This course educates students about drug and alcohol use and the abuse of various substances in the body and how it affects ones behaviour. An introduction to the science of Pharmacology is included and students will study a number of drugs such as: alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs, hallucinogens, cocaine, narcotics and marijuana, inhalants and steroids. They will also examine concepts of clinical practice and program design and learn how and when to apply them.
Students develop knowledge and skills necessary to inform work with diverse individuals and groups with specific attributes and associated needs including sexual orientation, cultural diversity, gender-specific needs, marginalized populations, and older adults. Students critically examine the concept of diversity, stigmatized social identities, and the impact on services and supports.
Access to mental health and addictions services can be challenging due to the complexity of the system of service, funding sources and issues relating to stigma and barriers. In this course, students learn about the current issues, trends and developments in the integration of services in order to promote co-ordinated, efficient access to services while focusing on early intervention, treatment and community supports. Students explore a range of services for children, youth, adults, older adults and individuals with special needs. Workplace issues and supports are discussed. This course includes two mandatory chats. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course meeting dates and times.
This course builds on the knowledge base obtained in Taxation 1 to enable students to complete a T1 General Tax Return for individuals earning business, property, and capital income. With this enhanced knowledge students calculate income taxes payable and through situational analysis determine which income tax credits an individual is entitled to deduct from taxes payable. In addition, students obtain a foundational understanding of income earned through a corporation to complete a T2 Corporate Tax Return. With this knowledge students critique the tax planning opportunities of earning income through a corporate entity or as an individual. Prerequisite: OL160 Taxation I Computer Software requirements: Directions on how to access the Profile software will be provided by the facilitator. Note, Profile does not work on MAC products. Students with a MAC will need to manually complete the PDF documents (also provided by the facilitator).
This course covers the following topics: maintaining payroll records; salaried, hourly, commission and contract workers; taxable benefits, statutory and other deductions; preparation of payroll journal entries; preparation of Records of Employment; preparation of T4s and T4 Summary; Workers' Compensation; Employment Standards; and validate the use of Computerized Payroll systems.
Holistic Assessment and Interventions: Determinants of Health
Bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and interventions and the determinants of health are explored in this course. Holistic interventions and current practices are included such as mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and alternative therapeutic approaches. Interdisciplinary practice and inter-professional collaboration is emphasized. Students also explore the notion of family and community in the role of holistic intervention.
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Addiction and Mental Health Graduate Certificate.
Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca
To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca
In this course students explore trauma-informed practices at the individual, organizational and systemic levels. Students develop and understanding of the diverse needs of trauma survivors and how women, men, children and youth experience trauma differently. The effect of trauma on the brain is studied and the way service may be adapted is discussed. Content includes an overview of services for people with trauma, substance use and mental health including parenting, child welfare and supports for children.
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Addiction and Mental Health Graduate Certificate.
Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca
To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca
In order to properly engage volunteers and manage a productive volunteer program you must recognize the process in which it operates. This course overlaps the Volunteer Engagement Cycle with the National Occupational Standards for managers of Volunteer Resources (HR Council for the Non-profit Sector). Learn how to apply the activity within the process of the cycle, analyse your demographics, and evaluate the impact on your volunteers and on the overall volunteer program. Volunteer Managers and great Volunteer Programs don’t just happen; they are very strategically and methodically planned out. Discover the impact of your reputation on recruitment, and explore strategies for every facet of the volunteer cycle including pre-recruitment planning, supervision, performance evaluations, recognition, and risk management. Prerequisite: OL062 Volunteer Management: Foundations
Impulse Control Disorders and Behavioural Addiction
In this course students critically review disorders characterized by diminished control over behaviour such as gambling, internet use, and gaming. These disorders have historically been conceptualized as impulse control disorders and / non-substance or "behavioural" addictions. An overview of disordered eating and sexual addiction will also be covered. Students study the classification of DSM.
Mental Health & Substance Use Issues in Justice-Involved Individuals
Despite the reality that mental health and substance use challenges are prevalent within society, stigma continues to make it difficult to address, cope with, and provide effective treatment. Navigating through the justice system with mental health and/or substance use challenges makes for further complications, given the level of stereotyping and prejudice additionally associated with justice-involved individuals. Learn about the biological and psychosocial foundation of mental health and substance use, and the misconceptions that impact criminalization. Explore signs, symptoms, and behavioural characteristics of common mental health and substance use. Examine how to develop an equitable and inclusive approach to broadening their perspectives. Learn about the importance of developing strong skills within this field and learning about personal self-care when providing support to those with mental health and substance use issues.
This course focuses on the administrative tasks and processes involved in volunteer management. This course will help you understand the support system behind volunteer engagement, whether it be the use and application of software programs; the development of policies & procedures; creating a budget; resolving conflict or creating your own filing system/templates of forms. We will explore these, along with the role that associations (local, provincial and national) play in supporting your continued path of professional development. Pre-requisite: OL062 Volunteer Management: Foundations
This course introduces the student to how accounting information is used by, and meets the needs of both internal and external users through effective and efficient communication as well as what accounting information is required by a business concern to reflect clearly the operating results of the enterprise over its operating life. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to generally accepted accounting principles,the interpretation and preparation of financial statements and how this information is recorded in the various business records.