michener 2015-2016 continuing education course calendar

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5Course Formats and OptionsGeneral Education

7Graduate Certificates & Specialty CoursesClinical ManagementLeadership in Health CareClinical ResearchDiabetes Educator & Specialty CoursesImaging InformaticsIntraoperative Neurophysiological MonitoringQuality ManagementWorking with Seniors

14Chiropody

15Infection Control & Epidemiology

16Medical Laboratory Sciences

18Primary & Critical Care

19Radiation Sciences & Imaging

20Customized CoursesInterprofessional Collaboration CertificateClinical Educator CertificateInternational Opportunities

22CASE

23How to Register

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Let the Michener Institute help you

Patient needs are changing with our aging population, technology is changing and even professional roles are changing.

Let us help you grow and secure your future. We are here to support your lifelong career and learning goals.

For almost 60 years, The Michener Institute has been providing education solutions for the health system needs of Ontario and beyond.

We are committed to helping you maintain your skills and reach your professional development goals with more flexible learning options than ever before.

Visit our new website michener.ca/ce to choose from over 100 courses and options available to help advance your career. You will also find valuable information on new delivery formats, admission requirements and fees.Register online today!

To speak to us in person, call 416.596.3117 or 1.800.387.9066. Email us at [email protected].

Health care is rapidly changing.

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O N L I N E F I X E DOnline Fixed courses start at specific times throughout the year and usually run for 12 weeks. Online facilitators help you learn throughout the course from week to week.

O N L I N E C O N T I N U O U SOnline Continuous courses are open for registration any time throughout the year. Complete a course at your own pace, within one year of registration. Online tutors are available to answer your questions and guide you through the course.

Course Formats & Options

I N - C L A S SIn-Class courses combine theory and hands-on training to perfect skills and improve competency.

H Y B R I D - Look for the to find hybrid coursesA combination of Online and In-Class courses. Most of the courses enable you to start any time throughout the year. Learn the theory portion online at your own pace and when you are ready, complete the course by attending one of several pre-scheduled, hands-on workshops.

Visit michener.ca/ce for more information on courses including: dates, formats and how to register.

General EducationC O M P L E T E T H E E N T R Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R F U L L - T I M E P R O G R A M S

• Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care Professionals Satisfies prerequisite

requirements for the full-time Diagnostic Cytology program.

• Gross Human Anatomy and Physiology Satisfies prerequisite

requirements for the full-time Ultrasound program.

• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation • Cardiac Stress Testing NEW

• Clinical Behavioural Sciences• Contrast Injection for Radiological

Technologists• ECG and Venipuncture Techniques• Gross Human Anatomy and

Physiology • IV Insertion and Maintenance• Medical Terminology• Venipuncture Techniques: I and II• Working with Seniors: A Primer NEW

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Graduate Certificate Programs and Specialty CoursesIncrease your skills and expand your job opportunities with our popular graduate certificate programs.

Online course delivery offers flexible learning designed to fit your busy schedule. Check our website for prerequisites, duration, course dates and other details.

Many courses can be taken individually or put towards a graduate certificate program.

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C L I N I C A L M A N A G E M E N T

Clinical Management Graduate Certificate NEW

Emphasizing applied management and leadership skills, this certificate program is designed for those new to their management role or thinking ahead towards a clinical leadership position.

Courses include:• Leading and Managing People NEW

• Strategic and Operational Planning and Review NEW

• Managing Quality and Risk in Health Care NEW

• Managing Finances NEW

"I am so thankful that I had such a strong community to learn from via the discussion board. The instructor and other participants offered words of encouragement, information and very helpful feedback on real-time management issues."

- Clinical Management student

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Leadership in Health Care Graduate CertificateWhether advocating for patients, leading team initiatives or managing others, leadership is a necessary skill for health care professionals. The Leadership in Health Care Graduate Certificate covers a wide range of organizational knowledge and leadership practices designed to enhance professional roles and prepare for career advancement.

Courses include:• Fundamentals of Leadership Effectiveness REDESIGNED*

• Ethical Leadership in Health Care

• Organizational Effectiveness for Health Care Leaders

• Advanced Practices for Leadership in Health Care

* Also a core course for the Quality Management Certificate - a great opportunity for dual certification.

