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Course Descriptions

 

Metal Jewellery Design Cert
  

  • MJD - 110 Fundamentals of Design I


    37.5 Hours
    The goal of this course is to facilitate an understanding of the various processess involved in designing a piece of jewellery. Principles of design are explored and discussed and many tools for creative thinking will be examined. Students will be required to keep a sketch book of their ideas, including a work flow of how designs can be turned into reality. This course will be heavily related to projects assigned for the entire program.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Program


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  • MJD - 111 Northwest Coast First Nations Art & Engraving I


    38.5 Hours
    This course will focus on students learning the traditional skill of engraving precious metals to produce either First Nations or contemporary-themed work. Students will learn to prepare their own engraving tools, practice hand engraving, and even try their hand on the Gravermax engraving system. Students will have the opportunity to explore the history of Indigenous design and the nature of Northwest Coast First Nations art. The use of First Nations designs and the political and cultural aspects of “appropriation” as it relates to Indigenous culture will be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Program.


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  • MJD - 112 Metal Techniques I


    109.5 Hours
    Students will first learn studio basics, including workbench set up and design, how to use the foredom effectively, and tips on the safe use of equipment and supplies. The course will then introduce the basic characteristics of metal used in jewellery making and a variety of tools and techniques used in working with metal. Specific metal techniques covered will include piercing and riveting, surface treatments, soldering, bezel setting, and band rings. Finishing and polishing metal pieces will also be covered. Assignments will be given under each technique learned.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Program


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  • MJD - 113 Metal Casting I


    49.5 Hours
    Students will learn about several casting methods including the vacuum casting process and some low-tech casting techniques. They will be introduced to the equipment used to produce a rubber mold and practice metal pouring. Finally, students will learn how to carve a wax ring in preparation for lost-wax casting in term 2.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Program


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  • MJD - 114 Drawing and Rendering


    45 Hours
    Students will explore basic drawing techniques and apply them to the design of jewellery. The focus is on providing students with skills required for design, in order to produce coherent and expressive rendering/ illustrations of their own unique pieces of jewellery, in both black and white, and in colour.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Program.


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  • MJD - 115 Final Project I


    39 Hours
    The student will complete a project that he/she has designed using at least three techniques. Each student will be given time with the instructor to discuss the design, its concept and ultimately its creation. This project will give the students a chance for some freedom in showcasing the techniques and skills learned in the program. Students will start to assemble a digital or pictorial portfolio, using the in-studio photo booth. The working logbook, as a project time-management tool, will be introduced.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Program


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  • MJD - 116 Business Practices for Jewellery Artists I


    11 Hours
    Students will begin to create their digital portfolios with an introduction to small scale photography. This course will be further enhanced by an introduction to marketing including social media, web sales, exhibition entries and other promotional opportunities. The students will learn to design and create their own business card for business and promotional purposes.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate


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  • MJD - 120 Fundamentals of Design II


    37.5 Hours
    This course will take the design concepts learned in Fundamentals of Design 1 and expand on them, giving students the chance to think about their design in different ways. It will continue to focus on individual creativity through the use of their sketchbooks. Students will learn how to break down a design into various components, how to do presentation drawings, and how to produce jewellery designs for specific jewellery projects. There will also be an historical overview of jewellery designs included in this course.

    Prerequisite(s):


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  • MJD - 121 NW Coast First Nations Art & Engraving II


    44 Hours
    This course will be a continuation of Northwest Coast First Nations Art & Engraving I. Students will learn more about the history of Indigenous design and continue to work on engraving techniques in either traditional or contemporary designs.

    Prerequisite(s):


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  • MJD - 122 Metal Techniques II


    104 Hours
    This course is a continuation of Metal Techniques I. Students will learn more about tools and techniques used in working with metal. Metal techniques covered will include repoussage and tool making, intermediate stone setting, and additional ring styles. There will be an opportunity to explore electrolytic colouring of titanium and niobium. Students will also be introduced to other materials used in the production of jewellery.

    Prerequisite(s):


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  • MJD - 123 Metal Casting II


    49.5 Hours
    This course, as a continuation of Metal Casting I, will allow students to further explore casting techniques. Emphasis will be on lost-wax casting and mold-making for production. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the vacuum casting process and, through practice, learn to work independently and with precision. Also covered in term 2 are alternative wax techniques, wax injection, and investing. Students will also learn about different alloys used in jewellery and how to roll out a prepared ingot into sheet or wire.

    Prerequisite(s):


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  • MJD - 124 Introduction to Gemmology


    138 Hours
    Gemstones are an intrinsic part of making jewellery and in this course students will learn about the crystal structure and classification of the most commonly used stones, as well as the difference between natural and synthetic stones. Students will study the various lo-tech methods for identifying precious stones, both mineral and organic. Participants will have the opportunity to do some in-depth research into a gemstone of their choice.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Metal Jewellery Design Certificate Program.


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  • MJD - 125 Final Project II


    48 Hours
    As this is the final project for the program, students will be required to design and make a piece of finished jewellery using the skills they have learned over the program. Students will also learn how to display and present their work professionally, and the course will culminate in an event where students will have the opportunity to display their work from the entire program to the public.

