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NURS 4163: Community Health
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Baccalaureate Nursing
School
Health Sciences
Description
The philosophy of Primary Health Care will provide direction to an exploration of public health nursing. Students will learn how to do a holistic community assessment and plan and evaluate health promotion activities relevant to an identified community population. Students will understand the role and scope of the public health nurse. An understanding of epidemiological concepts is central to public health nursing and will be integrated throughout the course to expand the understanding of community as client. An exploration of local and global socio-political trends will emphasize the need for inter-sectoral collaboration and action.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
4th Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
NURS 3262, NURS 3263, NURS 3264, NURS 3266, NURS 3370.
Corequisites
NURS 4164, NURS 4166, NURS 4168, NURS 4169.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine the role of primary health care and its significance for population health.
- Discuss how to engage a community in identifying health needs, strengths, capacities and goals.
- Articulate epidemiological concepts in planning and implementing strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in school, home, workplace, and with special populations.
- Apply theory and frameworks related to disease and illness prevention and health promotion in planning, implementing and evaluating programs with a health promotion focus.
- Demonstrate knowledge of population health research and population health issues on a local, national and international level.
- Analyze emerging local, national and global community health trends and issues and the context in which they occur.
- Investigate accessibility, utility and issues related to health care for diverse populations
- Explore the core competencies for public health nursing.
- Demonstrate a professional presence with confidence, honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
This course is delivered in the classroom using large group discussions, small group application activities, and case studies. Active participation is a foundation of professional practice, critical thinking and capacity building.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
60%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
40 |
Evidence Based Population Health Promotion Practice Two Parts |
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Exam |
25 |
Epidemiology Exam |
|
Participation |
5 |
Class Participation |
Course topics
- Primary Health Care Community as Partner Health promotion, program planning, program evaluation, and project outcomes Epidemiology Local and Global public health
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.