GIMLI WINTER 2015
800.862.6307 ext. 6002
HEALTH
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Training for Family Child Care
ECED-0042
This course is designed for individuals who are currently or interested in
becoming a Family Child Care Provider in the regulated or unregulated
sector. Valuable information will be covered to improve your existing
home based child care or begin the process of becoming a Family Child
Care provider. You will explore the many unique characteristics of a
Family Child Care setting including safety and health practices, physical
environments, behaviour management techniques, child development
and professional development.
Tuition: $399
Instructor: Nienke Schutz Kolster
Duration: 13 weeks/40 hours
Start: Feb 12, 2015
Thu 6 - 9 p.m.
AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Register at least 10 days early to ensure a seat in the
class for you and for the class to not be cancelled.
REGISTER TODAY!
NURSING
Nutrition
Sociology
HLTH-0236
PSSY-0079
This course explores the relationship between
food and its use by the human body for
energy, structure, and optimal health. Students
study the body’s normal nutritional needs and
recommended daily dietary allowances for
calories, protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins
and minerals. Learners engage in course
theory to consider important concepts related
to medical conditions and to evaluate nutrition
throughout the lifespan and in the prevention
of diseases.
This course explores the process of
socialization, and discusses how culture
affects the totality of our lives. Learners
examine social deviance and social control
and look at the social dynamics of racial,
ethnic, and minority groups in our society. The
processes and effects of social stratification
are discussed.
Online Delivery
Tuition: $495
Instructor: Sharon Demers
Duration: 3 months
Start: Feb 01, 2015
End:
Apr 30, 2015
Register by:Jan 20, 2015
Online Delivery
Tuition: $495
Instructor: Sharon Demers
Duration: 3 months
Start: Mar 01, 2015
End:
May 31, 2015
Register by:Feb 20, 2015
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PALLIATIVE CARE ONLINE
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
This is a post-graduate certification. Students must be a graduate with a recognized certificate, diploma, or degree in a related health field.
To apply to the program, applicants must submit a Centre of Continuing Studies Registration Form, with copies of health-related credentials to
[email protected].
Managing Pain and Symptoms
Palliative Care Communication Palliative Care Intro
HLTH-0217
HLTH-0210
HLTH-0233
Prerequisite: HLTH-0233 Palliative Care Intro
Prerequisite: HLTH-0233 Palliative Care Intro
This course will examine patients’ needs in
pain control and symptom management within
the context of a multidisciplinary team. Basic
pharmacology and clinical aspects of pain/
symptom management will be explored using
current research approaches. The phenomena
and classification of pain will be investigated
and incorporated into history taking and
pain assessment frameworks. Holistic and
complementary therapies will be examined.
• Textbook required.
Tuition: $495
Instructor: Tracey Hanson
Duration: 4 months
Start: Feb 01, 2015
End:
May 31, 2015
Register by: Jan 20, 2015
This course studies the methods and skills for
promoting effective communication in hospice/
palliative care. Communication within the
provider-patient relationship is fully explored.
Recognizing that the patient and family is
the unit of care, learners examine ways of
supporting family members through active,
non-judgmental listening. Communication on
the multidisciplinary-team is also reviewed with
the goal being to foster good team practice.
• Textbook required.
Tuition: $495
Instructor: Melissa Peters
Duration: 4 months
Start: Feb 01, 2015
End:
May 31, 2015
Register by: Jan 20, 2015
This web-based course will provide learners
with a historical overview of palliative care
and examine death in Canadian society. The
values, principles, philosophies and goals of
palliative care will be fully explored. Current
approaches, trends and models of service
delivery will be reviewed with consideration
given to cultural/religious factors. Resources,
including current research and other learning
materials, will be examined with the goal
being to improve learner awareness and
access to relevant information.
• Textbook required.
Tuition: $495
Instructor: Melissa Peters
Duration: 4 months
Start: Feb 01, 2015
End:
May 31, 2015
Register by: Jan 20, 2015
FIRST AID
1st Aid - Emergency
CPR/AED Level HCP
HLTH-0030
HLTH-0193
Basic First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an
interactive environment, for individuals and
employees who want an overview of First Aid
and CPR in the workplace or at home. The course
covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and
respond to cardiovascular emergencies for
Adults, CPR and other topics such as choking,
airway and breathing emergencies and
prevention of disease transmission. This course
meets the minimum regulations for Workplace
Health & Safety for Basic First Aid. Participants
who meet the required standard receive a
nationally recognized certification that is valid
for three years.
• Textbook included in cost of tuition.