    Prerequisite(s):


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  • MJD - 126 Business Practices for Jewellery Artists II


    9 Hours
    Students will review the business side of jewellery making including tips for those who wish to be self-employed, legal and ethical considerations when dealing with precious metals and stones, marketing techniques, and business administrative skills. Opportunities in the field will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s):


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Mining
  

  • MIN - 100 Introduction to the Mining Industry


    This course will introduce students to the mining sector. They will gain an understanding of the history of mining in Canada, the industries effect on the economy, current day mine operations, exploration opportunities, the methods of mining, and general mining terminology. Students will learn how the mining cycle is governed by the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia. They will gain knowledge of the definitions, duties and responsibilities, work refusal rights, discrimination, inspector rights and duties, as well as environmental regulations in the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Underground Mining Essentials Certificate Program.


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  • MIN - 101 Mining Health and Safety


    Students will gain knowledge of safe workplace practices and systems, learn the purpose and correct methodology behind Hazard Recognition and Emergency Preparedness, and will learn about Personal Protective equipment requirements and specifications.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Underground Mining Essentials Certificate Program.


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  • MIN - 102 Fundamentals of Mining Technologies


    Students will learn about the various ventilations systems and how they work, the types of gases that are encountered in a mining operation and the various detection methods used to provide a safe work environment. Students will also gain knowledge of the various ground control processes and support systems in today’s mining world, learn about the geology of the earth and how it is impacted by the mining process, and develop an understanding of the basic elements of hydrology and the various water issues that are common in today’s mining operations.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Underground Mining Essentials Certificate Program.


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  • MIN - 103 Introduction to Mining Skills


    Students will gain knowledge and develop skills necessary to perform work operations in a mining setting. Guidelines, rules and regulations will be learned in the areas of Rigging, Blasting, Manual Drilling, Diamond drilling, the installation of mine services, staging and muck handling. Students will develop skills in the practical application for the various tasks performed at a simulated worksite or an underground mining worksite.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Underground Mining Essentials Certificate Program.


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  • MIN - 104 Emergency Mining Procedures


    Students will learn the steps necessary to react in the correct manner in an emergency situation. Students will gain knowledge of the processes and procedures for self rescue, the steps necessary to be safe during an evacuation, and to identify types of fire-fighting equipment and methods of fire-fighting in a mining environment. Students will gain industry certification in Surface Mine Rescue.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Underground Mining Essentials Certificate Program.


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  • MIN - 105 Worksite Readiness


    Students will gain the knowledge necessary to apply for work in the mining industry, learn skills to deal with conflict, practice workplace respect principles, and work co-operatively in a culturally diverse industry. Students will learn skills that are necessary to work in a mechanized mining environment.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Underground Mining Essentials Certificate Program.


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Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician
  

  • MSF - 100 Occupational Skills and Operations


    96 hours
    This course provides students with an introduction to mechanical repair shop business procedures including shop, site, and personal safety practices. Emphasis will be given to personal protective equipment, shop organization, and inventory control systems, communication skills, as well as record keeping and customer relations skills. This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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  • MSF - 101 Hand and Shop Tools for Power Technicians


    60 hours
    This course encompasses the fundamental skills needed to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used in mechanical repair shops.  Emphasis will be given to hand and power tools as well as fastening devices, lifting equipment and air tools. This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

     

    Prerequisite(s):

    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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  • MSF - 102 Welding Basics for Power Technicians


    60 hours
    This course introduces welding fundamentals applicable to mechanical repair shops. Emphasis will be given to welding safety, equipment, basic procedures and techniques. This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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  • MSF - 103 Engine Systems for Power Technicians


    60 hours
    This course introduces two-stroke and four-stroke engine basics including lubricants, filters and cooling systems. Through theory and applied learning, students will acquire the skills and experience needed to identify, service and maintain various engine systems. This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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  • MSF - 104 Drive Line Systems for Power Technicians


    120 hours
    This course focuses on drive line systems including chain, belt and shaft drive systems; tire design and wheel construction; and bearing design, inspection, and service procedures. This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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  • MSF - 105 Brake Systems for Power Technicians


    72 hours
    This course encompasses theoretical and practical instruction on mechanical and hydraulic brake systems. Students will gain experience troubleshooting brake systems and performing service procedures. This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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  • MSF - 106 Electrical Systems for Power Technicians


    96 hours
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of electrical systems related to mechanical repair. Students will interpret electrical diagrams, measure electrical values, and service batteries. This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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  • MSF - 107 Fundamentals of Unit Assembly and Service Procedures


    36 hours
    This course introduces new unit assembly as well as ancillary and accessory components. Students will perform pre-delivery inspection, service procedures and pre-storage preparation.  This course follows the requirements of ITA Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate program


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Nautical
  

  • NAU - 005 Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course


    Gain the knowledge and skills required to operate small commercial vessels, other than tugs and fishing vessels, up to five gross tonnage engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage, and for fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engaged on a near coastal, class 2 (including an inland voyage on Lake Superior or Lake Huron) or a sheltered waters voyage.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • None


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  • NAU - 016 Restricted Operator Certificate-Maritime


    This seven-hour course will prepare you for the Department of Communications examination for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) (ROC-M).