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"I am trying to get a better understanding of the world of Clinical Research. Working and family can make it tough, but these online courses offer me the opportunity to fit this program into my life. The instructors are patient and knowledgeable and have real-life experiences to share. It is exactly what I’m looking for."

- Clinical Research student

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Courses include:• Principles of Clinical Research I

• Ethical Issues in Clinical Research

• Principles of Clinical Research II

• Monitoring Clinical Trials NEW

• Research Methodology and Biostatistics COMING SOON

Build additional skills important in clinical research• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

• Performing 12 & 15 Lead ECGs

• Venipuncture Techniques

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Clinical Research Graduate Certificate UPDATED 2015/16

Clinical Research professionals assist in the design, preparation, planning, implementation and review of clinical trials to ensure they adhere to regulatory and ethical standards. Clinical research is an expanding field with lots of opportunities for trained professionals.


International Diabetes Federation

Recognized EducationProgramme2014-2016

"I had little knowledge in the area of diabetes but after completing this course, I feel comfortable with my knowledge base and prepared to pursue other career opportunities." - Diabetes Educator student

Application process in place. See michener.ca/ce for dates and details.

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Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate UPDATED 2015/16 Offering flexible and varied learning methods, this program will expand the knowledge base of those new to the field of diabetes education or those working towards certification or credits through the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board.

Recognized by the International Diabetes Federation, this program is eligible for transfer credit in Athabasca University’s Post-LPN Bachelor of Nursing and Post-RN Bachelor of Nursing programs.

The Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program consists of one course made up of six modules:

• Teaching and Learning• Pathophysiology• Managing Diabetes

• Antihyperglycemic Agents• Complications of Diabetes• Special Populations and Issues

Diabetes Specialty Courses• Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

• Diabetes Management in the Older Adult

• Diabetes and Pregnancy

• Promoting Self-Care in Chronic Illness

• Diabetes 101: Introduction to Diabetes NEW

• Intensive Insulin Management NEW

• Diabetic Footcare (Spring 2016) NEW

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"The Imaging Informatics program is completely accessible online and it gave me the opportunity to plan my study time around the rest of my working day. I truly enjoyed the real-life examples and real-time scenarios provided by my instructors. We were able to discuss and cover every major aspect of imaging in this rapidly changing health care industry." - Imaging Informatics graduate


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Imaging Informatics Graduate Certificate Managing and storing digital images and information has become a critical concern in the health care arena. Imaging Informatics professionals play a key role in managing and sustaining this knowledge. Michener’s Imaging Informatics program incorporates four online theoretical courses and a clinical practicum.

Courses include: • Work and Information Flow

• Networks and Infrastructure

• Planning the Transition

• Sustaining the Environment

• Clinical Practicum

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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Graduate Certificate NEW

The Michener Institute and the Canadian Association of Neurophysiological Monitoring (CANM) have partnered to offer a certificate program towards professional accreditation in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring - a first of its kind in Canada. This work is expanding quickly in operating rooms globally and is vital for protecting patients during high-risk surgery.

The six required courses include:• Clinical Sciences for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring NEW

• Basic Principles of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring NEW

• Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Modalities I NEW

• Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Modalities II NEW

• Considerations for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring NEW

• Advanced Topics in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring NEW

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"I wanted to come away from the course with a deeper understanding and sense of empathy in my future career when working with seniors, and I truly believe I did."- Michener student G

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Clinical Laboratory Quality Manager Graduate CertificateLaboratory Quality Management professionals are important to the successful operation of a clinical laboratory. With the demands of licensing and accreditation, qualified Quality Managers are experiencing a more defined role in the health care sector.

Courses include:

* Also a core course for the Leadership in Health Care Graduate Certificate - a great opportunity for dual certification.

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Working with Seniors: A Primer NEW

This specialty basic level course was developed in partnership with Baycrest to fill an important gap in the education of health care professionals and others providing support to seniors. The overall goal of this program is to enable new health professionals, caregivers and others to be comfortable and confident in working with geriatric clients who will soon make up over 50% of the patients we serve.

