This course is focused on health promotion as it relates to the continuum of care across the lifespan. Health promotion in the context of mental illness, physical and developmental disabilities, and Maternal/Child health is highlighted. Normal growth and development from conception to middle adult is addressed.
Prerequisites
NURS 2007 or NURS 2107.
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.
- Normal growth and development: conception to middle adulthood.
- Self care of the nurse
- Continuum of care for maternal child health; normal physiological changes related to pregnancy
- Continuum of care for clients experiencing mental illness
- Substance Abuse
- Access to health care services and community supports for clients with mental illness or developmental disabilities
- Promotion of safety for clients experiencing mental illness
- Families experiencing violence
- Public health services (including immunizations)
- Resource allocation/inequities
- Illness prevention: Immunization
- Teaching and learning
- Health promotion strategies for clients with mental illness and physical or developmental disabilities
- Harm reduction; principles of trauma-informed practice; cultural safety across the continuum of care
- LGBTQ2 care
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70303 |
September 4, 2026 to October 30, 2026 |
Lab 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.
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.