    Prerequisite(s):
    • None


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Nuu-Chah-Nulth Language
  

  • NCN - 096 Introduction to Nuu-Chah-Nulth Language

    3 Credit(s)
    Introduction to Nuu-chah-nulth Language will focus on: listening techniques, comparing and contrasting Nuu-chah-nulth and English sound patterns and pronunciation, which will lead to words, phrases and sentence-building exercises for conversational Nuu-chah-nulth for various topics: greetings, weather, elders, around the classroom, around the house, and learning songs. Students will also be introduced to electronic learning resources for self-practice.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • None


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  • NCN - 097 Introductory Nuu-Chah-Nulth Language 2

    3 Credit(s)
    Introduction to Nuu-chah-nulth Language II will focus on advancing skills learned in Nuu-chah-nulth I: listening techniques, comparing and contrasting Nuu-chah-nulth and English sounds, patterns and pronunciation which will lead to words, phrases and sentence building exercises for conversational Nuu-chah-nulth for various topics. In addition, there will be an introduction to Nuu-chah-nulth cultural protocols. Students will explore any new electronic learning resources for self-practice.

    Prerequisite(s):


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Nursing
  

  • NUR - 102 Relational Practice I: Self and Others

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    The premise underlying this course is that nursing is an experience lived between people (Paterson & Zderad, 1976). Students explore the multiple factors that influence their own capacity to be in caring relation to others (individual, family, groups, populations, communities). They learn to question personal perspectives of experience; to uncover attitudes, beliefs and values; and to share and acknowledge differences. Emphasis is placed on a phenomenological attitude to view the structure and experiences that make up their own and other people’s lives (Hartrick, 1997).

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Nursing Program


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  • NUR - 103 Professional Practice I: Introduction to the Profession of Nursing

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    This course is an introduction to the profession of nursing. Participants examine the foundational concepts of the curriculum and how the concepts relate to nursing practice. Participants also explore the history of the profession of nursing and have the opportunity to explore and critically reflect upon the political and socioeconomic forces that have shaped the status of women in society and the evolution of the nursing profession. Standards of nursing practice and responsibility for safe and ethical nursing practice are also explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Nursing Program


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  • NUR - 104 Nursing Practice I: Introduction to Nursing Practice

    1.5 Credit(s)
    1 hour seminar + 5 hours practice bi-weekly
    This course is an opportunity for participants to integrate their learning from other Semester One courses with their beginning understanding of nursing practice. Participants are engaged with healthy families in the community and with nurses in practice to explore the breadth of nursing practice.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Nursing Program


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  • NUR - 105 Health and Healing I: Living Health

    6 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar + 3 hours learning center
    This course is an introduction to the meaning of health including personal health, family health, community health and societal health. Participants examine significant theoretical and conceptual frameworks of health including health promotion, primary health care, prevention and determinants of health. By reflecting on personal experiences, participants have the opportunity to identify personal resources and/or challenges that impact health as well as recognize the diversity of beliefs, values and perceptions of health held by others. Opportunities to learn basic health assessment skills are included in this course.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Nursing Program


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  • NUR - 113 Professional Practice II: Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    This course is an introduction to the discipline of nursing. Participants explore the historical development of nursing knowledge and theory as well as contemporary understandings of nursing as a discipline and the body of knowledge that defines it. Relationships between practice, theory and research are explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 1


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  • NUR - 114 Nursing Practice II: Coming to Know the Client

    3 Credit(s)
    1 hour seminar + 12 hours practice bi-weekly
    This nursing practice experience provides opportunities to develop caring relationships with groups, families and individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on health assessment and coming to know how clients understand and promote their health, and the role of the nurse in partnering with the client in this process. Participants work with groups, families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 1


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  • NUR - 115 Health and Healing II: Health Indicators

    6 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar + 3 hours learning center
    Building on Health I, this course focuses on individual, family and community health assessment. Participants will have opportunities to explore and critique various theoretical and conceptual frameworks in relation to health assessment including early childhood development, family development, healthy aging and community development. The concept of assessment within the context of decision making is explored. Opportunities to learn basic health assessment skills are included in this course.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 1


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  • NUR - 170 Health and Healing Bridge-In

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the meaning of health including personal health, family health, community health and societal health. Participants examine significant theoretical and conceptual frameworks of health including health promotion, primary health care, prevention and determinants of health. Participants have the opportunity to identify personal resources and/ or challenges that impact health as well as recognize the diversity of beliefs, values and perceptions of health held by family and community health assessment. Participants will have opportunities to explore and critique various theoretical and conceptual frameworks in relation to health assessment including early childhood development, family development, healthy aging and community development. The concept of assessment within the context of decision making is explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Practical Nursing Diploma or Practical Nursing Certificate and 900 hours of practice within the past five years. Current and active registration as an LPN in British Columbia or the Northwest Territories. Take NUR 173  


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  • NUR - 173 Professional Practice Bridge-In

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the profession and discipline of nursing. Participants examine the foundational concepts of the curriculum and how the concepts relate to nursing practice. Participants explore the historical development of nursing knowledge and theory as well as contemporary understandings of nursing as a discipline and the body of knowledge that defines it. Relationships between practice, theory and research are explored. Participants have the opportunity to explore and critically reflect upon the political and socioeconomic forces that have shaped the status of women in society and the evolution of the nursing profession. Standards of nursing practice and responsibility for safe and ethical nursing practice are also explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Current registration as a LPN in British Columbia or Northwest Territories.

