Litigation/Small Claims/Family/Criminal Law Procedures
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, statements, affidavits, notices, and motions, from both the plaintiff and defendant’s perspectives. Emphasis is placed on legislation and courts including the Family Law Act, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and Superior Court of Ontario procedure. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields.
This course focuses on applying knowledge gained in the area of wills and estates law to the production of forms and documentation according to the rules, regulations, and procedures in that field. Students practice managing a legal administrator’s workload by completing series of tasks to the professional standards required in a dynamic legal environment. Each activity evaluates students’ ability to solve problems using critical, analytical skills while also observing governing standards particular to the law industry. Prerequisite/Corequisite: OL324 Wills and Estates Law Procedures
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to wills and estates law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, Powers of Attorney and wills. Emphasis is placed on Ontario legislation governing the administration of estates. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields. Computer Software Requirements: Word Processor
This course focuses on applying knowledge gained in the area of corporate law to the production of forms and documentation according to the rules, regulations, and procedures in that field. Students practice managing a legal administrator’s workload by completing series of tasks to the professional standards required in a dynamic legal environment. Each activity evaluates students’ ability to solve problems using critical, analytical skills while also observing governing standards particular to the law industry. Prerequisite: OL336 Corporate Law Procedures
This course introduces the student to Server-Side Programming, with Node.js implementing several modules such as Express, Mongoose, Sequelize, Multer, Client-Sessions etc. The students will learn how to create Express Servers and routes, how to store persistent data retrieve from forms, how to create sessions and how to apply authorization and authorization. At the second part of the course the student will be introduced to Angular and learn how to create well-designed apps with persistent data, authentication, and authorization. Prerequisite: OL766 HTML Introduction
Elements of a successful fundraising campaign are examined. Students learn how to develop a compelling case for support, attract the best leadership potential, train volunteers, develop donor prospects and prepare a plan of action. Students also learn the importance of pre-planning and gain knowledge of feasibility studies. Management and financial strategies to effectively control the fundraising process of campaigns are explored. Practical implementation of fundraising strategies required to manage information generated during a campaign, such as processing gifts and dealing with information flow and technology are addressed. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
This course focuses on the communication skills required by the food service worker. General principles of human communication such as verbal interaction and listening are explored. Students will learn effective communication skills with patients, residents, co-workers and supervisors. Students will also have the opportunity to develop writing skills and presentation skills with a major emphasis on documenting and charting food intake measuring techniques, communication of therapeutic diets and nutrition support required for treatment. FOOD SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM - complete program application www.confederationcollege.ca/ce/admissionapplication
Provides an overview of important communication concepts and skills required in business. Topics covered include: writing clear reports and documentation, making effective presentations, and fostering interpersonal skills. Computer Software Requirements: The ability to record and post an video message is a small activity requirement.
This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to corporate law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, annual filings, articles of incorporation, and corporate changes. Emphasis is placed on corporate regulation measures at the Ontario and Federal levels. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields. Computer Software Requirements: Word Processor
The appropriate documentation and research required to execute an effective job search strategy will be created in this course. Report writing skills, involving detailed research and problem solving of current issues and solutions will be applied. Finally, this course will allow you to further develop effective oral presentation skills which will be invaluable in career development. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Powerpoint
This course will cover some current business strategies and trends. The course will focus on the factors that affect the success of businesses in Canada. In today’s rapidly evolving and ever-changing world, it is critical now more than ever for businesses to continue to develop and innovate as quickly and efficiently as possible. Through this course, students will learn how to manage people, money and information, and gain insight into the professional management style. In addition, the process of management will be discussed as well as evolving business ethics, sustainability and lean management skills. Skills gained in this course will enable the students to identify, create, and implement a plan to meet specific business needs.
Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students develop stronger grammar and business writing skills to become effective business communicators. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and independent learning, students practice writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments.
Explore circulation functions and issues for libraries and information services. Topics include inventory control, inter-library loan and document delivery. Copyright and health and safety issues in libraries are also discussed.
