Health Programs
Activity Assistant
Activity Assistant Free Information Session
Classes begin in February 2011! Learn to develop and lead leisure and recreational activities for seniors with cognitive and physical challenges. This program appeals to qualified health care workers who want to make a short-term time commitment in exchange for long-term job satisfaction. Graduates of this program have made a difference by helping seniors engage in an active lifestyle.
This part-time program will take place over six weekends (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) from February to April. Following the classroom sessions, 120 hours of practicum will be completed over 7 weeks to enhance your skills. Graduates find casual and temporary employment as Activity/Activation Assistants in care facilities, assisted living settings, adult day care programs, clients' homes, seniors' centres and residential group homes.
Admission requirement
Resident Care Attendant (RCA) or Home Support/Residential Care (HSRC) certificate or Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate or equivalent credential (e.g. RN or LPN)
Participation requirement
Program registrants must attend a free Information Sessions. Please call 250-370-3550 to register.
- 2010F ACAS 990V 001 • Tue • Oct 19 • 5:30-7pm
Wilna Thomas Building, Room 206 • Lansdowne
- 2010F ACAS 990V 002 • Wed • Nov 17 • 5:30-7pm
Wilna Thomas Building, Room 206 • Lansdowne
For more information and to receive a detailed program catalogue, please call 250-370-4578 or email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca or visit the Activity Assistant Program website: camosun.ca/activity-assistant
Hospital Unit Clerk
Hospital Unit Clerk
Start Preparing Now for September 2011! Skilled Unit Clerks who bring an excellent work ethic, compassion for people and a positive attitude to their jobs are needed in our health care system! These positions offer a competitive union wage of $20.46 per hour + 12.2% for casual work= approx $22.96, flexible hours, a fast-paced interactive environment, and an interesting variety of duties.
Learn more about this challenging and rewarding career of looking after the administrative and clerical requirements of a hospital unit. This 365 hour part-time certificate program will prepare graduates to apply for employment in a hospital as a Unit Clerk. The program begins in mid-September and finishes in May after the 125 hour practicum. Classes are held two weeknights and Saturdays. Class size is limited to 20 students. To receive a brochure with further course details, please call 250-370-4565 or go to the program website camosun.ca/unitclerk.
Program admission requirements
- Medical Terminology course, (min. 60 hr. course and 75% final grade taken in the last 5 years);
- 50 net wpm keyboarding speed (dated Sept 2010 or later). Net means 1 word taken off for every error;
- Grade 12 (including English 12) or GED completion; and
- Attendance at one of the following Free Program Information Sessions: Unit Clerk Program website
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Hospital Unit Clerk Program Free Information Session
Registering for and attending an Information Session is required for students thinking of or wanting to apply for this program. During this informative session, the Program Coordinator will share information and answer your questions. Topics include: roles and duties performed by Unit Clerks, pros and cons of working in the field, job prospects, program curriculum and schedule. Please call 250-370-3550 to register.
- 2010F UNIT 990V 001 • Oct 26 • Tue • 6-7:30pm • Interurban
- 2011W UNIT 990V 001 • Jan 11 • Tue • 6-7:30pm • Interurban
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate Program
Classes begin in September!
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a vital role as part of the medical laboratory team in hospitals and private laboratories. Industry professionals teach you how to collect blood and other specimens for analysis, perform electrocardiograms (ECG's), and a variety of basic laboratory procedures.
This part-time program takes place two evenings per week and most Saturdays from September to April. Skills will be developed and practiced throughout the program in hospital and community lab settings. A four-week, full-time practicum helps prepare you for a meaningful and interesting career.
It is strongly recommended that you attend a free information session on one of the following dates (no registration required):
- Thu • Oct. 28 • 5:30-7pm • Young Building, Room 310
Lansdowne
- Tue • Nov 30 • 5:30-7pm • Campus Centre, Room 124B • Interurban Location
For more information and to receive a detailed program catalogue, please call 250-370-4578 or cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca. or visit the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program website see camosun.ca/med-lab
Health Care Providers
Musical Health New
Every person on the planet comes with a basic musical foundation. Melodies and rhythms affect our mental, physical, and spiritual health by shaping our thoughts and reliving core emotions. Explore evidence-based connections between music and health, and how you can support and care for your clients through the therapeutic use of music.
