JUNE 12, 2023 | DIGEST NO. 350
Deep Dives: Why is #MentalHealth Trending?
SFU Public Square has a new and exciting event series – Deep Dives! For their first instalment, they are asking “Why is #MentalHealth Trending?”. The demand for youth mental health supports has surged in Canada since the onset of the pandemic, but with long wait times, limited availability by service providers, a lack of affordable options, and many other barriers to access, people are not finding the care they need.
This event will explore this rising demand for mental health support, the driving force behind this surge, and the role that social media plays in discussions on mental health. The free event brings together panelists and audience to explore these questions – and they want to hear your thoughts! Join SFU Public Square for this timely and important conversation by following the link below!
BPK 343, BPK 455 and BPK 482 Enrolment Information
SFU is required by law to ensure that every student registered in a practicum that involves working with children or vulnerable adults undergoes a CRRA Criminal Record Check. The University must submit consent forms with payment to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. SFU is prohibited by law to permit students to work with children or vulnerable adults without a CRRA Criminal Record Check. List of BPK Courses requiring a CRRA Criminal Record Check is as follows:
- BPK 343 – Active Health: Assessment & Programming
- BPK 445 – Advanced Cardiac Rehabilitation
- BPK 482 - Ergonomics and Rehabilitation
The Criminal Record Check is coded as a prerequisite for the above courses and cannot be waived by law.
Please refer to the process for Criminal Records Check on SFU Student Service website here: https://www.sfu.ca/students/criminalrecords.html
By law, SFU cannot accept CRC's done through other agencies including the RCMP. Students with criminal record checks conducted through agencies other than the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General are still expected to fulfill this requirement. Further, the process for a Criminal Record Check must be undertaken by SFU only.
Since the document is valid for 5 years, it would be a good idea to get it done far in advance of your enrollment for any of the listed courses as the processing time can vary.
*Note: Enrollment appointments for Fall 2023 classes begin July 2023
Science Career Chats Drop-in
Attention Science students and recent alumni! Want to learn more about careers that complement your degree? Join us for drop-in Career Chats on Mondays from 11:30am to 1:30pm at SCI-SPACE (AQ 3146) this Summer. Meet Brenda from Career & Volunteer Services and learn about exploring career possibilities, gaining experience, and job searching. No appointment required, just show up!
Personal Trainer Certification Programs 2023
Here's the best personal trainer certification programs of 2023 according to experts. If you are passionate about fitness and want to help other reach their health goals, you may considering a career as a personal trainer.
Click here and learn more about these programs.
Semester in Dialogue is back! Upcoming Course: Fall 2023 The Future of Healthcare
Courses: DIAL 390 and DIAL 391 (10 credits total)
Prerequisite: 45 units
Location: SFU’s Harbour Centre Campus (Room 3050)
Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM – 4 PM
The Semester in Dialogue is a unique program at SFU, is perfect for students looking for a completely different type of experience during their studies.
The program will provide students with an opportunity to practice skills like dialogue, active listening, self-reflection and working in teams while tackling some of the more wicked problems facing healthcare in our collective future.
BCIT Environmental Public Health program
The BCIT Environmental Public Health program trains students to become health inspectors and environmental health professionals. Through legislation, education, and promotion, BCIT graduates work with people in almost every industry to safeguard public health. Our students gain current, practical experience to become certified and start working as soon as they graduate.
About the Program:
- Two year, full-time Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program
- Small class sizes provide individual support
- Lectures, field trips, and research deliver a solid theory-based education
- A three-month practical experience at a BC health agency offers direct field experience
This program is for individuals who:
- Like working with teams to problem solve and manage conflict in a public health setting
- Enjoy a flexible work environment that changes daily
- Are interested in building strong communication skills
- Have two or more years of post-secondary education
The need for environmental health is everywhere. From law enforcement, consulting, and legislation, to government and quality assurance, public health jobs are critical to keeping people safe.
STEM Streams - Pre-employment & Skills Development Training Program
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is offering their pre-employment & skills development training program designed for women who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, living with disabilities, and those returning to the workforce. These 8 Free courses and support services will boost your employment skills and preparedness for STEM jobs. This training program is funded by the Government of Canada.
