421 courses
In this course students install and set up a Python development environment and learn to apply fundamental concepts of Python programming by manipulating various data types. Through hands-on assignments, students execute Python scripts that use logical operators, conditional statements, and loops.
Learn MoreThis course focuses on the food service worker's role in health care food service with an emphasis on requirements under the Long-Term Care Homes Act. Various food production, delivery and service systems will be introduced and departmental operations such as purchasing, receiving, storage and inventory will be discussed. Quality management and costs controls will also be addressed. FOOD SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM - complete program application www.confederationcollege.ca/ce/admissionapplication
Learn MoreExplore fundamental principles of professional accountability that underpin the provision of information services in libraries. Develop effective reference interviewing techniques to answer customer queries. Explore topics related to the management of information service including service standards, in person and virtual service points, policy development and strategies for continuing professional development of staff. Prerequisite: OL383 Online Searching
Learn MoreExplore the unique features of elementary and secondary school libraries. Examine collection development and management, readers' advisory and reference services, and library programming in a school library setting. Consider initiatives such as the Learning Commons model of school library services.
Learn MoreExplore the technical service aspects of serials with emphasis on ordering, tracking and cataloguing. Evaluate the impact of technology on serial collections. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
Learn MoreFocus on the acquisition of monographs. Develop skills in searching, ordering, receiving, collection development, the book trade and automated acquisitions functions. Prerequisite: OL376 Intro to Libraries and the Information Industry
Learn MoreThis course assists medical office professionals in developing an understanding of common medical tests related to body systems. Knowledge of medical tests will help the student educate patients in relation to the description and purpose of specific tests, as well as any preparations required. It will also provide the student with references to build on their knowledge of care during and after the test based on expected results. This course is open to people who are currently employed in health-related areas or hope to join the field in the future.
Learn MoreExamine form and choice of entry according to RDA cataloguing guidelines, cataloguing applications of the World Wide Web, and sources of cataloguing copy in an automated environment. Learn to critically appraise public access catalogues. Recognize the changes in MARC coding resulting from RDA cataloguing guidelines. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
Learn MoreThis 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.
Learn MorePharmacology 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
Learn MoreThis course focuses on preventing food-borne illness within the health care environment. Safe food handling practices and regulations and acts governing food service are emphasized. Quality improvement and risk management programs such as HACCP are also discussed. Safe working environments for the FSW are explored including fire safety, managing safety hazards, prevention of common injuries, and an introduction to first aid. FOOD SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM - complete program application www.confederationcollege.ca/ce/admissionapplication
Learn MoreStudy the principles of classification. Learn to use the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme and Library of Congress Classification scheme. Explore issues related to the process of classifying library materials. Prerequisite: OL981 Resource Description and Access I
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