This course is designed to enable student to understand the steps and procedures of a residential real estate transaction and the purpose of each stage. Emphasis is placed on preparing all documents required to complete a residential transaction from opening the file to examining the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to preparing all letters and documents including e-reg documents and final reporting letters. Prerequisite: OL353 Real Estate Procedures. Computer Software Requirements: UNITY Software. You will be provided with UNITY software by the course facilitator at the beginning of the course. You will also be provided with TERAVIEW Training Access by the course facilitator at the beginning of your course.
Students taking this course will be introduced to the study of intercultural communication, focusing on topics such as media, levels of communication, gestures and microaggressions. Students will learn how they can apply principles of intercultural communication to their daily lives and how they can understand and appreciate cultural differences relating to communication. The main objective of this course is to gain an understanding of varied communication styles, tools, and methods to help improve communication in the workforce. As part of the course, students will communicate with classmates on the Discussion board about current readings related to Intercultural Communication. This course will be of interest to workers in health services, education, human resources, and business as well as those people who want to enhance their communication skills and expand their understanding of intercultural communication.
Students learn the rules of English grammar in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow manner. The course begins with a review of sentence parts, followed by an in-depth explanation of sentence structuring, and culminates in a practical review of stylistic conventions in business and professional writing.
This course is designed to enable students to understand the steps and procedures of a residential real estate transaction and the purpose of each stage. Real Estate Law terminology, a study of the land systems in Ontario, and documents used both paper and electronic are examined. Computer Software Requirements: Teraview Web and Conveyancer Software. You will be provided access to Teraview by the course facilitator at the beginning of the course.
A diverse area of civil practice that presents you with a wide range of duties and responsibilities including legal research, drafting pleadings and preparing documents for court proceedings, preparing documentary evidence, preparing for and assisting at trial, appeals and conducting examinations in aid of execution/enforcement of orders. Students must register through ILCO to write the final exam, scheduled for March 24, 2022.
This course examines the various types of business ownerships, placing particular emphasis on; corporate/administrative procedures involved in preparing and filing articles of incorporation; organizing a corporation by way of a minute book; preparing/filing relevant incorporation related documents relating to the composition of a corporation; financing issues and relevant searches; and share purchase agreements. Students should be familiar with the Act(s) governing the formation and operation of a corporation. This is not an entry level course - students require 2 years of law office experience. The ILCO courses are appropriate for persons employed as law clerks or experienced legal secretaries.
Students must register through ILCO to write the final exam, scheduled for July 21, 2022
This course deals with the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and the administration of estates and guardianship including; collection, realization and management of assets of the estate, settlement of debts of the estate, remittance of income and estate taxes payable, payments to beneficiaries, the court probate process and Estate Litigation. This is not an entry level course - students require 2 years of law office experience. The ILCO courses are appropriate for persons employed as law clerks or experienced legal secretaries.
Students must register through ILCO to write the final exam, scheduled for June 8, 2021.
This course provides the student with a broad foundation of legal concepts and applications relevant to the legal practice area of residential real estate. All aspects of the basic residential real estate transaction are covered including; land division in Ontario, land registration system, surveys, title insurance, ownership, agreement of purchase and sale, numerous applicable statutes, purchasing, selling, financing and closing the transaction. Students must register through ILCO to write the final exam, which is scheduled for February 1, 2022.
Learn to use MS Word 2019 or 365 for Windows, a word processing package that is convenient, efficient, and widely adopted for business and personal use. Learn to create, edit, format and print documents. Use paragraph, page, and character formatting commands. Create multiple page documents with table, and desktop publishing with MS Word. Computer Software Requirements: Desktop version of MS Word 2016, 2019 and 365 are supported. Online Word does not include all features taught and assessed. MAC OSX users are not supported.
