This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the health and wellbeing of older adults. Students will learn to perform detailed head to toe observations for common health challenges across various body systems. The curriculum highlights the importance of evidence informed research in guiding therapeutic interventions and care giving practices as well as understanding the diagnostics procedures used to support evidence based decision making. Additionally the course explores diverse therapeutic and caregiving practices including holistic, complementary and alternative approaches to ensure culturally safety and sensitive therapies and practices that respect and honor the diverse backgrounds and needs of older adults.
Prerequisites
HRCA 1220.
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What you will learn
- Dimensions and Determinants of Health for Older Adults
Head to Toe Observations for Common Health Challenges in Older Adults
Evidence based practice and best practice standards (including diagnostic procedures)
Traditional, complementary and alternative practices
Culturally safe and sensitive care
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.