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Learners will determine the effects of trauma on cognitive development of infants, children and adolescents. Students will also identify those children with trauma histories in order to limit the potential triggers within the therapeutic environment. The theories of loss and grief, as these relate to the infant, child and adolescent population will be explored throughout the course.

This basic course will focus on the anatomical structure and functions of the human body and the related terminology used to describe body parts, structure, and function. Related terminology will also include general or symptomatic terms, diagnostic terms, surgical procedures and abbreviations.

Health and wellness is a key component of a mature health and safety program. In this course, students learn about workplace health promotion and the various programs that support health and wellness, including injury, illness and disease prevention programs; employee and family assistance programs; wellness programs; disability management programs; and addiction control programs. Additional...

This course will review the disinfecting, cleaning and sterilization of endoscopes.

Students are introduced to a risk management approach and application to infection prevention and control (IPAC) in the dental environment. IPAC in a dental office is a complex sequential process and a critical component of client safety. Establishing, implementing and monitoring an IPAC program in a dental office requires a representative to take lead and have specific knowledge and comprehension...

This Canadian Red Cross course provides comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who want more knowledge to prepare for and respond to emergencies in the home or workplace. This course is a pre-requisite for many of the post-secondary programs offered by Fanshawe College. This course meets the WSIB 1101 First Aid training requirements for workplaces. A variety of topics are covered from...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a 12-hour course from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Just as a physical aid is administered to an injured person, MHFA teaches you how to help someone showing signs of a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. It also provides an overview of common mental health problems, causes, symptoms, treatments and referrals. This course is...

Designed for in-facility care providers such as nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals, and pre-hospital care providers. This course takes the place of the former HCP Level of Standard First Aid / CPR and will be required for PSW students to take their placements. Upon successful completion, students will receive 1 year certification in Basic Life Support from Red Cross.

Explore the fundamentals of homeopathy, a holistic system of natural medicine that has been practiced for over 200 years. This introductory course offers students a comprehensive overview of homeopathic philosophy, history, and core principles-such as "like cures like" and potentization. Students will learn how remedies are prepared, selected, and applied for common acute conditions such as colds...

This course will focus on the supports that are available to newcomers, and demonstrate to students how they will be able to work with their clients effectively in order to best navigate these services. Topics include; youth in Settlement, role of family dynamics/gender in immigrants, family Settlement planning, adaptations in becoming a Canadian family, and preparing a needs assessment for...