MHAD 501: Mental Health and Addictions is a continuation of the study of mental health and addiction problems from a lifespan perspective, with a special focus on aging populations. The course is focused on a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities used in working with older adults. Attitudes toward mental health and substance use problems and how they impact helper effectiveness are explored in a supportive milieu. Evidence-based practices such as early detection, harm reduction and health promotion are used as frameworks for the development of skills and knowledge. Students are introduced to strategies to overcome stigma and support empowerment in a variety of community and facility settings.
- Teacher: Sargent Hayden
- Teacher: Melissa Bleier
- Teacher: Leanna Kozak
- Teacher: Sarah Lechthaler
- Teacher: Cheryl Morassut
- Teacher: James Newman
- Teacher: Rochelle Nyman
- Teacher: Angelene Phillips
- Teacher: Audra Spielman
- Teacher: Elisabeth Zeibin
This supervised practice experience provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses in the program with individuals in a multi-level/complex care setting. A portion of this clinical experience is devoted to working with individuals experiencing cognitive challenges. Opportunity is provided for students to gain expertise and confidence with the role of the HCA within the residential care facility.
- Teacher: Simone Fischer
- Teacher: Sarah Lechthaler
- Teacher: Deanna Nevraumont
- Teacher: Brenda Winstanley
This section provides an overview of the HCA Program, includes tutorials for foundational skills needed to be successful and some other important activities that you'll need to do as you begin this journey!
- Teacher: Christina Champlin
- Teacher: Simone Fischer
- Teacher: Chantal Lortie
- Teacher: Tara Martin
- Teacher: James Newman
- Teacher: Rochelle Nyman
- Teacher: Veronica Roberge
- Teacher: Natalie Romano
- Teacher: Regan Wright
- Teacher: Elisabeth Zeibin
ADD 384: Addictions Theory and Practice is designed to provide students with an overview of current and emerging research/expertise in the field. The course will cover diverse definitions and understandings of addiction, as informed by current findings in the fields of neuroscience and social science. Pharmacology basics and the biological, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental dimensions of addiction will be reviewed from a number of perspectives. Current research on attachment, trauma and brain development will be examined in relation to addiction from both developmental and environmental perspectives. A critical examination of the link between policy and practice provides context for the emergence of recovery strategies such as harm reduction and motivational techniques. Special attention will be given to the role of colonization and stigma as it is experienced through ethnicity, gender and culture, and the important role of advocacy in this context.
- Teacher: Malorie Moore
- Teacher: Lena Sherstobitoff
MTED 101 - Medical Terminology II is a study of chapters 5 through 18 of the Language of Medicine 11th edition. This course focuses on the terminology, disease process, anatomy and functions of the human body systems.
- Teacher: Jade Cross
This course introduces the students to the normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Students explore common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. Students are also encouraged to explore person-centered practice as it relates to the common challenges to health and end of life care.
- Teacher: Sarah Lechthaler
- Teacher: Chantal Lortie
- Teacher: Tara Martin
- Teacher: Rochelle Nyman
- Teacher: Jocelyn Schroeder
- Teacher: Elisabeth Zeibin
This section provides an overview of the HCA Program, includes tutorials for foundational skills needed to be successful and some other important activities that you'll need to do as you begin this journey!
- Teacher: Shannon Kenning
- Teacher: Sarah Lechthaler
- Teacher: Tara Martin