This course gives students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the origin and sources of the law as it applies to the Canadian health care system.
The course stimulates an appreciation for legal terminology, reasoning, and processes and the basic principles of law that apply to and govern the delivery of health care services in Canada, emphasizing British Columbia.
The course develops an ability to identify the legal aspects of health care practice, governance and administration and an ability to determine when and how to use legal counsel effectively.
Prerequisites
NURS 3262, NURS 3263, NURS 3264, NURS 3266, NURS 3370.
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What you will learn
- - Discussion of patient safety movement and “just culture” vs "blame culture”
- Implications of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for health care providers
- Health Professions Act
- Bioethical issues
- Specific Acts that affect Nursing Practice
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.