Create advanced level business documents that are in high demand in today's business world. Learn how to effectively create valuable business documents that incorporate data from several Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
This course is designed to provide participants with an introduction to management and leadership styles, and an opportunity to develop personal management skills. In today’s changing economic and political climate, the role of a manager/supervisor can be extremely demanding and complex. In addition to managing the many practical aspects of a business operation, they must provide leadership by motivating, empowering, and supporting staff. Topics include leading effectively, ethics, corporate social responsibility, diversity, and innovation.
Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that defines what personality is and how it influences our behaviour and actions. This course will seek to understand how personality is developed. Through an examination of current research and theories, the course will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that make a person unique. Personality assessment and intelligence testing will be explored.
Analyze the role of libraries in an information society, with emphasis on access to information, the organization and services of different types of libraries, and the roles of participants in the information industry. This course - OL376 Intro to Libraries is a prerequisite for all the courses in the Library and Information Technician Program.
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Library and Information Technician Program.
Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca
To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca
Issues and processes involved in designing, planning and organizing special events are presented. Students examine the organization, advantages and disadvantages of special events as a fundraising technique including tasks and responsibilities, working with committees, creative development of event concepts, scheduling and budgeting and strategies for maximizing profits from the event. Corporate partnerships and grant seeking, and entrepreneurial and third-party fundraising activities are also examined. Students develop fundraising plans according to the needs and capabilities of the organization they represent, such as finances and human resources. Relationships with the corporate sector and the means to identify their interest in fundraising are explored.
This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their learnings and appropriate concepts through a series of reports, modelling a non-profit organization and/or having direct contact with one. Students analyze existing fundraising practices and make recommendations for enhancements. Acting as members of a Board of Directors, students provide recommendations for improvement for the benefit of the organization and the future of the cause This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
Pre-requisites: OL157, OL156, OL377, OL380, and OL329.
The funding relationship between the charitable sector, corporations and individual donors is integral to fundraising. Students explore the needs, requirements and motivations of donors (corporations or individuals) and what sustains long-term partnerships with the non-profit sector. They also learn to identify, analyze and rate potential prospects and prepare a solicitation approach accordingly. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
We recommend students take OL157 prior to taking this course.
This course will guide the businessperson, student or entrepreneurial thinker through the process of setting up a business. Content includes forms of ownership, market research, marketing and advertising, promotional planning, financing, operations, writing a business plan and personal skills. This course exposes students to the elements involved in designing a successful business.
Learn to apply Boolean constructs and other concepts for efficient retrieval of information from the Internet, library catalogues and commercial databases.
Project management software increases the ability of the project manager to work more efficiently. The functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting are explored in detail. Through applying project software tools and techniques students develop the skills required to successful projects.
Computer Software Requirements: MS Project 2016 or MS Project 2019 will be accommodated. Software is not provided. Students will be responsible for ensuring they have access to the software. Access to MS Project 2016 or 2019 software for the duration of the 14 week course is critical to the success of the course.
We recommend students take OL372 prior to taking this course.
Urban Agriculture, Community Gardens, Food Secure Cities
Study the exciting urban agriculture projects and policies that are currently transforming the landscape, building community and creating food security in Canadian cities. From community schoolyard and roof top gardens, to urban CSA (community supported agriculture) farms and greenhouses, consider success stories and challenges for the development of urban food production. Take a close look at the relationship between municipal law and policy and urban agriculture in cities of interest to you.
Understanding Sustainable Farming: Principles and Practices
The current mainstream agricultural model is widely recognized as unsustainable, but there is a wide divergence of views on how to create a more sustainable system. This course begins with an exploration of the ecological, economic, and social justice principles of sustainable farming. Following this, different approaches that are currently being touted as forms of sustainable agriculture - including organic farming, food justice certification, and the use of genetically engineered crops - are critically examined. This course concludes with a review of tools and strategies that non-profit organizations, governments and businesses can draw on to enhance agricultural sustainability.
This is not a training course for farmers, but a course for those who want an overview of sustainable agriculture and how it is practiced across the country. This course offers students many opportunities to direct the course of their own learning. Students are encouraged to choose readings and assignments to reflect their own interests and knowledge/skill areas they would like to develop.