The course is 12 hours of online interactive and self-directed learning covering the following modules:

• Fundamentals of Leadership Effectiveness REDESIGNED*

• Quality Management Systems (QMS): Introduction

• QMS: Resource Management

• QMS: Process Management

• QMS: Measurement, Analysis and Improvement UPDATED

• An Overview of the Aging Process

• Communication (normal and pathological)

• Depression, Dementia and Delirium

• Mobility and Falls

• Skin, Continence and Pain

• Palliative Care: Living well and dying well

• Ethics and Elder Abuse

Michener offers a full day simulation workshop designed to integrate the online learning content and to give participants an opportunity to practice skills with senior actors. If your organization is interested in learning more, please contact [email protected]


ChiropodyChanges are afoot in the profession. Chiropody continuing education courses are an ideal way to build new professional competencies and increase skills and scope of practice.

Courses include:• Local Anesthesia and Injections for Chiropodists• Pharmacology for Chiropodists• Radiological Interpretation for Chiropodists

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Infection Control & Epidemiology * REDESIGNED

Infection control and prevention is critical to the strategic planning of successful and cost-effective health care. This 16-week online course covers the principles and practices of infection control and prevention, and is ideal for those considering Infection Control Certification.

*CMLTO approved

"This course met all my expectations and has been recommended to my colleagues. The interaction with fellow students on blogs and discussion boards kept everything current and relevant with what is happening in our world. The instructor knows how to communicate with the adult learner." - Infection Control & Epidemiology student


"Independent learning made it easier to fit into my full-time work schedule. My tutor replied quickly when I had questions so I could keep moving forward at a pace that worked for me." - Medical Laboratory Sciences student

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Medical Laboratory SciencesBuild and strengthen your professional competencies, enhance your skills and learn new technologies to achieve your career goals. Focused on the needs of medical laboratory professionals working in all areas, courses include:

Hands-on Practical Workshops - Receive Michener’s Certificate of Completion• Bacterial Susceptibility Testing • Basic and Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology • Basic Mycology• Blood and Tissue Parasites• Gram Stain Interpretation • Venipuncture Techniques: I and II

Online courses • Anatomical Pathology MIS and Grossing Guidelines: Complexities 0-3 NEW

• Anatomical Pathology MIS and Grossing Guidelines: Complexities 4-5 NEW

• Pathologist's Assistant Learning Components COMING SOON

• Basic Molecular Biology Techniques for Health Care Professionals NEW

• Basic Molecular Biology Theory for Health Care Professionals NEW

• Clinical Behavioural Sciences• Infection Control and Epidemiology REDESIGNED

• Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Certification Exam Preparation• Medical Laboratory Sciences National Certification Exam Preparation• Medical Terminology• Pathology: I and II

Online Refresher CoursesRefresher courses approved by CSMLS and/or CMLTO are ideal for Medical Laboratory Technologists who want to expand their career options. These refresher courses are also well suited for those seeking Canadian certification. Visit michener.ca/ce for details.• Gynecological Cytology• Tutorials in Clinical Chemistry: I, II and III• Tutorials in Hematology and Coagulation • Tutorials in Histology• Tutorials in Microbiology• Tutorials in Transfusion Science

Courses for Medical Laboratory Technicians offered in partnership with The Michener Institute and Mohawk College• Clinical Behavioural Sciences• Clinical Experience I for Laboratory Technicians • Clinical Skills Workshop for Laboratory Technicians• Vitros Instrumentation Workshop


Primary & Critical CareMaintain your credentials and the skills crucial to providing emergency and critical care to patients. Our commitment to professional development extends to a wide range of health care providers through the delivery of various primary and critical care options.

*Michener offers Parts 2 and 3 of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s HeartCode® courses in addition to the full classroom courses.

ECG Workshops

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (In-class and hybrid)*

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification

(In-Class and hybrid)*

• Cardiac Stress Testing NEW

• Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health Care Providers

• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Recertification

• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) • Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor Course

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification

• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)

• Practical Guide for Neonatal Intubation

• Pulmonary Function Testing UPDATED

• The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program• Working with Seniors: A Primer NEW

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• 12-Lead ECG Interpretation (Online)

• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation (Online)

• Performing 12 & 15 Lead ECG

"The course was fun and helped my confidence and systemic approach to dealing with critically ill and injured children. The quality of instruction was excellent and I feel well prepared to deal with paediatric emergencies." - Nursing student PEARS participant

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Radiation Sciences & ImagingNew and exciting courses offered in the area of Radiation Sciences & Imagingwill help you to expand your scope of practice, meet professionaldevelopment requirements and foster enthusiasm for this progressive profession.

