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Courses & Seminars

The Pillars academic program is complemented by courses and seminars offered by community & ministerial leaders. Some of the courses provide certification while others offer personal development opportunities. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (A.S.I.S.T) ASIST is a two day workshop designed to teach the skills to competently and confidently intervene with those at risk of suicide. Developed by LivingWorks Education, Inc., the workshop prepares students to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

St. John’s Standard First-Aid Basic Rescuer CPR (Level C)
Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR are combined to create one course for convenience. Annual retraining in CPR is recommended. This is a recognized prerequisite for medical, dental, nursing, police, fire and ambulance programs. Nationally recognized certificates, valid for three years, are issued upon successful completion. Topics include Emergency Scene Management, choking, severe bleeding, wound care, burns, poisons and much more. Infant/child and adult CPR will also be taught.

Crown Ministries' Biblical Financial Study
It is crucial that, as a student on the verge of beginning your career and family, you understand God's perspective on how to handle your finances. You will learn what Scripture teaches about managing all your possessions. Each time you learn a principle, there is a financial exercise to help you apply it. What a wonderful opportunity to be equipped to be faithful financially for the rest of your life!

The Canadian Ropes Course Company
This two-day session will allow participants to become certified in the use of basic ropes course operation. Technical information about high ropes courses and how to facilitate groups on high ropes will be covered. Participants will be asked to perform several tasks that are required in the daily operation of ropes course facilitation. Safety procedures and rescue simulations are covered in detail.

Classroom Safe Boating Course—Pleasure Craft Operator
This course is approximately three hours in duration and includes the Transport Canada accredited exam at the end of the course. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is issued on-site, and is recognized and approved by the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada. This course is designed for both the experienced and novice boater

Complementary Non-Credit Seminars and Courses
Throughout the year, students will attend seminars and conferences that are applicable and complementary to their spiritual development.