Dual Credit
Get Ahead with Dual Credit!
Start your post-secondary learning with Dual Credit programs open to Grades 10-12 students in our partner divisions.
Our Dual Credit Partner Divisions
- Red Deer Catholic School Division
- Clearview School Division
- Wolf Creek School Division
- Chinook’s Edge School Division
- Red Deer Public School Division
- Central Alberta Collegiate Institute
Graduate with your high school diploma and RDP course credits or Certificate!
Explore your interests and discover new perspectives through hands-on learning in RDP labs and classrooms with expert faculty.
While keeping up with your courses and staying on track is up to you, our faculty & student support teams will be with you along the way.
Talk to your school counsellor or administration to find out if Dual Credit is for you.
Dual Credit Student Handbook
Details about Dual Credit programming, options, and expectations for current students.
Programs
Health Care Aide Certificate
When: Contact your school counselor for information on course availability.
In-Person Commitment: Some courses within the Health Care Aide Certificate require in person labs. There will be mandatory practicum placements for those who progress to the end of the program.
Why would I want to take this program?
As a Health Care Aide, you may work in acute care facilities, continuing care facilities, hospitals, as well as in clients' homes. You will assist individuals needing care in various ways including eating, dressing, washing and moving while establishing meaningful relationships with them and their families.
Program Description:
These courses equip you to provide high-level, compassionate care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and even client homes. You'll assist with daily living activities, and medication (in some settings), and be a valued member of the healthcare team, making a real difference in people's lives.
For information on our Health Care Aide Certificate program, please visit Health Care Aide Certificate
Automotive Service Technician
When: TBD
In-Person Commitment: You are required to be in class every day of this program. Failure to meet attendance requirements will result in removal from the program.
Why would I want to take this course?
Turn your passion for automotives into a career. Train to become an Automotive Service Technician and you will problem solve and perform precise work to maintain, diagnose and repair automotive vehicles, cars and light trucks.
Program Description:
As an Automotive Service Technician, you will maintain, diagnose and repair automotive vehicles, cars and light trucks. Automotive Service Technicians are employed by automotive repair shops, specialty repair shops, service facilities, car/truck dealerships and large organizations. Students must achieve a minimum grade of 65% with no section under 50% to pass the RDP portion. To pass the AIT Provincial Exam students must score a minimum grade of 70%.
For more information on the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program please visit: Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship
Fall 2025 Courses
PSYC 1001 – Principles of Psychology I
When: September 22, 2025 – December 12, 2025
Why would I want to take this course?
Are you interested in learning about how our brains work? This course can be used towards the completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Psychology Degree program as well as can be taken as an elective for many other programs. Please look at the program of interest to see the minimum grade requirement for this course.
Course Description:
Discover the fundamental terminology, procedures, findings, and theories related to basic psychological processes. Explore the history and nature of psychology and research methods in this field. Learn about the psychology and research methods in this field. Learn about the psychological and biological foundations of behaviour, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, language and thought.
To see if this course qualifies as an elective for a program of your interest you can visit Red Deer Polytechnic’s Academic Planning Guides and read through the program course requirements information.
For more information on Psychology program options please visit:
KNSS 1210 - Personal Fitness and Wellness
When: September 22, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Why would I want to take this course?
If you are interested in developing a healthy lifestyle and learning about what factors influence your overall fitness and wellness, this course may be of interest to you! This course can be used towards the completion of a Kinesiology & Sports Studies Diploma, a Justice Studies Diploma, as well as can be taken as an elective for many other programs. Please refer to the program of interest to see the minimum grade requirement for this course.
Course Description:
An exploration and application of the foundations of health, wellness and fitness from a personal perspective. Theory and practical strategies are used to empower the student in developing a healthy active lifestyle.
To see if this course qualifies as an elective for a program of your interest you can visit Red Deer Polytechnic’s Academic Planning Guides and read through the program course requirements information.
Related Program Information:
Kinesiology & Sports Studies Diploma
HSCI 1115 - Biology for Health Professions
When: September 22, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Requirements: Students should have at least 50% in Bio 20.
Why would I want to take this course? This may be a good fit for you if you want to learn more about body systems and functions but are unsure of what particular Health Care related program you would like to apply to for post-secondary. This course does not transfer to any post-secondary program and is intended to be a bridge between Bio 20 and Bio 30.
Course Description:
Examine human biology from a microscopic to macroscopic level. Describe homeostasis and the function of cells within the body. If you are interested in exploring a career in a health care related field but are not sure what you would like to study or are needing a bridge between Bio 20 and 30 this might be a good course for you. This HSCI 1115 is not recommended for students that already have a program in mind that they would like to apply for outside of this certificate.
Related Program Information:
There is no program related to this course.
Winter 2026 Courses
SOCI 1260 – Introductory Sociology
When: February 23, 2026 - May 8, 2026
Why would I want to take this course?
Are you interested in learning about social interaction? This course can be used towards the completion of a University Arts Diploma or a University Transfer: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree as well as can be taken as an elective for many other programs. Please refer to the program of interest to see the minimum grade requirement for this course.
Course Description:
To see if this course qualifies as an elective for a program of your interest you can visit Red Deer Polytechnic’s Academic Planning Guides and read through the program course requirements information.
To see if this course qualifies as an elective for a program of your interest you can visit Red Deer Polytechnic’s Academic Planning Guides and read through the program course requirements information.
For more information on the University Transfer Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program please visit:
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - University Transfer
ELCC 1213 - Interpersonal Relations
When: February 23, 2026 - May 8, 2026
Why would I want to take this course?
Are you interested in improving your communication skills to become more employable? Are you interested in perusing a career in Early Learning and Child Care? This course goes over how to navigate different forms of communication and is a required course for the completion of an Early Learning and Child Care Certificate or Diploma. Other programs may except this as an elective. Please look at your program of interest to see the minimum grade requirement for this course.
Course Description:
An introduction to self-understanding and self-acceptance as the basis of a professional's ability to understand and value others. Gain knowledge of how communication strategies and skills influence practice.
To see if this course qualifies as an elective for a program of your interest you can visit Red Deer Polytechnic’s Academic Planning Guides and read through the program course requirements information.
For more information on Early Learning and Child Care program options please visit: