Health Professionals   

Provides further development of skills of Assessment and Program Planning for the aging adult. Topics include interviewing skills, communication with aging adults and those with special needs, losses that occur with lifestyle changes, observations skills, recording and introduction to planning, intervention and evaluation. Pre-requisite: Applicants must be graduates of a diploma or certificate program in Health Sciences or Human Services (e.g. RN, RPN, Personal Support Worker, Recreation, Social Work, etc). Textbook Required.

The focus of this course is to provide students with information on current treatment approaches and practices.  Students will examine a selected range of treatment models, including harm reduction, the Matrix model, brief solution focused and cognitive models, as well as those approaches currently in use within the province.  Relapse and relapse prevention will also be examined as part of this unit.  Attention will be given to specific techniques that are utilized within these models. Textbook required.

Anatomy and Physiology I examines the normal structure and function of the human adult. The course begins with an orientation to the human body, the levels of organization within the body and the inter-related and interdependence of body systems. The concepts of metabolism, fundamental physiological needs and homeostasis are introduced. All knowledge is then applied to the study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscle and the nervous systems. Learner preparation and learning activities are designed to promote critical thinking. Textbook required.

Anatomy and Physiology I examines the normal structure and function of the human adult. The course begins with an orientation to the human body, the levels of organization within the body and the inter-related and interdependence of body systems. The concepts of metabolism, fundamental physiological needs and homeostasis are introduced. All knowledge is then applied to the study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscle and the nervous systems. Learner preparation and learning activities are designed to promote critical thinking. Textbook required.

Anatomy and Physiology 2 continues to examine the normal structure and function of the human adult. The student relates knowledge gained in Anatomy and Physiology I to the study of the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. The concepts of water, electrolyte and acid-base balance are re-examined building on the foundation established in Anatomy and Physiology I. Learner preparation and learning activities are designed to promote critical thinking. Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 1. Textbook required.

Anatomy and Physiology 2 continues to examine the normal structure and function of the human adult. The student relates knowledge gained in Anatomy and Physiology I to the study of the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. The concepts of water, electrolyte and acid-base balance are re-examined building on the foundation established in Anatomy and Physiology I. Learner preparation and learning activities are designed to promote critical thinking. Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology 1. Textbook required.

Review cardiac mechanical anatomy and electrical structures. Using a systematic approach, learn to recognize and interpret cardiac arrhythmias, understand their causes, clinical manifestations and management.

Prerequisite: Health Care Professional (ie: RN, RPN, Paramedic, Med Student, Pharmacy Tech, Nursing student, etc).

No textbook required.

An overview of ergonomic principles highlights basic worksite investigation and familiarization with basic principles relating to anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, manual material handling, cumulative trauma disorders and office ergonomics.

B>NOTE: This course has mandatory chats. Textbook required.

Health Assessment is designed to provide the student with the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills required to conduct a complete physical examination and health assessment of the client across the life cycle. Included are health history taking, physical examination skills, health promotion techniques and clinical decision making. The focus will be on the adult client who faces health challenges and life transitions. Textbook required. NOTE: Video to be submitted via Web Cast, U-Tube production or DVD burned from a home video camera.

The course is designed to help the nurse acquire the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to perform a complete health assessment irrespective of the population group being served. Students will review methods of obtaining and documenting a holistic assessment including a health history, physical, and psychosocial assessments. There will also be a review of screening tools used for assessing domestic violence, mental and nutritional status, functional assessment, and pain. Students will review the difference between subjective and objective data collection and will also review how to recognize and document normal and abnormal findings in the various systems of the body. Changes in practice and emerging trends in the health care sector is highlighted throughout the text. Students will review the importance of effective communication skills during a patient interview and the value of incorporating cultural competency and care in their daily interaction with patients. Prerequisite: Current RN or RPN registration. Textbook Required.

Students will acquire an understanding of principles of adult learning and therapeutic relationships in order to develop, implement and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention programs and strategies in the workplace. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to promote employee wellness through identification, management and prevention of work-related stress and burnout, acquire skills to assist employees to cope with bereavement and loss, facilitate Employee Assistance Programs, and provide crisis intervention and critical incident response, defusing and debriefing. Prerequisite: <\B>Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. No textbook required.

In our increasingly complex world there is a growing awareness that health care delivery is in a crisis situation. In order to make the best decisions, health care professionals must be aware of how our health care system works, where it has come from, the future of health care, and where health professionals fit within the bigger picture. This course is designed to introduce the student to these concepts by examining the interrelationships between the individual, community and international health care. Also covered in this course is, the role stress plays in health, alternative and complementary health care, as well as personal and professional ethics, attitudes, and values. No Textbook Required. 

This course will provide an introductory examination of pharmacology and expand your knowledge base of a variety of drugs and interactions. You will examine drug legislation, pharmacological actions and come to understand the responsibility of handling and dispensing medications. This is not an applied medications course. 

Prerequisite: A prior course or knowledge of Medical Terminology is highly recommended.

Textbook required.

This course prepares students by providing a deepened understanding of the complexities related to the experiences and effects of kidney disease on the daily life of individuals and their families. Throughout the course, there will be an emphasis on person centered care as it applies to kidney disease. Students will be given the opportunity to examine current research, use critical thinking and problem solving skills, and incorporate nursing models and frameworks to further their understanding of the lived reality that kidney disease patients and their families must undertake. Textbook required.

