Weekend and Evening Delivery FAQ

What does the Weekend and Evening Delivery program look like?

Both the Weekday Delivery and Weekend & Evening Delivery programs complete the Basic Certificate in the first year. However, the Advanced component of the diploma, which is completed in one year in the Weekday Delivery program, is spread over two years in the Weekend and Evening Delivery program.

Weekend and Evening Delivery students attend one Seminar Weekend each month. This starts at 1 pm on Friday and completes at 5 pm on Sunday.

They also attend 1-2 evening classes online during the week, depending on their schedule. You will receive your schedule during the first Seminar Weekend in July.

Can I start the Weekend and Evening Delivery program anytime throughout the year?

While we only have one enrollment per year, you can start with the Medical Terminology course at any time once you’ve been accepted, even if it is before the first class.

The Medical Terminology course is completely self-directed, and you will receive instructions on how to get started with your acceptance letter.

You don’t have to start before the first class, but the option is there if you are eager to get studying!

How many weekends are tied up with the Weekend and Evening Delivery program?

There are 10 Seminar weekends each year of the program, except for year 1 which has an extra introductory weekend in July. Other than that, there is one seminar weekend for each month from August to June.

Is it realistic to imagine working full time and doing the Weekend and Evening Delivery program? 

Absolutely. Most of the Weekend and Evening Delivery students either have a full-time job that they carry on with during the week while they study to change their career, or they are full-time caregivers at home and have full-time responsibilities there.

What are the prerequisites for the Weekend and Evening Delivery course?

The only prerequisite for any of our programs is a high school diploma, yes, even if that was 30 years ago! If you are a mature student, don’t worry. There are many students just like you that are currently in the program and who have successfully graduated.

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Can I take the Basic year in Weekend and Evening Delivery and then switch to Weekday delivery for the Advanced year?

Yes, we have many students who choose the Basic year in one program and switch to the advanced. Because both our programs deliver the same curriculum, you are able to switch between the two.

Do the Weekend and Evening Delivery and weekday delivery programs provide the same training and qualification?

Yes, both the Weekday Delivery and Weekend and Evening Delivery programs provide the exact same curriculum and qualifications. They are simply delivered in a different format. The Weekday Delivery has more contact hours with the instructor, whereas the Weekend and Evening Delivery program is more self-directed.

What’s the difference between the Weekday Delivery and Weekend and Evening Delivery programs?

The only differences between the Weekday Delivery and Weekend and Evening Delivery programs are the length of time it takes to complete them and how they are delivered.

The Weekday Delivery program takes two years to complete and has more contact hours with the instructor.

The Weekend and Evening Delivery program takes three years to complete and is more self-directed.

While the Basic year is completed in the first year in both programs, the Advanced year is split over two years in Weekend and Evening Delivery, thus making the Weekend and Evening Delivery program three years instead of two, like in the Weekday Delivery program. See the diagram below.