Programs
Calgary Post-Secondary Schools – Get Certified through ABES
Do you want to work as a certified professional in health care?
If so, you came to the right place! ABES is known for being one of the best Calgary career colleges for the health care field. ABES is a licensed private vocational school located in Calgary, also serving Edmonton, Lethbridge and surrounding areas.
Program DeliveryIn-Person and Virtual Classroom Available
Duration32 Weeks (8 Months)
Schedule5 Days / Week, evenings and weekends scheduling available
Practicum320 Hours
Health Care Aide
Health Care Aides provide care to patients who are ill, elderly or disabled. HCAs work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and hospices.
Program DeliveryIn-Person Classroom
Duration19 Weeks (5 Months)
Schedule5 Days / Week, Daytime Schedule
Practicum5 Weeks Full-Time
Medical Laboratory Assistant
This full-time program prepares graduates for work in hospitals, patient service centers, and clinical laboratories.
Program DeliveryClassroom or Online Formats Available
Duration27 Weeks (6 Months)
Schedule5 Days / Week, evenings and weekends scheduling available
Practicum6 Weeks Full-Time
Unit Clerk + Medical Office Assistant Diploma Program
Our Unit Clerk & Medical Office Assistant course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge and real-world practical skills you need to assist patients and personnel at any type of medical establishment.
Program DeliveryIn-Person Classroom
Duration40 Weeks (10 Months)
Schedule5 Days / Week, Daytime Schedule
Practicum8 Weeks Full-Time
Medical Device Reprocessing (Sterile Processing)
The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program is designed to provide students with the necessary technical skills for working in the field.
Program DeliveryClassroom or Online Formats Available
Duration26 Weeks (6 Months)
Schedule5 Days / Week, evenings and weekends scheduling available
Practicum4 Weeks Full-Time
Dental Office Administration Diploma Program
Dental Office Administrators operate the reception and front office of a dental clinic.
Program DeliveryClassroom or Online Formats Available
Duration27 Weeks (6 Months)
Schedule5 Days / Week, evenings and weekends scheduling available
Practicum8 Weeks Full-Time
Addiction and Disability Community Support Worker Diploma Program
Community Support Workers work within communities and help people deal with the problems, both personal and social, that they are experiencing.
Program DeliveryABES Campus, Calgary, AB
Duration26 Weeks (6 Months)
Schedule5 Days / Week, evenings and weekends scheduling available
Practicum6 Weeks Full-Time
Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Assistants work in community pharmacies, long-term care centers, and hospitals.
Unsure which program is right for you?
Book a Discovery Session with an ABES Advisor
Your session allows you to ask any questions about our programs, and get information from ABES about funding, application processes, and requirements. Best of all, it's free to book and you are under no pressure to apply.
Gain Access to Everything You Need
Our classrooms are fully equipped with the necessary learning tools, including access to computer labs and full multimedia presentation options.
The ABES classrooms are conveniently located in Northeast Calgary with easy access to the LRT system, which means you will never need a vehicle to get to your practicum sites from our career college in Calgary.
You will also never need to apply to or find your own practicum placements. We arrange them for you at no extra cost.
Get Hands-On Training
With ABES you will experience hands-on training, individualized support, and small class sizes.
Our programs are taught both in the classroom and on-site through a practicum, where you’ll gain valuable workplace experience and meet the industry contacts you will need in order to get a job after you graduate.
Get Student Funding
ABES programs are eligible for various forms of student funding and grants.
With us, you are able to access funding on-site, we offer Calgary-based, career college grants and funding programs.
Contact Alberta Business & Education Services
At ABES, we will take your career to the next level and set you on a path of fulfillment and success.
Contact ABES To Get Started
Start Now
Our 19 to 36-week programs start periodically, so you’ll never have to wait for a new semester to begin a course. Contact us at 403-232-8758 or email us at [email protected].
We look forward to helping you launch your career today!