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PNUR 206 Professional Practice IV prepares learners for the role of the Practical Nurse in caring for clients with acute presentation of illness. Legislation influencing Practical Nursing practice, specific professional practice issues and ethical practice pertinent to Practical Nursing practice in acute care environments are explored. Practice issues that occur across the lifespan are considered

PNUR 207 Professional Communication IV focuses in the advancement of professional communication within the acute care setting caring for clients across the lifespan. The practice of collaboration with health care team members and clients is further developed.

PNUR 208 Variations in Health IV focuses on pathophysiology as it relates to acute disease and illness of clients across the lifespan, specifically the care of the client experiencing acute illness including nursing interventions and treatment options. Implications of the acute exacerbation of chronic illness are addressed. Cultural diversity in healing practices are explored as well as evidence

PNUR 209 Health Promotion IV focuses on health promotion in the context of caring for clients experiencing an acute exacerbation of chronic illness or an acute episode of illness. It examines health-promoting strategies during hospitalization to improve or help maintain clients’ health status after discharge occurs. Also explored is how to prepare clients for discharge from care through teaching

PNUR 210 Integrated Nursing Practice IV emphasizes the development of nursing skills aimed at promoting health and healing with individuals experiencing acute health challenges across the lifespan. A variety of approaches (e.g., simulation) will help learners build on theory and practice from Levels 1, 2 and 3 to integrate new knowledge and skills relevant to the acute care setting.

PNUR 211 Consolidated Practice Experience IV provides learners with the opportunity to integrate theory from all courses into the role of the Practical Nurse in the acute care setting and other practice areas as appropriate. Learners will focus on clients with exacerbations of chronic illness and/or acute illness across the lifespan and will consolidate knowledge and skills such as post-operative

PNUR 212 Transition to Preceptorship will prepare the learner for the final practice experience. Simulation experiences and self-directed learning will provide the learner with increased competence and confidence in their final practice experience.

PNUR 213 Final Practice Experience (FPE) provides an opportunity for learners to demonstrate integration and consolidation of knowledge, skills and abilities within the realities of the workplace, and become practice ready.

PO 101 Introduction to Process Plant Systems. Systems and components common to process plants; Sand Plant provides a model to demonstrate the key concepts and components. Safety, Health & Environment PPE ' Personal Protective Equipment Locks, Isolation Devices & Equipment Emergency Shutdown & Evacuation Reading Flowcharts, P&Cs, P&IDs Valves Pumps Piping and Storage Tanks Human Rights Compressors

PO 102 Process Fundamentals includes Math, Basic Physics, Technical Writing, Basic Hand Tools, Computer Skills, and Drafting. Basic Math Computer Skills ' MS Office Technical Writing Basic Physics ' Pressure Basic Physics ' Fluid Flow Basic Physics ' Heat, heat transfer, temperature Basic Hand Tools Drafting

PO 103 Introduction to Process Plant Operations. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Sand Plant to conduct basic operating procedures. SOPs include: Pre-start-up checklist Start up Normal Operation Abnormal Operation Shut Down Troubleshooting Create Sand Plant Log Book and other Operating Reports Operate Sand Plant (including troubleshooting)

PO 104 Plant Tours. Ten Structured Plant Tours are planned over the course of the program. These will take place once a week at different locations each week. Students will work individually and in teams to gather specific pre-determined data on each plant. The goal is by the end of the tours, students will have a detailed record of the plants they have visited and a broad awareness of the

PO 105 Work Practicum. The expectation is that this part of the program will run six weeks, and that students will actively explore possible placements into an unpaid practicum at a local plant. Class time will be devoted to resume and cover letter writing to assist the student in this process. On-site structured work experience

PORT 60 Portfolio – Provincial Level guides students through the creation of a comprehensive portfolio to showcase past and current knowledge, skills, and abilities within a specific theme. Students examine types and purposes of portfolios, document and reflect upon their own experiences, and design and present their portfolio. Portfolios help students in a variety of settings, for example to gain

PPD 101 Drawing as a Basic Visual Communication. This is a basic drawing course designed to give students a background and experience in the fundamentals of drawing as a basic visual communication. Through exercises and assignments, the student will learn to use drawings as a tool to record a concept, manipulate, develop, communicate and refine those concepts.

PPD 103 Design as a Basic Visual Language. To introduce students to the elements and principles of design through a series of two and three dimensional design projects which place an emphasis on creative problem solving. Critical analysis and discussion will have an important role in all aspects of developing a visual vocabulary. Throughout course projects and personal research, students will

PPD 104 Introduction to Digital Design Applications. Developed to compliment and expand the skill set of the traditional artist, Introduction to Digital Design Applications will introduce students to image creation and processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Emphasis will be placed on creative workflow, image file types, drawing and painting tools, colour correction and

PPD 111 Professional Practice and Design provides information to assist the emerging craftsperson, designer, and maker in developing skills for selling their work in a commercial context. A variety of approaches will cover three broad areas of study: management, business, and marketing.

PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I is an introduction to the methods, theory and practice of psychology as a science. Among others, topics will include motivation and emotion, learning and memory, biological foundations, sensation and perception. Other topics are added at the discretion of the individual instructor. Class demonstrations and activities are used to illustrate concepts. Teaching

ADD 184 Introduction to Addictions is designed as an introductory exploration of both substance and behavioural addiction. The five perspectives of addiction are identified and explored. Current research in the biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors of addiction are considered, and treatment models are specified that correspond with the five perspectives of addiction. Emphasis is

ADD 384 Addictions Theory and Practice is designed to provide students with an overview of current and emerging research/expertise in the field. The course will cover diverse definitions and understandings of addiction, as informed by current findings in the fields of neuroscience and social science. Pharmacology basics and the biological, psychological, social, spiritual and environmental

ADGD 60 Certificate(s) Earned – Provincial level is a course enabling representation of previously-completed external learning completed as an adult. Proof of learning in non-credential courses or training is assessed by an Academic Upgrading instructor to be at least 100 hours in duration, to have delivered and assessed explicit learning outcomes, and to have assigned some grade that indicates to

ADMN 166 Computers in Business is a study of basic concepts in computer hardware and software and their application in a business context. Hardware components are analyzed in terms of function, purpose, and schematic operation. Operating Systems and selected business application software are studied in terms of conceptual approaches, concepts of data processing, systems concepts and methodologies.

ADMN 170 Introduction to Business is a course that introduces students to the management and operation of business, including the principles, concepts, ideas and tools used by managers. In addition, the course exposes students to international and local business issues, and to large companies as well as to smaller, entrepreneurial firms. This course also provides an introduction to Career

ADMN 100 Skills Orientation will welcome students to Selkirk College and highlight the expected knowledge and skills that will be required in all School of Business programs. This course will provide resources and learning opportunities to assist students in acquiring the essential skills in math and computer applications to support the successful completion of their chosen program in business. In