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Northern Lakes College 2012–2013 Calendar 2012/2013 Course Descriptions For information on course transferability, refer to the online transfer guide at www.transferalberta.ca course descriptions ENVS0200 (2 credits) Industrial Environmental Awareness Raises the awareness of the environmental requirements of companies and the individual’s responsibilities towards ensuring that the environment suffers minimum impact as a result of industrial activities. FA001 (1 credit) Standard First Aid - CPR (Level C) Upon successfully completing this course, you will be awarded a nationally recognized certificate that is valid for 3 years. Recognized as First Aider II by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety, this course includes treatment for choking, control of bleeding, treatment and prevention of shock, child and infant resuscitation and adult one and two-rescuer CPR. Fractures of the limbs, head and spinal injuries, eye injuries, burns, medical conditions, environmental injuries, wound care and secondary survey are also covered. FA002 (1 credit) Standard First Aid-CPR Level B This course is ideal for people who care for children: parents, nannies, teachers and home-care providers. In Alberta this course is the requirement for day-care and day-home workers and meets the standards of the Alberta Family & Social Services department. FGPS0100 (2 credits) GIS-GPS Graphic Information System - Global Positioning Systems This new technology is rapidly becoming standard in many forestry operations, as it is an effective tool to aid in the management of the forests. The course will outline how global positioning systems (GPS) are being used. FINA0211 (3 credits - Portage College) Business Finance All managers, self-employed business owners and individual investors require an adequate knowledge of business financing, financial analysis and capital budgeting. Informed decision making requires a sound understanding and firm grasp of analytical techniques such as the proper use of financial ratios, evaluating interest costs through debit financing, financial statement analysis, cash budgeting, capital budgeting and break-even analysis. Pre-requisites: ACCT 107, MATH 117 or ACCT1110, MGMT1110 FIN1015 (1 credit) Financial Management 1015 Accounting Prep Students are introduced to accounting and terminology unique to financial accounting. They become familiar with financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles and how to prepare for the process of starting up a business. FIN1020 (1 credit) Financial Management 1020 Accounting Cycle 1 Students are introduced to the accounting cycle for a service business. They will analyze and record business transactions up to trial balance for the fiscal period of a business using terminology unique to financial accounting. Pre-requisite: FIN1015 recommended FIN1030 (1 credit) Financial Management 1030 Accounting Cycle 2 Students complete the accounting cycle for a service business, preparing financial statements and closing accounts. They also will explore other factors of a business, including budgets. Pre-requisite: FIN1020 recommended FIN2020 (1 credit) Financial Management 2020 Retail Accounting 1 Students apply specialized accounting procedures associated with buying and selling goods in a retail system with a credit system and a partnership. Pre-requisite: FIN1030 recommended FIN2030 (1 credit) Financial Management 2030 Retail Accounting 2 Students continue to apply specialized accounting procedures by preparing financial statements, analyzing adjusting and closing entries and completing the accounting cycle for a retail business. Pre-requisite: FIN2020 recommended FIN2040 (1 credit) Financial Management 2040 Accounting Software Students learn and demonstrate use of an accounting software package for personal and business use. They will complete transactions and procedures typically used by an individual or a business. Pre-Requisite: FIN1030 recommended FIN1010 (1 credit) Financial Management 1010 Personal Financial Information Students explore concepts that affect the finances of an individual, including a code of conduct, the economic environment, acquiring and using financial resources, and the effects of government legislation. FIN2060 (1 credit) Financial Management 2060 Personal Taxation Students examine the Canadian income tax system through the preparation of a variety of personal income tax returns, completed manually and /or electronically. 80 For more information call toll-free 1-866-652-3456
Northern Lakes College 2012–2013 Calendar FIN2070 (1 credit) Financial Management 2070 Payroll Accounting Students gain knowledge for establishing and operating a payroll system. They will use proper terminology and awareness of current rules and regulations of the payroll function. Pre-requisite: FIN1020 recommended FIRS0100 (3 credits) Fire Suppression Both theoretical and practical training required for certification as a Type I Helitack Firefighter. Topics covered include fire behaviour, tactics and strategy, and the use and maintenance of fire equipment. FMNP0100 (3 credits) Forest Management Practices The goal of this course is to provide you with an understanding of how forested lands are managed in Alberta and give you an appreciation of the complex nature of issues surrounding forestry today. FORE1000 (3 credits) Introduction to Forestry This course is a general introduction to trees and other forest plants, forest ecology, and forest land-use planning. Includes discussions of the relationship between recreation, water, wildlife, agriculture, range and timber to forest management policies and practices in Alberta and elsewhere. Note: this course does not transfer into the U of A B.Sc., but does transfer for other purposes. FTPR0100 (1 credit) Forestry Work Practicum This practicum gives the student valuable work experience and exposure to the Forest Industry. Students will be required to work for three weeks with a company in the forest industry. Pre-requisites: Any 5 Core Forestry & Harvesting Program Courses HARV0100 (2 credits) Harvesting Learn how a modern day logging operation works. Students will examine the advantages and disadvantages of various logging machinery. HCOM0100 (2 credits) Health Communication This is an introductory communication course for the health professions. The goal of this health communications course is to provide the student with basic concepts of communication including self awareness, verbal and nonverbal skills and listening. As well students will cover topics such as communicating with individuals with special needs, communication in the workplace and resolving conflict. HCS3000 (1 credit) Health Care Services 3000 Workplace Safety Systems Students gain the attitudes, knowledge and skills related to workplace health and safety and examine relevant legislation required in the workplace. This module is a mandatory component of the first work experience course taken by a student. HEAS1000 (4 credits) Health Assessment: Assessment of Adults The health assessment course introduces the student to assessment of a client’s health status and identification of normal structures and functions of the physical component of the adult. Overt deviations from normal are included. This course prepares the student to gather data by obtaining a health history and conducting a physical examination. The course includes theory and laboratory practice. Co-Requisite: ANPY1000 HEED1010 (3 credits) Health Education: Personal Health and Wellness This course is designed to offer an overview, within the context of the community and the Canadian health care system, of the physical, social, mental, environmental and spiritual aspects of personal health and wellness. Topics include nutrition, exercise, stress management, weight management, eating disorders, common health problems and their prevention, and primary health care. This course includes an individualized analysis of personal health issues and physical fitness. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of health and wellness, describe their dimensions, and plan, implement and report on a specific wellness plan or project as it relates to their own life. course descriptions HCAP0001 (6 credits) HCA Preceptored Clinical Practice This 200-hour practicum gives the Student the opportunity to practice learned skills and concepts in the continuing care / homecare setting under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. For students who are currently employed, credit may be granted for current and relevant work experience. Pre-requisites: HFDN0001, HFDN0002, HFDN0003, HFDN0004, HFDN0005, HFDN0006, HFDN0007, HFDN0008, HFDN0009, HFDN0010, HFDN0011, HFDN0012, HFDN0013, HFDN0014 HFDN0001 (3 credits) Foundations One: The Roles and Responsibilties of a Health Care Aide This course covers theory on how the HCA will function effectively as a health care team member, practice safely with consideration to personal safety, environmental safety and WHMIS and knowledge for ensuring and maintaining client safety. Safety is stressed throughout the remainder of the Health Care Aide program and the rest of the HCA’s career. Or visit us online at www.northernlakescollege.ca 81
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