Common Health Challenges 2: Pathophysiology

Course code HRCA 1210

Credit 4.0

Length 60.0 hours

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This course continues the introduction from Common Health Challenges 1 to the structure and function of the human body by exploring common challenges to health and healing associated with each body system. Students will also explore the role of nutrition in common health challenges deepen their understanding of person-centered principles and practice as it relates to common health challenges.

Prerequisites

HRCA 1110.

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.

  • 1. Medical Terminology 2. Illness and Disability 3. Common Challenges to Health and Healing. 4. Chronic Illness and the HCA Role 5. Nutrition and Common Health Challenges

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72857 September 8, 2026
to December 2, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B 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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42448 January 6, 2027
to March 31, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B 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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60572 May 4, 2027
to July 28, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B 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

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† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.