Mohawk College Continuing Education Catalogue Winter 2013

Distance Education/Online Learning
Program of Studies
For program details and graduation
requirements visit
disted.mohawkcollege.ca/oncologynursing
Mandatory Courses: Hours
NRSGNSCC1 Introduction to Oncology Nursing 30
HSCINSCC2 Communication & Psychosocial Issues
in Oncology Nursing 36
HSCINSCC3 Major Malignancies I 39
HSCINSCC4 Major Malignancies II 39
HSCINSCC5 Symptom Control & Management 39
CLINNSCC6 Oncology Clinical Experience 48
NRSGHZ215 Nursing Assessment Skills 52
The assessment skills course can be taken
concurrently with the Oncology courses, but
must be completed before enrolment in the
Oncology Clinical Experience course and within
5 years of beginning the program.
Introduction To Oncology Nursing
NRSGNSCC1
Explore Oncology Nursing. Topics include
pathophysiology, epidemiology, prevention,
screening and detection, treatment modalities
and clinical trials. Prerequisite: Certification of
registration from CNO as RN or RPN. 30 hours
11335 DE Jan10 $209.40
Communications And Psychosocial
Issues In Oncology HSCINSCC2
Communication and psychosocial issues faced
by patients and families living with cancer
is the focus. Topics include communication
skills, developmental issues, impact of
cancer on patients and families, grief and
bereavement and survivorship issues.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Oncology Nursing
(NRSGNSCC1). 36 hours
11336 DE Jan10 $251.28
Major Malignancies I HSCINSCC3
You will examine the disease processes of
various cancers - gynecological, stomach,
liver, pancreatic, colorectal, bladder, prostate
and testicular. The nurse's role in treatment,
prevention and detection of these cancers will
be discussed. Prerequisite: Introduction to
Oncology Nursing (NRSGNSCC1). 39 hours
11439 DE Jan10 $272.22
Major Malignancies II HSCINSCC4
Examine the disease processes of cancer
and the nurse's role in treatment, prevention
and detection. Focus on cancers of the head
and neck, the brain and central nervous
system; skin cancer and melanomas; multiple
myelomas; adult leukemia; and Hodgkin and
non-Hodgkin lymphomas. Prerequisite: Major
Malignancies I (HSCINSCC3). 39 hours
11337 DE Jan10 $272.22
Symptom Control And Management
HSCINSCC5
You will focus on symptom control and
management issues encountered in oncology
nursing with emphasis on fatigue, pain control
and nutrition. Oncology emergencies and
alternative/complimentary techniques will
be discussed. Prerequisite: Introduction to
Oncology Nursing (NRSGNSCC1). 39 hours
11112 DE Jan10 $272.22
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details:
Oncology Clinical Experience
CLINNSCC6
An opportunity to integrate the knowledge and
skills learned in the previous theory modules
in a clinical setting. This clinical experience is
48 hours in length. Hospital and/or community
settings may be selected. Date, time and
clinical site(s) must be arranged with the
Program Manager.
11370 DE Jan10 $331.95
Palliative Care Certificate
(017)
Ontario College Certificate
Graduation Requirement: 7 courses
Palliative Care aims to relieve the suffering
and improve the quality of life for those who
are living with and/or dying from a progressive
life limiting illness. Learn to help patients and
families address physical, psychological, social,
spiritual and practical issues. Intended for
regulated/certified health care professionals,
the curriculum is based on standards of the
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
and the Canadian Nurses Association.
CLINICAL COURSE (CLIN10033)
INFORMATION:
Clinical course prerequisites are successful
completion of all related theory courses.
(HSCIHZA69, COMM10084, HMNS10016,
HMNS10017, HSCI10082, HSCI10083).
Clinical courses can only be completed
in spring/summer semesters. Exclusion
from practicum may be approved via the
PLAR process on the basis of the learner's
documented current related clinical practice.
An eligible student, if planning to complete the
clinical course in spring/summer semester, must
apply to Program Manager by January of year
in which the student plans to do the clinical
course, i.e. January, 2013. Clinical applications
are available online in course manuals, at IAHS
in Continuing Education Health Sciences Office,
Room 185 or by contacting Program Manager
or Support Staff at numbers given below.
Preclinical Medical Requirements: Current
Mohawk College Medical Clearance, current
Mask Fit Test, BCLS, and specific agency
preclinical requirements such as Vulnerable
Sector Screening, computer training, online
orientation information, etc.
Questions?
905-575-2703 / disted@mohawkcollege.ca
905-540-4247 ext. 26709 /
donna.dunlop@mohawkcollege.ca
CE Part time & Graduate Studies,
Health Sciences, Support Staff:
905-540-4247 ext 20722 or 26703
Admission Requirements
Applicant must be a regulated/certified health
care professional, e.g. RN, RPN, OT/PT, Social
Worker, Dietician, Physician, etc.
Fax copy of current license/certificate to
Program Manager, CE Part time & Graduate
Studies, Health Sciences at 905-528-7706.
Program of Studies
Mandatory Courses: Hours
HSCIHZA69 Introduction to Palliative Care 30
COMM10084 Comm & Informed Decision Making 30
HMNS10016 Loss, Grief and End of Life Issues 30
HMNS10017 Professional Issues & Advocacy 30
HSCI10082 Pain Management 30
HSCI10083 Symptom Management 30
CLIN10033
Notes:
Field Practicum 30
The course Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative
Care offered by the Hospice Palliative Care
Network is considered to be equivalent to
HSCIHZA69: Introduction to Palliative Care.
You must apply for a course exemption for
HSCIHZA69 providing proof of successful
course completion of Fundamentals course.
Individual courses may be taken by persons
interested in working in palliative care; however,
a certificate will only be granted to regulated/
certified health care professionals upon
completion of all course work.
NEW!
Introduction To Palliative Care
HSCIHZA69
Examine the principles of care and support
for palliative care patients and families in this
overview course. 36 hours
12686 DE Jan14 $251.28
NEW!
Communication And Informed Decision
Making COMM10084
Examine the dynamics of palliative and
end of life care. Focus on the health care
professional's relationship with patient and
family and communication and counselling skills
necessary for facilitating informed decisionmaking.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Palliative
Care (HSCIHZA69). 36 hours
12687 DE Jan14 $251.28
NEW!
Symptom Management HSCI10083
Learn to assess and manage symptoms
experienced by the palliative care patient.
Communication, education and collaboration
are integrating threads. Prerequisite:
Introduction to Palliative Care (HSCIHZA69).
36 hours
12688 DE Jan14 $251.28
Pharmacy Technician
Bridging
Pharmacy Technicians who are currently in the
profession - either graduates of programs prior
to or without CCAPP accreditation or who have
"learned on the job" - who wish to pursue OCP
registration, must complete the four approved
Pharmacy Technician bridging courses.
These courses will prepare you to meet the
requirements for registration with OCP.
Questions?
905-575-2703 / disted@mohawkcollege.ca
905-540-4247 ext. 26708 /
amy.boyer@mohawkcollege.ca
Start Up Information @ disted.mohawkcollege.ca/getstarted
CRN* Location Day(s) Start Times #Sessions Fee
12256 FF WE Jan11 6:30-9:30 6 $104.20