FALL 2013 - Fleming College

Healthcare for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada New!
Develop awareness and skills to provide responsive healthcare
for Aboriginal peoples by gaining a greater understanding of the
Aboriginal (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) historical, cultural and
community perspectives.
HLTH 295 $305.55
Lindsay (Frost) Tue, Sep 10 – Dec 17 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Human Growth and Development
Gain a basic understanding of the normal patterns of growth and
development at various stages within the life cycle, from infancy to old
age. Selected theories of development will be examined to enhance
understanding of this field of study.
SOCI 155 $375.55 Online, starts Sep 6
Introduction to Pharmacology
Expand your knowledge of a variety of drugs and interactions. We will
examine drug legislation and pharmacological actions and come to
understand the responsibility of dispensing medications. This is not an
applied medications course. The Medical Terminology course is strongly
recommended as a precursor to this course.
SCIE 21 $375.55 Online, starts Sep 6
Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals
Common diseases and disorders of each body system are presented
along with a review of the anatomy and physiology pertinent to the
content. Additionally, the effects of aging on the system and the relationship
of aging to disease are presented.
HLTH 109 $314.44 Online, starts Sep 6
Medical Office Procedures
Study the administrative and clerical functions including patient
reception, scheduling appointments appropriate to patient needs,
telephone procedures, medical records management and charting of
progress notes, verbal and nonverbal communications with patients,
computerization and the medical office, financial records, personal
conduct, medical ethics and law. The Canada Health Act will be introduced
as well as OHIP and the principles of OHIP medical billing.
BUSN 57 $375.55 Online, starts Sep 6
Medical OHIP Billing
Gain an understanding of the basic principles of efficient Health Claim
Billing in Ontario. Learn how to use the Schedule of Benefits and
Preambles of the Ministry of Health, as well as the basics of computerized
billing. Pre-requisite: Medical Terminology.
HLTH 152 $355.18 Online, starts Sep 6
Medical Terminology
Develop the language required to communicate effectively in a medical
setting. Medical terminology, word structure as well as diagnostic procedures
and pharmacology related to twelve body systems will be studied.
HLTH 56 $355.18 Online, starts monthly
Professional Communication in a Medical Setting
Develop effective communication strategies as front-line staff in a
medical setting. Practise written, verbal and non-verbal communication
skills, and explore ethical behaviour, confidentiality and legislative
requirements in a health care setting. You will also delve into the
hospital structure and stressors and their impact on appropriate interactions,
as well as techniques for dealing with difficult people.
COMM 145 $203.70
Ptbo (Sutherland) Tue, Sep 24 – Nov 26 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Therapeutic Recreation and Aging
This course will provide the students with the knowledge and skills to
examine the role of Therapeutic Recreation as it relates to aging. Topics
such as healthy aging, retirement, role change, dementia and aging
specific Therapeutic Recreation interventions will be addressed.
RECR 131 $305.55 Online, starts Sep 3
Understanding Medical Tests
for Medical Office Staff
With an understanding of medical testing you can help explain the test
and its purpose to a patient, prepare the patient before the test, and
give proper care during and after the test, and understand expected
results. Risks, complications, and special concerns are covered.
Recommended: Medical terminology.
HLTH 58 $314.44 Online, starts Sep 6
Understanding Surgical Procedures
for Medical Office Staff
Review a wide variety of surgical procedures that commonly occur in
the hospital setting. This course is open to people currently employed in
Health related areas or who hope to do so in the future. Recommended
prior learning: Medical Terminology
HLTH 146 $314.44 Online, starts Sep 6
Working and Communicating in a Medical Setting
Learn theory and techniques for successful verbal and non-verbal
communication and effective work skills, including communication
systems, ethical behaviour, confidentiality, stress and time management,
hospital organization, human relations.
HLTH 126 $314.44 Online, starts Sep 6
Working with Doctors’ Orders
Learn how to accurately record physician’s orders onto the appropriate
forms and then transcribe these orders using Meditech software. Order
processing, admissions, discharges and transfers will also be addressed.
Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills and HLTH 56 Medical Terminology
Co-requisites: HLTH 151 Essentials in Health Record Management.
HLTH 278 $167.67
Ptbo (Sutherland) Sat, Oct 26
8:30am – 5:00pm
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