Canadian Health Care System

Course code NURS 4166

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

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This course introduces the student to the ways that nurses influence healthy public policymaking in Canada, including public policy processes in the context of health care issues. The student will explore how nurses can influence policy reform and its implications to the health care system. The student will practice formulating and articulating a position. This course will help the student to advance critical thinking and understanding of Canada’s evolving health care system in political, social, economic, and historical contexts.

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.

  • Defining Healthy Public Policy The Canadian Health Care System Engaging Others Policy Development: The Canadian Context Policy Development: Briefing Notes Global Connections Being Strategic Leading Change Making your Pitch

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70496 October 28, 2026
to February 18, 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.