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This course introduces students to sterile storage, inventory control, distribution systems including the case care system, portering, and stock rotation.

Students who have completed all of the courses within the Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate, will complete this 150 hour clinical placement course, the schedule for placement is determined by the placement agency, and normally students complete this within a four week period. Clinical placements are designed to help students build bridges between academic knowledge, theoretical discussions...

This course introduces the student to the sterile processing role and environment which includes microbiology, infection control, aseptic technique and workplace environmental hazards.

This course introduces the student to instrument classification, specifics of proper handling techniques and recognition of common problems related to instrument usage. Upon successful completion students will differentiate and recognize surgical instrumentation required for various surgical procedures.

Develop the language required to communicate effectively in a medical setting. Medical terminology, word structure as well as diagnostic procedures and pharmacology related to twelve body systems will be studied. This course is offered online, via OntarioLearn.

In this course, students will study the various approaches to maintaining optimal health. Topics include traditional and western approaches to wellbeing, as well as how to nourish the body through eating a balanced diet, and how newcomers can develop and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Canadian health care including dental health, public health issues, addictions and prevention, and mental health...

Stress can play a significant factor in people's professional lives. Learning how to deal with stress is vital to long-term health. While stress alone doesn't cause disease, it triggers molecular changes throughout the body that make people more susceptible to many illnesses. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the importance of how to deal with both positive and negative stress...

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...

This 6 week course is offered to RN's and RPN's currently working in a dialysis centre or those who hope to gain employment in one. Pathophysiology, progression of renal failure to dialysis, acute renal failure and disease affecting the kidney will be covered.

Students will apply prevention and intervention strategies to appropriately respond to stressful situations in the infant, child and adolescent population. The focus of this course is on the effective application, critical thinking and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.