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Course Formats and Options General Education
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Graduate Certificates & Specialty Courses Clinical Management Leadership in Health Care Clinical Research Diabetes Educator & Specialty Courses Imaging Informatics Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Quality Management Working with Seniors
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Chiropody
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Infection Control & Epidemiology
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Medical Laboratory Sciences
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Primary & Critical Care
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Radiation Sciences & Imaging
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Customized Courses
Interprofessional Collaboration Certificate Clinical Educator Certificate International Opportunities
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CASE How to Register
Financing your education
Check your eligibility for the Allied Health Professional Development Fund by visiting www.ahpdf.ca
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Continuing Education at the Michener Institute
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Health care is rapidly changing. 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!
Let the Michener Institute help you To speak to us in person, call 416.596.3117 or 1.800.387.9066. Email us at ce@michener.ca.
Course Formats & Options ONLINE FIXED Online 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. ONLINE CONTINUOUS Online 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. IN-CLASS In-Class courses combine theory and hands-on training to perfect skills and improve competency.
Visit michener.ca/ce for more information on courses including: dates, formats and how to register.
General Education COMPLETE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR 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.
SKILLS IN HIGH DEMAND
• 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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H Y B R I D - Look for the to find hybrid courses A 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.
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Graduate Certificate Programs & Specialty Courses
Graduate Certificate Programs and Specialty Courses Increase your skills and expand your job opportunities with our popular graduate certificate programs.
Many courses can be taken individually or put towards a graduate certificate program.
PROGRAMS
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Clinical Management Leadership in Health Care Clinical Research Diabetes Educator & Specialty Courses Imaging Informatics Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Clinical Laboratory Quality Management Work ing with Seniors
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Online course delivery offers flexible learning designed to fit your busy schedule. Check our website for prerequisites, duration, course dates and other details.
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"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
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT 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 • Strategic and Operational Planning and Review • Managing Quality and Risk in Health Care • Managing Finances
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LEADERSHIP Leadership in Health Care Graduate Certificate Whether 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 • Ethical Leadership in Health Care • Organizational Effectiveness for Health Care Leaders • Advanced Practices for Leadership in Health Care REDESIGNED
* Also a core course for the Quality Management Certificate - a great opportunity for dual certification.
CLINICAL RESEARCH 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.
Courses include:
• Principles of Clinical Research I • Ethical Issues in Clinical Research • Principles of Clinical Research II • Monitoring Clinical Trials • Research Methodology NEW
Build additional skills important in clinical research
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation • Performing 12 & 15 Lead ECGs • Venipuncture Techniques
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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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International Diabetes Federation
Recognized Education Programme 2014-2016
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"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
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Application process in place. See michener.ca/ce for dates and details.
D I A B E T E S E D U C AT O R & S P E C I A LT Y C O U R S E S 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 101: Introduction to Diabetes • Diabetes Management in the Older Adult • Intensive Insulin Management • Diabetes and Pregnancy • Promoting Self-Care in Chronic Illness • Diabetic Footcare (Spring 2016) NEW
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I M A G I N G I N F O R M AT I C S 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 Application process in place. See michener.ca/ce for dates and details.
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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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I N T R A O P E R AT I V E N E U R O P H Y S I O L O G I C A L MONITORING 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 • Basic Principles of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring • Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Modalities I • Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring Modalities II • Considerations for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring • Advanced Topics in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT Clinical Laboratory Quality Manager Graduate Certificate Laboratory 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:
• Fundamentals of Leadership • QMS: Resource Management * Effectiveness • QMS: Process Management • Quality Management Systems (QMS): • QMS: Measurement, Analysis and Introduction REDESIGNED
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* Also a core course for the Leadership in Health Care Graduate Certificate - a great opportunity for dual certification.
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:
• 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 ce@michener.ca
"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
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Chiropody Chiropody
Changes 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.
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Courses include: Local Anesthesia and Injections for Chiropodists Pharmacology for Chiropodists Radiological Interpretation for Chiropodists
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Infection Control & Epidemiology *
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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
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"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
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Medical Laboratory Sciences
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"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
Medical Laboratory Sciences Build 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 Courses Refresher 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
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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
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"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
Primary & Critical Care
Primary & Critical Care
Maintain 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.
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• Advanced Cardiovascular Life * • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Support (ACLS) (In-class and hybrid) (PALS) • Advanced Cardiovascular Life • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Support (ACLS) Recertification (PALS) Recertification (In-Class and hybrid)* • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, • Cardiac Stress Testing NEW Recognition and Stabilization • Basic Life Support (CPR) for Health (PEARS) Care Providers • Practical Guide for Neonatal • Basic Life Support for Health Care Intubation Providers Recertification • Pulmonary Function Testing UPDATED • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) • The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program • Neonatal Resuscitation • Working with Seniors: A Primer NEW Instructor Course
*Michener offers Parts 2 and 3 of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s HeartCode® courses in addition to the full classroom courses.
ECG Workshops
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• Performing 12 & 15 Lead ECG
Radiation Sciences & Imaging • Contrast Injection for Radiological Technologists • Cross Sectional Anatomy: A Multimodality Perspective • Image Interpretation for RadiologicalNEW Technologists • Introduction to PET/MRI Technology • 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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New and exciting courses offered in the area of Radiation Sciences & Imaging will help you to expand your scope of practice, meet professional development requirements and foster enthusiasm for this progressive profession.
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Customized Courses Let 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 "Wonderful service to provide much needed comprehensive, clinically relevant courses to a smaller community hospital." - ER Physician PALS participant I N T E R P R O F E S S I O N A L C O L L A B O R AT I O N C E R T I F I C AT E
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: Interprofessional Collaboration, Working and Communicating in Patient Centered Care and Safety Interprofessional Teams The Value of Diversity for Preventing and Handling Conflict Effective Teamwork Leading Interprofessional Teams
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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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I N T E R N AT I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S V I A D I S T A N C E E D U C AT I O N
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
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Currently offering: Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate (Caribbean and the Middle East) Advanced Diploma in Ultrasound (Part-time in the Caribbean)
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To support Senior Friendly Health Care strategies across Ontario. For more information see page 13 or contact ce@michener.ca
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To book tours and simulation suites, contact case@michener.ca or 416.596.3101 ext. 3172 michener.ca/case
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.
CASE
Consider CASE for your organization’s learning, meeting or examination needs.
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Register for Continuing Education Michener accepts registrations five different ways: online, mail, fax, telephone and in person. ONLINE
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Find the course that interests you at michener.ca/ce and click Register Online.
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).
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Mail 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 Institute 222 St. Patrick Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1V4, Canada
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