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In an Early Years setting with children ages 0-12 years, students will have the opportunity to integrate their knowledge of child development, play based curriculum by implementing the Early Childhood Education documents They will use appropriate and inclusive practice through routines, interactions and experiences which encourage play, exploration and inquiry based learning. Students will foster...

Every day, millions of people share their opinions with a global audience via Tweets, #s, blogs, wikis, videos, likes, tags, text messages and online comments. Digital spaces and mobile technologies allow us to be connected to our personal and professional networks and communities 24/7. In what ways does this hyper-connectivity impact the ways in which people regard their place in the world and...

In this course, Practical Nursing stream students are introduced to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for information and health literacies to strengthen their competence in nursing informatics. Students explore the professional applications of information communication technologies (ICTs) in professional nursing practice at points of care, nursing administration, nursing education...

In this course, Nursing stream students explore the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for information and health literacies to strengthen their competence in nursing informatics. Students examine applications of information communication technologies (ICTs) in professional nursing practice at points of care, nursing administration, nursing education and research. Students develop an...

This course is a preparatory course for provincial licensing requirements for those who wish to sell life insurance and other life insurance products in Ontario. Topics discussed in this course include individual and group life insurance, disability insurance, insurance investment products, underwriting and claims processes, the risk management process and legal and professional standards.

Health care practitioners are often working in environments of high stress. Care of self and others, including dealing with grief, loss and stress will be discussed. Post-traumatic stress disorder will also be highlighted - from a self and patient perspective.

All aspects of palliative care will be discussed, including but not limited to: end of life issues, communication techniques, advanced care planning, "cancer talk", etc. Also, recent legislative changes around assisted suicide will be discussed.

Elders have gone through multiple transitions with may decrease their ability to cope. Discussions around social activities, dealing with grief and loss and addressing elder abuse will be held.

Various types of dementia will be discussed. Health care practitioners will discuss the prescribing of medication: when this is appropriate and who can prescribe. Psychological reactions, especially by family members to dementia, will be incorporated in the delivery.

Presentation skills are essential soft skills that are used every day whether speaking one-on-one, to a group of five people, or 500. Effective and professional presentation skills can make individuals stand apart based on comfort level, delivery style and how messages are tailored for an audience. Topics in this course include dealing with presentation anxiety, creating informative and persuasive...