Hlth Chall. - Continuing Care

PSWR 1039

Course description

Students explore common acute and chronic health challenges and determine the role of the PSW, as part of an interprofessional team, in addressing the health challenge. Through a discussion of various diseases and disorders, students learn how PSWs support individuals and their families with acute and chronic conditions including the use of health maintenance, restorative care and rehabilitation.

Credits

3

Course Hours

42

Prerequisites

Post Secondary level BIOL 1014 The Essential Body Minimum Grade of 50
or Post Secondary level PSWR 1043 Human Structure and Function Minimum Grade of 50

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

For more information, please contact Continuing Education