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In this course, Practical Nursing stream students are introduced to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for information and health literacies to strengthen their competence in nursing informatics. Students explore the professional applications of information communication technologies (ICTs) in professional nursing practice at points of care, nursing administration, nursing education...
This course enables Practical Nursing stream students to explore the concepts of health, health promotion, transitions, and the social determinants of health for individuals, families, groups, and communities in Canadian healthcare contexts. The impact of health transitions, chronic health challenges, and end-of-life care throughout the life span are explored through health promotion, health...
This course is a preparatory course for provincial licensing requirements for those who wish to sell life insurance and other life insurance products in Ontario. Topics discussed in this course include individual and group life insurance, disability insurance, insurance investment products, underwriting and claims processes, the risk management process and legal and professional standards.
Health care practitioners are often working in environments of high stress. Care of self and others, including dealing with grief, loss and stress will be discussed. Post-traumatic stress disorder will also be highlighted - from a self and patient perspective.
All aspects of palliative care will be discussed, including but not limited to: end of life issues, communication techniques, advanced care planning, "cancer talk", etc. Also, recent legislative changes around assisted suicide will be discussed.
The youth go through many key transitions during this sensitive period. The prevalence of suicide in the community will be discussed including coping mechanisms and how to get support.
Elders have gone through multiple transitions with may decrease their ability to cope. Discussions around social activities, dealing with grief and loss and addressing elder abuse will be held.
Various types of dementia will be discussed. Health care practitioners will discuss the prescribing of medication: when this is appropriate and who can prescribe. Psychological reactions, especially by family members to dementia, will be incorporated in the delivery.
Presentation skills are essential soft skills that are used every day whether speaking one-on-one, to a group of five people, or 500. Effective and professional presentation skills can make individuals stand apart based on comfort level, delivery style and how messages are tailored for an audience. Topics in this course include dealing with presentation anxiety, creating informative and persuasive...
Lifts and transfers from both bed and chair will be addressed, including the use of proper terminology and rule of good body mechanics. Discussion will include fall prevention and what things in the home can increase falls and put themselves or their clients at risk.