Pre-requisite: OL394 Field to Fork: Introduction to Local and Global Food Systems
Between Farm and Table - Local Food Businesses and Cooperatives
This course will be an exploration of the plethora of local food businesses and infrastructure emerging across Canada. These businesses include innovative models such as co-operatives, eco-friendly distributors (ex. food-box drop offs by bicycle), non-profit partnerships, and Community Supported Agriculture. There will be a brief history of how global food system consolidation led to the drive for alternatives. And we will also look at how grocery stores, restaurants, processors, and abbatoirs—more traditional parts of the food system-- are incorporating local food options. Throughout the course modules, you will be invited to discuss, debate and investigate regional examples, the contexts they work within, and the models and best practices that influence these local businesses. Not only that, but you will complete creative and useful assignments that allow you to understand the what’s, whys and how-to’s of food businesses in your region. From field to factory to storage room to fork, this course will trace what is necessary to create a strong, vibrant (and profitable, and socially just!) local food system.
This course deepens the learners understanding of authentic therapeutic relationships within the context of caring for the person with kidney disease through health promotion, disease prevention and management and palliative/end-of-life care. A person-and family-centered approach is emphasized as foundational to developing and implementing an individual plan of care in collaboration with the inter-professional team. Team-based interventions to support patient empowerment and well-being throughout the lifespan and course of treatment are stressed. Pre-requisite: Current RN/RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Field to Fork: Intro to Local and Global Food Systems
In an age of the 4000km caesar salad and the 100 mile diet, with 800 million hungry people on Earth and over 1 billion overweight, understanding the "food system" is a hot item on the menu. How do we, and how should we eat for the 21st Century? How do we build the sustainable local an global food systems we want? This course explores these questions by following food's circular journey - from the farm fields where heirloom and biotech seeds are sown; into chicken McNugget and artisanal cheese factories; out to A & P, farmers markets and retaurants; onto our dinner tables, forks and taste buds; and back to the beginning via composters and landfills. It's a wild mix, including issues like biotechnology, organic farming, globalization, climate change, peak oil, water scarcity, food security, obesity, hunger , the global food price crisis. At the centre of the course and certificate program it serves as an introduction for, are the practical opportunities and challenges of making food system changes happen on local and global political, economic and ecological levels.
Apply the basic principles of effective supervision to a library environment. Topics include planning, recruitment, selection, training, motivation, delegation and time management.
Library Financial Management and Budgeting - Fast Track 7 weeks
Discuss financial management concepts and strategies as they relate to libraries, with a focus on budgets, financial statements, library funding and strategic planning. Learn to use basic financial information to set goals and objectives. Prerequisites: OL376 Intro to Libraries. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Excel
This course will enhance the learning achieved in previous and prerequisite courses for medical transcription that students need to enter the field with confidence. Students will experience a practical and effective approach with learning activities at the end of each lesson designed to reinforce concepts and procedures. Students will have a conceptual and practical understanding of general medical terms and various medical specialties. This course can be taken concurrently with OL401 Medical Transcription Styles and Practice. Prerequisites: OL402 Medical Terminology
Learn concepts and standards of style and format of medical reports and basic grammar rules in medical documentation. Prepare for medical transcription by applying industry standards, as presented in the AHDI Book of Style & Standards for Clinical Documentation. The course introduces information not encountered outside of healthcare documentation. Via the AHDI Book of Style & Standards for Clinical Documentation Workbook, students have access to online voice recording samples to provide an opportunity to practice transcribing medical dictation and applying the standards outlined in the textbook. Due to specialized theory and skills, students can expect to spend a minimum of 10 hours/week in this course. This course may be taken concurrently with Medical Transcription Fundamentals OL400.
Prerequisites: OL402 Medical Terminology
Computer Software Requirements: Windows Operating System; Sound required
Develop the language required to communicate effectively in a medical setting. Medical terminology and word structure related to twelve body systems will be studied. Terminology related to basic diagnostic procedures and basic pharmacology will be included.
