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HRCA 1182: Common Health Challenges 1
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Students will explore common challenges to health and healing in relation to body systems. Students will also be encouraged to explore person-centred practice as it relates to the common challenges to health.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the structure and function of the human body and normal changes associated with aging.
- Discuss common challenges to health and healing.
- Describe ways to organize, administer and evaluate person-centred 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+ (64%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Quizzes and/or graded activities |
|
Exam |
25 |
Multiple choice exam |
|
Exam |
25 |
Multiple choice exam |
|
Exam |
20 |
Multiple choice exam |
Course topics
- Medical terminology.
- Structure and function of the human body.
- Challenges to health and healing.
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.