This course enables learners to develop and apply foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes in population and public health principles and strategies to a novice level that enable individuals, groups, communities and populations to improve their health and well-being and reduce inequities. This course prepares the learner for Community Practice.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- The dental hygienist's role in community health
- Population health theories and models
- Health promotion and oral disease prevention communities and target populations
- Political, social, marketing, and economic influences on population health
- Epidemiology of oral disease
- Critical analysis of scientific literature
- Instructional methodology, elements of instruction, and adult learning principles
- Community program planning to address heatlh inequities
- Community development and capacity building
- Impacts of colonization on the health and well being of the Indigenous people of Canada
- Cultural safety and humility
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70563 |
September 11, 2026 to December 21, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.