2010-2011 Faculty of Health Sciences Viewbook

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Faculty of Health SciencesHealth care from the heart,health care for the future


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TABLE OF CONTENTS:: DEANS WELCOME 03:: UOIT WELCOMING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW 04

:: BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (HONOURS) 05

: : H EA LT H I NF OR MAT IO N M AN AG EM EN T S PE CI AL IZ AT IO N 0 6

:: KINESIOLOGY SPECIALIZATION 07

:: BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN MEDICAL

LABORATORY SCIENCE (HONOURS) 08

:: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 09

:: REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

IN NURSING PROGRAM 10

:: MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM 11

:: LEADING-EDGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 12

:: STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, STRONG CAREERS 12

:: A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH IS A COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE 13

:: LIFE ON CAMPUS 13

:: STUDENT SUCCESS FROM START TO FINISH 14

:: SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS 14

:: LIVING AND LEARNING RESIDENCE 15

:: CHALLENGE YOUR MIND AND YOUR BODY 15

:: CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE TRANSIT 15

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DEANS

WELCOMEWelcome to the Faculty of HealthSciences at UOIT! We are committedto providing you with innovative health-care programs that will help you meetyour aspiration for a successful careerand help Ontario meet the needs of therapidly-growing health-care sector.

For example, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of HealthScience with specializations in Health Information Management andKinesiology and Bachelor of Health Science in Medical LaboratoryScience programs can take you from the bench to the bedsideto the community.

We also offer a Registered Practical Nursing to Bachelor of Science inNursing pathway program, a Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences programfor health professionals interested in expanding their previouseducation and a Master of Health Sciences with specializations in

Health Informatics and Community Health program.Our committed and enthusiastic professors will challenge and inspireyou to push your boundaries of thinking and learning by sharing theirextensive knowledge and experience in their respective fields andcollaborating with you in the classroom, the lab and the field, giving youthe hands-on research experience demanded by employers.

In addition, from your first day on campus to your graduation day, UOITsleading-edge learning environment will give you enormous flexibility andaccess to state-of-the-art health and educational technology, all

designed to give you a competitive edge in todays job market.In the pages that follow, you will find additional information about whatour faculty has to offer and how we can help prepare you for your futurecareer. I also encourage you to visit www.healthsciences.uoit.ca to learnmore or call 905.721.3190 to arrange a time for us to show youaround campus.

If you love people and are committed to learning everything there is toknow about health and illness, the Faculty of Health Sciences at UOITis the place for you!

Regards,

Dr. Mary Bluechardt

Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences


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UOIT WELCOMING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

From globally experienced professors, to a diverse range of unique andinnovative programs, to extensive student-life opportunities, a high-techlearning environment and the chance to gain valuable work experiencewith leading employers, UOITs dynamic 21st-century education willensure you graduate as a next-generation professional.

An academically challenging post-secondary institution and Ontarios firstlaptop-based university, in only six short years UOIT has grown to morethan 5,500 students enrolled in a vast and diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs. Our students are inspired byexceptional faculty and administration to pursue excellence andinnovation in support of health, wellness and economic development.

All of our programs are committed to being innovative and responsive toyour needs and the market-driven requirements of employers. In addition,our growing national reputation for research excellence means that evenas an undergraduate student, you will have the opportunity to work ongroundbreaking research projects and gain the valuable hands-on

experience demanded by employers.

UOIT has one of the highest rates of professors with PhDs amongCanadian universities. In addition, our world-class faculty collectivelyspeak more than 20 languages, hold degrees from more than 20countries and are well-known for their research achievements, which havebeen published in thousands of leading publications and journals.

Choosing UOIT for my nursing degree was, without a doubt, the rightchoice. Although UOIT is rapidly growing, the experience is stillpersonalized. Not only have I made valuable friendships but I havealso been able to turn to the faculty whenever the need arose. Mobilelearning offered me flexibility and independence important factorswhen combining a busy personal life with a busy academic life.

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BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE(HONOURS) PROGRAMAs a student in the Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) (Honours)comprehensive degree program you will be introduced to a broad-basedfoundational curriculum that will enable you to select and build aprogram suited to meet your needs and provide you with an educationthat can open the door to a challenging career in a variety of health-care professions.

