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Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

The student is exposed to heating; boilers, heating systems and controls, auxiliary building systems, refrigeration and air conditioning.

Lubrication Prime Movers Engines Pumps and Compressors

This course gives the student basics in prime movers and engines, pump and compressors and lubrication, which are used in power plants.

Applied Science II

This course exposes students to the following: algebra operations, logarithms, problem solving, trigonometry, mensuration, forces & function, work, power, energy, linear & angular motion, strength of materials, bending of beams, simple machines, pressure, density, flow, heat, state change, calorimetry, thermal expansion, heat transfer, steam properties & calculation & gas laws.

Chemistry

This course involves basic chemistry, engineering materials and mechanical drawings.

Industrial Legislation Piping Fuels and Combustion

This course exposes students to Industrial Legislation, fuels and combustion and piping as they pertain to the power engineering field.

Electrotechnology and Instrumentation

This course provides the student with electrical AC & DC theory. They will be familiar with generators, motors, starters, controllers, codes, calculations and electron theory. They are also introduced to instruments and controls used for temperature, pressure, level and flow measurements.

Industrial Safety and Fire Protection

Students will gain knowledge of legislation and programs that manage safety and fire protection in the workplace.

Power Engineering Lab III

Students are given practical instruction in plant equipment operations and procedures, plant maintenance and plant safety practices and procedures. Projects and assignments are carried out in the Power Engineering Lab and maintenance shop environments.

Introduction to DCS Operations

Students are given practical experience in the operation and troubleshooting of a gas fired steam boiler through the use of simulation technology and DCS (distributed control system) operating format.

Power Engineering Lab IV

Students are given practical instruction in plant equipment operations and procedures, plant maintenance and plant safety practices and procedures. Projects and assignments are carried out in the Power Engineering Lab and maintenance shop environments.

Boilers & Control

This course will give the students knowledge of boilers and their control systems.

Feedwater Treatment II

This course gives students the knowledge of impurities in water, what they cause in boiler systems and how they are treated and tested.

Prime Movers

This course gives students knowledge of the operation and construction of steam and gas turbines, internal combustion engines and cogeneration.

Refridgeration & Air Compression

This course comprises of the study of the following: Air Compression, operation of different types of air compressors and theory of air compression and controls; Refrigeration, principles of operation of different types of refrigeration systems and their auxiliaries; and Wastewater Treatment, operation, design and monitoring of processes and equipment used to treat wastewater.

Pumps, Welding and Pressure Vessels

This course exposes students to pumps, welding and pressure vessels.

Power Engineering Co-Op Placem

The placement is negotiated and coordinated by the Placement Office and the Program Coordinator. The procedures and regulations pertaining to this placement will be according to the College's 'CO-OP HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS'. During this work placement, the actual duration of which will be 16 weeks, the student has the opportunity to apply his/her theory and practical skills in a full-time work situation outside of the academic environment. This will help the student in developing his/her long-term career goals. In addition to having his/her work performance evaluated by the employer, the student will complete and submit for evaluation a formal report describing the placement.

Canadian Justice System

This introductory course provides the student with an overview of Canadian Justice Systems with particular emphasis on the history, function, role, and organization of Canadian law enforcement services. The operation of the criminal justice system will be examined along with areas of civil law. Students will analyze contemporary issues affecting the system. Each of the major components from enforcement through the courts and correctional services will be explored.

Interpersonal and Strategic Communication

This is an introductory course in group behaviour and interpersonal relations theory. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing effective communication skills with individuals and groups. Group cohesiveness and group decision-making will be discussed. Interprofessional Education will be explored.

Introduction to Modern Policing

In this course, the students will be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of the modern-day police officers. The students will broaden their knowledge of the career by examining current issues and industry trends facing the professional police officers. Special attention will be focused on the rules and regulations that governs police officers in Ontario as well as the challenges facing policing in Indigenous communities.

