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HAP201 - Anatomy and Physiology II
This course builds on the content covered in Anatomy and Physiology I to continue the study of normal anatomy and physiology of the human body. It will provide students with a basis for health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, microbiology and clinical practice. 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 complex alterations in body systems. Concurrent clinical practice will facilitate the opportunity for students to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to specific conditions. Students will engage in class activities, readings and computer animations as a basis for knowledge acquisition.
NUR201 - CCC: Gerontology and Maternal Infant Settings
This course provides the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a first clinical experience. It is comprised of three classroom hours and 10 clinical hours per week (NUR220). Emphasis in the classroom will be on exploring the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual dimensions of the life transitions of aging and healthy childbearing. Classroom discussions will include: the meaning of health and aging, common health challenges experienced in aging, culture and diversity, teaching and learning, communication and caring for these clients and their families. The practicum experience provides the opportunity to develop communication skills through assessments, teaching/learning, developing collaborative relationships with childbearing families and older adults and their families. The nursing theorist grounding classroom discussion and guiding clinical practice will be Watson. Active learning is essential in this course and thus students need to be prepared to engage in classroom dialogue and activities. Critical thinking and appreciation of differences will be fostered through sharing experiences with peers and nursing colleagues.
NUR203 - Health and Healing: Health Assessment
This course will provide students with the basic principles and components of a holistic nursing assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Students will achieve knowledge and skills in communication, interviewing and assessment of the physical status of individuals. Different factors will be explored which affect health assessment including physical, psychosocial, sexual, cultural, spiritual, familial, community and environmental concerns. Students will learn normal and chosen abnormal findings. This course includes two hours classroom and two hours of skills practice in the laboratory environment with human and simulated models.
NUR220 - CCC: Gerontology/Maternal Infant Settings Pract.
This course provides the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a first clinical experience. It is comprised of three classroom hours and 10 clinical hours per week (NUR220). Emphasis in the classroom will be on exploring the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual dimensions of the life transitions of aging and healthy childbearing. Classroom discussions will include: the meaning of health and aging, common health challenges experienced in aging, culture and diversity, teaching and learning, communication and caring for these clients and their families. The practicum experience provides the opportunity to develop communication skills through assessments, teaching/learning, developing collaborative relationships with childbearing families and older adults and their families. The nursing theorist grounding classroom discussion and guiding clinical practice will be Watson. Active learning is essential in this course and thus students need to be prepared to engage in classroom dialogue and activities. Critical thinking and appreciation of differences will be fostered through sharing experiences with peers and nursing colleagues.
PSY114 - Introduction to Psychology II
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, emotion, and cognition. This course is the second of the two-part Introduction to Psychology series. This module continues the course emphasis on psychological concepts, principles, and theories. 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.
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.