Below is a list of individual non-credit
courses available for those looking for professional development or
personal enrichment.
Preparatory Course for Actuarial Exam P/1
This is a preparatory class designed to ready Actuarial Science students for
the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Exam
P/1 in Probability. The class time will be mostly devoted to problem
solving, discussing exam strategies and taking sample exams to assess
individual student's state of preparation for the exam.
The Patient Care Technician program is offered through the Oakland University's School of Nursing-Continuing Education. This program is currently being offered at the Riverview Institute of Oakland University in the heart of downtown Detroit. Riverview is one of the most technologically advanced medical training facilities in the state. This course provides the skills necessary for patient care delivery and can prepare you to work in an expanded role with registered nurses. This course will introduce the theoretical applications and techniques related to the role of the Patient Care Technician. Responsibilities such as diagnostic procedures will be taught; with an emphasis placed on safety, documentation, standard precautions, legal and ethical considerations and OSHA standards.
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Vegan Diet Course
"A Lifestyle Change to Improve Health: The Vegan Diet" course is offered through Oakland University's School of Nursing. The seven-week, online course offers a unique self-study module each week Anyone interested
in learning about this culinary alternative to improving diet and
lifestyle can register. Participants will learn how a vegan diet offers a
well-balanced approach that offers benefits beyond the prevention of
chronic illnesses that are often caused by poor choices in diet and
lifestyles.OU's School of Nursing Vegan Diet course is designed to
emphasize health enhancement benefits. Veganism
is often a misunderstood lifestyle choice. While some still view it as
"new age," researchers are finding evidence that following a balanced
vegan diet boasts a host of health benefits while preventing major
diseases such as most cancers, heart disease and type II diabetes.
Additional benefits include weight reduction, increased energy levels
and better health. Those enrolled in the course
will enjoy a tasty approach to a wide
variety of foods and menus that can eliminate the need for reliance on
drugs as well.
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