Health Promotion 3 (NURS 3003)
This course is focused on health promotion as it relates to the continuum of care across the lifespan. Health promotion in the context of mental illness, physical and developmental disabilities, and Maternal/Child health is highlighted. Normal growth and development from conception to middle adult is addressed.
Course code: NURS 3003
Credits: 1.0
Length: 36.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=NURS&number=3003
Prerequisites
NURS 2007 or NURS 2107.Corequisites
NURS 3001, NURS 3002, NURS 3004, NURS 3005.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41074 | February 14, 2025 to April 11, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Brunt, Caroline |
Additional Information
- Normal growth and development: conception to middle adulthood.
- Self care of the nurse
- Continuum of care for maternal child health; normal physiological changes related to pregnancy
- Continuum of care for clients experiencing mental illness
- Substance Abuse
- Access to health care services and community supports for clients with mental illness or developmental disabilities
- Promotion of safety for clients experiencing mental illness
- Families experiencing violence
- Public health services (including immunizations)
- Resource allocation/inequities
- Illness prevention: Immunization
- Teaching and learning
- Health promotion strategies for clients with mental illness and physical or developmental disabilities
- Harm reduction; principles of trauma-informed practice; cultural safety across the continuum of care
- LGBTQ2 care
† 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.