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HRCA 1292: Common Health Challenges 2
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course continues the introduction from Common Health Challenges 1 to the structure and function of the human body and common challenges to health and healing. Students will explore the role of nutrition in common health challenges. Students will deepen their understanding of person-centered practice as it relates to common health challenges, with a focus on end-of-life care.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HRCA 1190, HRCA 1191, HRCA 1192, HRCA 1182, HRCA 1183, HRCA 1197.
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.
- Discuss nutrition as it relates to managing common health challenges.
- Discuss the components of person-centred, end-of-life care for clients and families.
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 |
25 |
Quizzes and/or graded activities |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Assignment |
|
Exam |
25 |
Multiple choice exam |
|
Exam |
25 |
Multiple choice exam |
Course topics
- 1. Medical terminology 2. Challenges to health and healing 3. Nutrition and Common Health Challenges 4. End-of-life care
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.