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Course Descriptions

 

Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician
  

  • 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 - 108 Health and Healing I: Living Health

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the meaning of health including personal health, family health, community health and societal health.  Learners examine significant theoretical and conceptual frameworks of health including health promotion, primary health care, prevention, and determinants of health.  By reflecting on personal experiences, learners 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.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission to the Nursing Program


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  • NUR - 109 Nursing Learning Centre I

    3 Credit(s)
    NUR 109 is an introduction to physical assessment and psychomotor skills within the context of nursing practice across the lifespan. The competencies introduced are related to health assessment, psychomotor skills, and decision-making skills. Nursing Learning Centre introduces simulation to provide learners the opportunity to actively engage in the construction of their own knowledge.

    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 - 118 Health and Healing II: Health Indicators

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

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of term 1


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  • NUR - 119 Nursing Learning Centre II

    3 Credit(s)
    NUR 119 is a continuation of the development and beginning mastery of competencies in health (physical) assessment, psychomotor skills,  and decision-making skills.  NUR 119  includes an integration of nursing concepts and psychomotor skills in relation to knowledge and from other Semester II courses.   Nursing Learning Centre, including simulation, provides learners with the opportunity to actively engage in the construction of their own knowledge.

    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, family, community and societal health. Students examine significant theoretical and conceptual frameworks of health including health promotion, primary health care, prevention and determinants of health and have the opportunity to identify personal resources and/or challenges that impact health.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into Option C (PN to BSN)


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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 foundational concepts of the curriculum and how concepts relate to nursing practice. Participants explore the historical development of nursing knowledge and theory and the contemporary understandings of nursing as a discipline and the body of knowledge that defines it.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into Option C (PN to BSN)

    Corequisite(s):


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  • NUR - 175 Consolidated Practice Experience I

    6 Credit(s)
    This consolidated practice experience is designed to assist learners to move forward with the health focus of Year One towards the focus on health challenges in Year Two. Learners will have the opportunity to further develop their foundational health assessments and personal care skills while further integrating nursing inquiry and health promotion into their practice. Practice experiences may take place in multiple contexts, including but not limited to, learning centre, residential care settings and community.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 2


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  • NUR - 201 Transition to BSN Program for Option C Admission

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is required for students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program through Option C (LPN Access to BSN Degree). This course is tailored to address the individual learning needs of the student with the intent to support successful transition into year 2 of the BSN program.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Option C.

    Corequisite(s):


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  • NUR - 201 Transition to BSN Program for Option C Admission

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is required for students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program through Option C (LPN Access to BSN Degree). This course is tailored to address the individual learning needs of the student with the intent to support successful transition into year 2 of the BSN program.

    Prerequisite(s):

    • Admission into Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Option C.


    Corequisite(s):


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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 - 207 Health and Healing III: Health Challenges and Healing Initiatives

    3 Credit(s)
    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.  Learners 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 - 209 Nursing Learning Centre III

    3 Credit(s)
    NUR 209 offers learners the opportunity to build on their repertoire of nursing concepts and skills.  This nursing skills course is aimed at enhancing psychomotor skills necessary in caring for people with chronic and/or episodic health challenges.  The focus of this course is on developing the student’s nursing practice skills, including critical thinking, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and psychomotor skills, and medication calculations for practice.

    Learners will begin to develop mastery of competencies in health assessment, psychomotor skills, and decision-making skills.  This includes an integration of nursing concepts and psychomotor skills in relation to knowledge up to and including other Semester III courses.  Nursing Learning Centre simulation and the Unfolding Case Study, provides participants the opportunity to actively engage in the construction of their own knowledge.

    Prerequisite(s):

    • Successful completion of Year One


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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

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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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 - 217 Health and Healing IV: Health Challenges/Healing Initiatives

    3 Credit(s)
    Learners 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 the unique health and healing experiences of individuals and families 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 - 219 Nursing Learning Centre IV

    3 Credit(s)
    NUR 219 offers learners the opportunity to build on their repertoire of nursing concepts and skills. This nursing skills course is aimed at enhancing psychomotor skills necessary in caring for people with episodic health challenges of increased complexity. The focus of this course is on continuing to develop the learner’s nursing practice skills, including critical thinking, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and psychomotor skills, and medication calculations for practice.

    In NUR 219, learners will continue to develop and gain mastery of the course competencies including health assessment, psychomotor skills,  and decision-making skills.These competencies are related to  knowledge up to and including other Semester IV courses. Nursing Learning Centre simulation and Unfolding Case Study provides participants the opportunity to actively engage in the construction of their own knowledge.

    Prerequisite(s):

    • Successful completion of Term 3


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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 - 308 Health and Healing V: Complex Health Challenges/Healing Initiatives

    3 Credit(s)
    This course builds on Health and Healing I and II and Health Sciences III and IV and provides opportunities for learners 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 - 309 Nursing Learning Centre V

    3 Credit(s)
    NUR 309 offers learners the opportunity to expand their repertoire and complexity of nursing concepts and skills.  This course is aimed at enhancing psychomotor skills necessary in caring for people with complex episodic health challenges.  The focus of this course is on continuing to develop the learner’s nursing practice skills, including critical thinking, decision-making, interpersonal, organizational, and psychomotor skills, and medication calculations for practice.

