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This course explores the foundational principles of instructional design including learning theories and pedagogical models that are commonly used in the instructional design process. The student will write and align measurable learning outcomes with curriculum and ensure course content is compliant with current industry design and accessibility standards.

In this course students learn about mental health support and accommodation strategies as well as best practices as they relate to the Ontario Human Rights Commission's Policy and Guidelines on Disability and the Duty to Accommodate, WSIB's Responsibilities of the Workplace Parties in Work Reintegration, Psychological Health and Safety Standards, and Universal Instructional Design.

In this course students learn the application of the medical, physical, and functional capacity evaluations requried in managing disability. Students explore the cultural issues related to injury, disability and work, review recent trends in disability, undertake work and home environmental analysis, and explore how to promote employee health and wellness. Students learn about spiritual practices...

As best practices in health, education and community services increasingly adopt strength-based approaches to client care, self-care and social development, there is a growing need for professional qualifications in applying positive perspectives. This multidisciplinary course focuses on methods and strategies that help individuals identify strengths, enhance resilience, uncover sources of...

This foundational course introduces the student to current learning, instructional design theories, and models used to guide the effective design of online learning environments. The student will analyze learning needs of their target audience/learner profiles/learner analysis and develop a design plan for a specific insturctional approach.

The legal requirements and food industry best practices are designed to ensure safety for consumers as food products transition from field to consumer. Learners will review the 24 sections of the current CanadaGAP Program manuals, write and critique relevant policies, and develop a pre-assessment for either vegetable or greenhouse production. Learning Outcomes: 1. Manage an agri-business...

Well-done make-up application can highlight attractive features and hide imperfections. Learn how to accentuate the positives in your own and others' appearance through this hands-on course. Students use proper safety procedures when learning day and evening make-up applications for various skin tones and facial features. This course is beneficial for beauty care professionals looking to add...

Students review the requirements for eligibility for retirement, survivors', childrens', and disability benefits. Students look at the applications for benefits, with special focus on the types of evidence and information that must be submitted with the application for disability benefits in order to meet the qualification standards. Students also look at avenues for appealing adverse decisions on...

The Residential Tenancies Act (which replaced the Tenant Protection Act effective 1/1/07) regulates the relationship between residential landlords and tenants. In these courses, we consider what is covered by the Act, breaking a lease, evictions, privacy issues, repairs and maintenance, rules relating to rent, and proceedings before the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board. There are numerous ways...

In this course, participants are provided with tools to make their advocacy efforts more effective. We look at poor and marginalized persons who are most in need of advocacy. We explore informal networking, establishing contacts at government offices, and the power of persistence as important tools for advocates. Also, the importance of good negotiating skills is discussed and practical tips for...