- 2010F HLHS 710G 001 • Nov 1 • Terry Manzo, MMus
Mon • 6-9pm • $85+HST • Lansdowne
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Intravenous Insertion New
This course for qualified health professionals (RNs, midwives, EMTs, physicians, medical students) includes site selection, insertion techniques, securement methods, infection control, and troubleshooting. You will practice insertion of an IV on artificial arms in our lab under the supervision of Nursing faculty. No prior experience requred
- 2010S HLHS 708G 001 • Aug 31 • Camosun Nursing Faculty
Tue • 9am-4pm • $245+HST • Lansdowne • Nursing Lab Cancelled
- 2010F HLHS 708G 001 • Oct 17 • Camosun Nursing Faculty
Sun • 9am-4pm • $245+HST • Lansdowne • Nursing Lab
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Confusion in the Elderly New
What causes confusion in the elderly? Learn how to differentiate between delirium, dementia and depression and what can be done about it. You will discover tools you can use to make care easier for everyone involved and learn techniques to manage confusion and accompanying behaviours.
- 2010F HLHS 711G 001 • Oct 18 & 25 • 2 sessions
Camosun Nursing Faculty
Mon • 7-9pm • $85+HST • Lansdowne
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Best Practice Seminar: Professional Interdisciplinary Communications New
When health and social care providers communicate effectively, we enhance our experience as well as our client's. This three-part seminar welcomes professionals from across healthcare to build mutual understanding through open discussion, while providing insight into the legalities of health care through the Health Professions Act.
- 2010F HLHS 720G 001 • Sep 29, Oct 27 & Nov 24 • 3 sessions
Camosun Nursing Faculty
Wed • 6:30-9pm • $195+HST • Lansdowne
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Basics of Medications for Caregivers Part 1
This workshop is designed to help personal or professional caregivers ensure medications are given safely, legally and effectively. The unique problems of administering medications to children, the elderly and individuals with special needs will be addressed (not including narcotics or injections). Register now to have your Independent Study material mailed to you.
- 2010Q3 HLHS 507V 001 • $95
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Basics of Medications for Caregivers Part 2
Register at your convenience (at least 1 week in advance) for the hands-on lab and examination. Studying manual and completion of home assignment required before attending. A Confirmation of Completion certificate will be mailed to students who write and pass an exam administered during the class. Prerequisite is HLHS 507V.
- 2010F HLHS 517V 001 • Oct 2 • Dawn Winterburn
Sat • 9am-5:30pm • $40 • Lansdowne
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Immunization Certificate Course for LPNs
Certified by CLPNBC, this course provides Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia with the knowledge and skills to become certified in the preparation and administration of immunizations. Register now to receive your Independent Study material. Register at your convenience to attend the Lab/Exam portion of the course. The next Lab/Exam dates are October 16 and November 6. The course will not be offered in 2011. This course has a 40-60 hour pre-work component. For detailed information and a registration package, please call 250 370-4578 or email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca
Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists
Designed for working dental hygienists that require certification in local anaesthesia as a condition of their license, this course provides both didactic and hands-on instruction for the use of local anaesthetics by the dental hygienist. The next offering begins in September.
Special registration applies This course has a pre-work component. For detailed information and a registration package download call 250-370-4578 or email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca
Lifts and Transfers
This course introduces the skills and safety of one person transfers and lifts/transfers with mechanical devices (Sara, Maxi, Wispa). Students will also gain knowledge on using: the STABLE technique at work, safe back care and on equipment used in mobility (canes, wheel chairs, walkers, transfer belts).
- 2010F HLHS 512G 001 • Oct 23 • Camosun Nursing Faculty
Sat • 9am-4pm • $145+HST • Lansdowne
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Child Development through Creative Play Cancelled
Our fast-paced world has led us to build increasing structure into children's play. This practical hands-on course for care providers and parents uses a creative drama approach as a starting point to interact and explore the world of play. Over one hundred activities, adaptable to children of all ages, will be explored.
