This course provides students with the opportunity to utilize nursing knowledge, skills and abilities required to promote population health. The practicum engages students to collaborate with families, groups, communities and/or populations and inter-sectoral partners to build capacity to prevent health issues and to promote health equity with a key focus on addressing the social, political, and economic conditions that impact health. Students learn how to apply principles and evidence in public health, population health promotion, and primary health care in various settings.
Prerequisites
NURS 3252, NURS 3263, NURS 3264, NURS 3370.
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.
- Placement dependent
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70497 |
October 26, 2026 to February 26, 2027 |
Clinical | 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.