Anatomy and Physiology
Structure and Function of the Skin46Common Skin Conditions40Skin Care and Hygiene43Structure and Function of Bones44Major Bones of the Body49Common Bone Conditions49Structure and Function of Muscles44Major Muscles of the Body43Common Muscle Conditions46Structure and Function of the Nervous System45Major Divisions of the Nervous System44Common Nervous System Conditions40Structure and Function of the Endocrine System43Major Endocrine Glands40Common Endocrine Conditions41Structure and Function of the Heart45Structure and Function of Blood Vessels44Common Cardiovascular Conditions48Structure and Function of the Respiratory System43Respiratory Cycle41Common Respiratory Conditions44Structure and Function of the Digestive System47Digestive Enzymes and Hormones44Common Digestive Conditions46Structure and Function of the Urinary System47Regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance43Common Urinary Conditions42Structure and Function of the Male Reproductive System47Structure and Function of the Female Reproductive System48Common Reproductive Conditions44
Patient Care
Introduction to Patient Care44Patient Assessment and Monitoring40Infection Prevention and Control40Communication and Documentation44Bathing and Dressing47Oral Care and Grooming46Toileting and Incontinence Care33Skin Care and Wound Care40Transferring and Positioning44Ambulation and Exercise49Falls Prevention and Management43Nutritional Needs and Assessment47Meal Preparation and Assistance41Hydration and Fluid Management49Principles of Medication Administration45Medication Routes and Techniques42Medication Errors and Reporting49Principles of End-of-Life Care46Palliative Care and Symptom Management42Grief and Bereavement Support41
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Medical Terminology49Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes43Medical Terminology Conventions40Integumentary System40Skeletal System42Muscular System44Nervous System46Endocrine System43Cardiovascular System42Respiratory System42Digestive System45Urinary System43Reproductive System47Diagnostic Procedures41Therapeutic Procedures42Common Medical Conditions45Drug Names and Classifications49Medication Administration42Medication Errors45Patient Rights and Confidentiality47Informed Consent41Medical Malpractice29
First Aid and CPR
Definition and Importance of First Aid and CPR43Scene Assessment and Safety43Basic Life Support (BLS) Principles34Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use48Wounds and Bleeding40Burns47Fractures and Sprains49Head and Spinal Injuries41Cardiovascular Emergencies40Respiratory Emergencies45Diabetic Emergencies44Seizure Management44First Aid for Infants and Children42First Aid in Remote or Wilderness Settings48First Aid for Mental Health Emergencies44Cultural Considerations in First Aid47First Aid Reporting and Documentation40Communication with Emergency Medical Services42Professionalism and Confidentiality46
Infection Control
Definition of Infection Control46Principles of Infection Control40Chain of Infection40Purpose of Standard Precautions40Components of Standard Precautions41Application of Standard Precautions42Types of Transmission-Based Precautions41Implementation of Transmission-Based Precautions43Removal of Transmission-Based Precautions40Principles of Environmental Cleaning42Disinfection Methods43Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare Settings46Components of an Infection Prevention and Control Program43Role of the Healthcare Aide in Infection Control42Quality Improvement in Infection Control44
Mental Health and Addictions
Defining Mental Health and Addictions46Models of Mental Health and Addiction45Ethical and Legal Considerations43Anxiety Disorders40Mood Disorders42Psychotic Disorders42Substance Use Disorders49Behavioral Addictions46Co-Occurring Disorders44Assessment and Diagnosis47Treatment Approaches45Recovery and Relapse Prevention48Communication and Relationship Building48Cultural Considerations44Self-Care and Boundaries49
Communication Skills
Definition and Importance of Communication40Principles of Effective Communication46Barriers to Communication45Verbal Communication Techniques45Questioning and Active Listening43Communication in Challenging Situations41Importance of Nonverbal Communication40Interpreting Nonverbal Cues44Using Nonverbal Communication Effectively43Principles of Effective Writing46Types of Healthcare Documents30Writing for Different Audiences41Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare46Communicating with Patients from Diverse Backgrounds46Cultural Considerations in End-of-Life Care40Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration44Effective Communication within Teams48Communication Technologies in Healthcare49
Nutrition and Meal Planning
The Importance of Nutrition41Basic Nutrients48Meal Planning Principles40Nutritional Assessment Techniques43Care Planning for Nutritional Needs44Principles of Food Safety44Sanitation Practices40Nutritional Management of Common Health Conditions48Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition40Cultural Influences on Food Choices43Ethical Issues in Nutrition43
Ethics and Legal Issues
What is Ethics?40Legal Framework for Health Care in Canada44Ethical Issues in Health Care43Legal Issues in Health Care47Patient s Right to Informed Consent42Patient s Right to Privacy43Patient s Right to Refuse Treatment40Patient s Responsibilities43Professional Code of Ethics45Professional Boundaries41Reporting Unethical or Illegal Conduct45Self-Care and Stress Management46Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care37Legal Framework for End-of-Life Care43Advance Care Planning44Cultural and Religious Considerations in End-of-Life Care45
Palliative Care
Definition and Goals of Palliative Care44History and Evolution of Palliative Care45Ethical and Legal Considerations in Palliative Care44Pain Management40Symptom Management for Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation43Management of Respiratory Symptoms47Communication and Counseling in Palliative Care41Spiritual Care in Palliative Care45Grief and Bereavement Support40Interdisciplinary Team Approach in Palliative Care46Care Planning in Palliative Care43Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Care41
Computer Skills
Computer Basics40File Management44Internet and Email41Microsoft Word47Microsoft Excel41Microsoft PowerPoint43Electronic Health Records (EHRs)43Health Information Management Systems (HIMS)47Telehealth and Telemedicine40Common Computer Problems45Virus and Malware Protection40Data Backup and Recovery43