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Humans have been making knives for thousands of years; over time, it has moved from a utilitarian pursuit to its own art form. Students will learn the practical knowledge and hand skills necessary to successfully design, engineer and build a handmade knife using the "stock removal" method. No forges or fires in this course. Knife design, steel selection, heat-treating, finishing, sharpening and...

This introductory course within the emergency nursing program enables learners to identify and reflect common issues. Discussion topics include: professionalism, accountability, leadership, ethical concerns, legalities, adapting to change, interdisciplinary communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, assertiveness, stress management, advocacy, cultural diversity, quality improvement and...

This course provides opportunities for learners to develop an in-depth knowledge of the various emergencies that affect children. Specific information related to communication skills required to interview children and their parents, communicable and 'non' communicable disorders, child abuse, poisoning, and self-induced disorders such as attempted suicide, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia will be...

This 6 week course is offered to RN's and RPN's currently working in a dialysis centre or those who hope to gain employment in one. Pathophysiology, progression of renal failure to dialysis, acute renal failure and disease affecting the kidney will be covered.

Business owners in trades, such as plumbing, automotive service, heating and cooling repair, electrical contracting and carpentry, have a difficult task in marketing their business. This course provides a brief overview of selected marketing theory before engaging participation directly in practical exercises on how to improve a trades business through proven marketing strategies. Participants...

Students will develop a generic business plan by using a prescribed template provided by a banking institution. They will complete the business plan by expanding on its detailed components. Major modules: Comprehensive Business Plan and Business Presentation.

This course introduces the student to the fundamental skills of fashion drawing for the fashion designer. These include the use of line, space shape, texture and colour. Further studies include the application of proportions, balance and movement to the fashion figure. Students will be introduced to a variety of medium to encourage their drawing skills. The students will become acquainted with the...

American Sign Language 104 introduces basic ASL conversation and features core vocabulary, common signing phrases, non-manual components (facial expression, body postures), signing space, fingerspelling, numbers, loan signs, cultural protocols, rules of ASL grammar and structure. Deaf cultural behavior is introduced in the classroom and through readings, videotapes, and Deaf community events.

This online course focuses on the principles of quality management as practiced in Total Quality Management (TQM) and outlined in the ISO 9001 standard. Students will learn about the definition of quality, the philosophies of leading "quality gurus" such as W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, and Philip Crosby and the guiding principles that represent the foundation of Quality Management. Students...

Do you love the smell of freshly baked pies and pastries? Then this course is for you. Building on the basic skills learned in Lets Bake 1, the student will learn the advanced techniques to create a variety of high quality pies, tarts, and pastries. With the entertainment season rapidly approaching, this hands on course will teach students additional skills requires to create delicious desserts...