Tuition: $159
Instructor: Jami Rosenberg
Duration: 8 hours
Start: Feb 22, 2015
Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For healthcare professionals & students (nurses,
paramedics, emergency medical responsers,
allied healthcare providers and physicians,
etc.) who require CPR as a prerequisite through
Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
This course provides an overview of CPR and
AED skills needed to recognize and react to
airway, breathing & circulation emergencies
and to understand the importance of early CPR
and early defibrillation.
• Textbook included in cost of tuition.
Tuition: $129
Instructor: Jami Rosenberg
Duration: 7 hours
Start: Feb 15, 2015
Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Start: Start: REGISTERING FOR
A DISTANCE
COURSE?
Your welcome letter will be
emailed to your ACC student email
account before the start date.
May 31, 2015
Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
DROPPING A COURSE
May 24, 2015
Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
All courses are held at the Gimli Evergreen School Division Continuing Education Centre
234 Tudor Lane | Gimli, MB
800.862.6307 ext. 6002
When dropping a course you must contact
Admissions and Registration by phone or in
person. Emails will not be accepted.
Please call toll free
at 800.862.6307 ext 4032.
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Test Dates 2014/2015
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular and
secure English proficiency test. It assesses all of your English skills - reading, writing, listening
and speaking. ACC is proud to be an official testing centre for IELTS. IELTS is jointly owned
by The British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
IELTS Test Preparation
COMM-0326
Improve your score on the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Become familiar with the structure of the
test, learn test-taking strategies specific to
the IELTS and practice with an instructor.
The course will review all four components:
listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Special emphasis will be given to the
grammar structures, vocabulary items and
sentence patterns important to the IELTS.
Students will also get the opportunity to
have an instructor give individualized
feedback on student performance for the
tested skills.
IELTS tests are available on up to 48 dates a year. Tests are normally taken on Saturdays,
with some sessions on Thursdays. If you are interested in Thursday testing, please email
[email protected].
The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are all taken on the same day. The Speaking test can
take place up to seven days before or after the other papers; this is determined by the Centre.
The following test dates are available at Assiniboine Community College in Brandon or
Winnipeg. To register for an IELTS test, it is preferred that you complete your online application
at least 5 weeks before the test date. Refunds and transfers will only be permitted prior to 5
weeks before the test date. Online registration can be completed at http://ielts.britishcouncil.
org/assiniboine. The application deadline with submitted payment and identification is one
week prior to the test.
• Textbook required
The test centre will confirm your IELTS test date and time. If the speaking test is to be on a
different day, the centre will tell you this.
Please call 800.862.6307 ext 6002 to be
put on an interest list
For more information email [email protected] or visit our web site
www.assiniboine.net/ielts
2014/2015
Saturday
Thursday
Registration Deadline
January
10th | *31st
N/A
January 3rd | January 24th
February
*14th | 28th
N/A
February 7th | February 21st
March
14th
N/A
March 7th
April
18th
N/A
April 11th
May
30th
N/A
May 23rd
Test dates in blue are held at the Winnipeg Campus Unit 87 - 1313 Border Street Winnipeg MB.
Tests that are not in blue will be held at 1430 Victoria Avenue East Brandon MB
* Indicates Academic only tests.
IELTS is jointly owned by:
The British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL examinations
www.ielts.org | www.assiniboine.net/ielts
NEED COURSE
MATERIALS & BOOKS?
Contact the ACC Bookstore at 800.862.6307
ext 6788 or go to www.assiniboineshop.ca
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PHOTOGRAPHY
COURSE NAME
COURSE NUMBER
HOURS
REQUIRED
Photography 1
Photography 2
Photoshop 1
Photoshop 2
CRAF-0013
CRAF-0060
CRAF-0152
CRAF-0181
18
18
18
18
Baby and Newborn Photography
Flower Photography
Landscape Photography
Natural Light Photography
Night Photography
Photoshop 3
Photography and Design
Photography and Design 2
Studio Lighting
Wedding Photography
CRAF-0278
CRAF-0252
CRAF-0230
CRAF-0256
CRAF-0299
CRAF-0194
CRAF-0255
CRAF-0280
CRAF-0279
CRAF-0274
4
8
8
3
2.5
18
6
6
12
7.5
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Beginners Photography
Workshop
CRAF-0232
Learn how to take better pictures in this fun
course. Understand your DSLR camera’s
features and learn some basic composition
techniques. Master your camera settings, be
inspired with creative techniques and explore
the potential of your flash. Students will
complete assignments during the class.
• Bring your DSLR camera and its manual. Be
sure your camera battery is fully charged as
you will be using it.
Tuition: $69 (plus GST)
Instructor: Caroline Groot
Duration: 3 hours
Start: Feb 19, 2015
Thu 6 - 9 p.m.
