Health Promotion A (NURS 2103)
This introductory course will increase the learners understanding of health promotion within the Canadian context. This includes health enhancement, health protection, disease prevention and health restoration (recovery, care and support). Knowledge of growth and development, health inequities and determinants of health will support the Practical Nurse to provide culturally appropriate and holistic care.
Course code: NURS 2103
Credits: 1.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
Admission to the Access to Practical Nursing Program.Corequisites
NURS 2101, NURS 2102, NURS 2104, NURS 2105, NURS 2106.
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0Additional Information
- Canada’s health care system; Holistic health; Wellness and health; Determinants of health; Maslow’s hierarchy of needs;
- Health promotion in Canada; Normal growth and development across the lifespan; Chronic disease management; Understanding health disparities; Diversity in health beliefs: inclusive of Indigenous and increasing multicultural populations; Cultural sensitivity and awareness in health promotion.
- Introduction to health statistics and epidemiology; Teaching and learning in health promotion; Communicable diseases and epidemiology;
- Harm reduction; Trauma-informed practice; health literacy.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.