    Corequisite(s):


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  • NUR - 175 Consolidated Practice Experience I

    6 Credit(s)
    Practice and Learning Center
    The transitional practice experience is designed to assist students to move forward with the health focus of year one towards the focus on health challenges in year two. Hence this practice experience consists of two parts: two weeks in the nursing learning centre to practice skills that are foundational to providing personal care, and two weeks in a practice setting where students will have the opportunity to practice personal care while furthering the development of their assessment skills and their understanding of health and health promotion.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 2


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  • NUR - 202 Relational Practice II: Creating Health- Promoting Relationships

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    Building on Relational Practice I, in this course participants move beyond personal discovery to a focus on relational caring. The major emphasis of the course is relational practice with individuals, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds of age, culture, and experience. This is an experiential course designed to deepen the participants’ understanding of caring and how the connection between caring and relationship provides the context for health and healing. Participants explore theories and processes of caring, relational identity development of self as nurse, and relational practice as enacted across a range of settings and contexts.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of year 1


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  • NUR - 204 Nursing Practice III: Promoting Health and Healing

    6 Credit(s)
    2 hours seminar + 10 hours practice
    This nursing practice experience provides opportunities to develop caring relationships with individuals and families for the purpose of health promotion while coming to understand their unique health and healing processes. Participants will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Participants work with families and individuals experiencing common health challenges (both episodic and chronic) in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. The community and society are considered as contextual influences on the promotion of health and healing for the individual and the family.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of year 1


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  • NUR - 206 Health and Healing III: Health Challenges/Healing Initiatives

    6 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar, 3 hours learning centre
    Building on the learners’ understanding of health, the focus of this course is on people’s experience with healing for both chronic and episodic health challenges. Participants integrate theory and concepts of health as they relate to healing. This course is complementary to Health Sciences III and provides opportunities for learners to integrate pathophysiology with their understanding of health and healing and the nursing approaches that accompany this understanding.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of year 1


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  • NUR - 208 Health Sciences: Pathophysiology I

    3 Credit(s)
    A study of the foundational concepts related to human pathophysiology. Topics include the pathogenesis of health challenges across the life span, including microbiology, epidemiology, genetics, nutrition, diagnostics, and pharmacology. Concepts will be closely coordinated with semester III Health, Learning Centre, Relational Practice, and Nursing Practice courses.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Enrollment in year 2 of the Nursing Program.


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  • NUR - 213 Professional Practice III: Nursing Ethics

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    Building on previous Relational Practice and Professional Practice courses, this course focuses on the growing body of knowledge related to nursing ethics. Beginning with an understanding of bio-medical ethics that have dominated nursing ethics in the past and moving to an understanding of developing ethical theory related to nursing and nursing issues, participants will have opportunities to explore nursing ethics in the context of their nursing practice.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 3

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  • NUR - 214 Nursing Practice IV: Promoting Health and Healing

    6 Credit(s)
    2 hours seminar + 10 hours practice
    This nursing practice experience continues to provide opportunities for learners to develop caring relationships with individuals and families for the purpose of health promotion while coming to understand their health and healing processes when experiencing more complex health challenges, both episodic and chronic. Participants will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Participants work with families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice. The community and society are considered as contextual influences on the promotion of health for the individual and the family.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 3


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  • NUR - 216 Health and Healing IV: Health Challenges/Healing Initiatives

    6 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar, 3 hours learning centre
    Participants in this course continue to develop an understanding of people’s experience with healing related to a variety of increasingly complex chronic and episodic health challenges within a variety of practice contexts. This course is complementary to Health Sciences IV and provides opportunities for learners to integrate pathophysiology with their understanding of health and healing and the nursing approaches that accompany this understanding.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 3


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  • NUR - 218 Health Sciences: Pathophysiology II

    3 Credit(s)
    A continuation of the study of the foundational concepts related to human pathophysiology. Topics include the pathogenesis of health challenges across the life span including microbiology, epidemiology, genetics, nutrition, diagnostics, and pharmacology. Concepts will be closely coordinated with semester IV health, learning centre, and nursing practice courses.

    Prerequisite(s):

    • NUR 208 , with minimum Grade C. Enrolment in 2nd year of NIC Nursing Program.



