eLearning

eLearning is a type of self study format where course information and assignments, as well as communication with the instructor and fellow students are accessed through your own computer and Internet Service provider.

Course instruction is provided online and you may be required to purchase a text and software, if applicable. Courses are offered in three semesters:  Fall (September start), Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) and some courses are also available by monthly intake (MI) - start date is the first business day of the month.   Tests are written at a Testing/Learning Centre.

Over 900 courses are available and many courses are equivalent to Confederation College credit courses.

Spring Semester 2010 starts Friday, May 14, 2010  

Winter Monthly Intake (MI) start dates:   March 1 and April 1 and Spring Monthly intake start dates are June 1, July 2 and August 3. 

Note:  Registration for eLearning courses is only open for 6 days after the start date of the course.

Courses

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Programs

Diabetes Education (pdf)

This post graduate certificate program offers a firm foundation in current clinical approaches to diabetes education. It is designed for Registered Nurses and Registered Dieticians who wish to specialize in the field of diabetes education. This program is an excellent step towards certification with the Canadian Diabetes Association as a Certified Diabetes Educator. To receive an application for this program, contact our office (807) 475-6550.   Health Care Professionals are welcome to take the first 4 theory courses but would not be eligible for the Fieldwork component. Individual certificates will be issued for the 4 theory courses upon successful completion.

• WR440 - Diabetes: The Basics - eLearning course
• WR441 - Introduction to Patient Education - eLearning course
• WR442 - Living with Diabetes - eLearning course
• WR444 - Special Issues in Diabetes - eLearning course
• WR446 - Fieldwork I for RN and RD - practical
• WR447 - Fieldwork II for RN and RD - practical

Please note: The following documentation must be submitted prior to starting the placement courses WR446 and WR447.

• Criminal reference check
• Completed WSIB form
• Proof of current immunization (including a TB 2 step skin test)
• Proof of current CPR level C

Students must have their placement preceptor approved by the Program Coordinator.

Diabetes Program Application Package

Flight Attendant

Are you customer service oriented with a love for TRAVEL? Do you possess the following qualities that airlines are seeking?

• Service-oriented: Your manner turns a casual encounter into a memorable event.
• Diplomatic: You are tactful in dealing with customers.
• Team spirit: You like working with others to achieve common goals.
• Sense of responsibility: You always have yourself and the situation around you firmly under control.
• Able to bear up under stress: You are always on top of things and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Radiant: You exude charm and make a highly favorable impression.

This 10 module (2 course) comprehensive program is "self-paced" and is designed to give you a competitive advantage when pursuing a Flight Attendant career.

FA001 - Theory Part I
FA002 - Theory Part II

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (pdf)

This program provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for people who are or will be end users of GIS and those who wish to increase their knowledge of this emerging technology. Individuals working in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Resources and Business may find this program of interest.

• OL731 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• OL703 - Access: Core (MI)
• OL801 - Access: Expert (MI)
• OL631 - Designing, Managing/Implementing a GIS
• OL833 - GIS Software: ArcView
• OL921 - Global Positioning Systems
• OL739 - Internet Mapping
• OL609 - Remote Sensing

Home Inspection (pdf)

This program provides an opportunity to enter an exciting and growing profession. Home inspection is a consulting service that helps homebuyers make informed decisions about their prospective new home.

This program is approved by the Association of Home Inspectors and incorporates the Standards of Practice of ASHI/CAHPI (American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors). Standards of Practice define a minimum and uniform standard for private, fee-paid home inspectors. Home inspections performed to these standards are intended to provide the client with information regarding the condition of the systems and components of the home as inspected.  Students must complete the following ten core courses plus two additional courses through the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI).  Please see Home Inspection PDF for additional information.

• OL627 Interior/Insulation Inspection
• OL624 Exterior Inspection
• OL625 Heating Inspection I
• OL626 Heating Inspection II
• OL628 Plumbing Inspection
• OL619 Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps Inspection
• OL623 Electrical Inspection
• OL630 Structural Inspection
• OL629 Roofing Inspection
• OL620 Communication/Professional Practices

Hospital Ward Clerk/Secretary (pdf)

The is program is designed to provide the theoretical training necessary to obtain employment as a Hospital Ward Clerk/Secretary. Students are expected to have the equivalent of an introductory computer-typing course. Upon successful completion of all courses, the student will receive a Recognition of Achievement from Confederation College.

Required Courses:

• OL402 - Medical Terminology
• OL425 - Pharmacology for Medical Office Professionals
• OL424 - Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals
• OL441 - Working and Communicating in a Medical Setting
• OL420 - Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff
• OL428 - Understanding Surgical Procedures for Medical Office Staff
• OL452 - Keyboarding for Medical Office Personnel
• OL406 - Medical Terminology II

Human Resources Management (pdf)

Modern business and industry require an effective utilization of human resources to achieve production on the one hand and job satisfaction and development of its employees on the other. An atmosphere of cordial industrial relations is essential to maintain industrial peace, harmony and stability. This includes successful negotiations for a collective agreement  covering wages, hours of work, and terms and conditions of employment  together with the interpretation and administration of the collective agreement. These sensitive and complex, labour-management relations require well trained and experienced personnel.

Required Courses:

• OL135 - Principles of Human Resource Management
• OL185 - Compensation Management
• OL172 - Human Resources Planning and Development
• OL174 - Industrial Relations
• OL173 - Intro. Business Mgmt & Organizational Behaviour
• OL115 - Intro to Financial & Management Accounting
• OL404 - Occupational Health and Safety
• OL142 - Training and Development
• OL137 - Recruitment and Selection

PLUS - One of the following communication courses (or equivalent)

• OL347 - Business Writing Strategies
• CS216 - Intermediate Communication
• OL338 - Business Communications

Law Clerks Certificate Program (ILCO) (pdf)

This program is offered in co-operation with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario. It is strongly recommended that students have a minimum of three years experience in a legal environment, due to the intensity of the courses. Individuals wishing to pursue a career in the legal department of a trust company, local, provincial and federal governments, and larger commercial firms may find this program of interest.

• OL362 - Litigation
• OL365 - Real Estate
• OL363 - Corporate
• OL364 - Estates

Legal Office Assistant (pdf)

The focus of the 9 course Legal Office Assistant program is on the development of strong office support skills with emphasis on the interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Graduates of this program will have a basic foundation to prepare them for standard procedures that are required for the smooth operation of a a legal office.  This program is offered entirely online and has been designed for students with little or no previous business or legal office experience.

• OL120 Office Technology & Procedures (MI)
• OL338 Business Communications
• OL701 Word - Core (MI)
• OL702 Excel - Core (MI)
• OL155 Building & Maintaining Customer Relationships
• OL130 Legal Terminology
• OL131 Legal Office Procedures
• OL072 Civil Litigation
• OL044 Real Estate Practice and Procedures I

Medical Office Assistant (pdf)

The focus of the 12 course Medical Office Assistant program is on the development of strong office support skills with emphasis on interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Graduates of this program will benefit from a preparatory foundation of study that will help in standard operational procedures that are required for the smooth operation of a business office. This program is offered entirely online and has been designed for students with little or no previous business or medical office experience.

• OL120 Office Technology & Procedures (MI)
• OL338 Business Communications
• OL701 Word - Core (MI)
• OL702 Excel - Core (MI)
• OL155 Building & Maintaining Customer Relationships
• OL402 Medical Terminology
• OL441 Working & Communicating in a Medical Setting
• OL425 Pharmacology for Medical Office Staff
• OL424 Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals
• OL406 Medical Terminology II

PLUS - two of the following:

• OL420 Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff
• OL428 Understanding Surgical Procedures for Medical Office Staff
• OL459 Medical OHIP Billing

Medical Transcriptionist  (pdf)

This program will provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge using simulated case studies to meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists.

This program will provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge using simulated case studies to meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists. Graduates of this program will benefit from a preparatory foundation of study that will help them pursue opportunities in this career field.

• OL402 Medical Terminology
• OL701 Word - Core
• OL452 Medical Keyboarding
• OL352 Writing Grammatically
• OL470 Medical Office Procedures
• OL406 Medical Terminology II
• OL400 Medical Transcription Fundamentals
• OL401 Medical Transcription Styles & Practices
• OL456 Beginning Medical Transcription
• OL447 Advanced Medical Transcription

PLUS - two of the following:

• OL468 Essentials in Health Records Management
• OL430 Dental Terminology
• OL459 Medical OHIP Billing

Office Technology Administration (pdf)

This program is designed to provide students with the professional knowledge and skills required of an office assistant in today's competitive workplace. Students will develop communication and management skills and become proficient in using computers for wordprocessing, accounting and managing data.

• OL703 - Access: Core (MI)
• OL257 - Communications I
• OL702 - Excel: Core (MI)
• OL090 - Financial Accounting I
• OL373 - Management/Leadership Skills
• OL120 - Office Technology and Procedures (MI)
• OL746 - Simply Accounting
• OL701 - Word: Core (MI)

PLUS - One of the following:

• OL704 - PowerPoint (MI)
• OL804 - Word: Expert (MI)
• OL811 - Publisher

Professional Writing (pdf)

This five-course program will help the student gain the skills and confidence to succeed as a writer. With an overall focus on getting work published, the program introduces the learner to a variety of writing opportunities and markets, and explores the business side of being a writer. The required courses provide an introduction to the creative writing and publishing process, and the elective courses give students the opportunity to enhance their writing skills in their own area of interest.

• OL904 - Grammar for Writing Professionals
• OL906 - Writing for Publication I
• OL941 - Writing for Publications II

PLUS - Two of the following:

• OL917 - Poetry Writing
• OL905 - Romance Writing
• OL918 - Science Fiction
• OL909 - Writing Short Story
• OL936 - Exploring the World of Fantasy: Children's Lit.

Professional Development for Teachers

The following courses are offered as Professional Development courses for Teachers. The courses are offered on a monthly intake basis, with a new intake starting at the beginning of each month. The courses are one month in duration.

These courses have been designed with the professional teacher in mind. They are interactive and reflective, drawing on the students teaching experience. Students will find this unique opportunity to explore best teaching practices engaging and valuable as they move forward in their teaching career.

• PL154 Cooperative Learning - Elementary Division
• PL156 E-Learning: Learn Effectively from Online Learning
• PL157 Teaching in Rural/Remote and Isolated Regions

Effective Teaching and Training Strategies (pdf)

• OL550 - Adult Learning
• OL558 - Curriculum Development
• OL560 - Instructional Techniques
• OL585 - Assessment and Evaluation