Human Diversity/Aboriginal People

In this course, students will examine issues in diversity with a focus on topics pertaining to inequality in various social settings, including, but not limited to; race, gender, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation. Incorporating social/legal explanations of diversity, students will develop a clear understanding of the impacted groups and possible strategies of community empowerment. The legal status of Indigenous people will be explored along with Indigenous rights and self-determination. Other critical issues relating to land claims, justice, and social services will be studied.

Fitness and Lifestyles Management I

This course introduces the student to the concepts of wellness and provides practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. Students, through lectures, practical experience, and self-evaluation, will address physical fitness, nutrition, self-responsibility, and social interaction. The student will develop strategies to implement an effective personal fitness program which will assist them to succeed in industry entry-level physical fitness tests.

Provincial Statutes

In this course, the student will learn to locate, interpret, and apply sections of selected provincial statutes, including the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and its regulations. Students will examine the purpose of each of the statutes, arrest, search, seizure and other special authorities contained in the statutes. Civil law will also be examined as it relates to the workplace. Students will develop and employ strategies and procedures for dealing with a variety of occurrences.

Criminal Code and Federal Statutes

In this course, students will analyze specific elements of selected criminal code offences including criminal traffic related matters. Students will also examine offences against the person, against property, and against public order. Students will research case law and assess its impact on criminal offences and use case law to argue or defend decisions.

Communications II

In this course, students will write notebook entries and other professional reports following guidelines used in the workplace. They will complete exercises that familiarize them with professional communication practices including business writing. The student will develop and enhance their reading, listening, and grammatical skills and acquire effective presentation skills.

Government of Canada

This course is designed to focus on both public administration and the Canadian political structure, including the organizational administration workings and interaction among federal, provincial and local governments. Students will develop an awareness of issues related to law enforcement that affect the political, public administration, and management process. The course will also include a description of the organization and interaction of the three levels of government, and the democratic election and legislative process. Students will be introduced to the services of each level of government, the daily problems and issues facing Canadians, and impact on the field of law enforcement by public opinion and special interest groups.

Border Services and Corrections

This course introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of the Border Service and Correctional Service Officers. Students will examine the similarities and differences between border services and corrections. They will analyze the legislative authorities of each profession as well as the powers and authorities associated. Students through a combination of theoretical lessons and practical exercises will assess various border security and corrections situations to determine appropriate actions and resolutions. Students will also get familiarized with the recruitment process for both organizations.

Fitness and Lifestyles Management II

In this course, students will examine the concepts of wellness and provide practical strategies for developing a healthy lifestyle. This course will address physical fitness, stress management, coronary heart disease, substance abuse, and athletic injuries. The student will develop strategies to implement an effective personal fitness program and to successfully achieve occupational fitness standards.

Mental Health for 1st Responders

Through dynamic simulations and self-assessment, students will examine the stigma associated with mental health and how mental health is addressed in the criminal justice system. It is imperative that individuals entering law enforcement are equipped with best practices when interacting with individuals who may be going through a mental health crisis as well as understand the unique challenges that a career in law enforcement may present to one's own mental health.

Public Safety and Emergency Management

Students review the political, social, and front-line applications of public safety and emergency management in Canada. Students broaden their knowledge of managing risk, logistics, deployment, and contingency emergency planning. Students examine procedures adopted by various agencies in response to major incidents, including natural disasters, major national and international security events, fires, pandemics, hostage situations, bomb threats and Amber Alerts.

Arrest, Search and Use of Force

Few subjects are as integral to the police and security roles as those of arrest, the use of force, and search. In these vital areas, the circumstances under which arrest is justified are discussed, together with the related topics of the use of force in arresting, the immediate search of the person arrested, and the rights of the person arrested. The protections available to the person arresting, and the various situations under which the accused person must be released or may be detained are studied. The broad function of the search of a person, place or vehicle with or without warrant is examined and the law as it pertains to the lawful use of force, and the limits placed on that use. In no other subject is the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms so strongly felt, and such impacts are discussed as the topic arises.