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  • NUR - 276 Consolidated Practice Experience II

    8 Credit(s)
    8 weeks (192 hours) practice
    In this consolidated practice experience, opportunities are provided to develop caring relationships for the purpose of healing and health promotion with individuals and families experiencing increasingly complex chronic and episodic health challenges. The community and society are considered as contextual influences on the promotion of health for the individual and the family. Participants have opportunities to consolidate learning from the first and second year of the program in a variety of settings.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 4


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  • NUR - 302 Relational Practice III: Connecting Across Difference

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    Building on the concepts introduced in Relational Practice I and II and other previous courses, Relational Practice III provides a synthesis of knowledge that is the basis of critical analysis. This course focuses on enhancing participants’ everyday relational practice with individuals, families, and groups. The emphasis is on engaging with the complexities of difference in everyday nursing practice and the challenges these complexities might pose for being in-relation with clients.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Year 2


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  • NUR - 304 Nursing Practice V: Promoting Health and Healing

    6 Credit(s)
    2 hours seminar + 10 hours practice
    This nursing practice experience continues to provide opportunities for learners to develop caring relationships with individuals and families while coming to understand their health and healing processes. Participants will have opportunities to practice nursing approaches that accompany this understanding. Participants work with families and individuals in the home and community, in agencies, and in care facilities to incorporate concepts and learning from all the courses in this semester into their nursing practice.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Year 2


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  • NUR - 306 Health and Healing V: Complex Health Challenges/Healing Initiatives

    6 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar, 3 hours learning center
    This course builds on Health and Healing I and II and Health Sciences III and IV and provides opportunities for participants to build on their nursing knowledge and understanding of health and healing in relation to complex episodic and chronic health challenges. This advanced course will focus on current topics and emerging knowledge related to a variety of health care contexts.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Year 2


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  • NUR - 313 Professional Practice IV: Nursing Inquiry

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    Building upon concepts introduced in Professional Practice I, II, and III. In this course,participants will explore the historical and philosophical approaches to the development of nursing knowledge and inquiry. Relationships between practice, theory, and research are explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 5 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 314 Nursing Practice VI: Promoting Health of Communities and Society

    4 Credit(s)
    1 hour seminar, 8 hours practice
    This nursing practice experience provides opportunities to develop caring relationships with families, groups, and communities within a societal and global context with emphasis on health promotion and community empowerment. Participants have opportunities to work with a community (geographical, self-identified, population based, institutionally based,etc.) on a particular health issue.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 5 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 316 Health and Healing VII: Promoting Community and Societal Health

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the promotion of community and societal health. It is intended to be a companion course with Health and Healing VI. Participants will continue to develop their competencies in relational practice with a focus on community and society as client. The political role of the nurse is explored as the emphasis is placed upon working with communities from a social justice and equity perspective. Community development and capacity building, as a pattern of community health promotion practice, is explored. In addition students will further develop their understanding of teaching and learning focusing on transformative and emancipatory approaches.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 5 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 318 Health and Healing VI: Global Health Issues

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    Participants in this course continue to develop an understanding of people’s experience with health and healing related to a variety of increasingly complex chronic and episodic global health challenges and issues. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as care provider, community organizer/facilitator, educator and advocate within the context of the global society and the changing health care environment. Participants examine a variety of emerging health issues and trends using these as a context for further developing their personal understanding of nursing practice that supports meaningful interactions with individuals, families, groups, communities and society.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 5 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 375 Consolidated Practice Experience (CPE) III

    8 Credit(s)
    8 weeks practice (280 hours)
    This Consolidated Practice Experience is designed to provide opportunities for participants to integrate,consolidate and expand concepts from previous learning. Participants have opportunities to consolidate learning from the first, second and third years of the program in a variety of settings and with any of age or type of client.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 6


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  • NUR - 403 Professional Practice VI: Nursing Research

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    Building on Professional Practice II, III, and IV, the intent of this course is to enhance participants? understanding of nursing scholarship and enhance their abilities to comprehend, critique, and utilize nursing research. Participants critically reflect on various scholarly works and research methodologies. Participants experience ways to critically examine their practice in relation to nursing research and to pose research questions for evidence-informed practice.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 6 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 404 Nursing Practice VI: Engaging in Leadership

    4 Credit(s)
    1 hour seminar, 8 hours practice
    This nursing practice experience provides opportunities for participants to further develop their competencies in the areas of leadership, influencing and managing change, and the utilization of research for the purpose of promoting the health of individuals, families, communities and society, within the context of the Canadian health care system. This nursing practice experience focuses on participants’ growth in their practice as professional nurses. They have opportunities to explore inter-professional practice and nursing leadership in the context of emerging Canadian and global health issues and trends.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 6 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 405 Professional Practice V: Leadership in Nursing

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    This course explores the ways nurses can provide leadership, influence, create and manage change for the promotion of health for individuals, families, groups and communities within the context of society and the world. Emphasis is placed on leadership roles of the nurse within practice contexts. The role of the nurse within the current and evolving Canadian health care system is explored including considerations of the impact of global trends and issues. Issues facing nurses in the current work environment will be discussed. Collaborative and ethical approaches for working within institutional philosophies and frameworks will be explored.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 6 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 410 Health & Wellness in Aboriginal Communities

    3 Credit(s)
    30 hours seminar + 12 hours online
    This course will examine concepts of Aboriginal health and healing using Aboriginal processes and ways of knowing for curriculum construction and delivery. It will include pre and post assignments and 5 consecutive days learning in an Aboriginal Community within the college region. Students will explore the Aboriginal world view of health and wellness and will examine the historical and contemporary significance of health issues for Aboriginal communities through interaction with local elders and community representatives. This course will also examine the nurse’s role with individuals, families and communities from social justice and cultural safety perspectives. Participants will have the opportunity to explore their own relational practice through reflection on their own ethnocentricities and personal meanings and through active engagement with Aboriginal community members and processes.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 6 of the BSN Program or admission to Option B of the BSN Program or 3rd Year standing in the BSN Program with Instructor permission. The course is also open to Registered Nurses who are employed by an Aboriginal Health Authority.


