This introductory course will increase the learners understanding of health promotion within the Canadian context. This includes health enhancement, health protection, disease prevention and health restoration (recovery, care and support). Knowledge of growth and development, health inequities and determinants of health will support the Practical Nurse to provide culturally appropriate and holistic care.
Prerequisites
Admission to the Access to Practical Nursing Program.
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.
- Canada’s health care system; Holistic health; Wellness and health; Determinants of health; Maslow’s hierarchy of needs;
- Health promotion in Canada; Normal growth and development across the lifespan; Chronic disease management; Understanding health disparities; Diversity in health beliefs: inclusive of Indigenous and increasing multicultural populations; Cultural sensitivity and awareness in health promotion.
- Introduction to health statistics and epidemiology; Teaching and learning in health promotion; Communicable diseases and epidemiology;
- Harm reduction; Trauma-informed practice; health literacy.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.