The Faculty of Health Sciences has been particularly innovative inencouraging and developing specialized learning pathways within the fieldsof health information management and kinesiology. Through the integrationof various foundation disciplines within these specializations, you will gainan understanding of health issues from the biological, behavioural anddemographical principles that apply in professional practice.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum overall average of 70 per cent on six 4U or 4M credits

including ENG4U (minimum 60 per cent), SBI4U and one of MHF4U,MCV4U, or MDM4U are required. It is recommended that studentslooking to pursue further studies in science courses take MCV4U,SBI4U and SCH4U.

PROGRAM MAP

Year 1 Semester 1

Anatomy and Physiology IBiology I

Scientific Computing ToolsWriting for Health SciencesOpen elective

Year 1 Semester 2

Anatomy and Physiology IIBiology IIIntroduction to Health Care SystemsIntroduction to Psychology

Open elective

Year 2 Semester 1

Pathophysiology IIntroduction to Movement ScienceHealth and WellnessIntroduction to SociologyIntroduction to Health Information Management

Year 2 Semester 2

Pathophysiology IITheory and Practice of Interpersonal CommunicationUnderstanding Health Care and Therapeutics in CanadaCritical Appraisal of Statistics in Health ScienceIntroduction to Health Management

Year 3 Semester 1

EthicsResearch Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and ApplicationIntroduction to EpidemiologyTwo open electives

Year 3 Semester 2

Health FinanceHealth LawManaging Health Care TeamsTwo open electives

Year 4 Semester 1

Current Issues in Health CareResearch Practicum I/Research Applications I3/4000 Level Health or Science elective

3/4000 Level electiveOpen elective

Year 4 Semester 2

Research Practicum II/Research Applications IIQuality Improvement3/4000 Level Health or Science elective3/4000 Level electiveOpen elective

This program also provides you with the foundation to pursue graduatestudies in areas including medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapyand chiropractic medicine.

CAREER OPTIONS:: Author of health-related books;

:: Fundraiser for health-related projects;

:: Health data co-ordinator;

:: Health records technician;

:: Health software developer;

:: Health workshop presenter; and

:: Marketing and sales manager.


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HEALTH INFORMATIONMANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATIONRecognizing the increasing importance and role that health informationplays in todays health-care industry, the Faculty of Health Sciences offersa Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) Health Information Management(HIM). Our faculty is committed to excellence and research in healthinformation management and to that end, strives to prepare you tobecome an HIM leader nationwide.

As a student in the HIM program you will be introduced to thefundamentals of HIM within the Canadian context, with an emphasis onthe biomedical sciences, health information science (including informationtechnology), privacy and security of health information, health informationanalysis and presentation (including epidemiology, research andstatistics), ethical practice and management theory as it applies to thehealth system and health information management. Our technology focuswill provide you with a strategic edge in the health information industry.

You will complete the first two years of study in the Health Sciencecomprehensive program, with a focus on HIM in your third and fourth years.

PROGRAM MAP

Year 3 Semester 1

Understanding Health DataEthicsIntroduction to EpidemiologyResearch Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and ApplicationFundamentals of Managing Health Information

Year 3 Semester 2

Information SystemsHealth Data for Decision-MakingHealth LawHealth FinanceManaging Health Care Teams

Year 4 Semester 1Research Applications I/Research Practicum IAdvanced HIMCurrent Issues in Health CareIntroduction to Project ManagementDatabase Systems

Year 4 Semester 2

Research Applications II/Research Practicum IISystems Analysis in Health CareHIM CapstoneQuality Improvement in Health CareOpen elective

CAREER OPTIONS:: Clinical applications co-ordinator;

:: Clinical data analyst/specialist;:: Clinical database manager;

:: Clinical research associate;

:: Clinical vocabulary manager;

:: Document management co-ordinator;

:: Information solutions consultant;

:: Privacy officer;

:: Process improvement manager;

:: Project manager, clinical applications;

:: Records and information co-ordinator; and

:: Risk management officer.


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KINESIOLOGY SPECIALIZATIONAs a student in the Kinesiology specialization you will study humanmovement and function with a focus on exercise and rehabilitation as itapplies to the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology andpsychomotor behaviour. In these areas of study, you will have theopportunity to take an in-depth look at the processes involved in motorcontrol and the stages of motor learning. Principles will be applied tovarious dysfunctions of the motor system including means of preventionand assessment. This program will provide you with the fundamentalknowledge to pursue graduate studies in medicine, physical therapy,occupational therapy and chiropractic. As a graduate of the program, youwill have completed the registration requirements to become a certifiedkinesiologist with the Ontario Kinesiology Association.

