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Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the hand and arm, and will perform a basic and spa manicure including proper cuticle care clipping and filing. Professional conduct and etiquette is extremely important in the esthetics industry and will be discussed and demonstrated in this course.

A survey of primarily Western artistic traditions beginning with Ancient Greece and Rome provides an understanding of continuity and change in art making. The exploration of art movements is framed thematically in relation to societal issues. This course will also introduce students to South Asian, East Asian, First Nations and African art. Students will be expected to complete required readings...

Gain an overview of the role of automotive service advisor. Learn to identify and maintain high standards of customer service relations as well as study sales techniques, interpersonal skills, effective communication, provincial legislation governing auto repair, and the effective use of labour rate guidelines.

This course is designed to provide the student with some of the practical knowledge necessary for a career in Human Services. Students will gain a greater understanding of human development across the life span by exploring the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional stages of development. As well, students will be provided with a foundation in the theoretical perspectives of Piaget, Skinner...

In response to a family member's addiction and addictive behaviour, the dynamics within the family change. This course will focus on defining families, family systems, counselling theories, family dysfunction, and the affect of addiction on individual family members. Students will learn how to assess, counsel and support families living with addiction.

This course will focus specifically on the role of group counselling within the addictions setting. Students will explore the dynamics of group counselling, including an understanding of the various types and functions of a group counselling. Students will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate group counselling.

This course will introduce students to skills and techniques essential in helping clients change addiction related behaviours, and guiding them towards positive lifestyle changes. Based on the Trans-theoretical Model of Change, this course will explore stages of change and the factors and interventions that promote and prepare clients for change. This model is considered a key component in client...

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-oriented, collaborative, evidence-informed approach to counselling which is focused on exploring and resolving ambivalence and enhancing motivation to change. Students study the application of MI in addictions and mental health. Practical skills, concepts and essential strategies of MI are integrated into clinical practice in order to promote behaviour...

In this course, the student will be introduced to a variety of procedures used to assess and treat challenging behaviours presented by individuals with autism / Autism Spectrum Disorder. The topics covered will include functional behavioural assessment and functional analysis and scientifically validated techniques for the treatment of challenging behaviours, e.g., stereotype, pica, aggression...

This course introduces the student to common evidence-based behavioural approaches applied in teaching individuals with autism new skills with an emphasis on strategies for teaching language, academic skills, activities of daily living, play skills, and social skills. Topics will be approached by providing the student with an understanding of the terms used, a description of the teaching...