Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability
SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the
Fact Sheet.
A detailed
Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.
APHY 162 Anatomy and Physiology 1
You will study the human body, how it is constructed and how it functions to maintain homeostasis. You will focus on the interaction between the structures of the body cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. The course content includes levels of organization of the human body, cells, tissues, integument and the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. You will apply your theoretical knowledge in practical setting by performing dissections of specimens as part of the mandatory lab component.
4.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
22.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
ANAT 160
NURS 111
CLIN 161 Clinical – Foundations of Health Information Management
Your foundations clinical experience will take place in a health information management department. You will learn the concepts of coding and focus on basic health record procedures including chart assembly and quantitative analysis.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
HINF 160 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
COMM 262 Workplace Communication
You will review effective writing skills and apply those skills to workplace documents: e-mails, memos, business letters, and reports. You will apply effective oral communication to individual presentations and meetings. You will examine interpersonal relationships in the workplace and demonstrate conflict resolution skills in individual and group settings.
2.0
Credit Units
34.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
COMP 173 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Web Publishing
Your studies will introduce you to basic skills in the use of PowerPoint software for designing, editing and delivering presentations. You will learn the fundamentals of web publishing for simple web page development.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 196
COMP 120
COMP 174 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1
You will study the basic features of Excel. You will learn to format spreadsheet elements, create simple charts and use simple formulas and functions.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Course Attributes:
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 138
COAP 197
COAP 344
COMP 120
HINF 160 Health Record Systems
You will explore the structure of the health care system and uses of health information. You will study federal and provincial legislation regarding health records and the ethical/legal considerations involved in the confidentiality of health information. You will examine basic health information management department procedures.
4.0
Credit Units
64.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
HLRC 162
MED_ 161 Medical Terminology
Your studies will focus on medical language and its use in practical situations. You will be introduced to the structure and function of medical language and the medical terms relating to body systems.
2.0
Credit Units
34.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
MED 160
PATH 161 Pathophysiology 1
You will be introduced to various disease processes that can affect normal body structure and function. You will study the diagnostic investigations and treatments associated with each disease process. You will also study the effects of drugs and nutrition on the human body.
3.0
Credit Units
47.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
MED 161 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 162 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
PSYC 160 Psychology 1
The course provides an introduction to the study of psychology as a science. You will explore the study of human behaviour by examining concepts such as perception, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotion, states of consciousness, personality, health and stress.
2.0
Credit Units
34.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time
APHY 262 Anatomy and Physiology 2
You will study the human body, how it is constructed and how it functions to maintain homeostasis. The course builds on the information you learned in APHY 162 (Anatomy and Physiology 1). You will focus on the study of systems involved with integration, control, absorption, excretion and reproduction. You will apply your theoretical knowledge in practical setting by performing dissections of specimens as part of the mandatory lab component.
4.0
Credit Units
42.0
Lecture hours
20.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
ANAT 265
NURS 111
Prerequisites:
APHY 162 Minimum Grade of 60
CLIN 257 Clinical - Coding 1
Your clinical experience will focus on coding with the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision, Canada/Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (ICD-10-CA/CCI). You will study body systems such as skin, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, blood and respiratory systems. You will also study neoplasm, infection and orthopaedic trauma cases.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
APHY 262 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and ( PATH 272 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or PATH 271 Minimum Grade of 60) (concurrent)
and CLIN 161 Minimum Grade of P
CLIN 258 Clinical - Coding 2
Your clinical experience will build on the skills developed in Clinical Coding 1 (CLIN 257). You will focus on coding with the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision, Canada/Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (ICD-10-CA/CCI). You will study body systems including: digestive, hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive, nervous, special senses and endocrine systems. You will examine nutritional, metabolic, mental and behavioural disorder cases. You will also learn how to abstract data.
7.0
Credit Units
110.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
APHY 262 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and ( PATH 273 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
or PATH 271 Minimum Grade of 60) (concurrent)
and CLIN 257 Minimum Grade of P
HINF 161 Health Information Analysis 1
You will learn how to retrieve, analyze and present data/information. You will also become familiar with the use and content of the basic Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) reports, data presentation and graphic techniques.
