Students complete the APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator I course, which is designed by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and delivered by a certified APCO trainer.  This course provides an overview of public safety communications including call processing techniques, terminology and technology, radio communications and liability issues.  *This is a PASS or FAIL course.  Upon successful completion, students will receive certification from the APCO Institute.  Successful completion means:  1) receiving a passing grade on class assignments;  2) meeting minimum attendance requirements as set out by APCO;  and 3) by achieving at least 80% on the final exam.

In this course, students will be introduced to anatomy and physiology of the human body.  Students will learn anatomic terms and examine the organization of the human body from the cellular to the tissue level, how tissue forms organs, and how organs comprise the various systems of the body.  Specific body systems studied include the skeletal, articular, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lympathic, digestive, and respiratory systems.  Students will discover how these systems affect the human body and its ability to maintain homeostasis.

This course provides an overview of the Canadian criminal justice system, emphasizing the history, function, role and organization of Canadian law enforcement services. Students examine and analyse the criminal justice system in light of contemporary issues, as well as the major components from enforcement through the courts and correctional services.

This course is designed to provide students with a general background in inorganic chemistry. Students are introduced to some core chemical concepts including the structure of the atom, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical equations and the mole. This course provides an introduction to organic chemistry. It includes the topics of stoichiometry and oxidation reduction reactions, continues with a study of water, solutions, and acids and bases and concludes with organic and biochemistry. There are no labs in this course.

This course focuses on skills and strategies students can use to master the challenges of post secondary education and the workplace.  Students will develop their computer, DC Connect, and research skills.  They will also be exposed to self-assessments of aptitudes and skills, labour market assessments, job search correspondence and strategies, and job interview skills.

This course concentrates on the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary usage, sentence structure, paragraph structure, essay structure and essay writing.

Students will be given an opportunity to develop and strengthen their writing skills, including planning, revising, proofreading, choosing words effectively and developing sentence variety. This course will also provide students with an opportunity to strengthen their listening, reading and thinking skills.

Ethics was once defined as what one would do when nobody else was looking. In today’s work environment, ethics receives greater attention with corporate and political scandals and leadership failure being the most notable examples in the public eye. All public service employees require an appropriate appreciation of ethics and an understanding of the process behind correct and ethical decision making for important day-to-day decisions not always defined by the law or organizational policy.

This course will address the concepts of health, wellness and physical readiness, using both theory and practical applications.   Students will understand and implement the FITT principle through gym workouts and personal lifestyle management strategies.   Students will participate in a variety of activities structured around their potential career choices.  Focus will be on personal fitness and growth as a precursor to future endeavours.

In this course, students will develop skills and strategies they can use to master the challenges of postsecondary education and the workplace.  Students will develop their computer, WebCT, and research skills.  Students will also participate in self-assessments of aptitudes and skills, labour market assessments, job search techniques and strategies, the writing of employment search correspondence and resumes, job interviews, and develop job portfolios.

Issues relating to Addictions and Mental Health are highly prevalent in Canadian Society. One in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. The remaining four will have a friend, family member or colleague who will. One in ten Canadians 15 years of age and over report symptoms consistent with alcohol or illicit drug dependence. About 20% of people with a mental disorder have a co-occurring substance use problem. As first responders it is critical to possess knowledge, understanding and empathy about these topics. This course will address issues relating to the development of addictions, effects, signs and symptoms and response. As well as seeking to providing a greater understanding to the differences between Mental Health, Mental Illness and Mental Disorders. Finally the course will familiarize students with concurrent disorders, a term used when a person has both a substance related disorder and a mental health disorder as it is common for someone to have both conditions, for a number of reasons.

This course builds on and expands the communication skills developed in Communications I. Students continue to learn how to express their ideas and information to reach their desired audience, and to achieve a specific purpose. Students research, evaluate, analyze, organize and document information in the form of essays, reports and oral presentations on assigned topics. Communicating effectively to diverse audiences, in everyday and extraordinary situations is emphasized.

Through this course, students will begin to understand the importance of physical fitness, nutrition and overall well –being. Students will also understand and implement practical strategies required to develop a personal training program to suit their goals.  There will be an introduction to PREP and PARE. The scheduled fitness test will follow OPFA fitness protocols.

This course is designed to introduce students to the historical context and current operation of the Canadian legal system.  Students will examine the institutions within Canada’s legal system, the roles of persons within those institutions and concepts of civic rights and responsibilities which are often at issue in legal environments.  Students require an overview of legal structures, processes and principles to provide a solid foundation for future study in legally-related courses.  

Leadership skills are an expectation and an asset in the provision of high-quality patient care.  This course assists the student with the development of his or her own leadership style. Through an examination of group dynamics and behaviour, the student will learn how to successfully organize and lead groups through various activities.

The study of psychology helps students understand why people think and act as they do. Topics include the biological bases of behaviour, perceptual processes, learning, motivation, emotion, psychological disorders and states of awareness. Students examine psychology concepts to better understand psychological adaptation and the causes and consequences of human behaviour.

This course has been designed on the provincially approved curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services.  It will provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities required to write the standardized provincial test for a Security Guard licence in the province of Ontario.

Canadian culture is term that is constantly evolving. Our vibrant mosaic is constantly shaped by the multitude of cultures, practices, traditions and beliefs of our increasingly diverse population. Inclusiveness, sensitivity and acceptance are the cornerstone of our society. As first responders it is crucial to develop and enhance our understanding of Canadian culture. This course addresses issues relating to personal prejudice, stereotyping, recognition of myths and barriers to an inclusive society.

This course introduces students to contemporary sociological thinking and the theories of social behaviour. Using sociological concepts and perspectives, students examine social inequalities, social interactions, collective behaviour and other areas related to Canadian society and culture.