Course description

Principles of advocacy and lobbying to effect change in the healthcare environment are emphasized. Students learn how to access community supports/resources and manoeuvre through the complex systems in which the client, family and caregivers are involved. Students evaluate services, identify barriers/gaps to support services and create strategies to address these barriers/gaps.

Course details

Hours: 24
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit OntarioLearn.

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Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2025 registration opens March 3, 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