You will complete the first two years of study in the BHSc comprehensiveprogram with a focus on kinesiology in your third and fourth years.

PROGRAM MAP

Year 3 Semester 1

Kinesiology I: Anatomy of Human Movement

Principles of Fitness and Exercise PrescriptionEthicsIntroduction to EpidemiologyResearch Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and Application

Year 3 Semester 2

Health and Exercise PsychologyHuman Motor Control and LearningExercise Physiology

Health LawManaging Health-Care Teams

Year 4 Semester 1

Research Practicum I/Research Applications IExercise Rehabilitation IKinesiology II: Musculoskeletal BiomechanicsCurrent Issues in Health CareOpen elective

Year 4 Semester 2

Research Practicum II/Research Applications IIExercise Rehabilitation IIQuality Improvement in Health CareTwo open electives

CAREER OPTIONS:: College-level sports coach;

:: Ergonomics;

:: Fitness and health promotion;

:: Fitness tester, trainer, consultant, manager;

:: Kinesiologist;

:: Medical equipment supply and consulting;

:: Orthotics, prosthetics;

:: Pharmaceuticals;

:: Research laboratories;

:: Masters of Science studies biomechanics, exercise physiology,health, health psychology, motor behaviour; and

:: Graduate studies in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medicine,chiropractic.


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BACHELOR OF HEALTHSCIENCEIN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE(HONOURS)The BHSc in Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) degree is the first of its kind in Ontario. As a student in this program you will be introduced tothe exciting world of health science with a strong focus on medicalresearch. You will become skilled in the five main areas of the diagnostic

laboratory chemistry, hematology, histotechnology, microbiology andtransfusion medicine. Professional communication, scientific writing andresearch skills will also be emphasized.

With the health-care system becoming increasingly dependent onlaboratory testing to diagnose, monitor and treat disease, as a graduateof this program you will be in high demand.


A minimum overall average of 70 per cent on six 4U or 4M credits,including ENG4U (minimum 60 per cent), MHF4U, and two of MCV4U,SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U are required. It is recommended that all threeof MCV4U, SBI4U and SCH4U be completed.

PROGRAM MAP

Year 1 Semester 1

Anatomy and PhysiologyBiology IChemistry IWriting for Health SciencesScientific Computing Skills

Year 1 Semester 2

Anatomy and Physiology IIBiology IIChemistry IIIntroduction to Medical Laboratory PracticeMathematical Modeling

Year 2 Semester 1

Analytical Chemistry for BiosciencesClinical Biochemistry IClinical Hematology IEthicsPathophysiology I

Year 2 Semester 2

Clinical Biochemistry IIClinical Hematology IIClinical Microbiology IGenetics and Molecular BiologyPathophysiology II

Year 3 Semester 1

Clinical Microbiology IICurrent Issues in Health CareHistotechnologyStatistics and Critical AppraisalOpen elective

Year 3 Semester 2Laboratory LeadershipResearch MethodsSimulated Clinical PracticumTheory and Practice of Interpersonal CommunicationTransfusion Science

Year 4 Semester 1

Clinical Practicum I

Clinical Theory and Project IOpen elective

Year 4 Semester 2

Clinical Practicum IIClinical Theory and Project IIOpen elective

CAREER OPTIONS:: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical research laboratories;

:: Commercial clinical laboratories;

:: Computer and information system companies;

:: Government agencies; and

:: Laboratories in hospitals, private institutions and clinics.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCEIN NURSINGAs new attitudes and objectives in healthcare redefine today's nursingprofessional this is an exciting time to embark on a nursing career.Our four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program, offeredcollaboratively with Durham College, will teach you the practise of scientifically-based nursing using theory, clinical skills and researchfindings from individual, family, group and community care. You will alsoacquire the foundations for excellence in clinical practice along with thelifelong learning aspirations, research, teamwork and leadership skillsthat are essential for a successful nursing career.


A minimum overall average of 70 per cent on six 4U or 4M credits,including ENG4U (minimum 60 per cent), SBI4U, SCH4U, and one of MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U are required.