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  • NUR - 414 Nursing Practice VIII: Transitioning to BSN Graduate

    12 Credit(s)
    18 hours seminar, 16 weeks practice (560 hours)
    This nursing practice experience provides opportunities for participants to consolidate their learning and prepare for assuming the role of BSN graduate. Participants also explore and critique changes and issues in the health care system, and the workplace, that affect nurses. Participants develop their nursing competencies and enhance their nursing knowledge so that they may practice in a variety of settings at a novice level. Participants may choose to focus their practice within a specific area, for example, a particular setting of practice, a certain client population, or a specific health challenge.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 7 or admission to Option B


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  • NUR - 420 Advanced Pharmacology in Nursing Practice

    3 Credit(s)
    3 hours seminar
    This pharmacology course provides the opportunity for students to consolidate their learning of the medications used in the management of common acute and chronic health challenges across the life-spans. An overview of alternative medicine as a complement to conventional medicine is included. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, as well as the nurse’s role in drug therapy, are integrated as a means to maximize therapeutic efficacy and minimize adverse drug reactions. Ethical, economic and legal issues, regarding medications are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 6 or admission to Option B or 3rd Year standing with Instructor Permission


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Occupational First Aid
  

  • OFA - 001 WHMIS 2015


    4 hours
    This course is an introduction to the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System. The course includes the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling for chemicals (GHS) as well as WHMIS legislation introduced in 1988. Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course.


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  • OFA - 010 Occupational First Aid Level 1


    8 hours
    Learn CPR, choking and hemorrhage control and minor wound care according to WSBC Regulations, Part 3 Guidelines (3.14-3.21). This WorkSafeBC course is an excellent entry level WSBC First Aid course that is a recognized by local industry. Certification is by WSBC and is valid for three years.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Students must be at least 16 years of age. Students under 19 require a parent/ guardian signed waiver. Picture identification must be brought to the 1st class.


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  • OFA - 015 Occupational First Aid Transportation Endorsement


    8 hours
    This course is for OFA 010  or OFA 020  certified first aid attendants that work in environments requiring Transportation Endorsement in addition to their Occupational First Aid Level 1 or 2, according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 to 3.21). Students will be required to complete an NIC Waiver form at the first class. Certificate is by WSBC and is valid for three years.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Students must be at least 16 years of age. Students under 19 require a parent/ guardian signed waiver. Picture identification and current OFA Level 1 or 2 Certificate must be brought to class.


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  • OFA - 020 Occupational First Aid Level 2


    43 hours
    This is a WorkSafeBC course for work environments that require the Occupational First Aid Level 2 according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14 to 3.21. Students will be required to complete a NIC Waiver form at the first class. Certification is by WSBC and is valid for three years.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Students must be at least 16 years of age. Students under 19 years of age require a parent/ guardian signed waiver. Pre-reading and homework required, contact First Aid Dept at 250-334-5092 to arrange to get course materials.


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  • OFA - 030 Occupational First Aid Level 3


    77 hours
    This course meets WorkSafe BC requirements for First Aid Attendants in BC and according to WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14-3.21). The Occupational First Aid Level 3 course is offered with the objective of qualifying candidates for certification as Level 3 First Aid Attendants in industry. Instruction includes: anatomy and physiology; injury and body response; resuscitation- oxygen therapy; wounds and bleeding; thermal, joint, spinal and eye injuries; fractures, bandaging; immobilization; transportation; recording and reporting accidents and injuries. An NIC waiver form will be required to be filled out at class. Certification is by WSBC and is valid for three years.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Students must be 16 years of age. Students under 19 require a parent / guardian signed waiver. Pre-reading and homework required, contact First Aid Dept at 250-334-5092 to arrange to get course materials.


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  • OFA - 031 Occupational First Aid Level 2 or 3 Practice


    6 hours
    This is a refresher course for Occupational First Aid Level 2 or 3 ticket holders, which prepares students for Level 2 or 3 examinations.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Students must have a current WSBC Occupational First Aid Level 2 or 3 or equivalent certification: (EMP) 76 hour Advanced WorkPlace Level 3 Supplement ticket.


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  • OFA - 032 Occupational First Aid Level 3 Renewal


    42 hours
    This course is for Occupational First Aid Level 3 First Aid attendants who prefer not to take the full OFA 030  course, but would like to attend a few classes as a refresher before challenging the Level 3 exam. Homework assignments must be completed before the first class. Note: This course is offered in accordance with WSBC Regulations Part 3 Guidelines (3.14-3.21) All students will be required to complete an NIC waiver form. Certification is by WSBC for a period of three years.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Students must have or have had a WSBC Occupational First Aid Level 3 ticket or equivalent certification (i.e.: EMP 76 Hour Advanced WorkPlace Level 3 Supplement ticket). Students under 19 years of age require a parent/ guardian signed waiver. Pre-reading and homework required, contact First Aid Dept at 250-334-5092 to arrange to get course materials.