Introduction to Forensics GIT I

This introductory course will provide students with an overview of the role that Forensic Science applications provide in the field of policing. Students will focus on topics that will provide a broad sense of the importance of Forensic Science. Topics will include history of forensic science, types of physical evidence, continuity and contamination issues, laboratory analysis, note taking and crime scene sketching. There will be a faculty guided lab component associated to this course.

Law Enforcement Ethics and Leadership

In this course, students will examine issues surrounding ethical decision-making in policing and law enforcement through scenario-based learning and the review of cases involving police and correctional/security misconduct. Students will be exposed to critical judgment exercises and sound ethical decision-making protocols. Students will also learn principles of leadership and followership and will explore the implications of law enforcement personnel being held to a higher standard as public role model.

Fitness and Resiliency for Policing

This course starts students on the road to mental resilience by providing an overview of common mental illnesses, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, and the factors that may influence these illnesses. This course also focuses on the role that stress plays in daily life and provides strategies to deal with stress. In addition, students will learn alternative ways to exercise and continue to focus on planning and documenting their journey to increase their physical well-being. The proper procedure to achieve the standard required for successful completion of various professional tests will also be explored.

Criminology

This course provides an examination of various theoretical explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour including the sociological, biological, and psychological perspectives. Criminological theory is related to various types of criminal activity and the reality of crime in Canada including victimology. Criminology is examined through crime statistics and correlates to criminal behaviour. The impact on theory on the development and effectiveness of the criminal justice system is discussed with an emphasis on future trends within the system.

Police Powers 1

This course will examine pertinent sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their impact on Canadian criminal procedure. Citizen and police arrest and release authorities, police powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, and the use and implications of police discretion will be the main themes of the course. The student will become familiar with police terminology and with the documentation required to affect arrest and release. A focus on police governance and accountability will also be examined. Issues related to the Police Services Act, police complaints, First Nations policing, and management and labour will be discussed.

Evidence

In this course, students will examine the legal requirements and best practices for conducting investigations. Students will learn the rules of evidence and develop the ability to apply them in the collection and presentation of evidence in a court of law. Forensic requirements, statute law, and other related issues will be emphasized.

YCJA - Diversionary and Alternative Measures

This course will enable the student to explain and analyze the historical, philosophical, and contemporary application of statutes affecting youth in conflict with the law. This course will also enable the student to examine and analyze, in the context of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other relevant legislation, the detention, interviewing, and processing through the court structure of young offenders. The student will learn to summarize and appraise disposition alternatives that may be employed with a view to aiding and rehabilitating a young offender while facilitating public safety and victim response, if applicable.

Principles of Ethical Reasoning

This course focuses on ethical issues and dilemmas faced by individuals as citizens and as professionals. The course will help students to clarify their values and establish a framework for ethical decision-making. Ethical issues of a general nature which relate to a wide variety of concerns are examined. The student will investigate the ethical codes of their chosen vocation and apply ethical analysis models to dilemmas which typify those often encountered in the proactive of their profession.

Fitness and Defense Tactics I

This course will center on the practical application of bona fide physical and occupational requirements. Students will be required to apply appropriate fitness skills to continue to increase and/or maintain an overall physical fitness level. Students will work towards meeting or achieving occupational fitness standards, including the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police/Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PREP/PARE) tests. This course will also examine various methods of self defense as well as the well-being of the arrested person(s), including excited delirium and positional asphyxia. Use of force theory, law, and other legal issues related to the use of force will be discussed.

Introduction to Cyber-Security

This course will introduce students to the field of cyber security including the prevention of cybercrime. Students will learn how the basic elements of computer systems, networks and related devices can be exploited for illegal and illicit purposes or strengthened to protect assets and systems. Students will also learn about cyber incident response and how cybercrimes are investigated.

