Mohawk College Continuing Education Catalogue Winter 2013

Institutional-Based Field Experience
WORKGER81
Gain practical experience in an institutional
setting and benefit from the guidance
of gerontology professionals. Arrange
placement details with the Program Manager.
Prerequisites: : An Introduction To The Study
of Aging (HSCIGER10), Physiology Of Aging
(HSCIGER20) and Assessment And Planning
(HSCIGER30), Mental Health Aspects of
Aging (HSCIGER41), Legal And Ethical Issues
Related to Aging (LAWSGER51) and Individual
Study (HMNSGER60). 30 hours
11359 OL Jan11 $159.15
Health Sciences Courses
Human Anatomy and Physiology
HSCI10027
Study the human body and apply your
knowledge during on-line discussions. This
diploma-level study is suitable for admission to
Health Care programs and may be considered
for advanced standing. Prerequisite: Grade
11 U or C biology or equivalent. Equivalent to
Health Sciences I (HSCIPNB11). 60 hours
11139 OL Jan11 $456.35
Preparatory Biology BIOL10006
Intended for mature students wishing to enter
Practical Nursing or other Health Sciences/
Health Care program, this course presents
human body anatomy and physiology. No
longer acceptable as a Science required to
enter Nursing at the B.Sc N. level. 56 hours
11188 OL Jan11 $432.55
NEW!
Trauma Informed Perspectives
HLTH10183
Explore post traumatic stress and associated
disorders. Focus on the history, assessment,
treatment modalities and recent research theory
on traumatic stress and its impacts on children,
adults and families. 45 hours
12710 OL Jan11 $367.10
GO GREEN!
Start up information
available online ONLY
Medical Laboratory
Technician Certificate (047)
Special Joint Mohawk/Michener Institute
Certificate
Graduation Requirement: 13 courses
Offered in conjunction with The Michener
Institute (Toronto) and approved by OSMT.
Complete the theory portion through Distance
Education at Mohawk College and the
laboratory sessions at The Michener Institute
or at Mohawk College. You must satisfy
admission requirements of both institutions.
Upon completion, you will be eligible to write
the OSMT certification exam.
Questions?
905-575-2703 / disted@mohawkcollege.ca
905-540-4247 ext. 26706 /
mary.golba-bylhouwer@mohawkcollege.ca
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 English and Math & Grade 11
Chemistry or mature student status.
Distance Education/Online Learning
Program of Studies
For program details visit
disted.mohawkcollege.ca/medlabassistant
Mandatory Courses: Hours
MLSCMLA50 MLAR Mod 1-Introduction 27
MLSCMLA51 MLAR Mod 2-Lab Basics 21
BIOL10006 Preparatory Biology 56
MLSCMLA53 MLAR Mod 4-Bas Tech in Haematology 27
CHEMMLA54 MLAR Mod 5-Bas Tech Chem 27
MLSCMLA55 MLAR Mod 6-Bas Tech Micro 24
MLSCMLA56 MLAR Mod 7-Histo/Cyto 24
MLSCMLA58 Clinical Skills 56
MLSCMLA61 Intro to Transfusion Medicine 24
MLSC10003 Laboratory Basics Workshop 22
MLSCMLA42 Clinical Behavioural Science 63
CLIN10034 Clinical Experience 1 96
CLIN10035 Clinical Experience 2 160
Michener Institute Contacts (416-596-3101):
Clinical: Sarah Newton, ext. 3394 /
snewton@michener.ca
PD807 course: Madeline Ng, ext. 3308 /
mng1@michener.ca
The Laboratory Basics Workshop (MLSC10003)
is offered this term. See the Health Sciences
section for information.
Med Lab Assistant Module 1
Introduction MLSCMLA50
This is an introductory unit which provides an
overview of the program. Focuses on ethics,
standards of practice, patient rights and safety.
Specimen collection, handling, reception,
processing and associated clerical duties are
also covered. 24 hours
11579 DE Jan10 $167.52
MLAR Mod 2 - Laboratory Basics
MLSCMLA51
Review laboratory protocols. Topics include
basic medical laboratory mathematics,
chemistry, applicable physics and terminology,
the use and care of laboratory instruments
and standards, and properties of glass and
plasticware. The preparation of simple reagents
and solutions using the proper glassware/
plasticware is presented. 21 hours
11580 DE Jan10 $146.58
Preparatory Biology BIOL10006
You will be provided with a basic introduction
to Human Biology by examining cell structure
and function as well as examining the body
systems. You will also be able to understand
the organization of the human body from cell to
organism, identify the major components of the
11 body systems and understand the functions
of the 11 body systems. For Medlab students
only. 56 hours
11096 DE Jan10 $379.55
MLAR Mod 4 - Basic Techniques In
Haematology MLSCMLA53
Learn appropriate protocols at the lab assistant
level for collecting and handling routine
haematological specimens, preparing and
staining blood films, setting up for processing
of haemoglobins, and blood cell counts
(using automated equipment). Focus on
methodology for microhaematocrits, erythrocyte
sedimentation rates and basic coagulation
studies, and associated clerical duties. 27 hours
11328 DE Jan10 $188.46
MLAR Mod 5 - Basics Techniques In
Chemistry CHEMMLA54
Study basic procedures at the lab assistant
level for the collection, handling, processing and
examining of specimens for chemical analysis.
Examine urinalysis, blood glucose, and faecal
occult blood testing techniques and relevant
automation set up and maintenance, and review
clerical duties. 27 hours.
11329 DE Jan10 $188.46
MLAR Mod 6 - Basic Techniques In
Microbiology MLSCMLA55
Review lab assistant procedures used in the
microbiology lab such as specimen collection
and handling, plating, media preparation, and
routine staining. Study preparation of stains and
reagents and pertinent clerical duties. 24 hours.
11330 DE Jan10 $167.52
MLAR Mod 7 Histology/Cytology
MLSCMLA56
Study the collection, handling, processing,
and preparation of histological and cytological
specimens at the lab assistant level. Review
the care, organization and maintenance of
equipment, preparation of simple solutions
and reagents, routine staining of sections and
smears as well as appropriate clerical duties.
24 hours.
11331 DE Jan10 $167.52
Introduction To Transfusion Medicine
MLSCMLA61
Develop a basic knowledge of blood groups
and blood products, storage requirements and
the effects of storage. Discuss tests routinely
performed in transfusion medicine. 24 hours
11332 DE Jan10 $167.52
Exam Booking
Oncology Nursing Certificate
(883)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Graduation Requirement: 7 courses
Gain advanced knowledge and nursing skills
for caring for patients and families living with
cancer. RNs can use this program of study as
preparation for the CNA oncology certification
exam.
Questions?
905-575-2703 / disted@mohawkcollege.ca
905-540-4247 ext. 26708 /
amy.boyer@mohawkcollege.ca
Admission Requirements
You must submit proof of current College of
Nurses registration - CNO "Find a Nurse"
document to the Program Manager for course
approval. Please fax to 905-528-7706 including
the name of the program along with your e-mail
address. A completed clinical immunization
record is required before clinical experiences.
Register online at ce.mohawkcollege.ca (*CRN required)
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