Course

Health Challenges 1

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Course Code
HCSW 1104
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
32
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
This course introduces students to the normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Students will explore common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. Students will also be encouraged to explore person-centered practice as it relates to the common challenges to health.
Course Content

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

Learning Activities

Lecture

Group discussion/group activities

Audio-visual materials

Case studies

May include other methods (e.g. guest speakers, role play, etc.)

Means of Assessment

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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 

  1. Display and understanding of the structure and function of the human body and normal changes associated with aging.
  2. Display a sound understanding of common challenges to health and healing.
  3. Discuss nutrition as it relates to healing.
  4. Describe ways to organize, administer and evaluate person-centered care and service for clients/residents experiencing common health challenges.
Textbook Materials

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.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer Details for HCSW 1104
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025