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  • OFA - 050 Occupational First Aid Level 1 Instructor Training


    40 hours
    The course follows WSBC Level 1 Instructor curriculum and provides participants with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience in the preparation and successful delivery of lesson plans. They will learn the effective use of multi -media equipment, and practice the basic instructional skills required to present the OFA Level 1 course. The instructor course will also prepare participants to evaluate the knowledge and skills required for their students. (Certification as a Level 1 instructor will be issued by the agency and will be renewed In accordance with Worksafe BC. It is expected that candidates meet the course objectives before certification is issued. Instructors must maintain their current level of certification or higher. Certification period is three years)

    Prerequisite(s):
    • 1.Hold an OFA level 2 certificate (or a nationally recognized Standard First Aid certificate or higher); 2.Be at least 19 years of age before course starts; 3.Provide evidence of having participated in or observed a complete Level 1 course prior to instructor training.


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Office Administration
  

  • OAD - 020 Online Learner Success


    Online Learner Success (OLS) is designed to provide the learner with a working knowledge of the Learning Management System (LMS) utilized for Office Administration and Office Management courses. Students are introduced to the LMS terminology and practice using various course tools to communicate with instructors and classmates, and to complete assignments and activities.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • ​C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 100 Introductory Keyboarding

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Introductory Keyboarding provides the necessary techniques to keyboard proficiently and accurately by touch to a minimum of 40 wpm. Software used for this course analyzes students’ keyboarding techniques and prescribes practice to help them key faster and with more accuracy. Alphabetic keys, numbers, punctuation and symbols are covered. Students complete various timed writings increasing in length until their final testing time of 3 minutes.

    Prerequisite(s):  

    It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 101 Introduction to Computers & the Internet

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Introduction to Computers and the Internet is a basic introduction to computers, the Internet, and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Students will learn essential computer terms and concepts, manipulate the Windows environment, explore Windows accessories, use File Explorer programs to manage files and folders, use the Internet for email, web navigation and web searches; as well as Internet security, blogs and social media.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent . 
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 102 Keyboarding II

    1 Credit(s)
    Keyboarding II is an advanced course designed to help students improve their keyboarding skills to employable levels of 50+ wpm. Software used for this course analyzes students’ keyboarding techniques and prescribes practice to help them key faster and with more accuracy. Alphabetic keys, numbers, punctuation and sumbols are covered. Students complete various timed writings increasing in length until their final testing time of 5 minutes.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020  and completion of ABT 100   or OAD 100 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 109 Human Relations for Career Success

    1 Credit(s)
    Human Relations concentrates on personal and professional skills needed by workers in today’s workplace. These skills include self-examination and assessment, effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills, client relations, teamwork, problem solving, and an understanding of business ethics.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 116  or OAD 116 .
    • B- in ABT 148  or OAD 148 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 110 Records Management

    1 Credit(s)
    Records Management provides the skills and knowledge to implement the correct creation, storage, use, retrieval, protection, control, and disposition of records when dealing with both manual and electronic files.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 148  or OAD 148 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 111 Administrative Procedures

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Administrative Procedures enables students to develop essential organizational skills and efficient office practices for today’s dynamic offices. A blend of hands-on applications and discussions requires students to communicate effectively, think critically, and apply problem-solving skills.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • Completion of ABT 100  or OAD 100 , and B- in ABT 116  or OAD 116 ; and B- in ABT 148  or OAD 148 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 116 Word Processing Level I

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Word Processing I introduces students to the basic software functions of a word processing program, as well as how to properly format business documents including letters and memoranda.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020  and ABT 100  or OAD 100 .
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.


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  • OAD - 117 Word Processing Level II

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Word Processing II is a continuation of OAD 116 and provides additional instruction in tables, lists, charts, and reports. It also covers advanced word processing features such as merge, macros, outlines, graphics, and styles.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020  and completion of ABT 100  or OAD 100 .
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101 , and ABT 116  or OAD 116 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent  
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

     
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  • OAD - 120 Job Search

    1 Credit(s)
    OAD 148  Job search is designed to develop successful job search strategies for today’s competitive and changing job market. Topics incluse self-assessment, employability skills testing, job search strategies and research, networking, resumes, cover letters, application forms, interviews, portfolios, employment-related communications and using the Internet for job seaarch and career planning.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 116  or OAD 116 .
    • B- in ABT 148  or OAD 148 .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .

