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ENGL 030 is designed to provide students with the communication skills needed to enter higher level courses or to satisfy personal or career goals. This course focuses on the following core areas: critical and creative thinking; speaking and listening; reading, research and reference; and written communication.

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ENGL 045 is designed to provide students with the communication skills needed to enter higher level courses or to satisfy personal or career goals. This course focuses on the following core areas: critical and creative thinking; speaking and listening; reading, research and reference; and written communication. There is a literature component, a section on media literacy, and a research project.

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English 050 (equivalent to English 051; similar to English 12) is a literature-based course that models the traditional academic English course. It develops skills in the context of reading and writing about literature (including First Peoples and Canadian literature) from a variety of genres, and prepares students for post-secondary academic English courses.

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English 051 (equivalent to English 050; similar to English First Peoples 12) prepares students for post-secondary academic English courses. Students will develop their writing, research, critical thinking, and oral communication skills while learning about First Peoples' perspectives, ways of knowing, and knowledge-sharing. Students apply what they learn about the history and current effects of colonization to oral and written literature by First Peoples, as well as to their final research project. This course was developed with guidance and input from First Peoples community members in the CNC region. Cannot also hold credit for ENGL-050.

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This course will introduce students to patient charts, the forms that are commonly used on charts, and chart packages used in outpatient and inpatient specialty nursing units. Students will learn to recognize each form and the uses of each of these forms and practise completing orders relating to these areas. They will learn the chart order and the nursing unit assistant's responsibilities in maintaining patient charts. The importance of communication between patient registration, medical records and nursing units will be discussed.

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Students will learn the responsibilities of the nursing unit assistant in admitting, discharging and transferring patients. Students will also learn isolation precautions and the role of the nursing unit assistant in ensuring precautions are taken and procedures followed. Physician's orders, transcription and sign-offprocedures are learned at an introductory level. The purpose of the Health Information Management department and their role in collecting patient information from hospital admissions will be discussed.

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Students will learn to use the 24-hour clock in a clinical setting. They will learn about drug categories/uses, non-formulary preparations and the names of the most common medications. Students will also be introduced to the types of Medication Administration Records (MAR) and will practise transcribing orders onto these records in an accurate and timely manner. The many uses of the Compendium of Pharmaceuticalsand Specialties (CPS), pharmacology vocabulary and abbreviations will be taught.

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Students will continue to expand knowledge and utilize the skills applied in NRUA 173. Drugs affecting nervous, endocrine and respiratory systems, as well as topical medications will be introduced and recalled. Students will continue to process medication orders and practise transcribing analgesia, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), withdrawal, intravenous (IV), epidural and insulin medications. Pharmacological databases will be demonstratedand students will have the opportunity to practise utilizing these databases to further expand their knowledge about medication in all settings.

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This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to be confident with processing diagnostic orders. Nursing Unit Assistant students will be exposed to the medical imaging department, cardiology department, and respiratory department and sub departments. The focus will be on successful completion of orders for each test including patient preparations.

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Students learn about the laboratory department, cancer control agency and related subdepartments. They will relate different functions of the laboratory, from collecting specimens for analysis to interpreting results, and recognizing lab personnel involved in each function. Nursing Unit Assistant students will learn to complete requisitions for lab tests, identify patient preparations, and recognize departments responsible.

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Students will become familiar with common surgical and medical procedures and apply this knowledge directly to order processing. A practical approach to operating room (OR) bookings and the categories of each procedure is taught. The importance of patient preparation for these procedures is emphasized and students will locate the correct preparations for each. Ordering the necessary supplies for procedures done on the unit and the necessary forms required for each procedure will be taught. Students will practice coordinating appointments for patients after discharge including home care visits.

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This course will include an instructor-led orientation and a comprehensive practicum. All students will have the opportunity to apply and further develop the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the classroom to their practicum placement while working under the supervision of a qualified preceptor. Students should be aware that responsibilities and duties will vary among locations.

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In this course students learn how to process, transcribe and requisition physician's orders related to the dietary needs of patients and necessary rehabilitation requirements and treatment such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy. Different dietary needs will be discussed and students will learn how to order patient meal trays according to the diet that has been prescribed by the physician.

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This course provides learners with a foundation for designing contextually appropriate inclusive programs for infants, toddlers, and children with exceptionalities. Through a strength-based lens, learners utilize methods of observing and recording to assess children's developmental progress as a tool for early detection and intervention. Learners evaluate early care and learning environments and the impact of environment on development.

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Utilizing knowledge of the growth and development of children under 36 months, learners apply the principles of responsive care to nurturing relationships, program planning, and designing environments.

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This course provides an overview of inclusive child care with a focus on children from birth through five. The learner applies knowledge of growth and development, culture, and family dynamics to create a holistic view of the child. A variety of assessment materials and intervention techniques for working with children who have diverse abilities are explored.

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This course focuses on the health, safety, and nutritional requirements for children with exceptionalities in inclusive early learning environments. The interconnectedness between caregiver and child, health and wellness, is explored.

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The interrelationships between home and the child care program are examined to develop family centered curriculum that reflects the diverse nature of today's families. Strategies are presented to assist the learner in developing effective parent-educator communication.

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This course is an introductory look at the administrative aspects of operating a child care centre at the local, provincial, and federal level. The learner is introduced to issues encountered by child care administrators and explores what it means to be a leader.