Interpersonal and Tactical Responses

In this course, students will acquire knowledge about interpersonal communication skills and strategic planning through a compliment of theory and simulation role plays. Students will have the opportunity to apply these skills in the development of their own personal communication style in order to respond appropriately to a variety of situations that may occur in their workplace. Emphasis will be placed on strategic communication and planning, which include active listening, rapport building, conflict resolution and threat mitigation. Specialized topics will include death and dying, crisis, trauma and suicide alertness.

Community Mobilization and Engagement

In this course, students are introduced to the history of community policing and the theory and application of Ontario's Community Mobilization and Engagement Model. Problem-solving methods and alternative dispute resolution strategies will be examined. Students will explore issues relating to community safety and well-being planning; engaging the public; upstream intervention strategies, such as situation tables and crime prevention; and the role of the community in policing. In addition, students will become familiar with strategies and elements of volunteerism.

Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction GIT I

In this course, students will examine the requirements of a continuing investigation. They will learn the rules of evidence and develop the ability to apply said rules in the collection and presentation of evidence in a court of law. Forensic requirements, statute law and other related issues will be emphasized.

Career Fitness Testing

As a continuation for lifelong commitment to fitness and success in meeting the requirements for the bonified physical and occupational requirements, the student participates in a practical setting to develop skills necessary to meet the physical demands of careers in policing or correctional services.

Use of Force - Basics

Develop a code of behaviour based on the principles of the Police/Public Interaction Training Model. Related basic control tactics are explored and refined.

Federal Statutes

This course is a continuation of Criminal Code. Students will analyze offences related to weapons and controlled drugs and substances by examining the Firearms Act, Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Provisions of other Federal statutes and their relationship with the Criminal Code will also be examined.

Police Powers II

This course is the practical application of concepts and theories taught in a number of courses including Criminal Code, Provincial Offences and Police Powers I. The student will demonstrate and respond to various scenarios where the proper application of police power is paramount. i.e. traffic stops/ domestic violence, etc. During these scenarios students will apply and adjust levels of force to affect arrests in fluid/dynamic situations.

Investigations

In this course, students will learn all aspects of case management related to investigation. Students will work with information gleaned from various scenarios and examine documents commonly included in a Crown Brief. In a culminating exercise, students are required to produce a Crown Brief based on a simulated crime scene held during the semester. The Brief will include applicable documents such as Informations, Synopses, Will Says, and various other reports designed to organize and present evidence.

Conflict Management and Crisis Intervention

This course is designed to prepare the participant to intervene in conflict and crisis situations. The conflict situation will be examined from its inception through intervention by law enforcement. Various problem-solving skills and non-violent intervention techniques will be discussed along with intervention strategies directed toward specific incidents. The student will be taught to recognize behaviour patterns that may lead to violent encounters and the appropriate legal responses. Emphasis will be placed on officer safety through awareness and preparation.

Community Policing

In this course, the student will be introduced to the theory and models of community policing. Problem solving models and alternative dispute resolution strategies will be examined. The students will apply crime prevention through environmental design strategies, problem-oriented policing, and elements of volunteerism. Students will be required to assess a community problem and develop, implement, and evaluate a strategy to resolve it.

Fitness & Defense Tactics II

This course will focus on the practical application of bonafide physical and occupational standards. Successful completion of the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test is required for graduation. Students will also learn the importance of officer safety including prisoner management, contagious diseases and weapon retention.

Integrated Science

Pre-Health Physics I

Combined with Physics II, this course is designed to deepen the students understanding of physics, and build a foundation for future courses and careers. An emphasis is placed on the development of questioning and communication skills. Societal impacts related to this branch of science and its technological applications will be discussed. The course package will include a review of basic physics and a study of functional mechanics: forces, linear/circular motion, energy and momentum. Upon the successful completion of PH144 and PH244 the participant will possess a comprehensive theoretical understanding on which to base subsequent education.

