As well, learning disabilities, behavioural disorders, neurological disorders and special health care conditions are covered in workshop format. Medication Awareness Students are introduced to the basic methods of administration of various classes of psychoactive drugs. They learn methods of administration and the signs and symptoms of drug toxicity. Daily Personal Routines Students will practice and demonstrate the practical skills necessary to safely and effectively provide personal care to the service user. They learn the principles of daily personal routines, including personal hygiene, bed making, feeding, bowel care, body mechanics, special equipment and universal precautions.
Students complete a safety assessment with individuals with special needs.
This course is a basic introduction to communication, life skills, group dynamics, professional relationships, microcounseling, assertiveness, workplace communication. Computer Fundamentals Students will learn the fundamentals of microcomputer hardware and software and the use of a Window-based operating system, a word processing package, the Internet, and a spreadsheet package. Human Sexuality Students discuss sexuality issues including relationships, emotions and self-esteem, as well as learned techniques to facilitate training of service users with special needs about sexuality. I Students are given an introduction to the antecedents and consequences of behaviour the way we do, and become familiar with behavioural technologies and terminology. They learn how to implement and monitor programs within the context of a team.