This course focuses on child health care. The content builds on previous Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics courses and on existing knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in examining pathophysiology in pediatric body systems. This course expands on drug calculations previously learned in the context of adult populations, emphasizing pediatric drugs and dosages. Childhood illnesses, developmental disabilities and the impact on the family are addressed. Pertinent microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, pharmacology and diagnostic content will be integrated throughout the course to reflect the interrelated and holistic nature of the body’s response to illness and healing. Students use critical inquiry to support evidence-informed practice as they engage with course material.
Prerequisites
NURS 2160, NURS 2161, NURS 2162, NURS 2163, NURS 2164.
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What you will learn
- - Reaction to Illness and Hospitalization and Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacokinetics in children
- Respiratory Dysfunction
- Pharmacology: Pain Management
- Cardiovascular and Hematological Dysfunction
- Neuromuscular disorders & Neurological Disorders
- Immunological Disorders and Issues related to medication administration in maternal-child nursing care
- Advocacy and education roles for nurses, children and families; Legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse
- Infectious and Communicable disorders
- Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Dysfunction
- Nursing Care of the Child with Special Needs and Neoplastic disorders
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42389 |
January 7, 2026 to April 8, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40377 |
January 6, 2027 to April 7, 2027 |
Lecture Lab |
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.