You will study the developmental milestones from conception through the stages of infancy and toddlerhood until age five. Your studies will provide an introduction to the theories of learning and personality, brain development and methods of studying human behaviour, including diverse world views. You will apply schemas and examine the impact of trauma on early childhood development.
You will examine diverse perspectives of providing respectful and relevant early learning and childcare for all children and families. You will construct a personal world view as you examine the principles of equity for diverse supports, partnerships, and requirements with families, educators, and communities for the development of equity-focused curriculum.
You will be introduced to the administrative knowledge and skills that are useful as an Early Childhood Educator. You will study the operating structure of early childhood programs, policies and procedures and Saskatchewan Child Care Regulations. You will become familiar with regulations that govern First Nations early childhood programs. You will develop skills in using program evaluation tools, managing money and accurate recordkeeping. You will become familiar with the rights and responsibilities for employees within the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
The course covers legislation, safety measures and best practices. It includes the selection and safe use of fall prevention, work positioning and fall arrest systems. It additionally includes fall hazard identification, fall protection planning and discussion on fall effects and fall rescue. Participants will engage in hands-on training. Participants must pass both a written and a practical-skills exam to obtain a certificate of successful course completion. As part of the practical exam, each participant will be briefly suspended in a harness.
Building on the skills you learned in Personal Care 1, you will become skilled at assisting clients in meeting personal care needs. You will study grooming and dressing, foot and nail care, and elimination care.
You will study grooming and dressing, foot and nail care, and elimination care.
You will have the opportunity to become skilled at assisting clients in meeting personal care needs. You will study infection control, body mechanics, bed making, positioning clients, range of motion, oral care, and assisting to feed clients.
Through a combined theory and hands-on approach, you will leverage an instructional design model to develop, deliver and evaluate a training program based on an established training program design. Specifically, you will consider different training methods and different techniques for training delivery to align with a business need and the needs of learners. You will also develop and conduct training evaluations.
You will develop an integrated marketing communication plan using current industry practices. Applying the theory and rationale to creating advertisements and developing media plans are key components of the course. These essential components will be complemented by an illustration of the strategic use of sales promotion, personal selling, public relations, and event marketing/sponsorship.
You will explore the role of an effective online and social media presence in business marketing strategy. You will create and implement a strategic plan for social media marketing. You will use web and social media analytics to measure the effectiveness of a digital marketing strategy.
You will study management processes, strategies, techniques that are consistent with corporate business strategy and designed to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Your studies will equip you with the critical skills and knowledge required to make important business decisions. You will develop the business expertise to engage in strategic planning that supports the integration of functional business activities of production, finance and marketing.