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Gain an understanding of the accounting equations, debits and credits, record keeping, bank reconciliation, maintaining a general ledger, using a columnar journal and preparing simple financial statements. This course is valuable to small business owners and non-profit groups as well as for those needing to upgrade job skills. Note: Have a calculator handy for the online course.

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This course introduces the latest version of Microsoft Excel, one of several widely used electronic spreadsheet applications in most workplace environments. Participants will learn the basics of creating, storing, navigating, and manipulating data in a worksheet. Various demonstrations and hands-on exercises to build and enhance students' skills on how to construct cell data, apply formatting, use autofill, edit, copy and move, insert rows/columns, use simple formulas, organize data, work with charts and print. In this 12-hour course, we will also look at absolute and relative addressing, which is one of the many features of this fantastic program.

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Computer Skills for the Workplace

Calculations for Caregivers provides an opportunity for potential nursing students, nurses, and family caregivers to refresh their number skills and gain confidence in safe, accurate medication administration for oral dosing of solid and liquid medications. Designed for those who do not identify as 'math people,' students work online, at their own pace through a set of lessons that include interactive learning activities culminating in self-assessment quizzes with instant feedback. Successful completion of a comprehensive final test results in a certificate of completion.

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Calculations for Caregivers 2 builds on the basic dosing calculations covered in Calculations for Caregivers to include IV calculations (flow rate, drip rate, infusion time and adjusting rates) as well as provides a review of basics of safe medication calculation. Designed for those who do not identify as 'math people,' students work at their own pace through lessons that include interactive learning activities, culminating in self-assessment quizzes with instant feedback. Successful completion of a comprehensive final test results in a certificate of completion. Medication math covered is equivalent to the content generally required in second year nursing studies (IV calculations).

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This course will explore how we understand the terms Grief and Loss and how we can better support our work with residents, clients, families, friends, and community. Participants will examine how to build meaningful connections, understanding the stages of grief, how steps to normalizing loss, and how to better engage cultural differences and practices in the workplace.

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This in-depth course is designed primarily for health care workers providing frontline care to residents who may be experiencing Depression. Students will learn about the different types, risk factors, signs and symptoms, generational and cultural differences in, and potential causes of Depression. By recognizing the unique emotional and behavioral responses and impact on the resident, as well as family and friends, one can create supportive activity exercises and routines, plan environmental alterations, and develop specific communication strategies in aid of improved quality of life.

This course provides shippers, handlers and drivers with a clear understanding of the basic transportation of dangerous goods, which meet the requirements of federal and provincial legislation. The flexible online format allows participants to complete the course at their own pace and convenience. Note: You must complete this course within 30 days. Email address required. Ask for information sheet when registering.

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Orientation to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is a comprehensive on-line program that covers all major topics relevant for new hires. The online material will cover the fundamental information for worker education, including material safety and training. You must complete the course within 30 days. A valid email address is required.

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This detailed and interactive online course provides a basic understanding of confined spaces in the workplace, legislation that governs them and the hazards associated with entering them. Please note: You must complete this course within 30 days. Email address required.

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