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HRCA 1210: Common Health Challenges 2: Pathophysiology
Effective date
May 2026
Department
Health Care Assistant Int'l
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course continues the introduction from Common Health Challenges 1 to the structure and function of the human body by exploring common challenges to health and healing associated with each body system. Students will also explore the role of nutrition in common health challenges deepen their understanding of person-centered principles and practice as it relates to common health challenges.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HRCA 1110.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the structure and function of the human body and normal changes associated with aging.
- Discuss common challenges to health and healing, including the experience of illness and disability, the experience of chronic illness and implications for care, and common health challenges related to each body system.
- Discuss nutrition as it relates to managing common health challenges.
- Describe ways to organize, provide and evaluate person-centered care and service for clients experiencing common health challenges.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lecture
Variety of group activities
Online activities
Variety of group activities
Online activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
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|
Assignments |
25 |
|
|
Exam |
25 |
Exam |
|
Exam |
25 |
Exam |
Course topics
- 1. Medical Terminology 2. Illness and Disability 3. Common Challenges to Health and Healing. 4. Chronic Illness and the HCA Role 5. Nutrition and Common Health Challenges
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.