This course focuses on the interrelationship between social determinants of health, transition to older adulthood and health promotion. Holistic assessment emphasizes normal growth and development processes of the older adult providing students with the tools to begin planning health promotion strategies. The concepts of relational inquiry, clinical reasoning, active aging, quality of life, cultural safety, and health promotion research are introduced and explored within the context of older adult.
Prerequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153, NURS 1164.
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What you will learn
- • Inquiry
- Clinical Reasoning
- Contextual Theoretical Perspectives
- Beliefs on aging
• Health
-Theories of aging
-Transitions for older adults
-Determinants of Health for older adults
• Primary Health Care - Health Promotion for older adults
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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42378 |
January 7, 2026 to April 15, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.