This introductory course is a pre-requisite for the Nutrition in Healthcare Course. Students will be given an overview of nutrition needs and factors affecting intake throughout the life cycle, with emphasis on the older adults and the frail elderly. Upon completion of the course students will be able to identify factors that affect food intake; describe social aspects of meals; understand Canada...
Special Diets in Healthcare has been designed for the Food Service Worker and their role in the Nutrition care process for residents of Long Term Care. This course looks at the dietary interventions and nutritional needs of residents. Topics such as, nutrition in aging, disease states, theraputic diets, texture and fluid modifications, hydration, food allergies and intolerances, nutrition...
From vitamin D to ashwagandha, the world of dietary supplements can be overwhelming. This informative, science-based course is designed to help you navigate the supplement aisle with confidence and clarity. Learn how to evaluate popular vitamins, minerals, herbs, and nutraceuticals for safety, effectiveness, and value. Whether you're new to supplements or already taking a daily regimen, this...
This course helps the student acquire practical and transferable office administration skills, attitudes, behaviours and knowledge which are valuable in obtaining and retaining careers in todays fast-changing office environment. These skills can be applied to any office situation, ranging from a multinational corporation to a home-based enterprise. Topics covered include time management, conflict...
This is NOT a learn to type course. This course is designed to familiarize the user with beginning medical keyboarding, advanced keyboarding, medical language, grammatical and office skills. It includes case histories, a variety of medical reports, technical terminology and timed writings. These exercises will help the learner increase their knowledge of terms they will encounter on-the-job, and...
Medical office procedures will cover administrative and clerical functions including patient reception, scheduling appointments appropriate to patient needs, telephone procedures, medical records management and charting of progress notes, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, computerization and the medical office, financial records, personal conduct, medical ethics and law. The...
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.
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...
This course is designed for the transcriptionist wishing to perfect their skills in medical transcription and terminology. The main purpose of this course is to develop and refine skills to a competitive level by using the learning activities included in the textbook.
This course provides an analysis of the role of public relations and mass media in sports communication. Technology of sports PR is combined with an examination of the public's relationship with athletes and sports. This course will also explore the techniques and activities used to promote events, organizations and athletes. Topics include the creation and sustainability of brand awareness, media...