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FUNCTIONAL EDUCATION [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Human Resources Business Specialist
1, record 1, English, Human%20Resources%20Business%20Specialist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3550: Royal Canadian Mounted Police job code. 1, record 1, English, - Human%20Resources%20Business%20Specialist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The member is responsible for : managing the analysis and evaluation of the Human Resources Management Information System(HRMIS) regarding the RCMP(Royal Canadian Mounted Police) and its agencies requirements; managing the analysis of human resources information management processes of the RCMP to assess the application of HRMIS; providing functional expertise in one of the human resources disciplines; leading the functional implementation of HRMIS applications with respect to requirements analysis, functional definition, change management and training and education; developing and delivering presentations, demonstrations and information sessions about HRMIS; and promoting HRMIS within the RCMP. 1, record 1, English, - Human%20Resources%20Business%20Specialist
Record 1, Key term(s)
- HR Business Specialist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste des activités des ressources humaines
1, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20des%20ressources%20humaines
masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spécialiste du secteur d'activité des ressources humaines 1, record 1, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20du%20secteur%20d%27activit%C3%A9%20des%20ressources%20humaines
see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3550 : code d'emploi de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20des%20ressources%20humaines
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le membre remplit les fonctions suivantes : gérer l'analyse et l'évaluation du Système d'information sur la gestion des ressources humaines (SIGRH) en ce qui concerne les besoins de la GRC (Gendarmerie royale du Canada) et de ses organismes; gérer l'analyse des processus de gestion de l'information sur les ressources humaines de la GRC afin d'évaluer l'application du SIGRH; fournir une expertise fonctionnelle dans l'une des disciplines des ressources humaines; diriger la mise en œuvre fonctionnelle d'applications du SIGRH en ce qui concerne l'analyse des besoins, la définition fonctionnelle, la gestion du changement ainsi que la formation et l'éducation; élaborer et faire des présentations, des démonstrations et des séances d'information sur le SIGRH; promouvoir le SIGRH au sein de la GRC. 1, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20des%20ressources%20humaines
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
spécialiste du secteur d'activité des ressources humaines : Bien que ce titre soit tiré du «Manuel de la gestion des carrières» de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, «spécialiste des activités des ressources humaines» est préférable, car «secteur d'activité» est plutôt l'équivalent de «business line». 1, record 1, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20activit%C3%A9s%20des%20ressources%20humaines
Record 1, Key term(s)
- spécialiste des activités des RH
- spécialiste du secteur d'activité des RH
- secteur d'activité des ressources humaines - spécialiste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Personnel Management (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Board Diversity Council
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CBDC 2, record 2, English, CBDC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Board Diversity Council(CBDC) is the leading Canadian organization advancing diversity on Canada's boards through research, network building, board training and best practice education. The Council' s definition [of diversity] expands the traditional board definition of industry experience, management experience, functional area of expertise, education, geography and age to also include women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other sexualities] community. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The CBDC’s mandate is] to conduct research on the progress of diversity on Canada’s corporate boards; to provide excellence in governance education programming to build a greater pipeline of highly-skilled diverse board candidates; to educate CBDC members and the governance community on board diversity best practices and principles [and] to build a robust network of business leaders committed to diversity including top professionals who reflect Canada’s diversity. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Canada Board Diversity Council
- Board Diversity Council of Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Board Diversity Council
1, record 2, French, Canadian%20Board%20Diversity%20Council
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CBDC 2, record 2, French, CBDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Conseil canadien pour la diversité administrative 3, record 2, French, Conseil%20canadien%20pour%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20administrative
unofficial, masculine noun
- CCDA 4, record 2, French, CCDA
unofficial, masculine noun
- CCDA 4, record 2, French, CCDA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Board Diversity Council of Canada
- Canada Board Diversity Council
- Conseil pour la diversité administrative du Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Gestión del personal (Generalidades)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Canadiense para la Diversidad Administrativa
1, record 2, Spanish, Consejo%20Canadiense%20para%20la%20Diversidad%20Administrativa
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Physiotherapy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- physiotherapist
1, record 3, English, physiotherapist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- P.T. 2, record 3, English, P%2ET%2E
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- physical therapist 3, record 3, English, physical%20therapist
correct
- P.T. 2, record 3, English, P%2ET%2E
correct
- P.T. 2, record 3, English, P%2ET%2E
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person skilled in the techniques of physical therapy and qualified to administer treatments prescribed by a physician. 4, record 3, English, - physiotherapist
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physiotherapists are becoming more prominent on the home care team. They enable consumers to remain in their home by working to improve the mobility and functional independence of consumers in the home environment.... They provide assessment and treatment, including education and pain control, for a variety of conditions related to cardio-respiratory, orthopedic and neurological impairment or injury, and for cancer and arthritic conditions. 5, record 3, English, - physiotherapist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Physiothérapie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- physiothérapeute