PROGRAM MAP

Year 1 Semester 1

Anatomy and Physiology IDevelopment of Self as a NurseFoundations for Nursing Practicum IInformation and Communication Technology in Health CareIntroduction to Health and HealingIntroduction to Nursing Praxis

Year 1 Semester 2

Anatomy and Physiology II

Foundations for Nursing Practicum IIHealth and Healing IIHealth AssessmentIntroductory SociologyProfessional Practice II

Year 2 Semester 1

Health and Healing IIINursing Knowledge and Inquiry

Pathophysiology IPharmacology for NursesProfessional Practice III

Year 2 Semester 2

Health and Healing IVMicrobiology for Health SciencesNutrition for Health SciencesPathophysiology II

Professional Practice IV

Year 3 Semester 1

EthicsHealth and Healing VIntroduction to PsychologyProfessional Practice VStatistics and Critical Appraisal for Health Care

Year 3 Semester 2Developmental PsychologyProfessional Practice VIHealth and Healing VIManaging Health Care TeamsResearch Methods

Year 4 Semester 1

Current Issues in Health CareNursing LeadershipProfessional Practice VIITwo open electives

Year 4 Semester 2Professional Practice VIIITwo open electives

CAREER OPTIONS:: Administration;

:: Hospital care nurse;

:: Home health care nurse;

:: Long term care nurse;

:: Primary health care nurse;

:: Policy development;

:: Public health nurse;:: Research; and

:: Teaching.

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REGISTEREDPRACTICAL NURSE TOBACHELOR OF SCIENCEIN NURSING PROGRAMThe post-diploma BScN program is an educational pathway available if you have successfully completed your Registered Practical Nursing (RPN)diploma from an approved program and are interested in pursuing yourdegree. As a student in the program you will build on your previous

knowledge in science, nursing and additional disciplines, while beingintroduced to the latest in learning technologies to enhance your accessas a working professional. This program will provide you with the flexibilityto complete your degree in three years of full-time study or up to fiveyears of part-time study.


As a RPN seeking admission to the BScN program, you must be agraduate from an approved RPN diploma program and you will be required

to submit transcripts to confirm your diploma completion. Preference willbe given to individuals who have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher. In addition, applicants must hold a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Licensure to practiseas a registered practical nurse in Ontario must be maintained throughoutthe program.

PROGRAM MAP

Year 1 Semester 1 (summer)

Information and Communications Technology in Health Care

Year 1 Semester 2 (fall)

Professional Nursing BridgeScience Bridge

Year 1 Semester 3 (winter)

Comprehensive Anatomy and PhysiologyManaging Health Care TeamsComprehensive PharmacotherapeuticsDevelopmental Psychology


Health and Healing BridgeProfessional Practice Bridge


Critical Appraisal of Statistics in Health ScienceEthicsKnowledge and InquiryPathophysiology I

Year 2 Semester 3 (winter)

Microbiology for Health ScienceNutrition for Nursing PracticeOpen electivePathophysiology IIResearch Methods for Health Care Professionals: Theory and Application


Health and HealingProfessional Practice VI


Current Issues in Health CareNursing LeadershipProfessional Practice VIITwo open electives

CAREER OPTIONS

As a RPN with a baccalaureate degree, you will have greater potential toadvance your career and increase your salary. In addition, a BScN degreewill offer you the ability to pursue employment in a variety of nursingareas including management positions and provide you with the buildingblocks to obtaining your graduate degree.

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MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCESPROGRAMThe Master of Health Sciences program specializes in two areas of study: Health Informatics and Community Health. Students will acquirethe knowledge and skills required to conduct high-quality researchin those areas while being challenged to push their boundaries of thinking and learning.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:: Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from a recognized

institution in the area of graduate study or a closely relatedsubject; and

:: Have an overall academic standing of at least a B (GPA = 3.0 on a4.0/4.3 scale), with a minimum B in the last two full-time years(four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.

HEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALIZATION

Health Informatics focuses on the effective use of knowledge andsimulation to improve health and healthcare. You will be immersed in aresearch-intensive learning environment that will provide you withresearch opportunities including patient journey modelling, data miningand security, clinical simulations, telehealth and artificial intelligence inhealth care. You will be prepared to design, implement and managesystems in a diverse range of health informatics services to moreefficiently and effectively deliver healthcare and promote the health of broader populations.

COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIZATION

Focused on the environmental and social determinants of communityhealth, as a student in this program you will conduct research in areassuch as HIV/AIDS, kinesiology, nutrition, mental health and vulnerablepopulations. You will also have the opportunity to work with facultymembers and partner with community organizations, health departmentsand other agencies on community-based research projects. Graduates willbe in an excellent position to work in and with community organizations,health departments and other agencies to design research and analyzedata oriented toward understanding and promoting the well-being of targeted communities.



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LEADING-EDGELEARNINGENVIRONMENT From laptop computers to simulation labs to state-of-the-art laboratories,students in UOITs Faculty of Health Sciences learn from innovativetechnology not offered at other institutions. Our leading-edge learningenvironment will allow you to connect with your professors and peers atany time and from anywhere. Upon arriving at UOIT, you will receive ahigh-end laptop computer (www.uoit.ca/mobile) loaded with softwarespecific to your program and industry to help ensure you are one step

ahead of the competition come graduation.

As a student in our nursing programs, you will also have access to ourunique Interprofessional Centre of Excellence in Simulation, whichfeatures numerous simulated human beings, all of which are programmedto demonstrate many health conditions including different blood pressurereadings and the loss of vital signs.

In addition, you will receive a personal digital assistant (PDA), a handheldcomputer loaded with the latest critical care software resources for usein simulation and within the practice setting and be introduced to Virtual

Clinical Excursions, which will give you an interactive, virtual experiencewithin a hospital setting to further advance your practical skills.

Nursing students are not the only ones who benefit from our innovativetechnology. As a student in the BScN (Honours) or BHSc in MedicalLaboratory Science (Honours) programs, you will apply scientific principlesto health care by performing sophisticated laboratory tests using the twostate-of-the-art health sciences laboratories we house oncampus.Technology is changing the face of health care, but theprofession will always be about the people. At UOITs Faculty of Health

Sciences, you will learn how to successfully combine the technology andinterpersonal skills required to be successful in the 21st century.

STRONGPARTNERSHIPS,STRONG CAREERSThe Faculty of Health Sciences is delighted to have the opportunity towork closely with our many business and community partners, whichinclude approximately 60 community-based agencies and organizationsacross Ontario such as regional health and social service departments,social planning councils, hospitals, home care nursing services, healthservice organizations and many others. As a result of theseinterconnected relationships, we continually strengthen the education,

employment and research opportunities we offer to students.

Building on our strong partnerships, members of our exceptional facultyalso launched the Health Education Technology Research Unit (HETRU) todevelop advanced technologies for creating teaching, learning andlearning assessment environments based on rigorous research evidence.HETRU is designed to be an academic-business hybrid that drivesadvances in research related to technology use in education; promotesbroadly-based partnerships among academics, institutions andbusinesses in Canada and other countries around the world; and

develops technologies that will further advance health education from thenovice student to the expert practitioner.

Our partnerships with local organizations such as Lakeridge HealthNetwork and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences alsoprovide our students with outstanding internships, placement and co-opopportunities. In addition, our mentorship program, in partnership withLakeridge Health, helps new graduates transition smoothly into theircareers with mentors providing years of experience and knowledge tograduates. All of this combined can open the door to a challenging andrewarding career.

The decision to choose nursing at UOIT was the best choice I have

made in my life. The opportunities are endless in this program. All of the

faculty are extraordinary and have so much talent and wisdom to share

with all of the students. It is a close and connected environment at UOIT

where you can approach your professors for any assistance and they

are right there to help you succeed in this program.

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A COMMITMENT TO RESEARCH ISA COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE

Partnerships are a priority for UOIT researchers because working withleading industries and businesses allows professors and students toapply their knowledge to real-world problems and provides ampleopportunity to pursue groundbreaking research work. In fact, research

opportunities for undergraduate students are a key differentiator betweenUOIT and traditional higher-learning institutions.

Our faculty members understand that hands-on experience will give youan edge in getting a job or in the pursuit of graduate studies andresearch careers and they are eager to provide you with opportunities toundertake research projects. Student-faculty research collaborationshappen on an ongoing basis and this unique one-on-one model is animportant part of our student experience.

As a student studying within the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will have

the opportunity to participate in research practicums during your fourthyear of study. Working alongside our world-class faculty, you will have theopportunity to gain hands-on research experience while turning innovativeideas into real solutions.

