Common Health Challenges 2: Pathophysiology

Course code HRCA 1210

Credit 4.0

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

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.

Prerequisites

HRCA 1110.

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.