Clinton News-Record, 1984-12-05, Page 117Descriptions of Courses and Programs
program designed to assist the regis-
tered nurse who has not actively
practiced nursing for a period of time to
demonstrate competence in accordance
with the current standards of Nursing
Practice of the College of Nurses of On-
tario.
It focuses on the use of the nursing
process as applied to caring for individ-
uals with medical -surgical health con-
cerns.
The program consists of four courses,
and is offered on a part-time basis in the
distance education mode. The courses
are:
1. Trends in Nursing and Health Care
Delivery (20 hrs.)
2. Human Anatomy and Physiology
(50 hrs.)
3. Current Nursing Theory (80 hrs.)
4. Clinical Nursing (150 hrs.)
The distance education mode, used for
the theory component, is characterized
by the following: .
a) detailed study guides to facilitate
independent learning by the student
b) learning resource center in the com-
munity where the course is offered =
including book, and A-V resources
c) weekly tutorial meetings of the stu-
dent group in a particular community,
with teacher contact either in person,
or by teleconference.
Clinical nursing offers 150 hours of
supervised clinical practice in a medical -
surgical active care setting.
It is integrated with the Current Nursing
Theory course.
Applicants must have a current College
of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of
Competence, or a letter of eligibility from
the College of Nurses of Ontario. To be
admitted, applicants must complete an
application form and questionnaire,
participate in a personal interview and
meet health requirements.
All applications are dated upon receipt
and acceptance is then on a first come
first served basis.
Programs will be offered in the following
locations in the 1985-86 academic
year.
WINTER/SPRING 1985
Kitchener/Waterloo/
Cambridge '
Stratford
Guelph
For further information, contact the
Continuing Education office of .the
Conestoga College campus nearest
you,
Fee: $300 (does not include textbooks)
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM C
Effective management of volunteers
requires a very different approach and
set of skills than are used for other
kinds of management. Today many.
organizations usually engage a coor-
dinator to work with paid and volunteer
staff to help achieve the goals of an
organization. The aim of this 125 hour
program is to provide Coordinators of
Volunteers with management skills
needed to function effectively in this
capacity. Through application of man-
agement theories the student will gain
insights into leadership, motivation,
human resources development, organ-
izational climate, planning and evalua-
tion.
Program Eligibility:
Applicants to the program should pos-
sess both interest and experience in
the volunteer sector. This should in-
clude an interest in ,development of
volunteer and community resources.
Minimum age of 19 years.
The program is designed to offer
learning in a concentrated approach to
accommodate busy schedules. Nine
(one day) sessions will be held monthly
from January to June with a field,
practicum running concurrently.
Modules include the following:
- Management and Philosophy of
Volunteer Administration 15 hrs.
- Skills of Volunteer Co-ordination -
35 hrs.
Program Planning and Evaluation
15 hrs.
- Fieldwork Practicum 60 hrs.
For more Program Information please
contact 653-2511, Ext. 321
COURSES FOR REGISTERED
NURSING ASSISTANTS
Asepsis Techniques For
Registered Nursing Assistants
This course is designed to enable
registered nursing assistants to meet
the minimum competencies in surgical
asepsis, outlined in the revised Stan-
dards of Nursing Practice for Regis-
tered Nursing Assistants. Consisting of
twenty hours of theory and sixteen
hours of clinical application and prac-
tice, it will provide learning opportuni-
ties for students coming from a variety
of clinical backgrounds. Some of the
content willinclude microbiology re-
view,, assessment skills, aseptic pro-
cedures and nursing principles, record-
ing practices, and evaluation.
Offered at:
Doon
Tues. 7-10 p.m. 12 wks.
Jan. 15 $36
OR
Thurs. 7-10 p.m. 12 wks.
Jan. 17 $36
Guelph
Tues. 7-10 p.m. 12 wks.
Jan. 15 $36 Location: 70 Westmount Rd.
Drug Administration And Nursing
Implications For RNAs
A
This course is designed to meet the
new College of Nurses' Standards of
Nursing Practice for the R.N.A. and
includes both classroom and lab/clini-
cal components. It will prepare stu-
dents to meet the minimum competen-
cies in the administration of
medications. The course is open to
Registered Nursing Assistants who
have a variety of clinical experiences
a'hd who may or may not have pre-
viously administered medications. Stu-
dents who have previously completed a
drug administration course may chal-
lenge the theoretical components of
this program.
Offered at:
Doon
Tues. 7:30-10:30 p.m. 18 wks.
Jan. 15 $52 Location: To be determined
OR
Thurs. 7-10 p.m. 18 wks.
Jan. 17 $52
Guelph.
Mon. 7-10 p.m. 18 wks.
Jan. 14 $52 Location: 70 Westmount Rd.
OR
Thurs. 7-10 p.m. 18 wks.
Jan. 17 $52 Location: 70 Westmount Rd.
Listowel
Tues. 7-10 p.m. 18 wks.
Mar. 5 $52 Location: Listowel Hospital
Strafford
Mon. 740 p.m. 18 wks.
Jan. 14 $52 Location: Health Sciences Division
Wingham
Thurs. 7-10 p.m. 18 wks.
Jan. 17 $52
Lecture Series - Theoretical
Concepts Of Active Treatment
Techniques For RNAs S
Topics in this series will enable RNA's
to increase their understanding of the
theory underlined in the following
topics: New Modalities in Cancer Treat-
ment, Pharmacological Update for
RNA's, Head and Spinal Cord Injuries,
Emergency Nursing, Cardiovascular
Care, Recent Changes in Diabetes
Mellitus, CVA and involved Rehabilita-
tion and Respiratory Diseases and
Treatment. This will be of benefit to the
RNA's who are involved in expanding
their roles.
Offered at:
St. Marys
Thurs. 7-10 p.m. 7 wks.
Mar. 7 $21 Location: St. Marys Memorial
Hospital
Psychiatric Nursing•For
Registered Nursing Assistants -
Part II A
See Note Above. Applicants must have
successfully completed Psychiatric
Nursing for Registered Nursing Assis-
tants - Part 1. The focus of study in this
course is Behavioural Patterns (dis-
orders) with emphasis on various treat-
ment modalities, as well as rehabilita-
tion. The nursing process, as a means
of nursing practice in caring for the
psychiatric patient, will act as a theme
throughout the course. Community re-
sources, preventative measures and
the legalities of mental health care will
be subjects for discussion.
Offered at:
Guelph
Wed. 7-10 p.m. 14 wks.
Jan. 16 $42
HEALTH CARE AIDE
PROGRAM C
The goal of the Progiam is to prepare a
.person to function under the supervision
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