Skills covered include:
- Marketing your skills (Resumes and cover letters)
- Elevating your online presences (networking and social media)
- Elevator pitch and interview skills
- Authentic networking skills
- Climbing the career ladder
- Career planning and transitioning (relationship-building skills, how to find mentors, self awareness & finding your purpose)
- Digital skills (ie. Web3 Blockchain Technology)
- Navigating workplace culture (self-advocacy, knowing your workplace rights & responsibilities)
Acceptance is on a rolling intake for this program, and will conclude in August 2023.
Participants Needed for Research on Visually Guided Walking
Gemma (MSc student in BPK) is recruiting participants for her thesis experiment. If you are interested, please contact her.
In addition to the poster (click to enlarge), note the following when deciding if you are interested:
You should NOT participate in this study if one or more of the following applies:
- Your age is greater than 40 or less than 19 (or less than 18 for an SFU student)
- You have any known visual disorder other than one that can be corrected with lenses
- You have a musculoskeletal (e.g., arthritis) or neurological (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease) disorder that affects your movement or balance
- You are allergic to rubbing alcohol or adhesive
- You have participated in a research experiment using prism glasses before
- You are not vaccinated against COVID19
Your decision on whether to participate will not influence your grades in any coursework or benefit you in terms of status or success in any class.
Contact information: Gemma Malagon / gemma_malagon@sfu.ca
Supine-to-stand versus Supine-to-Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP), Cardiovascular/Musculoskeletal Baroreflex Responses (#30001262)
We are looking for healthy, able-bodied participants aged 19-35 years to come to the Aerospace Physiology Laboratory (APL) to undergo supine-to-stand and supine-to-lower body negative pressure (LBNP) testing protocols.
Your participation in this study will involve…
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back and standing on a force platform.
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back inside a LBNP chamber from below the hips.
Both visits will be measuring heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle activity.
Your contribution helps us improve our understanding if LBNP accurately mimics heart and muscle responses that are seen with quiet standing after laying down.
For more information, please contact APL via email or telephone:
Email: LBNP2022Study@gmail.com
Telephone: 778-255-3904
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Science Alive is Hiring Two InSTEM Instructor Positions
SFU Applied Sciences Outreach offers fun, engaging workshops and resources that encourage youths to explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, and Mathematics (STEAM). They aim to not only enhance STEAM literacy among youths in BC, but also foster an appreciation of how science can be used to make sense of the world we live in and improve how we do things.
Two positions currently hiring:
1) SFU Applied Sciences Outreach Hiring- InSTEM Instructor
2) SFU Applied Sciences Outreach Hiring - Haida Gwaii 2023
Applicants are encouraged to apply for both positions, as they are related and offer a great opportunity to continue to develop leadership and facilitation skills!
Group Mentor Volunteer Opportunity
Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver is looking for volunteers!
The Game On! Program is a group mentoring program for Bigs and Littles. Through fun activity-based play, volunteers provide youth with the knowledge to make informed decisions about a range of healthy lifestyle practices.
Click here to learn more
Fraser Health Crisis Line Volunteer Opportunity
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Why not start now!
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity,the first step is to review the information on our website and then attend a Zoom Information Session. Please go to www.options.bc.ca and click on Get Involved -> I Want to Volunteer -> Crisis Line. Here you will find the dates and Zoom links for the up-coming sessions.
Many volunteers report that their Crisis Line experience was significant in helping them reach their educational and/or career goals, including acceptance into Graduate Programs, Policing, Medical School, E-Comm 911, Social Work, Mental Health and related fields. Volunteers also tell us that they find the Crisis Line to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, as they are truly making a difference.
Preach Community Health Center Volunteer Opportunity
REACH is a community health centre located in the Grandview-Woodlands community for over 50 years and strives to be more than a doctor’s office by having an in house pharmacy, dental clinic, multicultural family centre, Urgent and Primary Care centre, and community outreach.
Interested? Contact Faith: ftang@reachcentre.bc.ca
Childhood experiences spark BPK grad’s passion for physiology and anatomy research
Convocation feature story - May 31 2023
"When Lara Gastaldello was diagnosed with arthritis at a young age, she volunteered for clinical research studies at BC Children's Hospital to help improve treatment for other kids. The experience sparked her curiosity about the human body and led her to pursue a degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) at SFU"
Featuring Lara Gastaldello, BPK co-op student
Work, Sport, Life Balance: Navigating Co-op as a Student-Athlete
OLC Stories - April 25 2023
"Focus on the task at hand. When you are at practice, enjoy the exercise and time with your teammates. When you are at work, be engaged and focused on making the most of your co-op experience"
Featuring Emily Chilton, BPK co-op student and student athlete
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