NLC Calendar - Northern Lakes College

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.
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