combined with nutrition, health promotion and lifestyle counseling.

View program School of Health and Life Sciences

Primary Care Paramedic

 
Credential: Certificate

An entry level care certificate program, giving students the chance to learn, assess and treat patients in medical and trauma emergencies.

View program School of Health and Life Sciences

Respiratory Therapy

 
Credential: Diploma

Respiratory Therapists are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education of patients with heart and lung disorders.

View program School of Health and Life Sciences

Veterinary Medical Assistant

 
Credential: Certificate

The Veterinary Medical Assistant program gives you the skills required to provide support in both the reception area and the treatment room of a veterinary facility.

View program School of Health and Life Sciences

Veterinary Technology

 
Credential: Diploma

Provides nursing care, diagnostic procedures and client interactions to assist veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in animals.

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