RPN to BScN - Population Health

NSGD 2236  Population Health

Prerequisites:

NSGD 2216, NSGD 2147, and NSGD 2256 with a minimum grade of 60%; ACAD 1601, BIOL 1011.

Corequisites:

NSGD 3706

Antirequisites:

NSGD 3007, NURS 3007, NURS 3516

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the RPN to BScN Blended Learning Program.

Credits:

3

Description:

Using a synthesis of public health theory, epidemiology, theories of health promotion, and nursing theory, students explore population-based strategies of health promotion in Canada, emphasizing diversity. They examine issues in population health over the lifespan and the impact of current practices, policies, and laws on public and community health. Concepts and topics include health determinants epidemiology of morbidity and mortality; community health, primary health, health promotion, social justice, advocacy, and public policy.