Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
MHPS 1140
Descriptive
Common Health Challenges I
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
32
Contact Hours
Lecture: 60 hrs/semester
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Learning Activities
In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, group work, case studies, and team-based exercises.
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 health challenges to health.
Course Content
- Medical Terminology
- Structure and Function of the Human Body
- Challenges to Health and Healing
- Nutrition and Common Health Challenges
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Explain the structure and function of the human body and normal changes associated with aging;
- Discuss common challenges to health and healing;
- Discuss nutrition as it relates to managing common health challenges.
Means of Assessment
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a graded course.
Textbook Materials
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites
Students in the HCA program are required to maintain a passing grade of 65% (C+) in all courses in order to progress in the program.
Equivalencies