Common Health Challenges 2

Course code HRCA 1292

Credit 3.0

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 and common challenges to health and healing. Students will explore the role of nutrition in common health challenges. Students will deepen their understanding of person-centered practice as it relates to common health challenges, with a focus on end-of-life care.

Prerequisites

HRCA 1190, HRCA 1191, HRCA 1192, HRCA 1182, HRCA 1183, HRCA 1197.

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 Common Health Challenges 4. End-of-life care

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40665 January 7, 2027
to February 26, 2027
Lecture Varies 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
60161 May 3, 2027
to June 25, 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.