Examples of current Health Science research projects include:

:: Complementary and alternative medicine used by patients living withcancer in the Durham Region;

:: Designing a next generation Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) healthinformatics infrastructure for Canada;

:: Studying the impact of new multidisciplinary integrated service toindividuals living with HIV/AIDS;

:: Studying common challenges faced by social service workers; and

:: Using simulation to educate police officers about mental illness.

Dr. Carolyn McGregor, an associate professor at UOIT, holds a Tier 2Canada Research Chair (CRC) in recognition of her research in healthinformatics, groundbreaking work that has the potential to save lives andlower health-care costs.

The Med Lab program has been an amazing learning experience. All of

the hands-on work and fantastic professors have helped to guide me

and my peers for the past three years. I am extremely excited to put

everything I have learned into use in my clinical placement during

fourth year.

Bayan Sleiman, second-year Bachelor of Health Science student.

LIFEON CAMPUSUOIT understands full well that your university experience is about morethan just the challenges you face in the classroom. From your first day oncampus, and even before, you will find activities and pursuits that meetyour own unique interests.

A variety of fun activities and informative sessions are planned towelcome you to campus and assist you with the transition to university.In addition, the Student Life office works year-round to offer youcomprehensive orientation programming.

Many students get connected through dozens of campus clubs includinggroups that relate to your program of study such as the Canadian NursingStudents Association and Med Lab United. Other students pursue apopular interest or topic like the Cheerleading Team, while organizationssuch as Student Harmony and Students Against Social Injustice worktoward a better world by advocating on key social issues.

We even offer a Co-curricular Recognition program that supports andrecognizes your participation and leadership in campus activities.Leadership awards and recognition ceremonies are held for graduatingstudents in the spring.

E.P. Taylors , one of UOITs campus pubs, is located in the Student Centreand is a popular spot to catch a regular lineup of great entertainment forall ages including comedy at lunch and Campus Idol. It even meritedmention from the Harvard Crimson online edition. To realize the potentialof an on-campus pub at Harvard, one need only look at places like E.P.Taylors at UOIT, wrote the Crimson. With comedy shows every Monday,pub nights every Wednesday and huge all-campus events Friday andSaturday, the establishment is everything any student could wish for.

If your interests run more towards the political arena, you may want toconsider Your Student Association (Your SA) , which works hard to servethe needs of all students. If youre more the happy host, our StudentAmbassador program could be just your thing. Student Ambassadors are

proactive leaders who introduce prospective students and their familiesto the UOIT community by leading campus tours and providing a currentstudents perspective.

We also offer student life programs, which promote intellectual andpersonal growth by connecting you to existing campus opportunities andassisting with the development of new initiatives. Staff liaise with YourSA, the Student Centre, residences, student clubs, academic units and allstudent services to enhance your student satisfaction.


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STUDENT SUCCESSFROM START TO FINISHAt UOIT we are committed to providing you with all of the support andservices required for your success. Whether it is academic advising, tutors,interview preparation, financial assistance and more, valuable resources areat your fingertips and available to you without having to leave the campus.

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Academic advisors provide guidance for students in the areas of academicgoals, career planning and other issues related to student life. There are twoacademic advisors in the Faculty of Health Sciences one is responsible forall of the Health Science and Medical Laboratory Science students, and theother is responsible for all of the Nursing and Allied Health Sciencestudents. Both are happy to assist with understanding academic policiesand procedures and discuss your academic progress and standing with you.They are available for consultation and will provide direction for successfulprogression to graduation.

LEARNER SUPPORT CENTRE

If you are looking for additional academic help, our Learner SupportCentre (www.uoit.ca/lsc) provides learning skills support and onlinetutorials as well as peer writing tutors and writing and academic languagespecialists who will work with you if your first language is not English.Study and writing skills workshops are scheduled throughout the year andinclude a variety of topics such as time management, test taking skills,referencing and research strategies.

HIRED CAREER SERVICES

Hired Career Services (www.hired.mycampus.ca) offers comprehensiveassistance and a variety of valuable resources to meet your ongoingcareer development needs. Career advising, job market information andassistance with resum writing, interview preparation and job searchstrategies are available year-round. During the academic year, job andcareer fairs, information sessions, internship and co-op programs andon-campus interviews are hosted on campus.