This subject introduces students to the science of nutrition, making connections between the food we eat, the nutrients we need, and the roles they play in maintaining optimal health. Students will learn how to evaluate food labels and how to achieve adequate nutrient intake, while considering various diets and dietary restrictions.They will gain insight into the ways our food choices can increase or decrease the risk of illness and chronic disease. Food additives, nutritional claims, trends and controversies will also be explored and critically evaluated. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
This course introduces participants to the broad and ever-changing field of occupational health and safety, an inherently technical subject area. The multiple dimensions of the various issues--technical, legislative, political, and personal--are a required part of the training for a professional in this field or for someone who is involved with this kind of operation. Major topic areas include the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WCB, WHMIS, transportation of dangerous goods, accident prevention and investigation, physical and biological agents, and the management of Occupational Health and Safety programs.
This course has been designed for medical office professionals to concentrate on the pronunciation and verbalization of medical terminology that was learned in the first level of Medical Terminology. Students will listen to audio files to learn the pronunciation of medical terms involving all body systems. Assessment of the student's ability to pronounce medical terms will be done through audio files recorded by the student and submitted for evaluation. There is also a theory component to each assignment to be done online. Computer Software Required: Audio recording program. Computer microphone required to record assignments. Computer with: Windows, or Mac OS X, AND CD/DVD drive, sound card, speakers, media player software (ie: Windows Media Player). Students may also use recording software such as Voice Record Pro on their cell phone or tablet to do their audio recordings. Prerequisite: OL402 Medical Terminology
The risk of fire is a threat to health, safety and the delivery of services. Students learn specific information related to fire and life safety. Topics include the chemistry and physics of fire, building design for life safety, and other aspects of fire and life safety. Applicable legislation related to fire and life safety is also covered.This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
Focus on reference services and resources used to answer information queries from library customers. Compare and evaluate traditional and emerging reference resources and apply online search skills to effectively answer typical customer queries. Prerequisite: OL414 Reference Processes
This 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
Explore 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
Explore 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
Focus 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
Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff
This 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.
Examine 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
Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals
This 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.
Pharmacology 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
This 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
Study 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
Understanding Surgical Procedures Medical Office Staff
This course has been designed for medical office professionals to assist in developing an understanding of common surgical procedures related to a wide variety of body systems. Knowledge in the area of surgical procedures will help the student to educate the patient prior to and after surgery, what to anticipate, and expected results. This course is open to people currently employed in health related areas or hope to do so in the future. OL402 Medical Terminology is strongly recommended prior to the start of this course.
The focus will be on comfort measures for the terminally ill patient. There will be an emphasis placed on promoting a realistic independence for the client based on his/her support systems.
Develop sound knowledge of dental terms, with an emphasis on anatomy, disease terms, and instrumentation. Terminology specific to infection control, pain management, tooth restorations, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, and malocclusion is included.
This course will provide an overview of Palliative Care and coping with death, dying and grief. The focus is to provide you with a review of the concepts of Palliative Care, the interdisciplinary team, hospice care, current approaches to care, and roles, issues and expectations of those working in Palliative Care. Identify what resources are available and discuss home care vs. institutional care.
This course introduces students to the basic principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrition in the health care environment. Nutrient composition of foods and current nutrition recommendations for carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and water will be discussed. An introduction to digestion, absorption and transport of nutrients will be provided. Energy balanced and body composition and special considerations for nutrition throughout the lifecycle will also be explored. FOOD SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM - complete program application www.confederationcollege.ca/ce/admissionapplication
Providing a holistic model of care for clients diagnosed with dementia is the philosophy used in this introductory course. Students explore differences between healthy aging and dementia, and learn about the assessment and diagnosis of this neurocognitive disorder. Appropriate physical and emotional environment, effects of dementia on clients, caregivers and the family unit are explored/studied. The role of research and the importance of public and professional education are also discussed.
