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Our communication style is deeply affected by the - mostly unconscious - cultural lens through which we make sense of the surrounding world. That lens is usually a support while we interact with others. But it could become an obstacle when communicating with culturally diverse people. Through this online course you will get tools and strategies to reflect on your communication style and adapt it...
The maximization of shareholders' wealth is the main objective of profit seeking organizations. Utilizing this concept, students will examine basic concepts of financial management and the analytical tools which aid in financial decision making. This course explores the finance function of an operating business and examines the valuation of bonds and shares as well as capital budgeting decisions...
Students will be introduced to the profession of Early Childhood Education. The class content will support the student in understanding the importance of building relationships with children, principles of practice, value of learning through play and being an ECE professional. The students will visit a child care agency and work with a Mentor to be oriented into the Field Practicum experience...
In this course, students study how to care for clients with a variety of health challenges. The impact of specific chronic illnesses and / or disabilities throughout the lifespan is discussed, as well as ways PSWs can support individuals and their families with these chronic health challenges. In addition, assisting with medication administration is introduced. The individual's rights to safety...
In this course, students will be introduced to those illnesses referred to as, 'Mental Illness, Mental Health Disorders, Emotional Illness and Psychiatric Disorders,' with a special emphasis on Cognitive Disorders. Mental health disorders can affect all aspects of a person's life: the physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual.This course will examine mental illness and cognitive...
This course is designed for Personal Support Workers (PSW) employed in Long Term Care facilities, hospitals, and home care/community settings. The focus of this course is on the general principles of medication administration. Topics covered include; current drug legislation, methods of safe medication administration; common drug interactions and reactions; and classifications of medication.
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...
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...
It is recommended that training be done every two years. Emphasis will be placed on practising skills not reteaching; therefore, students should review the course content prior to taking this course. The current book is 'The Vital Link, 2nd edition' and if you do not have the text one may be purchased at the college for $10.00 + GST. The Canadian Red Cross program is able to retrain other first...
This course is designed to meet annual certification requirements and provide CPR lifesaving skills and training based on participants background, needs and interest. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training is also provided with the course. Each participant receives a Red Cross CPR/AED Manual.