- 2010F HLHS 750G 001 Nov 21-28 • 2 sessions • Richard Braund
Sun • 10am-4:30pm • $150+HST • Lansdowne
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Professional Development for Nurses
For nurses who want to refresh their current nursing practice and enhance their skill and techniques. Our goal is to help you feel safe and comfortable in a variety of nursing practice areas, and to enrich your critical thinking skills.
Note: This is not a CRNBC-approved Registered Nurse Re-entry Program. Current or RN or LPN registration is required. Courses are led by Camosun Nursing faculty. You may be assigned pre-reading prior to hands-on laboratory/classroom participation. All classes held in Fisher Building.
Nursing Psychomotor Skills
Refresh your skills within the current scope of your practice. Monitor, assess, and practice techniques together, using case studies in our lab. This hands-on course reviews wound management (dressing changes and drainage), catheters, sterile technique and a review of chest tubes, PICC lines, and infusion pumps. All supplies included. For IV insertion, see page 44.
- 2010F HLHS 701G 001 • Sep 26
Sun • 9am-4pm • $295+HST • Lansdowne
- 2010F HLHS 701G 002 • Nov 14
Sun • 9am-4pm • $295+HST • Lansdowne
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Nursing Assessments
Review theory and gain hands-on practice in our lab. This system by system health assessment overview covers respiratory, integuementary, CNS, Cardiovascular, GI, genito-urinary, musculo-skeletal, and pain assessments. All supplies included.
- 2010F HLHS 702G 001 • Oct 24
Sun • 9am-4pm • $245+HST • Lansdowne
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Pharmacology
Update your knowledge of current pharmacology and medication administration for safe and competent practice. A review of drug classifications, adverse effects and most common considerations applicable to nursing will be presented. Includes new drugs that are common in clinical practice.
- 2010F HLHS 703G 001 • Nov 7
Sun • 9am-4pm • $195+HST • Lansdowne
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Diagnostics Interpretation
A review of pathophysiological concepts to improve your interpretation of the most common diagnostics (laboratory values and imaging) will be presented within brief case studies.
- 2010F HLHS 704G 001 • Oct 3
Sat • 9am-4pm • $195+HST • Lansdowne
- 2010F HLHS 704G 002 • Nov 27
Sat • 9am-4pm • $195+HST • Lansdowne
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Clinical Decision-Making
Review complex medical based or trauma-based scenarios in our lab, and discuss how you will apply this learning to practice. All supplies included.
- 2010F HLHS 705G 001 • Nov 21
Sun • 9am-4pm • $245+HST • Lansdowne • F268
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Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation
Review of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and the fundamentals of cardiac monitoring. You will learn a systematic, priority based approach to the analysis of cardiac rhythms and management of a variety of cardiac rhythms including electrical therapy and pharmacology.
- 2010F HLHS 707G 001 • Nov 6-7 • 2 sessions
Sat/Sun • 9am-3:30pm • $350+HST • Lansdowne
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Employers
If you have a group of employees and would like to arrange training at your convenience, please contact us to make arrangements.
Medical Office Skills
These courses are designed for those hoping to work in a medical environment or as professional development for those currently in the field wishing to enhance or strengthen their skills. A confirmation of completion grade letter is issued for Medical Terminology and an assessment score for VIHA-Medical Terminology Assessments.
Medical Terminology – Classroom
A very intensive course that will help you develop the skills you need to understand medical terms including common medical prefixes, suffixes and combining forms as well as an exploration of the body systems. This course is a fundamental prerequisite for most positions in the medical field. Medical Terminology is an intense course in which students typically devote at least three to five hours of study to each session. Disciplined home study is required. Strong fluency in spoken and written English language is essential. Purchase the 9th Edition of the text (approx. $ 110) at the Bookstore, Interurban 250-370-4080, Lansdowne 250-370-3080.
- 2010F MEDC 500V 001 • Sep 20-Dec 16 • 24 sessions
Jean Abrahamson
Mon,Thu • 6:30-9pm • $395 • Interurban
- 2010F MEDC 500V 002 • Sep 29-Mar 23 • 24 sessions
Jean Abrahamson
Wed • 6:30-9pm • $395 • Interurban
- 2010F MEDC 500V 003 • Oct 16-Apr 16 • 24 sessions
Angela Ndakwe
Sat • 3-5:30pm • $395 • Lansdowne
- 2010F MEDC 500V 004 • Nov 4-Feb 14 • 24 sessions
Angela Ndakwe
Mon,Thu • 6-8:30pm • $395 • Lansdowne
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Medical Terminology – ONLINE!