    In NUR 309, learners will continue to develop and gain mastery of the course competencies including health assessment, psychomotor skills, and decision-making skills.  These competencies are related to  knowledge up to and including other Semester V courses.  Nursing Learning Centre simulation and Unfolding Case Study provides participants the opportunity to actively engage in the construction of their own knowledge.

    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 VII: 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 and Wellness in First Nations Communities

    3 Credit(s)
    30 hours seminar + 12 hours online

    Following Indigenous pedagogical processes focussed on relational accountability and ecological reciprocity, learners will engage in inquiry discussion, ceremony and land-based learning, through both online (digital) and in-person (field school) experiences located in a remote First Nations community. Topics include contemporary and colonial intersections of health, wellness, reconciliation and cultural safety.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of Term 6 of the BSN Program or with Instructor permission. The course is also open to health professionals and post-secondary faculty with instructor permission.


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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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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.

    • ​ABT 020  or OAD 020  
    • B- in ABT 101  or OAD 101  
    • B- in ABT 117  or OAD 117  
    • 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 successful math assessment

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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 successful 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 successful 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 successful 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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  • OAD - 210 Written Business Communications and Presentations

    3 Credit(s)
    This online course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practical skills of writing effective and concise business letters, memoranda, and reports in today’s workplace. Students also learn how to prepare and deliver a variety of creative and powerful presentations.

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

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  • OAD - 220 Leadership & Supervision

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to assist students to develop leadership and supervisory skills. Topics include the transition from employee to supervisor, supervisory competencies, managing and leading work teams, planning and leading meetings, leadership styles and skills, motivating employees, and leading change.

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

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  • OAD - 230 Human Resource Management

    3 Credit(s)
    This online course covers the role of supervisors and human resource managers in staffing, time management, and stress management. Students are introduced to human resource management and a variety of related topics: human rights legislation, equal employment opportunity, planning, recruitment, selection, training and performance appraisals. Students also learn how to improve time and stress management skills when working in business and personal situations.

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

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  • OAD - 240 Interpersonal Relations

    3 Credit(s)
    This online course is designed to introduce students to the importance of interpersonal communication in managing working relationships. Basic concepts are introduced to enhance the understanding of becoming more effective communicators and leaders. Students also learn how to discover constructive solutions to differences of opinion and disputes with others.

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

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  • OAD - 250 Office Systems and Computer Essentials

    3 Credit(s)
    This online course is an introduction to Office Systems and Computer Essentials. Topics include designing office systems, using the Internet as a business tool, social and ethical issues involving computers, computer privacy and security, managing file storage and secondary storage, evaluating computer systems for your office, maintaining effective records management and effective reprographics service.

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

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Parts and Warehousing
  

  • PWF - 100 Occupational Skills in Warehousing


    92 hours

    This course encompasses essential workplace skills required by industry. Students will be introduced to workplace regulations and professional conduct as well as customer service and communication skills. This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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  • PWF - 101 Warehouse Operations


    76 hours

    This course provides the fundamental building blocks that make up the warehousing environment. Students will be introduced to warehouse operations, technology and the inter-connected relationships between the warehouse and other departments. This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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  • PWF - 102 Technical Skills in Warehousing


    54 hours

    This course introduces trades math and technology for warehousing. Course content includes warehouse calculations and ethical use of technology in the workplace.  This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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  • PWF - 103 Warehouse Safety


    90 hours

    Safety plays an important role in Parts and Warehousing. This course provides a foundation in safe work practices including first aid, emergency response and the regulations that are in place to support workplace and worker safety. This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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  • PWF - 104 Accident Prevention in Warehousing


    48 hours

    This course explores accident prevention for workers and the environment. Course content includes workplace ergonomics, environmental protection, and workplace hazard recognition, assessment and controls. This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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  • PWF - 105 Receiving Material in Warehousing


    81 hours

    This course provides students with an introduction to material handling operations and procedures in Warehousing. Students will learn about receiving, stocking, distributing, and storing procedures as well as the benefits of various storage systems. This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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  • PWF - 106 Material Handling in Warehousing


    81 hours

    This course introduces the order cycle, product allocation and material packaging. Students will explore various methods of maintaining inventory, packaging materials, and handling returned goods. This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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  • PWF - 107 Tools and Equipment in Warehousing


    78 hours

    This course introduces the tools and equipment used to safely handle materials in the warehouse. Students will learn about the safe use of various tools and equipment ranging from small hand tools to the safe operation and procedures for forklifts and cranes. This course follows the requirements of ITA Parts and Warehousing Person Apprenticeship Level 1.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate program


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Philosophy
  

  • PHI - 100 Introductory Philosophy: Knowledge & Reality

    3 Credit(s)
    An introduction to selected problems in the philosophy of religion, metaphysics (theory of reality), and epistemology (theory of knowledge). Topics include the existence of God; the nature of mind and its relation to body; computers and consciousness; personal identity and mortality; freewill and determinism; the nature and sources of knowledge; and the justification of scientific beliefs.

    Prerequisite(s):
    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





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