• Contrast Injection for Radiological Technologists• Cross Sectional Anatomy: A Multimodality Perspective • Image Interpretation for Radiological Technologists • Introduction to PET/MRI Technology NEW • IV Insertion and Maintenance• Patient Care and Safety in MRI• Multimodality Imaging for Medical Radiation Sciences• Pathology for MRI Technologists• Ultrasound Localization for Radiation Therapy

• Vascular Sonography COMING SOON


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Customized CoursesLet us bring courses to you, all across Canada. We can customize any course to meet your organization’s particular needs. For more information, please visit michener.ca/ce

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Based on the cornerstone of learning "from, with and about each other," this highly interactive, two-day workshop is designed to develop different health professionals into fully performing interprofessional teams. The certificate consists of five modules covering:

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• Interprofessional Collaboration, Patient Centered Care and Safety

• The Value of Diversity for Effective Teamwork

• Working and Communicating in Interprofessional Teams

• Preventing and Handling Conflict• Leading Interprofessional Teams

"Wonderful service to provide much needed comprehensive, clinically relevant courses to a smaller community hospital." - ER Physician PALS participant

C L I N I C A L E D U C AT O R C E R T I F I C AT E Providing foundational understanding, skills and applied techniques, this certificate will optimize your clinical teaching and supervision experience.

The certificate consists of 3 key components, each as a prerequisite for the next:

1. A series of five online, self-paced interactive modules that focus on • Principles of Adult Education and Competency-Based Learning • Learner & Educator Diversity • Cultivating Optimal Learning Environments • Feedback and Evaluation • Coaching Learners

2. In-class day-long collaborative workshops that build on the content of the online modules with emphasis on giving feedback and coaching clinical students. These support performance by enhancing your development in evaluating professional competencies. You will explore effective clinical teaching strategies through active discussion, engaging in role playing, and debriefing with actors.

3. The final component of the certificate is a reflective assignment challenging you to integrate materials from the online modules and workshops to illustrate the ways in which your knowledge can be integrated into practice.

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Enjoy greater mobility and take your skills around the world. Michener's online continuing education courses are an ideal way to receive distance education from anywhere around the globe.

Sign up for our online programs or let us bring our continuing education programs to you! Program development and customization is available depending on the nature of your request.

We will:• Customize curriculum• Adapt learning materials to reflect patient education needs in your country• Provide accessible online learning with workshops delivered globally

Currently offering:• Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate (Caribbean and the Middle East)• Advanced Diploma in Ultrasound (Part-time in the Caribbean)

For more information contact [email protected]

W O R K I N G W I T H S E N I O R S : A P R I M E R NEW

To support Senior Friendly Health Care strategies across Ontario. For more information see page 13 or contact [email protected]


To book tours and simulation suites, contact [email protected] or 416.596.3101 ext. 3172michener.ca/case

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Michener/CAE Centre for the Advancement of Simulation and Education (CASE) CASE in Toronto is a novel learning facility where health care professionals have the opportunity to learn and be evaluated using multiple simulation platforms before applying their skills in the clinical environment, reducing risk and improving patient safety.

Consider CASE for your organization’s learning, meeting or examination needs.

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Register for Continuing EducationMichener accepts registrations five different ways: online, mail, fax, telephone and in person.

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Find the course that interests you at michener.ca/ce and click Register Online.

T E L E P H O N E Please have your Visa or MasterCard and the course code(s) ready. Call 416.596.3117 or toll-free 1.800.387.9066 (toll-free within Canada and outside the Toronto area).

F A XFax your completed registration form with payment by Visa, MasterCard or purchase order to 416.596.3180.

M A I LMail your completed registration form with payment by certified cheque or money order (payable to The Michener Institute), Visa or MasterCard or purchase order to:

Office of the Registrar, The Michener Institute222 St. Patrick Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1V4, Canada

I N P E R S O NWe accept certified cheques or money orders (payable to The Michener Institute), Visa, MasterCard, purchase orders, cash and debit. Visit the Office of the Registrar on the fifth floor between the hours of 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.

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