Lecture
Group discussion/group activities
Audio-visual materials
Case studies
May include other methods (e.g. guest speakers, role play, etc.)
Medical Terminology
Structure and function of the human body
Challenges to health and healing
- Broad effects on the individual and family of health challenges.
- Common disorders related to each body system
Applying critical thinking and problem-solving when caring for individuals experiencing common health challenges in various health care settings
Nutrition and Healing
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Display and understanding of the structure and function of the human body and normal changes associated with aging.
- Display a sound understanding of common challenges to health and healing.
- Discuss nutrition as it relates to healing.
- Describe ways to organize, administer and evaluate person-centered care and service for clients/residents experiencing common health challenges.
Course evaluation is consistent with Douglas College course evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a graded course. A minimum mark of 65% is necessary to be successful in the course.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:
A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided to students at the beginning of the semester.