Intro to Health Care in Canada

This course is intended to provide a broad overview of Canadian health care policy and delivery and will provide students with an opportunity to identify current issues and trends affecting health care in Ontario, and more specifically Northwestern Ontario. Students will examine the changing role of the health care professional, as well as the expanding contribution of allied and alternative health care professionals as part of a patient’s care team. The course accommodates both synchronous and asynchronous deliveries, with both formats offering students the opportunity to engage in activities and presentations exploring the health care professions and supporting the development of personal and academic goals.

Health Career Informatics

This course will help students become aware of the opportunities and trends that affect health care professionals. Students will examine traditional roles as well as gain an insight into their own personal affinity for the health care field. Additionally, this course will assist students in applying Microsoft Office applications so that students can investigate and assemble relevant health care information using the latest software and online technologies.

Pre-Health Intro. Biology I

This introductory biology course focuses on cellular processes involved in biological systems. Students will complete a thorough examination of the characteristics of life, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, energy systems, DNA structure and gene function. Through these investigations, students are introduced to the basic processes of cellular biology, including membrane transport, aerobic and anaerobic physiology, enzyme-catalyzed reactions and protein synthesis. The goal of this course is for students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the four key theories that unite biology as a science: cell theory, gene theory, the theory of heredity and the theory of evolution. Students acquire basic laboratory skills through the investigation of factors that influence cellular activity.

Chemistry I

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of chemistry with real life examples and apply them in processes and applications that relate to health care fields. The concepts studied will include the study of matter and chemical bonding, quantities in chemical reactions and solutions and solubility. These topics will have a strong health science emphasis and will provide students with a chemistry perspective of health and the human body. The chemistry concepts will continually highlight the connections of chemistry with health, medicine and research areas. For students to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, both Chemistry I (PH 148) and Chemistry II (PH 248) courses are required.

Advanced Chemistry I

Advanced Chemistry I (PH 153) will enable students to develop their understanding of chemistry through the study of atomic and molecular structure, chemical quantities and electrochemistry. These topics will have a strong health science emphasis and will provide students with a chemistry perspective of health and the human body. The laboratory component incorporated within this course will allow students the opportunity to apply the chemistry concepts as well as learn important laboratory practices. For students to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, both Advanced Chemistry I (PH 153) and Advanced Chemistry II (PH 253) courses are required.

Physics

This course applies the principles of math and physics to solve problems related to electronics and industrial process measurements.

Pre-Health Physics II

In addition to Physics I, this course further develops the students understanding of applied science. Concepts introduced in PH144 will be addressed in greater detail. The focus is placed on post-Newtonian physics, including wave/particle duality and nuclear physics. An individual's inquisitive nature and the abilities required to search for answers will be encouraged and fostered. Further impacts on society by science will be discussed. Core course components include the study of: electromagnetism, waves and light, Quantum and particle physics, and an independent analysis of the primary 'theories of relativity'. Upon successful completion of PH144 and PH244 the student will be prepared for future programs and most applied technologies.

Pre-Health Intro. Biology II

In Biology II, students will study how cells reproduce, including the cell cycle and cell division mechanisms. Topics covered include the mechanisms involved in the formation of gametes, patterns in inherited traits, Mendels Laws of Inheritance, non-Mendelian inheritance, DNA structure and replication, gene expression, mutation and repair, and genetic technologies and applications. Evolutionary theory, particularly its role in explaining the unity and diversity of life on Earth, is covered in the second half of the course. Like all biological systems, both disease-causing organisms and their hosts evolve. From this perspective, understanding the life cycles of human pathogens and how they evolved plays an important role in research and treatment of disease. Topics include the principles of taxonomy and phylogeny, the beneficial and harmful effects of microorganisms in the environment, particularly bacteria, viruses and fungi as human pathogens. The importance of biodiversity in maintaining viable ecosystems is underlying theme throughout the course.

Biology II

In Biology II, students will complete a thorough examination of the physiological mechanisms involved in the maintenance of homeostasis in living systems. Students will study systematics and the principals that guide our understanding of the evolution of life on Earth. To move in a natural progression from developing understanding of the form and function of individual organisms, students then apply that understanding to the study of the mechanisms that determine the success of organisms within ecosystems from an evolutionary perspective. For students to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the essentials of biology, both courses are required. Biology I and II together form an articulated equivalent to Grade 12U Biology, Ontario Secondary School Curriculum.

