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This course provides a study of the overall function of the human body. Major topics include fundamental chemistry, homeostasis, cytology and cell physiology, cell signaling and communication, and muscle, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, endocrine, urinary and reproductive physiology, as well as fundamental genetics as it applies to human physiology. This course is designed to prepare students in medical fields of study for advanced courses in their respective fields, as well as other university transfer students.

This course provides students with knowledge and skills required to provide care to special populations within the context of PCP practice. Obstetrics, neonates, pediatrics and geriatrics are the major focus of this course with competency attainment at the level of proficiency during the mandatory on-site labs.

The student will apply new theory and incorporate practical skills, history, assessment, clinical presentation, and diagnostic findings of the ill or injured patient to determine a provisional diagnosis utilizing differential diagnoses and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Students will integrate all knowledge and skills to manage calls for the delivery of safe patient care and promote optimal outcomes. Integration of all these components is critical to address the multiple medical and traumatic conditions encountered in the field.

The student will demonstrate proficiency in the application of all competencies in a Skills, Scenario, and Simulation environment.

The Clinical Placement Course is designed to provide the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) student exposure to diverse patients across the lifespan to facilitate application of newly acquired knowledge and skills into practice in a health care facility Emergency Department.

The clinical placement provides the opportunity for the student to incorporate assessments, pharmacology, and skills in the treatment of patients of all ages. Students will act as a member of the multidisciplinary health team and develop an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of other health professionals while developing strategies to work effectively within a team setting.

Students are assigned to an RN or LPN for the duration of their placement and will perform skills under direct and indirect supervision. While on placement, the student acts as a role model for the profession and ambassador for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, while integrating the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice into their professional practice. The student will maintain the highest level of professionalism throughout the placement while integrating leadership, history, assessment, clinical presentations, and diagnostic findings into the treatment of the patient.

The Ambulance Placement Course is designed to provide the student opportunities to integrate knowledge and skills to provide care for diverse patients across the lifespan in an ambulance setting. Under the guidance of a preceptor, students apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to real emergency situations.

The overall outcome of the ambulance placement is for the student to meet all entry to practice PCP competencies.

Students are assigned to a Registered PCP or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) for the duration of their placement and will only perform skills under direct and indirect supervision. While on placement, the student acts as a role model for the profession and ambassador for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, while integrating the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice into their professional practice.

The student will maintain the highest level of professionalism throughout the placement while integrating leadership, delegation, history, assessments, clinical presentations, and diagnostic findings into the development of a treatment plan based on a provisional diagnosis.

This course will introduce you to the physical, social, mental, occupational, emotional, environmental, and spiritual dimensions of personal health and wellness. These dimensions are described within the context of the Canadian Health Care System and your own individual community. Topics include primary health care, nutrition, exercise, stress management, weight management, eating disorders, common health issues and their prevention. You will be expected to integrate knowledge of the seven dimensions of health and apply this knowledge to a self-analysis of your own health and physical fitness. Finally, you will incorporate change management theory to develop, implement and evaluate a personal wellness plan.

The intent of this course is to promote a healthy lifestyle. By examining determinants of health, the current care system, the seven dimensions of health and applying these concepts to your own lifestyle, you will be better equipped to function as role models and act as change agents for health promotion in your community.

The student will apply new theory, incorporate practical skills, history, assessment, clinical presentation, and diagnostic findings of the ill or injured patient to determine a provisional diagnosis utilizing differential diagnoses and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Students will integrate all knowledge and skills to manage calls for the delivery of safe patient care and promote optimal outcomes. Integration of all these components is critical to address the multiple medical and traumatic conditions encountered in the field.
The student will demonstrate proficiency in the application of all competencies in a Skills, Scenario, and Simulation environment.

This course provides an in-depth study of the structures of the human body and their interrelationships using a systems approach. The correlations between structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) are noted. Major topics include body organization, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems, the general and special senses, and human development. This course is designed to prepare students in medical fields of study for advanced courses in their respective disciplines.

This course explores basic and therapeutic communication skills for the health professional. Communication skills required for the development of caring relationships and to overcome barriers will be discussed, as well as the skills needed for interprofessional practice, group and family communication. Health teaching in individual and group settings is an important component of this course.

The Agriculture Operations Work Placement II Course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive practical training and hands-on experience in grain farming and/or livestock farming. Students are responsible for securing an approved work placement; the work experience is monitored and evaluated by the employer.