Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program provides students with the opportunity to study subject areas relevant to health career programs at Fanshawe College and to instill an appreciation of the professional roles, responsibilities and academic requirements of health care disciplines. The goal of the program is to prepare students for their chosen health career program.

Learning Outcomes 
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Examine biological concepts, processes and systems of the human body, including genetics and epigenetics, as well as the structure, function and properties of the molecules of life, cells, tissues and organ systems in relation to homeostasis, physical development and health.
• Examine concepts, processes and systems of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure; quantities in chemical reactions; solutions and solubility; acids and bases; as well as organic chemistry and biochemistry in relation to health and the human body.
• Solve numeric problems and interpret data related to health sciences and other science-related fields using mathematical concepts, including algebra and probability, along with descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Use health sciences and other science-related language and terminology appropriately to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in written, spoken, and visual forms.
• Prepare a personal strategy and plan for academic, career and professional development in the health sciences or other science-related fields.
• Investigate health sciences and science-related questions, problems and evidence using the scientific method.
• Physics (Optional):
• Examine fundamental physics laws and concepts and their application to health sciences and other science-related fields.

If you are interested in the behind the scenes action of television and film production, and are eager to get hands-on training in one of the largest and most state-of-the-art facilities in Canada, the Fanshawe Broadcasting - Television and Film Production program is for you.

You will work behind the camera producing a variety of films and shows that includes narratives, documentaries, live sports, news, commercials and promotions with your talented and passionate classmates. There are opportunities to produce, shoot or edit programs that will be aired throughout the region or shown at film festivals, reaching thousands of viewers. When you graduate, you will have experienced all areas of creative and technical roles including, studio production, cinematic production, field production, mobile sports production, computer graphics, post-production editing, scriptwriting and sales, marketing and entrepreneurship. You will have a dynamic set of skills for a dynamic industry.

Along the way, you will be mentored and guided by industry professionals and be able to test your skills with field placements in the industry. If making video content is your dream, the Broadcasting – Television and Film Production program is your ticket.

Business Fundamentals - Entrepreneurship is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program.  This customized program is designed specifically for the novice entrepreneur and will provide graduates with the knowledge required to plan, start and manage their own small business.  Through the program curriculum, students explore alternatives for starting a business, such as franchising and taking over the family firm, as well as financing options.  The Business Fundamentals -Entrepreneurship program gives students insight into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and assist students in acquiring the skills for long-term management of the business and their development as entrepreneurs.  Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students prepare a comprehensive business plan intended to help students launch their own business upon graduation.

Learning Outcomes:
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Identify factors that have an impact on an organization's business opportunities.
• Explain the impact of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics on an organization's business initiatives.
• Use current technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
• Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
• Perform basic accounting procedures and financial calculations to support the operations of an organization.
• Describe marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
• Outline the functional areas of a business and their inter-relationships.
• Create a business plan that meets the comprehensive information requirements of the business and its prospective financiers and partners.
• Apply credit acquisition and management techniques appropriate to small business enterprises.
• Evaluate the business environment to understand the risks and opportunities specific to business ownership.

Business - Payroll and Bookkeeping is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. The program provides graduates with knowledge of 1) payroll and human resources practices including compensation and benefits, and 2) bookkeeping practices and related accounting software applications. Graduates will have met the educational requirements for the Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation and will have three advanced standing credits towards completion of the Certified Payroll Manager designation with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA). In addition, graduates will have also completed the academic requirements for the Certified Bookkeeper designation with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB). Graduates will be well prepared for self-employment or for entry-level careers in accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and payroll administration in a variety of industries.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Maintain paper and electronic accounting records and prepare financial statements for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Employ management accounting techniques in the planning, directing, and controlling of an enterprise.
• Prepare routine tax returns for individuals ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Support the financial management of a business organization including the preparation of financial information by using relevant and current mathematical techniques.
• Support the accounting functions including maintaining records and preparing financial statements and reports and processing payroll through the application of current and relevant computer skills and knowledge of accounting information systems.
• Recognize the impact of the operations of functional areas of an organization on its financial performance.
• Recognize, within the context of the Canadian business environment, the impact of factors such as economic variables, legislation, and ethics on business operations.
• Support the accounting, human resource and payroll functions of an organization through the application of contemporary business communication practices and effective interpersonal skills.
• Prepare, maintain, and communicate accurate information related to pensions administration.
• Plan personal professional development to enhance knowledge of current issues, trends, and practices in the payroll profession.
• Prepare, maintain, and communicate accurate information in compliance with all relevant employment legislation, law, policies and procedures for payroll, pensions, compensation and benefits.
• Use current payroll legislation to prepare individual pay including remuneration and deductions to net pay.
• Prepare payroll remittances and year end documentation for federal, provincial and third party stakeholders.
• Process payroll and accounting source documents to complete an accounting cycle using appropriate technology.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan for a payroll or bookkeeping business.

