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Examine the historical foundations of Aboriginal culture. Study the key events and legislative policies that have impacted Aboriginal communities. Learn about both Métis and First Nation history and culture.

Learn about addictions and addictive behaviours. Identify indicators for addiction and the strategies for treatment and prevention. Explore major addictions such as drugs and alcohol, eating disorders and gambling.

Examine major pathology and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal systems and acquire the skills required for clinical practice in the speciality area of orthopaedics.

Prerequisite: ADVO 1101

Study advanced anatomy and physiology and assessment techniques specific to various orthopaedic conditions and trauma.

Apply your knowledge and skills using the nursing process in the care of orthopaedic clients.

Enhance your knowledge and skills as an LPN as you learn to conduct a head-to-toe assessment on an adult and to obtain a health history. This course includes a lab component.

Study the basics of normal anatomy and physiology. The structure and function of each body system is covered, and the relationship between the structure and function of each system is explored. Learn about the interactions of body systems.

Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide support and movement, coordination, and regulation. Learn how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Terminology used by health professionals will be introduced.

Transfer: AU

Study the organization of the human body and the structures and functions of the body systems that provide transport and protection; absorption, diffusion, and excretion; and reproduction. Learn how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Terminology used by health professionals, and theory and principles related to microbiology will be introduced.

Prerequisite: ANPH 1001
Transfer: AU

Learn the essential concepts of functional anatomy including terminology, the movements of joints during various activities, and biomechanical principles.

Prerequisite: ANPH 1000

Become familiar with the knowledge and skill procedures necessary to safely care for individuals, beginning with a unit on infection control and safety. Learn about the importance of mobility to one’s health, as well as the skills required to safely and comfortably meet the client’s mobility needs. Building on your knowledge of the human body, this course provides you with the necessary information and skill procedures required to assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, elimination, and nutrition. Finally, you will learn the importance of observation, practice planning, and documenting the care given to the client.

Health care aides play a key role in providing clients with quality care. The role of the HCA has expanded to include assisting with medication delivery. Additional skills and knowledge are needed to ensure medication safety. This course prepares HCAs to safely and effectively assist with medications under the supervision of a health-care professional. It provides participants with the confidence to respond and succeed in their expanding role.

The Assistive Technology course is designed for students with disabilities and provides consultation and training in how to use specialized technology. Using a wide range of technology and adaptive devices, students will learn how to use technology to compensate for learning difficulties and increase their independence in the classroom as well as in a work setting.