Common Health Challenges 2

Course code HRCA 1240

Credit 4.5

Length 90.0 hours

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This course explores common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. Students will explore the role of nutrition in common health challenges and developmental disabilities will be examined. Students will deepen their understanding of person-centred practice as it relates to the common challenges to health and, in particular, to end-of-life care.

Prerequisites

HRCA 1140.

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. Challenges to health and healing. 3. Nutrition and healing. 4. End-of-life care.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42356 January 5, 2026
to April 1, 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.

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.

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.