Course description
This course focuses on the most prevalent chronic illnesses that affect children from infancy through to adolescence. Students will learn how influencing and modifying certain health behaviors from an early age can significantly impact overall health as an adult, as well as the most effective settings to implement Health Promotion Strategies for children and their care givers. Topics will also include advocating for a child, consent, communication, nature vs nurture, and the collaborative healthcare model.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2025 registration opens July 21, 2025.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery