PART-TIME | PORTAGE CAMPUS HEARP-NA Health Related/Safety Workshops

Courses and Descriptions

Courses and Descriptions

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Year 1
Term 1Credit Hours
Electives
WRKS-1330BLS Provider
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HEAL-1020CPR Level B
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0
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
GENI-1010Red Cross Babysitting Course
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This course is designed to prepare adolescents 11 years of age and older for babysitting. Participants will learn important child care skills, safety tips for children of all ages, how to cope with common problems, how to make the children's environment safe and enjoyable, some great games and what to do incase of an emergency.

GENI-1153Tofu & Your Health
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Learn about the benefits of this ancient Oriental "superfood" with a hands-on demonstration of cooking with tofu.

HEAL-1003Medical Terminology
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Discuss the technical language of medical science. Includes the fundamentals of medical language including word components, definitions, spelling and pronunciation using a systems approach. Basic anatomy and physiology are included to assist in understanding the structure and function of organs and systems in the human body.

HEAL-1005Standard First Aid
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Includes 2005 First Aid & CPR Guidelines.  Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the home or workplace.  The course covers a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level B, prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth topics, such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.  Certificate is valid for 3 years and is recognized in the workplace.

HEAL-1008Standard First Aid
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(No description available at this time)

HEAL-1009Wilderness Remote First Aid-Level C CPR
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Wilderness & Remote First Aid & CPR is for personnel who work in insolated or wilderness settings and need to respond to emergencies when advanced care is not immediately available. The course covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as offers strategies to provide extended care for up to 24 hours.

HEAL-1020CPR Level B
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(No description available at this time)

HEAL-1024Workplace CPR Level A
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This course covers skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults (people aged 8 and over).

HEAL-1038Community Standard First Aid - Level C
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This course provides simple First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for individuals who want an overview of First Aid and CPR for the home or workplace. This course covers the role, function and responsibilities of the first aider, skills needed to recognize and respond to emergencies, basic anatomy and physiology,  major bleeds including bandaging,  and nose bleeds, bone fractures and splinting, obstructed airway and other breathing emergencies, diabetic emergency, seizure emergency, heat and cold emergency, poisoning,  cardiovascular emergencies, symptoms and treatment of shock, trauma, head and spine injury, wounds, infection control and CPR Level C. CPR Level C covers adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer, adult/child/baby choking, barrier devices/pocket masks, AED, adult/child 2-rescuer CPR.   Certification is valid for three years.

 

HEAL-1039Emergency Child Care First Aid/CPR
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This course provides an overview of First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment, for individuals who care for babies or children at home. It covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults, children, and babies, CPR Level B. Other topics covered include: choking, airway and breathing emergencies and prevention of disease transmissions. Certification is valid for three years.

HEAL-1040Emergency First Aid-Level HCP
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This course covers life threatening injuries, including major bleeds, stroke, internal bleeding, shock, chocking, CPR for infant, child and adult - one and two rescuer and the use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and use of a Bag-Valve-Mask; intended for healthcare provider.

HEAL-1043CPR Level C Recertification
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Recertification for Level C CPR.

HEAL-1045Mental Health First Aid - Basic
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Learn how to provide initial help to people who are showing signs of a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. This course is delivered in four modules of three hours each.    Students who successfully complete the course will have the skills to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial help, and guide a person towards appropriate professional help.  A certificate from Mental Health First Aid Canada will be awarded to successful students.

HEAL-1048CPR/AED Level HCP
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This course is for health-care providers.  You will learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies. You will also learn to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).   Areas covered will be the First Aider’s Role; Check, Call, Care; H.A.IN.E.S. Recovery Position;  Assisting with Medications; Angina and Heart Attack; Stroke; Deadly Bleeding;  Choking—adult, child and baby;  CPR—adult, child and baby; Rescue breathing—adult, child, and baby; Two-rescuer CPR—adult, child, baby;  BVM—adult, child, and baby.