Chemistry II

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of chemistry with real life examples and apply them in processes and applications that relate to health care fields. The concepts studied will include the study of acids and bases, gases, and organic chemistry. Students will develop an understanding of organic compounds their nomenclature, structure, properties based on intermolecular forces and reactions. These topics will have a strong health science emphasis and will provide students with a chemistry perspective of health and the human body. The chemistry concepts will continually highlight the connections of chemistry with health, medicine and research areas. For students to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, both Chemistry I (PH 148) and Chemistry II (PH 248) courses are required.

Human Biology

Through the study of anatomy and physiology students will understand the human body. The course is intended to introduce the student to common terms and principles used in the study of the human body. It is designed to better prepare students who intend to further their studies in a health sciences field. Major topic areas of the course include: general plan of the human body; human body chemistry; structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs systems. The major organ systems are studied from an anatomical and physiological perspective.

Advanced Chemistry II

Advanced Chemistry II (PH 253) will enable students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of energy changes and rates of reactions, organic chemistry, and chemical systems and equilibrium. These topics will have a strong health science emphasis and will provide students with a chemistry perspective of health and the human body. The laboratory component incorporated within this course will allow students the opportunity to apply the chemistry concepts as well as learn important laboratory practices. For students to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of chemistry, both Advanced Chemistry I (PH 153) and Advanced Chemistry II (PH 253) courses are required.

Plumbing Systems I

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Trade Calculations I

Trade Documentation I

Welding I

Tools & Piping Methods

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Workplace Safety, Rigging & Hoisting

Upon successful completion the apprentice is able to demonstrate effective interpersonal relations, the ability to receive and react to instructions, knowledge of codes, acts, and regulations, use of personal protective equipment and personal hygiene, the ability to recognize and assess hazardous conditions, the ability to control hazards, use of work platforms/scaffolding, knowledge of lockout and tagging procedures, the ability to operate and maintain tools, the ability to perform housekeeping duties, the ability to read and interpret specifications and shop drawings, the ability to inspect a job site, the ability to determine required equipment, the ability to schedule a lift, the ability to inspect rigging, the ability to connect equipment to rigging, the ability to secure the hoisting area, the ability to plan to perform a lift, the ability to position, secure, and disconnect the load, the ability to communicate throughout the lift, and the ability to remove and store rigging equipment.

Plumbing Systems II

Trade Calculations II

Trade Documentation II

Welding II

DWV Piping Systems

Plumbing Systems III

Trade Documentation III

Process Piping Systems

Plumber Exam Prep

Nursing Practice I

This course will provide the learner opportunities to apply concepts and knowledge gained in the classroom environment to practice settings. The emphasis will be on promotion of health and wellness of well individuals throughout the lifespan. The learner will be introduced to individuals in selected age groups, through simulation, practice in laboratory and community facilities. The learner will gain knowledge of medical terminology and basic mathematical skills such as addition; subtraction; division; multiplication; ratios/proportions; decimals; fractions; and percentages. These computations will be performed without the use of a calculator. The learner will be introduced to various skills required by individuals in selected age groups.

Professional Practice I

This course introduces nursing's professional contributions to health and wellness, including the profession's historical foundations and the influence of nursing theories on health promotion and self-care. Learners explore the teaching-learning process, evidence-informed practice, mentoring relationships, CNO standards and guidelines, and the roles of regulatory bodies and professional organizations. The RNAO Best Practice Guideline Transitions in Care and Services is integrated into the teaching-learning component to support collaborative health teaching, readiness to learn, and continuity of care. The course also supports the knowledge, skills, judgment, and professional attitudes required for simulation experiences throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Foundations - Nursing Practice