Skilled administrative support is vital to process business information accurately and to communicate effectively with fellow employees and the public. Five major areas of study are covered: oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, computer application skills, accounting ability and office procedures/production. As well, students are assisted in their improvement of "soft skills" such as listening, work ethic and team building.
Intermediate training in a variety of computer applications will be combined with understanding workplace behaviours and communication skills to prepare for a variety of entry-level office administration career opportunities. Utilizing these skills, students will be capable of producing documents and correspondence, presenting information, providing customer support, responding to routine inquiries, and supporting the management of a small organization or a department in a large organization.

Business - Insurance (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program with a co-operative education component. This program is designed to prepare students for positions in the property and casualty insurance industry. Students will study forms of general insurance, underwriting, claims investigation, risk analysis and contracts. Students have the opportunity to complete nine of ten credits toward their Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation issued by the Insurance Institute of Canada.  Graduates work in high-demand areas of insurance such as underwriting, claims adjusting, brokerage or agency services and risk management.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year co-operative education program.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about co-operative education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.
Applicants seeking a non Co-op Endorsed Diploma should apply to the Business - Insurance program, Program Code BIN3.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Recognize the economic and social importance of insurance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the organization and structure of both the General and Life Insurance Companies.
• Analyze the coverage provided by the various policies currently available through insurance companies.
• Follow the proper principles and procedures used in adjusting losses and settling claims and to complete and explain the necessity of the documentation used.
• Recognize and evaluate the various factors affecting the acceptance and underwriting of any insurance risk.
• Enter and retrieve client information utilizing computer and various word processing and spread sheet packaged programs.
• Understand the underlying role of accounting as an information system for planning and controlling business operations.
• Develop an awareness of human relations in the work place and apply effective interpersonal skills.
• Understand basic economic principles and how they relate to business.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the legal system and legislation affecting business in general and the insurance industry specifically.
• Understand and apply the marketing techniques used by insurance companies, brokers and agents.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Appreciate the social, political and cultural aspects of our society.
• Appreciate the importance of business and corporate responsibility.

Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program with a co-operative education component. The curriculum covers theory and application of supply chain management in private and public sector environments. Specifically, courses address material sourcing, transportation methods, inventory, retail management, negotiation skills and analytical techniques. Students also enhance their computer skills and their business communication skills. The program aligns to the curriculum of various professional associations in supply chain management. Graduates, equipped with the skills required to improve an organization's profitability and operations, are in high demand in both the private and public sector.

Learning Outcomes

• The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
  • Apply knowledge of the functional components of logistics to the interrelationships in the integrated supply chain.
  • Employ a working knowledge of operations processes and systems required in manufacturing, distribution, and services.
  • Contribute to plans and schedules, at various levels in an organization.
  • Apply the basics of purchasing and supplier management to current best practices.
  • Apply best practices for inventory planning and control throughout the integrated system.
  • Utilize information technology to support logistics management functions.
  • Evaluate and select warehousing and transportation options and recommend appropriate solutions for business requirements.
  • Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
  • Conduct business in the international marketplace.
  • Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture.
  • Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as required in logistics management.
  • Use effective human relations, interpersonal, and team skills in an organizational environment.
  • Develop strategies for ongoing professional development to maintain and increase competence.
  • Apply basic knowledge of the interrelationships among the functional areas of business in logistics management.

Co-operative Education

• In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
• This is a two-year co-operative education program.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about co-operative education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Students develop a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing and deploying applications for mobile devices. The main focus of the program is to design mobile applications for the two leading platforms in mobile devices: iOS and Android. Students will develop the capabilities to assess the integration of mobile solutions in existing business functions and processes, build native applications for mobile devices, implement web and enterprise solutions on the mobile platform, and implement user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design best practices. In their final semester, students will complete a co-operative work placement with an industry partner.

Co-operative Education
This one-year program has one co-op work term.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Certificate.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

The Developmental Services Worker (Fast Track) Diploma program prepares its graduates to support people with developmental disabilities so that these individuals may participate fully in their communities. DSW have the specialized knowledge and skills required to work with people with developmental disabilities across the life span.

Inherent to the role of a DSW is an ability to collaborate and build relationships with people with developmental disabilities and their families and to work with colleagues and members of inter-professional teams to facilitate a seamless network of support for people.
Courses focus on disabilities, person-directed support, inclusion and community resources, dual diagnosis, interpersonal skills, counseling, health, pharmacology, development, teaching, and intervention strategies. Field placements in community agencies and/or schools are part of the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Conduct oneself in an ethical*, competent* and accountable* manner in all professional relationships.
• Provide person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities
• Provide for the safety of people with developmental disabilities, self and others in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards of practice*.
• Support health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities.
• Employ and adapt formal and informal strategies to support the learning of people with developmental disabilities.
• Provide leadership in the development of inclusive communities*
• Develop professional and personal plans that enhance job performance and well-being.

This two-year conservatory program will give you practical experience in acting for the stage, mask work, play analysis, improv, and acting for the camera. You'll also take other specialized master classes and will work with professional artists on a graduating project that will come together as a professional production.

You'll be guided through a process of discovering a method of acting that brings out your full potential and you'll emerge with a deep understanding of Shakespeare, theatre history, movement for actors, and the business of acting. You'll emerge with a strong foundation for launching your professional career.