Continuing Education
Algonquin Careers Academy is now offering the following Continuing Education programs.
*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Phlebotomy
Duration: 1 Day Only
Location: Mississauga
Dates:
- December 4, 2010
- April 9, 2011
- June 25, 2011
- October 15, 2011
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Fee: $200.00
Prerequisites:
This continuing education program is designed to improve or refresh the skills of current health care professionals. Laboratory or medical experience or certification is required. Please contact the campus for complete details.
Course Description: There will be lectures and demonstrations as well as a hands-on portion. You will practice drawing blood on a training aid and then practice drawing blood on each other. At the end of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Note - Classes will be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrolment levels before the start date. The College will try diligently to contact you in advance of a class cancellation. However, the College cannot assume responsibility for expenses incurred (babysitting, travel, etc.) if you arrive for a class which has been cancelled or rescheduled. A full refund will be issued for courses cancelled by the College.
Electrocardiogram
Duration: 1 Day Only
Location: Mississauga
Dates:
- February 5, 2011
- August 20, 2011
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Fee: $200
Prerequisites:
This continuing education program is designed to improve or refresh the skills of current health care professionals. Laboratory or medical experience or certification is required. Please contact the campus for complete details.
Course Description: The course is presented in a workshop format. Participants will learn step-by-step procedure to perform a 12-lead ECG. Students will learn how to master an Electrocardiogram. They will learn how to hook the patient up correctly and prepare the ECG for the cardiologist to read in order to diagnose the patient's condition. They will also learn how to deal with patients in unusual circumstances such as amputees and those who cannot lie down.
Note - Classes will be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrolment levels before the start date. The College will try diligently to contact you in advance of a class cancellation. However, the College cannot assume responsibility for expenses incurred (babysitting, travel, etc.) if you arrive for a class which has been cancelled or rescheduled. A full refund will be issued for courses cancelled by the College.
OSMT MLA/T Exam Prep
Duration: 3 Days
Location: Mississauga
- May 7, 2011
- May 21, 2011
- June 4, 2011
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Fee: $300.00
Prerequisites:
You must be registered to write OSMT MLA/T exam June 2011.
This is an exam review program and students are urged to only use this program to supplement a well organized study plan.
Access to an online practice exam is included in the fee.
Seating is limited.
Intramuscular (IM) Injection
Duration: 1 Day
Location: Mississauga
- December 4, 2010
- March 12, 2011
- June 25, 2011
- October 15, 2011
Hours: 9am - 4pm
Fee: $200.00
Prerequisites: This continuing education program is designed to improve or refresh the skills of current health care professionals. Laboratory or medical experience or certification is required. Please contact the campus for complete details.
Course Description: The purpose of this course/workshop is to introduce or enhance knowledge regarding aspects of client care related to administration of medications by intramuscular injection.
Note - Classes will be cancelled if they do not meet minimum enrolment levels before the start date. The College will try diligently to contact you in advance of a class cancellation. However, the College cannot assume responsibility for expenses incurred (babysitting, travel, etc.) if you arrive for a class which has been cancelled or rescheduled. A full refund will be issued for courses cancelled by the College.
