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HAP101 - Anatomy and Physiology I

The study of the normal anatomy and physiology of the human body will provide students with a basis for health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, microbiology and clinical practice. The class will introduce students to medical terminology, an important aspect of working in the health care system.  
Three unifying themes: the interrelationships of body organ systems, homeostasis, and the complementarity of structure and function, will provide the basis of understanding the workings of the human body. The class will focus on organization of the body on a cellular/chemical basis and a systematic and holistic approach to simple alterations in body systems. Students will engage in class activities, online discussions, readings and computer animations as a basis for knowledge acquisition.

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NUR101 - Health and Healing: Wellness Across the Lifespan

This s a hybrid course which will be comprised of three classroom hours and one hour
out of class (on-line, structured, independent learning) each week. Students will explore
the concepts related to health and wellness, determinants of health, therapeutic
communication/ establishing a therapeutic relationship, culture and diversity, teaching
and learning, self-concept / self-esteem, safety, stress and adaptation, nutrition,
sexuality and complementary and alternative therapies. Florence Nightingale?s theory
will be used to ground the exploration of these concepts. Active learning is essential in
this course and students need to be prepared to engage in classroom dialogue and
activities. Critical thinking and tolerance for differences will be fostered through sharing
experiences with peers.
Students will focus on examining their own and family members? health and health
promotion practices and explore their experiences in the weekly praxis session.
 

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NUR102 - Professionhood and Knowledge of Nursing I

This course is an introduction to nursing theory with emphasis on human science nursing theories and ways of knowing. Students will be introduced to multiple ways of knowing including the aesthetic, personal, ethical, empirical and sociopolitical. Concepts / theories developed by human science nursing theorists such as  Nightingale, Benner, Watson, Paterson and  Zderad, and Parse will be examined. Students will explore how nursing theory, knowledge, professional practice standards, best practices, and the historical context of nursing inform nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on scholarly writing skills, navigation of academic databases, and synthesis of information. Opportunities will be provided to apply the elements and attitudes of critical thinking.Through critical reflection, students will examine their own assumptions and values as they situate themselves within the profession of nursing.

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NUR110 - Health and Healing: Introductory Nursing Skills

This course gives the student the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and practice skills that maintain and promote health and healing with individuals in nursing practice settings. Students will learn and safely demonstrate healing actions in the lab before entering into clinical placement. Resources will include text, on-line learning programs, demonstrations and peer practice sessions.
 

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PSY113 - Introduction to Psychology I

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, emotion, and cognition. This course is the first of a two-part Introduction to Psychology series. It introduces psychology as both a natural and human science. This module emphasizes the methods, concepts, principles, and theories of psychology. The knowledge and skills acquired in this course ultimately allow students to successfully navigate personal, social, and professional life. Students are encouraged to draw from their own experience as the course progresses.

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GEN001 - General Education Option

According to the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, ?the purpose of General Education in the Ontario college system is to contribute to the development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and, who, as a result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they live and work. General Education strengthens students' generic skills, such as critical analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the context of an exploration of topics with broad-based personal and / or societal importance?. Please contact the School of English and Liberal Studies at your campus to find out more about the variety of General Education courses from which you can choose.

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