1, record 3, French, physioth%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- pht 2, record 3, French, pht
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste de physiothérapie. 3, record 3, French, - physioth%C3%A9rapeute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Au Québec], pour porter le titre de physiothérapeute (pht), il faut avoir complété une « Maîtrise en sciences » en physiothérapie et être membre de l'Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). 2, record 3, French, - physioth%C3%A9rapeute
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Fisioterapia
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fisioterapeuta
1, record 3, Spanish, fisioterapeuta
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] existen programas de fisioterapia diseñados y dirigidos por fisioterapeutas que, realizados con personas mayores que viven en residencias, han conseguido mantener o incluso mejorar diversas funciones que favorecen la prolongación del período libre de incapacidad por el que pasan los mayores antes de sufrir algún tipo de disfunción que les haga dependientes o discapacitados para el desarrollo de determinadas tareas de la vida cotidiana. [...] los últimos trabajos publicados manifiestan la obtención de importantes beneficios en capacidades como el equilibrio, flexibilidad, coordinación, disminución de la frecuencia cardiaca, aumento de la capacidad vital y el índice de masa corporal [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - fisioterapeuta
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cognitive rehabilitation therapy
1, record 4, English, cognitive%20rehabilitation%20therapy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CRT 2, record 4, English, CRT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cognitive rehabilitation 3, record 4, English, cognitive%20rehabilitation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of relearning cognitive skills that have been lost or altered as a result of damage to brain cells/chemistry. 2, record 4, English, - cognitive%20rehabilitation%20therapy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The process of CRT [cognitive rehabilitation therapy] comprises 4 components :Education about cognitive weaknesses and strengths... Process Training... Strategy Training... and Functional Activities Training. 2, record 4, English, - cognitive%20rehabilitation%20therapy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Psychologie clinique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réadaptation cognitive
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9adaptation%20cognitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité thérapeutique systématique visant à aider la personne ayant des atteintes cognitives à reprendre son autonomie fonctionnelle. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9adaptation%20cognitive
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La réadaptation cognitive vise à rendre les personnes aptes à participer aux activités de la vie quotidienne et à établir des stratégies spécifiques pour composer avec les difficultés issues des modifications à la mémoire ou dans d'autres domaines cognitifs. Différentes techniques sont utilisées, dont le rappel espacé. 3, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9adaptation%20cognitive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- functional assessment
1, record 5, English, functional%20assessment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Assessment of student needs for the development of educational and treatment plans is essential to successful alternative programs. Functional assessment procedures identify student strengths and skill deficits that interfere with educational achievement and social/emotional adjustment. This form of assessment is based on identifying students’ needs in relationship to the curriculum and to their individualized education program(IEP), rather than on global achievement and/or ability measures. 2, record 5, English, - functional%20assessment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie scolaire
- Éducation spéciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bilan fonctionnel
1, record 5, French, bilan%20fonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'optique du bilan fonctionnel, c'est voir les éléments de cet ensemble et retenir ceux qui peuvent maintenir l'enfant dans ses difficultés à l'école, mais aussi et surtout ceux qui peuvent servir de points d'appui dans l'aide à lui apporter [...] L'établissement d'un bilan fonctionnel suppose [...] que les actions qui en découlent pourront toucher assi bien l'enfant que les éléments de son environnement. 2, record 5, French, - bilan%20fonctionnel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Paramedical Staff
- Health Institutions
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- case manager
1, record 6, English, case%20manager
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Case managers employed in provincial/territorial public sector home care programs provide the core service of case management in all home care programs in Canada. Case managers are regulated health professionals who establish client eligibity for home care programs; assess the client's health, functional, and social status; and establish the supportive service plan to assist consumers and their families to regain optimum health status or provide the required care, services and supports to ensure the client, caregivers, and/or the community are supported through complex disease issues and end of life care. Case managers may be registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or social workers with enhanced education and training particularly in case management. The case manager is the educator for consumers and caregivers and navigates and advocates on behalf of consumers and caregivers to ensure the services required are delivered at the right time. 4, record 6, English, - case%20manager
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CM: abbreviation used by the Department of National Defence. 3, record 6, English, - case%20manager
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Personnel para-médical
- Établissements de santé
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gestionnaire de cas
1, record 6, French, gestionnaire%20de%20cas
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- GC 2, record 6, French, GC
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- responsable de cas 3, record 6, French, responsable%20de%20cas