Examine professional nursing practice in the context of caring for individuals undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of competent, safe and ethical care for this patient population, as guided by the nursing process, evidence-based practices and a person-centered approach to care. Methods and tools that support clinical decision-making and comprehensive approaches to care are emphasized. PREREQUISITES: Proof of current RN/RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and OL271 Normal and Abnormal Kidney Function
Hemodialysis is a common renal replacement therapy offered in hospital-based units and increasingly in community-based settings, including the home. This course prepares the learner with requisite knowledge for providing competent, safe and ethical care to the hemodialysis patient, as guided by the nursing process, evidence-based practices and a person-centered approach to care. Methods and tools that support clinical decision-making and comprehensive approaches to care are emphasized. PREQUISITES: Proof of current RN/RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and OL271 Normal and Abnormal Kidney Function
Learn theory and techniques for effective interactions and work skills in a wide variety of medical settings. Students will focus on developing their communication and human relations skills in addition to increasing their ability to navigate the medical settings including professional roles, responsibilities and professional development.
Workplace safety encompasses the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological hazards arising in or from the workplace. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and other relevant legislation are explored.
Principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding behaviour that is widely used to promote behaviour change in individuals with ASD. In addition to basic terminology, students learn when and how to use these strategies appropriately. Students also learn how to access and interpret journal publications in the field of autism and applied behaviour analysis.
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate.
Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca
To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca
This course is designed for transcriptionist to perfect their skills in medical transcription and terminology. The main purpose of the course is to develop and refine transcription skills to a competitive level by using the learning activities included in the textbook. Due to specialized theory and skills, students can expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours/week in this course. Prerequisite: OL456 Begin Medical Transcription
Computer Software Requirements: Windows, MS Word, and audio capabilities (speakers or ear phones). Transcription playback software will be a free download from the Internet (Traditional equipment will be simulated). Students may choose to purchase a foot pedal from the software download site (optional).
Expand on skills learned from Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) to understand large scale enterprise integration of spatially enabled databases to secure administer, and set rules for data that has a spatial component. Use spatial measurements, functions, and indexes to process points, lines, and polygons. Develop and integrate a Spatial Database Management System (SDBMS) and deploy the database for multiple user access and editing. The course will culminate in students developing an enterprise GIS data model and make use of efficient data processing strategies. Computer Software Requirements: Students must have a computer with Windows Software. Students will be required to purchase a subscription to a managed cloud service in order to successfully participate in this course. The actual expense will be based on usage, however students should estimate $50 to $100 for the semester. Pre-requisite: OL466 Relational Database Management
Placement and Career Skills for Library Technicians
Prepare to participate in field work. Investigate the role of a Library Technician, develop a resume and interview skills, and focus on job skills and professional practice behaviours. PREREQUISITES: OL502 Information Technology for Library Technicians, OL 805 Electronic Publishing and Emerging Library Technologies, & OL 376 Intro to Libraries and the Information Industry
Understanding the various jurisdictions is foundational to occupational health and safety. Students learn to locate specific legislation, the interface between the statutes, regulations, codes and standards. The obligations of employers and of employees is discussed, as is the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and Regulations, filing claims, entitlement decision making, benefits, appeals and re-employment.
This course is designed to familiarize the user with medical keyboarding, medical terminology in medical documentation, and medical office skills. It includes case histories for timed writings, medical terminology, medical letters, and a variety of medical reports. These exercises will help the learner increase their knowledge of terms they will encounter on the job, and will improve their keyboarding speed and accuracy. A very brief introduction to Medical Transcription is included. This course is a prerequisite for the Beginning Medical Transcription course. PREREQUISITE: Students need minimum keyboarding skills of 30 net words per minute with 5 or less errors. Students with keyboarding skills less than this need to improve their skills prior to registering for this course. OL402, Medical Terminology, can be taken concurrently with this course.
NOTE: A fee for course software for timings (Windows compatible) and the manual will be required when the instructor gives the link to access the required manual and software for the course. It is approximately $100.