This course introduces the student to important concepts related to human diseases. The most common diseases and disorders of each body system are presented along with a review of the anatomy and physiology pertinent to the content. Additionally, the effects of aging on the system and the relationship of aging to disease are presented. This course is open to people currently employed in health related areas or to those who hope to do so in the future. No Textbook Required.

This course deepens the learners understanding of authentic therapeutic relationships within the context of caring for the person with kidney disease through health promotion, disease prevention and management and palliative/end-of-life care.  A person-and family-centered approach is emphasized as foundational to developing and implementing an individual plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team.  Team-based interventions to support patient empowerment and well-being throughout the lifespan and course of treatment are stressed. No Textbook Required.

This course will provide an overview of Palliative Care and coping with death, dying and grief. The focus is to provide you with a review of the concepts of Palliative Care, the multidiscipline team, hospice, current approaches to care, roles, issues and expectation. Identify what resources are available and discuss home care vs. institutional care. Textbook required.

This course will focus on communication with the terminally ill patient and their families. Topics include: basic process and steps of effective communication, factors influencing personal and cultural attitudes in communication, identifying basic verbal and non-verbal communication, techniques used to establish a trusting relationship and how to identify ineffective communication. No textbook required.

This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology and related disease processes. The underlying concepts of homeostasis, cellular changes, inflammation, infection, healing and abnormal immune responses will be examined. The basic concepts of fluid - electrolyte and acid – base balance will be analyzed and how imbalances can promote disorder in the body. Common diagnostic testing will be examined and how they are utilized in the process of diagnosing disease and prognostic outcomes. Specific diseases and disorders will be discussed to apply the concepts learned and how they affect the structure and functioning of the human body. Basic treatment modalities will be reviewed as a foundation of learning to be expanded upon in the practicum experience. Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology II. Textbook Required.

This course will study advanced concepts of pathophysiology and related disease processes.  Using a body system approach and building of the concepts discussed in Pathology I the student will continue to explore the pathology of variety of disorders.  With each unit diagnostic testing common to the system will be examined and their role in diagnosis and prognostic outcomes.  Specific diseases and disorders will be discussed to apply learned concepts and how they affect the structure and function of the human body.  Basic treatment modalities will be reviewed as a foundation of learning to be expanded upon in the practicum experience. Prerequisite: Pathophysiology I for RPN. Textbook Required.

This course will study advanced concepts of pathophysiology and related disease processes.  Using a body system approach and building of the concepts discussed in Pathology I the student will continue to explore the pathology of variety of disorders.  With each unit diagnostic testing common to the system will be examined and their role in diagnosis and prognostic outcomes.  Specific diseases and disorders will be discussed to apply learned concepts and how they affect the structure and function of the human body.  Basic treatment modalities will be reviewed as a foundation of learning to be expanded upon in the practicum experience. Prerequisite: Pathophysiology I for RPN. Textbook Required.

Pharmacology for the medical office professional is intended to help medical office staff to develop an understanding of how drugs work, drug classifications, methods of administration, and the major drug groups affecting the various body systems. Common drug examples will be looked at with each drug classification. The meaning of Doctor's Orders using commonly accepted medical abbreviations will also be discussed. This course is open to current employees in health-related areas or those who hope for such employment in the future. No Textbook Required. 

Review and update the skills and knowledge of the RN/RPN in the area of pharmacology and medication administration. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge of drug groups, both traditional and non-traditional such as natural herbs, in terms of actions, uses, adverse reactions, special considerations, and application of the nursing process. Prerequisite: Current RN or RPN registration. Note: RPNs must have a Medication Admin Certificate or have taken the material in their basic training. Textbook required.

Review cardiac anatomy and physiology. Increase your cardiac assessment skills and improve your knowledge and nursing skills of coronary syndromes. All common arrhythmias are included. Prerequisite: Current RN registration. No Textbook Required. 

Review cardiac anatomy and physiology. Increase your cardiac assessment skills and improve your knowledge and nursing skills of coronary syndromes. All common arrhythmias are included. Prerequisite: Current RN registration. No Textbook Required. 

Expand your knowledge of CAD, MI and their complications. A focus is directed to interpreting 12 lead ECGs and bundle branch blocks. Theory on pacemakers and common cardiac drugs is included. Prerequisite: Current RN registration & have successfully completed RN-Coronary Care 1 Textbook required.

Review cardiac anatomy and physiology. Increase your cardiac assessment skills, and improve your knowledge and nursing skills of coronary syndromes. All common arrhythmias are included. Prerequisite: Current RPN registration. No textbook required.

Designed for medical office professionals to assist in developing an understanding of common medical tests related to a wide variety of body systems.  Knowledge in the area of medical testing will help the student to educate the patient in relation to the description and purpose of the test, preparation of the patient before the test, with care during and after the test, end expected results. Risks, complications, and special concerns are covered. This course is open to people currently employed in health related areas or hope to do so in the future. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Textbook required.

This course has been designed to support medical office personnel to develop a basic understanding of a) pharmacology and b) medical tests. Content has been developed to guide you through the various body systems using a modular based approach. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Speakers required. Textbook required.

Learn theory and techniques for successful verbal and non-verbal communication and effective work skills, including communication systems, ethical behaviour, confidentiality, stress and time management, hospital organization, human relations. No textbook required.