This course will introduce the learner to the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of health and healthy lifestyles, nursing process, concept care mapping and critical thinking. All levels of the health care system will be examined with a focus on determinants of health. The dimensions of human needs throughout the lifespan will be explored with an emphasis on the significance of self-responsibility and the change process. This course will support the knowledge, skills, judgment, and nursing attitudes required during all simulation (scenarios) experiences that occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Therapeutic Nurse Client Relationships

This course introduces learners to the development and maintenance of professional nurse-client relationships. Learners examine caring, collaboration, people-centered care, professional boundaries, and therapeutic communication as foundations of nursing relationships. Through exploration of the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Professional Boundaries and Nurse-Client Relationships (2025) practice standard, learners examine trust, respect, empathy, professional intimacy, power, and the prevention of boundary violations and abuse of power. The course also examines the principles of the CNO's Code of Conduct (2026), which outlines nurses' professional accountabilities and the public's expectations of nursing practice. The RNAO Best Practice Guideline Transitions in Care and Services (2nd ed.) is integrated to support communication, collaboration, continuity of care, and safe transitions. This course supports the knowledge, skills, judgment, and professional attitudes required during clinical and simulation experiences throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Professional Growth for RPN's

Technical Concepts in Health Care

This course will assist the learner to discover necessary mathematical functions and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), essential to implementing safe nursing interventions. Learners will apply theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom, to a variety of application assignments and by using different technologies. In accordance with nursing's commitment to public safety, accurate inter-/intra-professional communication, and effective collaboration, learners will learn and apply common medical terminology to routine nursing situations. Culminating this course, learners will be introduced to various electronic medical record systems (e.g., Meditech and Sim Chart); review the reliability of electronic resources, which could support safe nursing practice; and discuss Personal Health Information Access and Protection of Privacy Act which support public trust. This course will support the knowledge, skills, judgment, and nursing attitudes required during all simulation (scenarios) experiences that occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Nursing Arts Lab I: Fundamentals

This course will provide the learner with opportunities to apply concepts and knowledge in a laboratory practice and simulation (scenario) environment. The emphasis of this course will be on the basic nursing skills required for the promotion of health and the maintenance of wellness among individuals, and across the lifespan. Topics include safety, infection control, hygienic care, assisting with mobility, assisting with nutrition, elimination, and the assessment of vital signs. Learners will begin to work independently as well as part of a team, provide and accept feedback, and engage in self-reflection activities. Learners will apply the Registered Nurses' Association's Best Practice Guideline, Transitions in Care and Services (2nd ed.) during laboratory practice, simulation experiences, and a formal health presentation. This course will support the knowledge, skills, judgment, and nursing attitudes required during all simulation (scenarios) experiences that occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Nursing Practice I Clinical

This course will provide the learner with opportunities to apply concepts and knowledge gained in the classroom and laboratory practice environment into the practice setting. The emphasis will be on the promotion of health and wellness for individuals throughout the lifespan. The learner will provide holistic nursing care to individuals in select age groups in a clinical placement. Clinical hours are mandatory. This course will support the knowledge that is required during clinical scenarios, as they occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Clinical Practice I: Chronic Care

This course will provide the learner with opportunities to examine the role of the Practical Nurse, when caring for individuals experiencing at risk disease, in both long-term and complex chronic care environments. The learner will continue to apply the five competency frameworks from the Entry to Practice Competencies for Registered Practical Nurses (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2019): professional practice, ethical practice, legal practice, foundations of practice, and collaborative practice. The learner will continue to integrate the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Guidelines, Transitions in Care and Services (2023) and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention, Assessment and Management (2024); assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for two adult patients: practice previously acquired theoretical and practical nursing knowledge (all Semester One skills); and safely apply current theoretical and practical nursing knowledge (including nursing theory, Semester Two nursing skills, and the nursing assessment). By the end of this clinical experience, learners are expected to care for two adult patients (autonomously); develop their critical thinking skills by contributing to self-reflection exercises; and participate in two simulation experiences.