This course focuses on the basic principles of nutrition therapy with an emphasis on person-centred care. A variety of conditions will be discussed including age-related changes, food allergies, heart disease, digestive disorders and diabetes. Students will explore the nutrition recommendations, special diets and nutrition support used in the prevention and management of these and other conditions. OL433 Introduction to Nutrition (first course in the program) and OL455 Nutrition in Health Care may be taken concurrently. The student is responsible for ensuring that they are currently registered in OL433 or have successfully completed OL433 before registering in OL455. FOOD SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM - complete program application www.confederationcollege.ca/ce/admissionapplication
This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of transcription of medical reports. Transcription is taking the spoken word and turning it into a written document. Case studies are provided so that the student will gain knowledge in the transcribing of various medical reports. Medical reports will be transcribed from ten individual case studies, each of which concerns an inpatient with a specific medical problem. There are between four and six reports within each case study. Students will be involved in the care of the patient from the date of admission through the date of discharge. Due to specialized theory and skills, students can expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours/week in this course.
Prerequisites: Students MUST HAVE successfully completed: OL400 and OL401. Typing speed of at least 30 wpm, familiarity with a word processing package (MS Word, WordPerfect, KeyPro software), good punctuation and grammar skills.
Computer Software Requirements: Windows, MS Word, and audio capabilities (speakers or ear phones). Transcription playback software will be a free download from the Internet (Traditional equipment will be simulated). Students may choose to purchase a foot pedal from the software download site (optional).
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic principles of efficient Health Claim Billing in Ontario. The student will learn how to use the Schedule of Benefits and Preambles of the Ministry of Health, as well as be introduced to computerized billing. It is recommended that students have taken OL402 Medical Terminology prior to this course, have good typing skills and some computer knowledge.
MACs are not compatible unless they run a Windows OS. The MAC user will be given an alternate theory assignment in lieu of the computerized billing portion of the course, however, the MAC user does not have the opportunity to practice on the billing software.
This course will focus on communication with individuals with a life-limiting illness, their families and significant others. Topics include: basic process and steps of effective communication, factors influencing personal and cultural attitudes in communication, identifying basic verbal and non-verbal communication, self-care for palliative care providers, and identifying challenges and facilitators to effective communication in palliative care.
Explore building data models, normalization, and querying a database to benefit GIS. Work with spatial data that is stored in a relational database management system and build on storage techniques using relational databases (non-spatial) and spatially enabled databases (Geodatabases). You will also navigate security, administration, and the beginnings of enterprise driven data management. Computer Software Requirements: Students must have a computer with Windows Software
This course studies the record keeping practices in hospitals and physician's offices. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization, patient record content, procedures in filing, numbering and retention of patient records, qualitative analysis, release of information, forms control and design, indexes and registers, reimbursements, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and alternate health care delivery systems.
Medical Office Procedures is designed for the learner who is pursuing a career in health administration in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital setting. It will include information on professional and career responsibilities, interpersonal and written communications, safety standards, infection control, records management, order entry, financial administration, and managing the medical office. The Canada Health Act and the principles of OHIP medical billing will be introduced.
This course focuses on the cooking principles and methods for preparing food in large quantities. Students will be introduced to control systems used in quantity food production including menu planning, standardized recipes, portion control, forecasting, scheduling and service. Various food types will be examined including sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, soups, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese. Texture modified and special menu items will also be explored. This course emphasizes the importance of quality improvement and customer satisfaction in quantity food production. FOOD SERVICE WORKER PROGRAM - complete program application http:www.confederationcollege.ca/ce/admissionapplication
An overview of ergonomics principles highlights basic worksite investigation and familiarization with basic principles relating to anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, manual material handling, cumulative trauma disorders, and office ergonomics.
This course will provide an overview of ethical, legal and spiritual issues in palliative care. Death and dying in relation to various life stages and cultural influences will be explored.
