PREQUISITES/COREQUISITES PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE PROGRAM (1) Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR level ‘C’ Certification OR Standard First Aid and Health Care Provider CPR level ‘HCP’ CertificationThis certification program should cover CPR and choking procedures (adult, child, infant and 2-rescuer), heart attacks and strokes, AED intro, as well as topics such as bleeding, shock, fainting, poisoning, epilepsy, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions, burn accidents, heat and cold emergencies, head, neck and musculoskeletal injuries. Available from the Canadian Red Cross Society, the American Red Cross and similar associations (approximately 14-18 hours long). Please note: re-certification is normally required every three years. Valid certification must be maintained for the duration of your studies.(2) Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credits/45 hours)ANDHuman Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits/45 hours)These two courses should focus on providing an integrated understanding of basic human structure and function and be designed for students pursuing careers in health fields. Specific body systems covered in depth should include cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, immune, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, reproductive, skin and body membrane, skeletal and muscular systems. The student should come to appreciate the structure and function of the healthy body as a dynamic system that works to maintain a constant homeostatic environment, while disease processes reflect a disruption to normal structure and function. Courses are available through on-line learning programs or classroom/laboratory attendance. Institutions must hold a provincial charter and be members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada or be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All courses must have a grade of 70% or higher to be eligible for credit transfer. Partial credit from multiple courses may not be combined to meet one requirement. PRIOR TO COMMENCING THE PROGRAM OR CONCURRENT WITH ACADEMIC YEAR ONE-YEAR TWO STUDIES
These courses must be taken at an institution holding a provincial charter and membership of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada or accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education. All courses must have a grade of 70% or higher to be eligible for credit transfer. Partial credit from multiple courses may not be combined to meet one requirement. US students should note that certain State Acupuncture Boards require specific bio-medical coursework to be completed before licensure: information is available from the college and it is ultimately your responsibility to check pre-requisites and licensure requirements carefully with the Board of Medicine or Acupuncture Licensing Board in the state in which you plan to practice.
Ongiara College
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