Summary: Over the course of this video, students will learn the basics about equipment and tools used in foodservice kitchens. Drawing upon the knowledge of five experienced chefs, the video identifies various utensils and pieces of cookware, pointing out how construction affects usage; examines equipment such as commercial refrigerators and ovens, walk-in freezers, and steam tables; and gives an...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Trichotillomania might be an unusual word, but it is a common obsession: hair pulling. By looking at several ongoing case studies, this program offers fascinating glimpses into obsessive-compulsive disorder, showing firsthand the debilitating physical and emotional effects, as well as outlining a number of treatment options. Brain scans of OCD patients illustrate differences in neural activity....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Every year, hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting patients develop an infection during a hospital stay. Using hidden cameras, this program ventures into supposedly state-of-the-art hospitals and exposes procedural lapses that place lives at risk. Dr. Michael Gardam, director of the University Health Network's Infection Prevention Unit in Toronto, shows viewers how easily microbes can be spread...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Shown as either an introduction or a refresher, this practical video uses simple explanations and demonstrations to illustrate the basics of baby care: lifting and holding, diapering, feeding, bathing, and administering essential medical care. In addition, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding are addressed. Ideal for new parents and childcare providers alike! Correlates to all applicable National...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Dishes will always be with us. And unless we live with our mothers for the rest of our lives or eat off of paper plates, most of us will have to wash them at some point. So, how hard can it be? Safety concerns in the kitchen have made this video necessary. We take a look at dishwashers and include information on loading, water temperature, cycles, types of supplies, and special cleaning...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005