This course provides students with an overview of the determinants of health. Health is viewed as a holistic perspective. The World Health Organization definition of health provides direction as to the resources and environmental factors which interact to influence health. Students learn the importance of using a holistic framework to assess multiple factors influencing an individual's health. Relational inquiry and clinical reasoning are introduced as ways of examining client experiences. Students also examine the personal meaning of health and health promotion within the primary health care philosophy of health care delivery. This course also introduces students to the concept of transitions and how individual choices regarding transitions (developmental, health/illness, situational and organizational) have health implications.
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.
- Process of Inquiry as a form of action Relational Inquiry – Contextual Theoretical Perspectives Definitions of health Concepts of Population Health Contextual factors influencing health Individual Health Transitions Theories of growth and development Primary Health Care Health Care System Health Promotion – Individual and Population
Course schedules
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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.