The ONLINE course covers exactly the same content as the classroom course. However, the online course requires the purchase of the ONLINE version of the Textbook, which includes an ONLINE ACCESS CODE. This is available at the Camosun Bookstores. Similar to the classroom course, online Medical Terminology is an intense course in which students typically devote at least three to five hours of study to each session. Disciplined study is required. To ensure you get off to a great start and are confident with your online skills, students must complete a VERY BASIC mandatory online orientation session at the beginning of the course. Once you have registered, the instructor will contact you by email within a week prior to class beginning and tell you how you get started. Your email address MUST be supplied at the time of registration.
Testing
Local Students meet in person at the Interurban Campus twice during the course for a paper based mid-term exam and for a paper based final exam. See exact exam dates/times below.
Out of Town Students who want to register are required to supply an approved exam proctor from a local community college in their area before the start of the course. Your proctor must be approved PRIOR to starting the course by contacting
trotterk@camosun.bc.ca or by calling Kelly at 250-370-4124. Out of town students must write the mid-term and final exams on the same weekend as the local students (see dates below). All other course work takes place online.
Course requirements:
- Ability to communicate fluently, verbally and in writing, in English
- A computer and Internet access
- Operating system: Windows 2000, XP, or Vista for PC; OS X for Mac
- Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla/Firefox for PC; Mozilla/Firefox for Mac
- An email account
- Ability to perform basic keyboard and mouse tasks (typing messages, scrolling up or down online screens, pointing and clicking the mouse, etc.)
Purchase the new 9th Edition of the TEXT with ONLINE ACCESS CODE booklet (approx. $136) at the Interurban Bookstore at least 1 week prior to the course start.
- 2010F MEDC 500V D01 • Oct 27-May 7 • 26 sessions • $395
Jean Abrahamson
2 on-campus exams (midterm finals):
Sat • 9:30am-12pm • Feb 12 • Interurban
Sat • 9:30am-12pm • May 7 • Interurban
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VIHA – Medical Terminology Assessment
The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) has joined with Camosun College to be the sole administrator of the Medical Terminology Assessment for VIHA in Southern Vancouver Island. If you are applying for a VIHA position that requires Medical Terminology, the results of this test must accompany your VIHA Application for Employment. A copy of the VIHA application form can be picked up at any VIHA acute care site, or can be printed off the VIHA website at: viha.ca/careers/job_postings/default.htm.
The VIHA Medical Terminology Assessment is comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions. The minimum requirement to be considered for employment within VIHA is 72% (36/50). All test questions are based from "The Language of Medicine" text. Students wishing to study should use either the 7th or 8th edition.
To take the VIHA Medical Terminology Assessment students must pre-register for one of the sessions below by calling Camosun registration at 250-370-3550, as seats are limited. You must arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start assessment time and will be required to provide VALID PHOTO ID prior to taking the test. You will be provided with a written copy of your assessment score upon completion of the test.
Important note from VIHA: Taking and/or passing this medical terminology assessment in NO WAY guarantees employment with VIHA. Results are NOT currently recognized by other employers.
- Evenings • 6-7pm • $25 • Interurban Campus
- 2010S MEDC 600V 004 • Mon • Aug 16
- Fall 2010
2010F MEDC 600V 001 • Sep 2 • Thu
2010F MEDC 600V 002 • Sep 21 • Tue
2010F MEDC 600V 003 • Oct 7 • Thu
2010F MEDC 600V 004 • Oct 28 • Thu
2010F MEDC 600V 005 • Nov 18 • Thu
2010F MEDC 600V 006 • Dec 8 • Wed
2010F MEDC 600V 007 • Dec 14 • Tue
- Winter 2011
2011W MEDC 600V 001 • Jan 10 • Mon
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More offerings of the VIHA Medical Terminology Assessments will be in the Winter CE Calendar out December 4 or online www.camosun.ca/ce