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  • OAD - 126 Presentation Software

    1 Credit(s)
    Presentation Software utilizes Microsoft Power Point to introduce students to electronic presentation design and development. Students will apply appropriate design concepts to present data and information in a professional, organized and effective format. Students will learn how to use design templates, apply various attibutes, and include a variety of objects to create, modify, save, and deliver presentations.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101 ​.
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 135 Electronic Databases

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Electronic Databases in an introduction to the Microsoft Access data management system. The course will focus on planning, designing, and creating a database to meet the information management needs of today’s workplace. Students will learn terminology, database concepts, and features of relational databases,and will use various commands and features to create tables, queries, forms and reports.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 145 Electronic Spreadsheets

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Electronic Spreadsheets provides students with a working knowledge of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Students learn how to design, create, modify, and present professional-looking spreadsheets for use in today’s workplace. Mathematical problems are solved using formulas and built-in functions and students learn how to illustrate and present spreadsheet data in graphic form.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101 .
    • B- in ABT 147  or OAD 147 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 146 Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets is a continuation of OAD 145 and provides students with an advanced knowledge of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Students learn how to use spreadsheets for advanced applications including working with tables, PivotTables and PivotCharts, multiple worksheets, advanced fuunctions, validation rules and macros.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101 .
    • B- in ABT 145  or OAD 145 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033  ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 147 Business Calculators & Mathematics

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Business Calculators & Mathematics focuses on using the electronic calculator to learn the touch method, to understand common calculator features, and to solve basic business mathematics problems using the most efficient and accurate techniques possible.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 148 Business English

    3 Credit(s)
    Business English focuses on correct English usage in a business environment and provides a comprehensive study of grammar and mechanics, as well as business spelling and vocabulary development.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 149 Business Communications

    2 Credit(s)
    Business Communications teaches you how to plan, organize, and write correct and effective “reader friendly” business correspondence including letters, memoranda, informal reports, and electronic messages. Writing strategies employ situational techniques to plan, organize, write and respond appropriately in various workplace situations.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 100  or OAD 100 .
    • B- in ABT 116  or OAD 116 .
    • B- in ABT 148  or OAD 148 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 150 Personal Information Manager (PIM) Sofware

    1 Credit(s)
    An introduction to Microsoft Outlook, including hands-on training in the use of email for online communications, calendar for managing important dates and appointments, and contacts for the creation and maintenance of an address database.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 151 Desktop Publishing

    1.5 Credit(s)
    Desktop Publishing is a study of desktop publishing functions; elements of page design and organizational tools; and the planning, design, and production process which includes applications on computers and using desktop publishing software. Students will produce publications such as letterheads, flyers, brochures, business forms, and newsletters.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.


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  • OAD - 152 Integrated Project - Administrative

    1.5 Credit(s)
    The Integrated Project - Administrative capstone course helps learners extend their word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing and presentation software knowledge by completing a variety of practical, integrated projects. Learners will also develop decision-making, prioritizing, and other administrative skills.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.


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  • OAD - 161 Accounting I

    2 Credit(s)
    Accounting I provides an introduction to manual accounting. Emphasis is placed on fundamental accounting principles and their application in day-to-day business situations. This course is based on a service business organized as a sole proprietorship.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 147  or OAD 147 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 162 Accounting II

    3 Credit(s)
    Accounting II is a continuation of Accounting I and is designed to provide additional knowledge in common accounting systems including sales, purchases, taxes, inventory, and payroll. The concepts are presented in the context of a merchandising business.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 147  or OAD 147 .
    • B- in ABT 161  or OAD 161 .
    • C in English 12 or equivalent . 
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 165 Computerized Accounting

    2.5 Credit(s)
    This course complements the manual accounting course. Using Simply Accounting software for Windows, Computerized Accounting provides the student with hands-on practice at converting a manual accounting system to a computerized one. The course covers recording transactions in the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, financial statements, payroll, project costing, inventory, reporting and graphing, and account reconciliation.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 .
    • B- in ABT 147  or OAD 147 .
    • B- in ABT 161  or OAD 161 .
    • Completion of ABT 162  or OAD 162 . Can be taken concurrently with OAD 165 as a co-requisite.
    • C in English 12 or equivalent .
    • C in one of Workplace Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Essentials Math 10, Foundations of Math 10, or MAT 033 ; or Math assessment.

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  • OAD - 182 Medical Terminology I

    1 Credit(s)
    CD-Video instruction and a programmed text are used in this course to introduce students to medical terminology. The course enables the student to develop skills in the correct use, spelling and pronunciation of medical terms and abbreviations. It focuses on the construction of medical terms from their Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combining forms.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Successful completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 ; and English prerequisite for Office Administration Programs.

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  • OAD - 183 Medical Terminology II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course takes a systems approach to understanding and using medical terminology. CD-Video instruction and supporting printed materials provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills in the correct spelling and use of medical terms applicable to administrative and office environments.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Successful completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 ; and ABT 182  or OAD 182 ; and English prerequisite for Office Administration Programs.

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  • OAD - 186 Medical Terminology III - Pharmacology and Specialties

    1 Credit(s)
    Medical Terminology III is a complete study of the construction of medical terms including root words, suffixes and prefixes relating to pharmacology and the specialties of oncology, radiology and nuclear medicine and psychiatry.

    Prerequisite(s): It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the prerequisites for this course. If you do not, or have questions, please contact an educational advisor.

    • Successful completion of ABT 020  or OAD 020 ; and ABT 182  or OAD 182 ; and ABT 183  or OAD 183 ​.

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  • OAD - 200 Organizational Management

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to organizational management. Topics covered include administrative office management, principles and functions of management, planning and decision making, organizational behaviour, and health and safety in the workplace.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Office Management Program.

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