Mohawk College Continuing Education Catalogue Winter 2013

RN - Occupational Health
Nursing Certificate (875)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Graduation Requirement: 8 courses
Questions?
905-575-2703 / disted@mohawkcollege.ca
theresa.markus@mohawkcollege.ca
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for this certificate you must have
a Certificate of Registration from the College
of Nurses of Ontario as an RN or registered
in any Canadian jurisdiction where you live.
Prior approval for this certificate is necessary.
Please mail a copy of your current registration
to Distance Education, Mohawk College, P.O.
Box 2034, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3T2 or fax to
905-575-2381.
Program of Studies
For program details and graduation
requirements visit
disted.mohawkcollege.ca/occupationalhealthnursing
Occupational Health Nursing Module 1
(NRSGOHN01) is a prerequisite for most
subsequent courses unless prior approval from
the Program Manager is given.
Mandatory Courses: Hours
NRSGOHN01 Occupational Health Nursing - Mod1 42
HSCIOHN02 Occupational Health & Health
Surveillance - Module 2 42
HSCIOHN03 Health and Safety Legislation for
OHNs - Module 3 42
HSCIOHN04 Health and Safety Management for
OHNs - Module 4 42
WORKOHN05 Occupational Health Nursing
Project - Module 5 42
MGMT10020 Ergonomics and Disability 42
HLTH10030 Health in the Workplace 42
NRSGHZ215 Assessment Skills for Registered
Nurses 42
Health & Safety Legislation - Module 3
HSCIOHN03
Occupational health nurses must understand
relevant health and safety legislation in order
to assist workplaces to comply with legislated
requirements. You will be introduced to various
health and safety legislation and thus assist you
in the design and implementation of a health
and safety program. Prerequisite: Occupational
Health Nursing Module 1 (NRSGOHN01). 42
hours
12416 OL Jan11 $346.16
Health Assessment HSCI10151
Develop skill in conducting a complete physical
examination and health assessment for adults
facing health challenges and life transitions.
Focus on history taking, examination skills,
health promotion techniques and clinical
decision making. Final project requires a video
to be submitted by WebCast, YouTube or DVD.
Equivalent to Assessment Skills for Nurses
(NRSGHZ215). 42 hours
11168 OL Jan11 $383.16
Health in the Workplace HLTH10030
Learn to develop, implement and evaluate
health promotion and disease prevention
programs and strategies in the workplace. 42
hours
12420 OL Jan11 $346.16
Distance Education/Online Learning
Human Services
Autism and Behavioural
Science Graduate
Certificate (164)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Graduation Requirement: 12 courses
Students in the Autism and Behavioural Science
program will understand evidence-based
treatments and how they are used to teach
children with autism, and design, implement
and evaluate behavioural strategies. Students
will complete two field placements in community
settings, such as hospitals, clinics, classrooms
or residential settings, to obtain real work
experience.
Questions?
905-575-2706 / disted@mohawkcollege.ca
shelley.kitchen@mohawkcollege.ca
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for this certificate you must have
as a minimum an Ontario College Diploma or a
university degree from a recognized institution.
Prior approval for this certificate is necessary.
Please mail a copy of your educational
qualifications to Distance Education, Mohawk
College, P.O. Box 2034, Hamilton, Ontario L8N
3T2 or fax to 905-575-2381.
Program of Studies
For program details and graduation
requirements visit
disted.mohawkcollege.ca/autism
Mandatory Courses: Hours
HSCI10041 Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder 42
HSCI10042 Intro to Applied Behavioural Analysis 60
EDUC10028 Behavioural Skill Building 45
EDUC10029 Parent and Staff Training 30
HMNS10005 Working with Families and Teams 45
EDUC10034 Ethics and Professionalism 30
EDUC10030 Specialized Instructional Strategies 60
EDUC10031 Transition Plan and Implementation 30
HMNS10006 Treating Challenging Behaviour 45
WORK10019 Field Placement 1 (Spring only) 140
WORK10020 Field Placement 2 (Spring only) 210
CONF10004 Non Violent Crisis Intervention
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Non-Violent Crisis Intervention course
(CONFMHN08) is offered
Saturday February 2nd, 2013.
The Recertification course will be offered on
Saturday February 23rd, 2013.
See Human Services- Other section.
Equivalent to CONF10004.
Autism Field Placement - Details online.
Autism - Introduction to Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) HSCI10041
Examine the core features and diagnostic
criteria for the five major ASD syndromes
including Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Rett
Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
and Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS.
Develop an introductory understanding of
neurodevelopment and behaviour of children
with ASD. 42 hours
11378 OL Jan11 $346.16
Behavioural Skill Building EDUC10028
Review basic behaviour principles and
teaching strategies. Examine curriculum
development with emphasis on speech and
language, social and play skills, personal
care skills and inclusion into less restrictive
environments. Learn to use the Assessment
of Basic Language and Learning Skills
(ABLLS). Prerequisites: Autism - Introduction
to Autism Spectrum Disorder (HSCI10041)
and Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis
(HSCI10042). 45 hours
11389 OL Jan11 $367.10
Ethics and Professionalism EDUC10034
Examine the foundations of ethical thinking
and decision-making within a behavioural
framework. Consider professional codes
of ethics and other practice standards for
behavioural analysts and critically evaluate
your own professional development needs.
Prerequisite: Autism - Introduction to Autism
Spectrum Disorder (HSCI10041). 30 hours
11383 OL Jan11 $282.40
Introduction to Applied Behaviour
Analysis HSCI10042
Examine the principles of applied behaviour
analysis (ABA), the basis for Intensive
Behavioural Interventions (IBI). Learn basic
terminology, when and how to use these
techniques and how to access and interpret
journal publications in the field of autism and
applied behaviour analysis. Prerequisite: Autism
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
(HSCI10041). 60 hours
11379 OL Jan11 $456.35
Parent and Staff Training EDUC10029
Develop techniques for training others to
implement behaviour change plans (technology
transfer). Topics include presentation formats,
procedural integrity, performance feedback,
evaluation, and challenges associated with
mediator training. Prerequisites: Autism -
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
(HSCI10041) and Introduction to Applied
Behaviour Analysis (HSCI10042). 30 hours
11218 OL Jan11 $262.40
Specialized Instructional Strategies
EDUC10030
Examine common evidence-based behavioural
approaches for teaching new skills in language,
academics, daily living, play, and social skills to
individuals with autism. Consider terminology,
technique and rationale for the various
approaches. Prerequisites: Autism - Introduction
to Autism Spectrum Disorder (HSCI10041)
and Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis
(HSCI10042). 60 hours
11217 OL Jan11 $456.35
Transition Planning and Implementation
EDUC10031
Learn to plan and mediate transitions for
children with ASD. Examine models for effective
transition planning, assessment and evaluation,
differing perspectives on transitions within and
across environments, developing collaborative
relationships with parents and professionals,
understanding transition practices and relevant
legislation. Prerequisite: Behavioural Skill
Building (EDUC10028). 30 hours
11388 OL Jan11 $262.40
Register online at ce.mohawkcollege.ca (*CRN required)
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