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This course facilitates the development of analytical and evaluation skills required in the management of environmental issues. Students gain a better understanding of the complexity of environmental policies, legislation procedures, and familiarity with the implications and effects of environmental management strategies. The application and development of site inspections and program auditing are...

In this course, students will explore the operations and responsibilities of an environmental services department in a retirement residence or long-term care facility, including principles of emergency planning and management, preventative maintenance, safe work practices and effective infection control measures, energy conservation and waste management, and effective scheduling and staffing...

Gain essential outdoor survival skills in this hands-on course, running over two consecutive Saturdays. Learn how to navigate using maps, compasses, and natural landmarks while developing key bushcraft techniques such as fire-craft, knife-craft, and shelter building. Perfect for hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to boost their confidence and self-sufficiency in the wild, this course...

This course examines the normal physiological, social and spiritual changes affecting adults using the Holistic approach to wellness. Normal physiological and anatomical changes, as well as the dysfunctional effects of common health problems will be examined. The process of normal psychological and social aging will be addressed as well as abnormal factors such as cognitive decline. Additional...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a 12-hour course from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Just as a physical aid is administered to an injured person, MHFA teaches you how to help someone showing signs of a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. It also provides an overview of common mental health problems, causes, symptoms, treatments and referrals. This course is...

Designed for in-facility care providers such as nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals, and pre-hospital care providers. This course takes the place of the former HCP Level of Standard First Aid / CPR and will be required for PSW students to take their placements. Upon successful completion, students will receive 1 year certification in Basic Life Support from Red Cross.

The purpose of this course is to encourage students to experience and explore Indigenous cosmology, knowledge and world view and its relationship to the land. The influence and importance of land on Indigenous world view will provide a way of understanding the contemporary perspectives on identity and self determination. In addition, students will be encouraged to examine and locate their own...

This course introduces the historical, sociological and political perspectives on the origins of the Ontario Metis people. The course analyzes, in broad terms, the emergence of the Metis people and their relationship with the provincial government. We will also explore trends and issues affecting the Ontario Metis in contemporary society.

This course provides students with introductory knowledge about diverse populations, faiths and cultures. In the context of law enforcement, students will be provided tips on dealing with various victimized persons and the mentally ill. Basic concepts such as culture, ethnicity, race, and discrimination are explored with a view to preventing racial profiling. Students are exposed to societal...

Students are introduced to different scripting language tools such as SQL, NOSQL, Apache, Java and Python that support data analysis on large volumes of data. They also analyze the strengths and limitations of current tools used today. Students review and recommend which tools best support data analysis, data quality, problem solving, analysis, analytics and business decision-making for different...