Adult Upgrading

Interested in upgrading for college or employment?

Consider applying to the Academic Upgrading program at the West Nipissing campus in Sturgeon Falls. You can upgrade your math and English skills in your own community. The program is free and has continuous intake.

Call Kelly today at (705) 753-4400 in Sturgeon Falls or drop by the office at 94 King Street.

Didn’t Find What You Were Looking For?

Many courses are available through distance education and may be accessible at home or through your local Contact North site in West Nipissing. Read through the entire calendar as all Contact North, correspondence and online classes apply to you. Go to the OntarioLearn website at www.ontariolearn.ca - we can register you for any of the courses or certificate programs you find.

Business

Payroll Administration
ACC232

Sessions: 14; Hours: 45
A comprehensive study of federal and provincial legislation relating to the payroll function. A review of documentation related to payroll is included. Students will analyze relevant legislation and apply it to business situations. Topics include maintaining records, taxable benefits, statutory and other deductions, WSIB, and employment standards. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours. No manual required. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs. Prerequisite: ACC140.
CRN# 20634

Principles of Accounting I
ACC140

Sessions: 14; Hours: 45
This course provides students with basic introductory knowledge of how financial information is recorded, summarized and reported. Students will study each facet of the accounting cycle, from the preparation of source documents to the presentation of financial statements. Topics include specialized journals, bank reconciliations, preparing classified statements, and inventory. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 21405

Critical and Creative Thinking
MDP549

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
Critical and creative thinking are skills that are valued in every company and organization. You will practice creative thinking techniques that will help you learn to think creatively, and apply these skills to a work environment. You will also develop critical thinking and reasoning skills to help analyze and respond appropriately to a wide variety of personal and work situations. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 21773

Computer Courses

Computers for the Home User
CEA595

Sessions: 6; Hours: 18
This course has been designed for the person who would like to get the most out of their home computer. Have you ever wondered…
• How do I customize my home page?
• How do I attach files to my email?
• How do I file my information on the computer?
• How do I create and print a budget?
• How do I write and print a letter?
These topics, and more, will be covered in this course, specifically designed for the home user.
CRN# 21799

Health Sciences

General Interest

Behaviour Management and Crisis Intervention
DSC110

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course introduces behaviour management and crisis prevention. The emphasis is on developing understanding of the principles of basic behaviour management and crisis prevention common to all helping relationships. In this course, all behaviour management models will be viewed as open to evaluation based on the core principle that people, not systems or programs, are the first priority.
CRN# 21938

Introduction to Life Enrichment
ATG405

Sessions: 9; Hours: 27
This course will introduce students to the role and history of life enrichment. Students will understand the philosophy, goals, and objectives, as well as the structure of the organization. Students will also become familiar with the rationale for both group and individual programs. Various types of equipment and supplies common to the service will be used. Prerequisite: ATG400.
CRN# 21914