This course presents students with theories, terminology, and applications underlying current approaches to teamwork and working with the families of children with autism spectrum disorders are explored. The focus is on effective collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, which is essential to successful intensive behavioural intervention. Students develop the interpersonal, job-oriented skills necessary to problem-solve as team members in a flexible, empathetic, resourceful, and productive manner.. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate.
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Examine ways that caregivers and those with dementia can ensure, maintain and enhance their quality of life. Topics include end-of-life care, development and training, caregiver integrity, affecting change in the workplace, work-life balance. WORKING WITH DEMENTIA PROGRAM Complete program application www.confederationcollege.ca/ce/admissionapplication
Enhancing Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Dementia Care
Specific communication skills are required throughout the progressive stages of dementia. Dementia-specific approaches to communication, problem solving and the importance of cueing are reviewed. Working in multidisciplinary teams, with families, and interagency partners to effect change and ensure quality programming for clients living with dementia are explored.
Examine socioeconomic factors that can influence library interactions. Identify and apply practical strategies to escalated situations and explain the features of an effective and appropriate response.
This course will introduce the foundations of ethical thinking and will review the different perspectives and rationale for ethical decision-making within a behavioural framework. Students will be introduced to professional codes of ethics that are essential for ethical practice. They will learn how to think critically and apply general ethical principles to particular situations through the use of case studies, practice vignettes, structured exercises and group discussions. This course will provide participant with the basis for developing ethical guidelines for practice, examining areas related to legislative acts, an overview of the BACB® guidelines of responsible conduct for a behaviour analyst and the ONTABA/ABA standards of practice. Students will also learn how to evaluate their own professional expertise and limitations for ongoing professional development planning.
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate.
Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca
To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca
In this course, the student will be introduced to a variety of procedures used to assess and treat challenging behaviours presented by individuals with autism / Autism Spectrum Disorder. The topics covered will include functional behavioural assessment and functional analysis and scientifically validated techniques for the treatment of challenging behaviours, e.g., stereotypy, pica, aggression, self-injury, etc. Emphases will be placed on ethical considerations such as the utilization of the least intrusive, least restrictive model and “effective treatment”. Techniques covered will include antecedent control strategies, schedules of reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement strategies, social stories, desensitization procedures, and decelerative procedures. PREREQUISITE: OL445 Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis. OL497 Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder, OL678 Specialized Instructional Strategies, OL493 Ethics and Professionalism
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate.
Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca
To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca
Students learn about the neuro developmental and behavioural aspects of people with ASD; previously labelled as five different syndromes under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella. Students also learn about causes, symptoms, diagnostic tools, research-based interventions and cover Autism Spectrum Disorder from birth to adulthood. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
This course is potentially available for registration.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate.
Complete program application www.ontariocolleges.ca
To request to register for this course contact de@confederationcollege.ca
The development of analytical and evaluation skills is required in the management of environmental issues. Students are exposed to environmental policies, legislation procedures, and become familiar with the implications and effects of environmental management strategies. The application and development of site inspections and program auditing are explored to assist in the recognition and analysis of potential environmental risks as they would apply in the development of an environmental management system.
This course is designed to enable students to develop a basic understanding of psychological and social implications in oncology and palliative care patients and their families throughout the trajectory of the illness experience. Topics to be explored include psychological distress, suffering, factors affecting coping and helping relationships, the grief journey, the role of culture, social changes during illness, end-of-life tasks, planning for death, burnout, and caring for caregivers.
Study the principles of indexing including indexing types and rules, and creation of abstracts. Explore the principles of subject analysis including thesauri and Library of Congress Subject Headings. This course may include mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and any group work requirements. Computer Software Requirements: CINDEX v.4 Demo version. Students can download for free. Instructions will be provided in the course. Prerequisite: OL423 Resource Description and Access II
Focus on various types of information technology used in the library setting including mobile devices, e-readers, playaways, ipads and tablets, digital media and various software and applications. Access to a current mobile device with wireless Internet capability is required (e.g., smartphone, tablet or iPad).