This course builds on prior knowledge of health, social determinants of health, health promotion and transition theory to focus on young to middle adults in acute care. The course explores health-illness transitions by assessing “where the person is situated” in terms of health, developmental stage and transitions to understand their readiness for learning tailored to the individual and their family. Emphasis is on principles of adult teaching and learning and the design of health promotion strategies that are tailored to the individual and their family.
Prerequisites
NURS 1260, NURS 1261, NURS 1262, NURS 1263, NURS 1264.
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.
- – Introduction to Health Illness Transitions – Critical Reasoning – Relational Inquiry: Theoretical Perspectives & Ways of Knowing – Uncertainty, Resilience, Hope and Shifting Perspectives – Health Promotion Teaching & Learning: Adult Learning Theory, Assessing the Learner and Learning Environment – Social Determinants of Health and Determinants of Inequities: Income & Social Status, Education & Literacy, Housing and Food Security – Primary Health Care Principles: Advocacy and Social Justice as Health Promotion – Transitions: Growth & Development: Young and Middle-age adult and Health Risks – Simulations & teaching demonstrations – Harm Reduction – Substance Abuse – Teaching and Learning presentations
Course schedules
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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.