Natural Light Photography
Photography 1
CRAF-0256
CRAF-0013
Transform your outdoor photos into a work
of art. Enhance your skills in this hands-on,
outdoor course that focuses on using natural
light to your benefit in portrait photography
and how to find the best light. Bring your
cameras, lenses and any other photography
equipment you may have. Students will be on
location to shoot for 1.5 hours or as daylight
allows, followed by a review of the images.
Tuition: $69
Instructor: Caroline Groot
Duration: 3 hours
Start: May 23, 2015
Sat 1 - 4 p.m.
This course is designed for people who have
limited knowledge of the 35 mm camera and
how to use it. Your 35 mm camera (film or
digital SLR) must have interchangeable lenses
or have settings you can change to manual
mode. The course covers camera controls,
how to get the proper exposure, auto focus,
lenses, composition, filters, special effects,
close-up photography, matting and flash.
Tuition: $219
Instructors: Caroline Groot
Duration: 6 weeks/18 hours
Start: Apr 16, 2015
Thu 6 – 9 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS
WANTED
Do you have a passion that you would like to share with others? If yes, then we could love to hear from
you about becoming an instructor in the Centre of Continuing Studies. We are currently seeking instructors
in many areas.
If you desire to share your expertise with others, have good communication skills and are able to speak in
front of groups, then we would like to hear from you. Previous experience instructing adults or facilitating
groups would be an asset. If you are interested in joining our team of talented instructors, please forward your
resume, including your area(s) of interest and qualifications to [email protected]
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The Centre of Continuing Studies can offer your organization the
CUSTOMIZED
TRAINING
opportunity to design training that suits the unique needs of your business. If
one of your employees attended a workshop at one of our campuses and thought it
would be perfect to bring back to their co-workers or employees, we can bring that training to you or customize it to your specific
business, non-profit organization or industry. We have a group of experienced facilitators who are experts in their fields and who will
cater to your industry and company’s needs for training.
Our team is experienced in adult education and we deliver results. We can organize a half or full-day session or longer. We
can provide the training at your workplace or you can come to the college and offer your employees professional training in an
educational setting.
Some examples of training sessions that we have done include:
• Social Media
• Applied Building Construction
• CPR/First Aid/Standard First Aid/ Emergency First Aid
• Heavy Duty Mechanic
• FoodSafe 1
• Communication at Work
• Conflict Management
• Belly Dancing
• Corporate Culinary Challenge
• Generations in the Workplace
• WHMIS
• Effective Business Meetings
• Customer Service Training
• Blueprint Reading
• Time Management
• Web Page Design
• Canvas Painting
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Microsoft Office Access / Word /Excel / MS Project
• Effective Meetings
For more information on customized training for your employees contact us today.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
HOW TO REGISTER
- Tuition is due at time of Registration.
PHONE
Call 204.725.8701 or toll free 800.862.6307 ext 4032.
You will need to provide your VISA or MasterCard number along with the expiry date.
MAIL
Complete a registration form. Pay your tuition by personal cheque (sorry, no post-dated cheques) or money
order to: Assiniboine Community College. Or complete the VISA or MasterCard section of your registration
form. Mail your registration form and fee to:
Assiniboine Community College
Admissions and Registration
1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, MB R7A 2A9
ONLINE/EMAIL
Go to www.assiniboine.net/continuingstudies and select Register Online.
Be sure to print a copy of your registration confirmation; no other correspondence will be sent.
Email a completed registration form to: [email protected]
FAX
Complete the registration form with complete VISA or MasterCard information.
Fax your registration to: Assiniboine Community College at 204.726.7110.
BY SPONSORSHIP
Have your sponsor fax or mail your registration form along with authorization.
The college will invoice the company/agency or apply charges to a VISA or MasterCard.
REGISTER EARLY!
10 days before the beginning of class is ideal.
800.862.6307 ext. 6002
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PRAIRIE HORTICULTURE
CERTIFICATE (PHC)
Turn your passion into
a career or business.
THROUGH DISTANCE
EDUCATION
PHC is the first distance horticulture program that is designed specifically for the prairie provinces. Whether you are looking to work at a
greenhouse or you want to start your own business, this program provides all the essential tools to get started in the horticultural industry.
Choose your stream of study:
• Fruit and Vegetable Production • Greenhouse Crop Production •
•
Landscaping and Arboriculture
Nursery Crop Protection
Courses from the streams can be taken toward your certificate or as stand-alone options for personal interest and professional
upgrading. Courses are offered online and/or as print-based home study options.
For more information go to prairiehorticulture.ca or call toll free 800.862.6307 ext. 6968
Centre of Continuing Studies
Toll Free 800.862.6307 ext. 6002
Email: [email protected]
www.assiniboine.net/continuingstudies