2.0
Credit Units
35.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
HINF 160 Minimum Grade of 60
PATH 272 Pathophysiology 2
Building on the skills you developed in Pathophysiology 1 (PATH 161), you will study disease processes and the effects they have on the skin, breast, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, blood, lymphatic and respiratory body systems
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
PATH 161 Minimum Grade of 60
and APHY 262 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
PATH 273 Pathophysiology 3
Building on the skills you developed in Pathophysiology 1 (PATH 161) and Pathophysiology 2 (PATH 272), you will continue to learn disease processes and the effects they have on the digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine body systems. You will also examine disorders of the eye and ear, neurological and psychiatric disorders.
3.0
Credit Units
47.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
PATH 272 Minimum Grade of 60
or ( PATH 270 Minimum Grade of 60
and PATH 271 Minimum Grade of 60)
and APHY 262 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
COMP 175 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2
You will study the intermediate features of Excel. Using the skills and knowledge you acquired in COMP 174 or COMP 172, you will learn to work with multiple worksheets, create and modify several chart types, perform data manipulation features and use more advanced spreadsheet functions.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Course Attributes:
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 344
Prerequisites:
COMP 172 Minimum Grade of 60
or COMP 174 Minimum Grade of 60
COMP 176 Introduction to Microsoft Access 1
You will study the basic features of Access. You will create simple tables, queries, forms and reports. You will also modify database elements such as fields and records.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
CDBM 190
COAP 197
COAP 345
COMP 120
COMP 284
COSC 262 Database Programming
You will learn the structure of program design, development, testing and documentation. You will learn to design single and multi-table databases using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Access. Your course content will include the fundamentals of algorithms and algorithm analysis.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
COMP 175 Minimum Grade of 60
and COMP 176 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HINF 260 Epidemiology
Your studies will include the nature and scope of epidemiology (especially as these relate to health information systems). You will study the distribution of diseases in populations and factors that influence the occurrence of disease.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
PRAC 165 Minimum Grade of P
HINF 261 Health Information Analysis 2
Building on the skills you developed in Health Information Analysis 1 (HINF 161), your studies will focus on the research, design and methodology of health information analysis and utilization. You will also review various health information sources and documentation. You will be introduced to report writing, nomenclatures, various classification systems and Management Information Systems (MIS) standards.
2.0
Credit Units
34.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
PRAC 165 Minimum Grade of P
HINF 262 Health Care Law and Ethics
You will become familiar with health law (especially as it pertains to health information) and the issues associated with the privacy, confidentiality and security of health information. You will identify appropriate ethical conduct in pursuing your professional role and gain an overview of legislation relating to health care and health information. You will be able to design policies related to privacy, confidentiality, security and participate in risk management activities.
3.0
Credit Units
50.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
HINF 264 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
HINF 264 Theories and Concepts of Program Management
You will gain an understanding of health information systems, project management, policies and procedures and needs assessment. Your studies will prepare you for business and strategic planning.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
PRAC 165 Minimum Grade of P
HINF 265 Health Information Systems
Your studies will prepare you to manage and evaluate changes in computer technology and information systems. You will acquire the skills to participate in analyzing and planning for system changes that affect health information files.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
COMP 175 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and COMP 176 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
STAT 260 Statistics for Health Sciences
You will learn statistical methods of analysis and inference including descriptive measures, frequency distributions, probability, confidence intervals,
hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and correlation and regression techniques. The emphasis in this course is on statistical applications, with problems chosen from the health sciences field.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Equivalent Course(s):
STAT 190
CLIN 288 Clinical – Coding 3
You will build on your skills in International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision, Canada/Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (ICD-10-CA/CCI) coding and abstracting. You will study human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infections, septicaemia, pregnancy/childbirth and newborn coding cases. You will also study complex coding cases. Your studies will include a review of coding practices and guidelines, data quality issues, report writing and data presentation.
10.0
Credit Units
150.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
HINF 261 Minimum Grade of 60
HINF 263 Human Resource Management in Health Care
Your studies will focus on management theories, maintaining collaborative relationships, managing and evaluating staff performance and development, human rights and labour standards.
2.0
Credit Units
32.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time
Equivalent Course(s):
HR 120
HINF 266 Health Informatics
Your studies will involve learning about health informatics and how eHealth impacts the health information management professional. You will study common health informatics standards, including Health Level Seven (HL7).
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time
Prerequisites:
HINF 261 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
and HINF 264 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