 
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HEAL-1112Take Charge of Your Diabetes
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(No description available at this time)

HEAL-1263Worksite Health Promotion
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HEAL-1434Emergency First Aid (no Cpr)
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This course covers initial assessments, airway management, breathing, shock, posons, how to call for emergency and medical assistance, secondary assessments, wounds and medical emergencies. Conscious and inconscious choking will also be covered.

HEAL-1499Food Allergies Information for Restaurant Workers
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This class will teach you to understand the life-threatening nature of allergies,  to learn about the food sources of common allergies and to interpret labels.

HEAL-1500Food and Cancer
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Learn how making the right food choices can help you protect yourself from cancer and other life-threatening illmesses.

HEAL-1501Food Handlers Certificate
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The purpose of this course is to provide individuals with information, techniques and procedures essential for safe food preparation, service and storage. This is a one day course and is comprised of modules providing information on the following: foodborne illnesses; procedures for safe preparation and service of food; procedures for cleaning and sanitizing dishes and utensils. This course is recommended for persons seeking employment or promotion in the food industry.

 

HEAL-1502Food Handlers Certificate Workshop
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This workshop is designed for anyone entering or working in food services.  Upon successful completion, a Manitoba Health Certificate is issued which is valid for five years.  Persons without previous experience or those seeking promotion in the food industry are strongly advised to have this certificate.

HEAL-1503Foodsafe Refresher
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Challenge the Manitoba Health Foodsafe exam. The Foodsafe refresher is a food safety course designed to maximize you time by covering critical food safety principles. The course is delivered in a fun, interactive format designed to prepare you to challenge the Manitoba Health exam for Certification. The course will cover: personal hygiene, microbes and foodborne illness, cleaning and sanitizing, pest control, preparing food safely, receiving and storing food, and causes of foodborne illness.

 Certification is valid for 5 years.

HEAL-1505Food Preservation
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A course for learning and/or reviewing the basics of safe and delicious food preservation, including canning, freezing and drying fruits and vegetables.  The emphasis will be on maximizing food safety and enhancing flavour and appearance of preserved foods.

HEAL-1506Traincan - Advanced.Fst
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Advanced.fst is a food safety training course for Managers and Restaurant Owners. This workshop will help your management team learn/understand the importance of food safety and help them to manage the food safety aspects of the day to day operations. The information and recommendations are based on the Canadian Food Retail and Food Services Regulation and Code (FRFSRC), Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Learning about food safety is the best way to ensure the safety of your guests and team members and reduce liability for your business.

Certification is valid for 5 years.

 

HEAL-1507Food Microbiology Short Course
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This 6 hour short course is designed for anyone working in the food industry to gain a better and more intricate understanding of food microbes and their influence on our food supply. The short course provides insight into the most recent developments of food-borne pathogens, toxins and emerging issues in food safety. The course will over a number of food microbiology concepts.


HEAL-1508Food Safety = Behaviour
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Are you looking to change or improve your food safety culture within your organization? Food safety is at a critical high with new and emerging threats introduced in the food system. Food safety is more than a technical disciple, it is behaviour-based. This 6 hour course will uncover proven behavioural-science techniques you can employ to help change ones' behavior and improve your food safety program. The course is intended for food safety professionals involved with the retail and foodservice industry.

HEAL-1509GMP/HACCP Short Course
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This 6 hour course will cover the principles of Prerequisite Programs (CMPs) and the seven principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Topics covered are: premises, equipment, sanitation & pest control, transportation & storage, personnel, recall and traceability, and hazard analysis, critical control points, critical limits, monitoring, corrective action, verification and documentation, and records.

HEAL-1833Standard First Aid Recertification
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Available to those who have a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.  Must present valid certificate and identification.  Manual needed and the purchase of a new certificate is required.  Cost of certificate is $13.00.

HEAL-1840Emergency Frist Aid - CPR A
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HEAL-1846Emerg. First Aid with CPR C
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This course provides simple First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for individuals who want an overview of First Aid and CPR for the home or workplace. This  course covers the role, function and responsibilities of the first aider, skills needed to recognize and respond to emergencies, shock and  treatment, major bleeds. obstructed airway and other breathing emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies,  and CPR Level C. CPR Level C covers adult/child/baby CPR - one rescuer, adult/child/baby choking, barrier devices/pocket masks, AED, adult/child 2-rescuer CPR.

HEAL-9003Caring for an Aging Parent
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Today many adults are finding themselves caring for their aging parents while continuing to juggle their family and work responsibilities. This interactive workshop will provide useful tools, information and resources on how to manage the various aspects of caring for aging parents. Topics include: understanding the aging process; assisting with activities of daily living; ensuring a safe home environment; interpersonal strain and difficult conversations; dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's Disease, understanding the different levels of care, housing options and health care systems; important legal and financial matters such as power of attorney, wills and advance planning for the final stages of life; and useful coping strategies for caregiver stress.

NVCI-1815Non-Violent Conflict Management
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Non-Violent Conflict Management/Crisis Intervention is a safe, non-harmful behaviour management system designed to help human service workers provide the best possible care for assaultive, disruptive or out-of-control persons during a violent moment. In this workshop, you will learn techniques that have proven effective in resolving potentially violent crises time and time again.  The techniques you learn will help you prevent violence and safely intervene when disruptive behaviour is exhibited by others.

PDEV-1009Helping Arts Learning to Listen
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(No description available at this time)

PDEV-9009Nutritional Therapy: Intro
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Food provides the building blocks we need to obtain and maintain an optimum state of health. Unfortunately, today's society has changed the role that food plays in our lives and the fast- paced lifestyle has forced many to reach for processed, instant and fast-food meals resulting in the burden of poor health and obesity. This workshop provides an introduction to nutritional therapy - a holistic healing method that ensures that the body has the correct nutrition and healing therapies leading to better physical, mental and emotional health. Topics covered in this workshop include healthy diets, alternatives to convenience foods, the hidden culprits, ordinary versus organic foods, body helpers and healers, toxins in our households and dietary supplements. The final session in this workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to prepare a healthy meal.

SEMR-9078Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (r) Training Program
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The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (R) Program is a safe, non-harmful behaviour management system designed to aid human service professionals in the management of disruptive and assaultive people, even during the most violent moments. It has been developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute, a training organization devoted to training staff in the safe management of potentially violent individuals.

SEMR-9174Emergency First Aid - Recertification
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Designed for recertification for those who have been previously certified at the Emergency First Aid level.

WRKS-1325CPR - Basic Rescuer Level C
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Learn the basics of infant, child, and adult CPR based on Heart and Stroke Foundation guidelines. Handbook is required.

WRKS-1330BLS Provider
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The BLS Provider Course is designed to prepare healthcare professionals to recognize several life-threatening emergencies and to provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner as per the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This course includes adult, child and infant rescue skills in both out of hospital and in-hospital settings.

WRKS-1331Basic Life Support - Renewal
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As per the Heart and Stroke Foundation: Renewal Course for Health Care Providers (BLS-C), the course completion requirements are to demonstrate competency in
Adult/Child/infant CPR 1 and 2 rescuer (adult 30:2 and child/infant 15:2 ratios)
Adult/Child/infant choking
Barrier device/pocket mask usage
AED
Students must read manual and view CD prior to attending class.  Please bring pocket mask to class. Manual with CD and mask may be purchased at RRC Bookstore.

WRKS-1431Emergency First Aid
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This Red Cross course covers life threatening injury, including choking, CPR for infant, child and adult, major bleeds, stroke, internal bleeding, and shock.  Certificate is valid for three years.  The required textbook cost is $27.56.

WRKS-1438Emergency First Aid Recertification
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Available to those who have a valid Emergency Certificate.  Must present valid certificate and identification.  Manual needed and the purchase of a new certificate is required.  Cost of certificate is $13.00.

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