This course focuses on health promotion as it relates to the aging process, including exploring health promotion activities aimed at supporting clients in maintaining their health. The concepts of health promotion, physical and mental wellness, normal aging changes, cultural diversity and cultural competency in health and healing, including end-of-life practices are examined.
Prerequisites
NURS 1007.
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.
- Theories of Aging
- Normal process of aging
- Demographics of aging
- Self care and caregiver burnout; Family caregiving
- Risk management/promoting safety with the older adult
- Rehabilitation
- Immunization (in the older adult)
- Living with chronic disease: self management
- Regular health screening
- Community resources
- Nutrition and exercise
- Elder abuse
- Teaching and learning in health promotion: older adult
- End of life planning
- Trauma informed practice with older adults .
- Cultural diversity and cultural competency in health and healing, including end-of-life practices.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40207 |
January 8, 2027 to March 12, 2027 |
Lecture Lab |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60048 |
May 3, 2027 to July 19, 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
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.