Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Course Outline

This course is a 6-week course delivered through the University of Toronto’s learning management system (Quercus).  It is primarily self-paced; however, participants are required to engage in discussions and submit activities/assignments within identified timelines (usually weekly). Participants need to allocate up to 8 hours per week to complete the required components of the course.

On a weekly basis, participants are expected to:

• View an e-learning module
• Read required readings
• Actively engage with the course material by participating in learning activities.

For this course, the learning activities / assignments are:

• Four on-line discussion board activities
• Tow short learning activity/quizzes
• One short written paper
• Three Optional LIVE Tutorial (via Zoom) sessions will take place for those wishing to connect with faculty/peers in advance of Quiz/Assignment due dates

Faculty

Cynthia Woodard RN, BScN, MN
Patient Care Manager, C2 Medical and Radiation Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Adjunct Lecturer, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

Cynthia is currently a Patient Care Manager at Sunnybrook in Toronto. Cynthia brings over 17 years of experience in various roles both in leadership and clinical and is an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about supporting and building inter-professional teams and is committed to the delivery of excellent patient care. Cynthia brings experience from many clinical areas including emergency, trauma, general internal medicine and oncology. Prior to coming into her current role, Cynthia was the Operations Director for the Tory Trauma Program at Sunnybrook and was highly engaged in leading through the COVID pandemic. Cynthia holds a Masters of Nursing from Ryerson University.

Registration Information

Fees for Course 3

Site Group

A group discount rate is available for site groups of three or more people. For details please contact pd.nursing@utoronto.ca.

Please Note

• Refund Policy – To withdraw from the course and receive a refund, your written request must be emailed to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca by April 7, 2023. No refunds will be given after this date. All refunds are subject to an administration fee of $100 + tax. As an alternative, a colleague may attend in your place. Please send your substitution request at least 7 days before the course.
• Advanced registration is required. Registration deadline: May 1, 2023.
• U of T Nursing Alumni discount is available to BScN, MN, PMNP Diploma, MScN or PhD graduates of the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.
• U of T Nursing Faculty discount is available to individuals with a faculty position, adjunct or status appointment, or are a Clinical Instructor (current academic year only) at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto.
• Applicable taxes (13% HST) will be added to the registration fees.
• Course Cancellation Policy – The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to unavailability of instructors, facilities or insufficient enrolment. Decisions on course cancellations are made at least 15 calendar days prior to the course starting date, so early registration is recommended. If you enroll in a course that is subsequently cancelled, you may transfer to another section of that course if an alternative is available; or you may receive a full refund. We are not responsible for travel fees or any expenses incurred by you.

Financial Assistance

OSAP Funding

The Ontario Student Assistance Program now offers funding for micro-credentials (short training programs offered by post-secondary institutions), including a number of courses offered by the Centre for Professional Development. This funding initiative is part of Ontario’s micro-credentials strategy, helping learners access more opportunities to train or upskill for in-demand jobs through loans and grants.

How to Apply for OSAP Funding

This course is OSAP approved (more approved courses are listed below, and you can also verify on the Micro-credentials Portal). To apply for financial assistance through OSAP you will need to establish an OSAP account. You must apply before the course completion date. Visit Ontario.ca/OSAP.

Once you have registered for an eligible OSAP Micro-credential program, the University Registrar’s Office requires a Micro-Credential Program information form to be completed to process your OSAP application. Please fill out the top section of the form and send it to pd.nursing@utoronto.ca to get assistance in completing the form.

Download the Micro-credential Program Information Form (PDF)

For questions regarding the OSAP Micro-Credential funding, eligibility or application process, please contact UofT’s Enrolment Services directly at http://uoft.me/enrolment-services, or by phone at 416-978-2190 for assistance.

Eligible courses offered by the Centre for Professional Development

• Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning in Primary Health Care: A Review for Nurse Practitioners
• Advanced Ostomy Care and Management
• Complex Symptom Management in Palliative Care for Nurse Practitioners
• Controlled Drugs and Substances: Essential Management and Prescribing Practices
• End of Life Care Management for Nurse Practitioners
• Integrating a Palliative Approach to Care and Essential Communication Skills for Nurse Practitioners
• Leadership & Management in Health Care: Managing Business
• Leadership & Management in Health Care: Managing People
• Leadership & Management in Health Care: Managing Practice, Quality Care & Operational Performance
• Leadership & Management in Health Care: Role, Competencies, and Context
• Mental Health 1 for Nurse Practitioners
• Mental Health 2 for Nurse Practitioners
• Mental Health 3 for Nurse Practitioners
• Mental Health 4 for Nurse Practitioners
• Nursing Education for the Practice Setting: Assessment and Evaluation
• Nursing Education for the Practice Setting: Design, Delivery and Facilitation
• Nursing Education for the Practice Setting: Theoretical Perspectives and Context
• Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership for Managing Quality Care & Operations in Long-Term Care
• Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership for Working With & Leading Long-Term Care Teams
• Point-of-Care Clinical Leadership in the Context of Long-Term Care
• Pressure Injuries and Complex Surgical Wounds: An Advanced Practice Course
• Review of Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
• Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 1
• Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 2
• Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 3
• Role of the Nurse Practitioner and Care of the Hospitalized Adult 4
• Wound Management for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses: A Best Practice Boot Camp on Lower Extremity Ulcers

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