SCHOLARSHIPSAND AWARDSUOIT offers a variety of scholarship awards and bursaries(www.uoit.ca/scholarships) to help meet the cost of your universityeducation. These awards range in amount and may require applications.In addition, thanks to the generosity of members of our communityincluding individuals, organizations and corporations, there are numerousdonor awards available.

CENTRE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) makes sure reasonableaccommodations are available with every program, enabling you tosucceed in your chosen field. The centre works with students who areblind, have low vision, are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a physical,medical, psychiatric or learning disability. If you require assistance, a pre-intake form must be completed and submitted along with documentationfrom an appropriate medical professional who is familiar with you andyour disability. In the case of learning disabilities, documentation shouldcome from the diagnosing psychologist or psychological associate.

DIVERSITY OFFICE

UOITs Diversity office supports you by working at a grassroots levelwith students, faculty and staff to help celebrate our campuss diversity.The Diversity office assists in the production of campus cultural events,investigates actions connected with discrimination and provides diversitytraining and workshops. Our goal is to promote equality in celebration of our wonderful multicultural campus. For more information please visitwww.uoit.ca/diversity .

CAMPUS LIBRARY

Our award-winning Campus Library provides quality information resourcesand services to assist you with researching and preparing essay papers.The library offers both wired and wireless connections with comfortablestudy spaces and a reading room, complete with fireplace. Resources areoffered in both paper and electronic format. Electronic resources,including e-books, electronic periodicals and recommended websites aremade available through the librarys website, which you can access bothon and off campus. Services include training sessions, one-on-oneconsultations and free inter-library loans from other libraries. For moreinformation, please visit www.uoit.ca/library .

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SATISFY YOUR HUNGER

UOIT offers a variety of meal plan options to suit every nutritional needand lifestyle, including flex dollars, which enable you to dine at all on-campus food service locations. Among our many food service areas,cafeterias and cafs is the South Village Residence Dining Hall, which is

located conveniently on the ground level of the South Village Residence.If youre worried about where to get your regular Tim Hortons fix, yourecovered right here on campus, while Pizza Pizza, Starbucks and WilliamsCoffee Pub are also among our recognizable eatery partners.

For more information about meal plans, please visit www.uoit.ca/dining.

LIVING AND LEARNING RESIDENCEAt UOIT, we offer the best of both worlds when it comes to residence all the comforts of home in a unique campus community experience.

Our state-of-the-art residences offer comfort, convenience, greatfriendships and the chance to connect with all that campus life has to

offer. The Simcoe and South Village residences offer accommodation for1,360 students and first-year students are guaranteed a spot if theymeet the deadlines for accepting UOITs offer of admission and applyingto residence.

A number of new apartment-style residence units also opened in 2008with additional units scheduled to open in the fall of 2009. These spacesare designed for students in their upper years of study. Each 27-unitbuilding can house a total of 108 students.

For more information on residence, please visit

www.uoit.ca/accommodations.

CHALLENGEYOURMIND AND YOUR BODY When youre not challenging your mind in the classroom, UOIT offersplenty of opportunity on campus to stay active and physically challengeyour body. Our spectacular 90,000-square-foot Campus Recreation andWellness Centre includes five gymnasiums, an elevated indoorwalking/jogging track and the Flex, a 10,000-sq.-ft fitness centrefeaturing state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines. For moreinformation, please visit www.campusrecreationcentre.com.

The Campus Health Centre features a full-service pharmacy and medicalclinic that offers extended hours of service, on-site doctors and nurses,

on-site counselling and a variety of alternative health services includingmassage therapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, nutritional counselling andchiropractic and orthotic services.

CONVENIENT ANDAFFORDABLETRANSIT Getting to campus has never been easier or more affordable thanks tonewly expanded transit routes and the U-Pass, which provides you withunlimited access to Durham Region Transit and GO Transit bus service inDurham Region during the academic year. Durham Region Transit providesbus service in all the regions communities, including routes to campusfrom North Durham. More good news as a UOIT student, you pay areduced fee for GO Transit bus service to and from the campus fromlocations outside of the region, such as Scarborough, North York andMarkham. That means youre an easy 39-minute trip to campus from theScarborough Town Centre, and 48 minutes from the Langstaff GO Station.


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2010-2011 Faculty of Health Sciences Viewbook