Nursing Arts Lab II: Chronic Care

This course will provide the learner with opportunities to apply concepts and knowledge in a laboratory practice and simulation (scenario) environment. The emphasis of this course will be on evidence-based nursing skills required for the promotion of health and the maintenance of wellness among at-risk individuals and across the lifespan. Topics include documentation and communication; comfort and mobility; advanced urinary and bowel elimination; surgical asepsis; wound care and specimen collection; advanced nutrition; pediatric nursing assessments and interventions; and respiratory care and oxygen therapy. Learners will work independently, as well as part of a team, provide and accept feedback, and engage in self-reflection activities. This course will support the knowledge, skills, judgment, and nursing attitudes required during all simulation (scenarios) experiences that occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Nursing Care Across the Lifespan

This course focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection strategies for healthy and at-risk individuals across the lifespan. Learners will develop a holistic approach to nursing individuals, families, groups, and communities through the integration of the RNAO Best Practice Guidelines People-Centered Care, Transitions in Care and Services, and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention, Assessment and Management. The course supports the knowledge, skills, judgment, and professional nursing attitudes required for simulation experiences throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Nursing Assessment

This course introduces the learner to the nursing assessment and provides opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in the laboratory practice, simulation (scenario), and clinical practice environments. The emphasis of this course will be on the normal variations of the adult client (young, middle, and older adult), and the at-risk adult client in long-term and chronic care clinical settings; the general assessment techniques, critical thinking, and problem solving skills required during the admission, transfer, and discharge processes; and the opportunity to communicate, respond to, and report the assessment findings of major body systems. Learners will practice aspects of the focused nursing assessment in the clinical/simulation environment, for the purpose of initiating the nursing process, supporting clear nursing diagnoses, and reinforcing safety. All theory classes and their associated practice classes are mandatory. This course will support the knowledge, skills, judgment, and nursing attitudes required during all simulation (scenarios) experiences that occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Nursing Practice IV for RPN's

Advanced Clinical Scenarios for RPN's

Professional Practice II

This course builds on the themes introduced in Professional Practice I (PN125) and advances the learner's understanding of the Practical Nurse’s professional roles and responsibilities. Learners examine the College of Nurses of Ontario practice standards and guidelines, self-regulation, quality assurance, delegation, and the legislation governing nursing practice in Ontario. The course also explores personal and professional values, leadership and management, conflict resolution, ethical dilemmas, advocacy, and political action. Recommendations and good practice statements from the RNAO Best Practice Guideline People-Centered Care are integrated to support shared decision-making, collaborative practice, ethical care, and advocacy. Learners participate in a community of practice through self-reflection, collaboration with peers and health-care leaders, and exploration of an issue or trend affecting nursing practice. The course concludes with preparation for the CNO Jurisprudence Examination and the transition from student to Registered Practical Nurse. It also supports the knowledge, skills, judgment, and professional attitudes required during simulation experiences throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Clinical Practice II: Acute Care

This course will provide the learner with opportunities to examine the role of Practical Nurse, when caring for individuals experiencing acute illness and complex disease, in acute medical-surgical environments. The learner will continue to apply the five competency frameworks from the Entry to Practice Competencies for Registered Practical Nurses (College of Nurses of Ontario, 2019): professional practice, ethical practice, legal practice, foundations of practice, and collaborative practice. The learner will continue to integrate the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Guidelines, Transitions in Care and Services (2023) and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention, Assessment and Management (2024); assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for two adult medical-surgical patients; independently apply previously acquired theoretical and practical nursing knowledge (all year one nursing skills and the complete nursing assessment); and safely apply current theoretical and practical nursing knowledge (including medical-surgical theory, pharmacology, pathophysiology, professional practice, and year two nursing skills). By the end of this clinical experience, learners are expected to care for two adult patients experiencing acute illness (autonomously); develop their critical thinking skills by contributing to self-reflection exercises; and participate in two simulation experiences.