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- gestionnaire de soins 1, record 6, French, gestionnaire%20de%20soins
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GC : abréviation utilisée par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 6, French, - gestionnaire%20de%20cas
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Personal paramédico
- Establecimientos de salud
- Servicios médico y dental (Militar)
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- gestor de casos
1, record 6, Spanish, gestor%20de%20casos
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- gestora de casos 1, record 6, Spanish, gestora%20de%20casos
correct, feminine noun
- coordinador de casos 2, record 6, Spanish, coordinador%20de%20casos
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El equipo de salud será dirigido por el gestor de casos, que será el encargado de coordinar a todos los profesionales del equipo. Una de las principales características del modelo de gestión de casos es que es un proceso dirigido por enfermeras (gestora de casos), ya que ellas son las profesionales involucradas en todo el proceso asistencial de las personas con cualquier problema de salud. 1, record 6, Spanish, - gestor%20de%20casos
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- functional illiterate
1, record 7, English, functional%20illiterate
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Individual who has not acquired the basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic, and thus is unable to participate actively in those activities within society which require such skills. 1, record 7, English, - functional%20illiterate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
functional illiterate : reproduced from Terminology of Adult Education with the permission of the International Bureau of Education. 2, record 7, English, - functional%20illiterate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- analphabète fonctionnel
1, record 7, French, analphab%C3%A8te%20fonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- analphabète fonctionnelle 1, record 7, French, analphab%C3%A8te%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne ne possédant pas les rudiments de lecture, d'écriture et de calcul nécessaires à sa participation à la vie sociale, qu'il s'agisse de lire un horaire de train ou de remplir une demande d'emploi. 1, record 7, French, - analphab%C3%A8te%20fonctionnel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes recommandés par le Réseau des traducteurs et traductrices en éducation. 1, record 7, French, - analphab%C3%A8te%20fonctionnel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- analfabeto funcional
1, record 7, Spanish, analfabeto%20funcional
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Individuo que no ha desarrollado las capacidades básicas de lectura, escritura y cálculo que le permitan participar efectivamente en todas aquellas actividades dentro de la sociedad que requieren el uso de dichas capacidades. 1, record 7, Spanish, - analfabeto%20funcional
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-01-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Continuing Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- functional literacy education 1, record 8, English, functional%20literacy%20education
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- functional literacy training 1, record 8, English, functional%20literacy%20training
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Functional literacy education; functional literacy training : Reproduced from Terminology of Adult Education with the permission of the International Bureau of Education. 2, record 8, English, - functional%20literacy%20education
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éducation permanente
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- alphabétisation fonctionnelle
1, record 8, French, alphab%C3%A9tisation%20fonctionnelle
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Apprentissage de la lecture, de l'écriture et du calcul relié à l'exercice de ces capacités dans toutes les activités où l'alphabétisation est indispensable pour une action efficace dans le groupe et la communauté; ce concept implique également la faculté de continuer à utiliser les résultats de cet apprentissage, pour le développement personnel et celui de la communauté. Functional literacy en anglais signifie une capacité non pas un processus, comme équivalent d'alphabétisation fonctionnelle le terme functional literacy education est à employer. 1, record 8, French, - alphab%C3%A9tisation%20fonctionnelle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Alphabétisation fonctionnelle : Reproduit de Terminologie de l'éducation des adultes avec la permission du Bureau international d'éducation. 2, record 8, French, - alphab%C3%A9tisation%20fonctionnelle
Record 8, Key term(s)
- éducation des illettrés
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Educación permanente
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- alfabetización funcional
1, record 8, Spanish, alfabetizaci%C3%B3n%20funcional
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Standing Committee on Student Mobility 1, record 9, English, Standing%20Committee%20on%20Student%20Mobility
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commonwealth Functional co-operation regarding distance education. 1, record 9, English, - Standing%20Committee%20on%20Student%20Mobility
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Comité permanent pour la mobilité des étudiants
1, record 9, French, Comit%C3%A9%20permanent%20pour%20la%20mobilit%C3%A9%20des%20%C3%A9tudiants
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité Permanente sobre la movilidad de los estudiantes
1, record 9, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Permanente%20sobre%20la%20movilidad%20de%20los%20estudiantes
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-05-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- compensable factor
1, record 10, English, compensable%20factor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Those items of individual ability(e. g., mental, physical), indirect measures of ability(e. g., amount or type of education), functional qualities(e. g., related to planning), or direct work-related measures that an organization values and which become the basis for wage payment. These factors are usually standardized for most or all of the employee group to facilitate comparisons. In larger organizations, the managerial group might use a set that is different from factors used for the employee group. 1, record 10, English, - compensable%20factor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- critère d'évaluation 1, record 10, French, crit%C3%A8re%20d%27%C3%A9valuation
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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