APHY 189 Anatomy and Physiology
The course introduces you to the study of the human body and how it functions efficiently. The content you will study is of critical importance for the promotion and maintenance of health.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time
Equivalent Course(s):
APHY 188
NURS 111
ETHC 185 Professional Practices 1
You will receive an introduction to health care and health care delivery systems. You will study the legal and ethical issues faced by health care professionals. You will discuss interpersonal and employability skills required in health care professions with an emphasis on teamwork, stress management and problem solving. You will develop critical thinking skills and conflict resolution techniques.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
HSTC 188 Introduction to Histology & Cytology
You will receive the theory and practice required to assist with the preparation of clinical specimens for microscopic examination. The course content includes specimen receiving and processing, block preparation and basic staining.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
APHY 189 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and PROC 181 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
INFC 180 Infection Control and Safety
You will study the transmission of microorganisms, blood-borne pathogens (i.e. hepatitis virus and HIV), standard precautions, isolation procedures, immunization for medical workers, sterilization and disinfection, biohazardous waste, safety and WHMIS.
2.0
Credit Units
23.0
Lecture hours
2.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
MICR 190 Introduction to Microbiology
You will receive the theory and practice required to culture routine microbiology specimens. You will discuss media composition, autoclaving and quality control. The course content includes stool preparation for parasitology examination and Gram staining.
2.0
Credit Units
16.0
Lecture hours
14.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and PROC 181 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
MTER 180 Medical Terminology
You will learn to use the prefixes, suffixes and combining forms from which medical terms are derived. You will also learn to use medical abbreviations.
1.0
Credit Units
10.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Equivalent Course(s):
MED 161
PRAC 127 Specimen Management Practicum
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience where you will follow the hours of work at a clinical site. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform specimen accessioning and several specific procedures in the clinical laboratory.
7.0
Credit Units
108.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
ETHC 185 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 183 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 190 Minimum Grade of 60
PRAC 128 Phlebotomy Practicum
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience where you will follow the hours of work at a clinical site. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to perform phlebotomy.
5.0
Credit Units
72.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum, Prior Learning
Prerequisites:
ETHC 185 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 183 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 190 Minimum Grade of 60
PRAC 129 Histology & Cytology Preparation
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience where you will follow the hours of work at a clinical site. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to assist with routine histological/cytological specimen preparation.
4.0
Credit Units
65.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
ETHC 185 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 183 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 190 Minimum Grade of 60
PRAC 130 Microbiology Preparation
You will participate in a supervised clinical experience where you will follow the hours of work at a clinical site. Upon successfully completing this experience, you will be able to prepare culture media, autoclave and assist with specimen culture and preparation.
5.0
Credit Units
72.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum
Prerequisites:
ETHC 185 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 183 Minimum Grade of 60
and HSTC 188 Minimum Grade of 60
and MICR 190 Minimum Grade of 60
PROC 180 General Laboratory Practice
You will receive the theory and practice required to perform basic procedures in a laboratory. The course content includes laboratory glassware, use of balances, centrifuges, thermal equipment, pH meters, microscopes and solution preparation with related calculations.
2.0
Credit Units
17.0
Lecture hours
18.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
INFC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
PROC 181 Specimen Collection and Handling
You will learn how to collect, handle and transport various laboratory specimens to ensure the quality of laboratory results. The collection of blood specimens will be emphasized. You will practice capillary and venous collection on adults at various sites in the community.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
12.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
INFC 180 Minimum Grade of 60
PROC 183 Introduction to Basic Lab Procedures
You will receive the theory and practice required to perform basic procedures in the clinical laboratory areas of specimen management, hematology and clinical chemistry. The role of quality assurance is discussed. The course includes procedures for erythrocyte sedimentation rate, stained peripheral smears, macro urine and pregnancy testing.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MTER 180 Minimum Grade of 60
and PROC 180 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and PROC 181 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
