This introductory course will increase the learner’s understanding of health promotion within the Canadian context. This includes health enhancement, health protection, disease prevention, health restoration/recovery, care, and support. Knowledge of growth and development, health inequities and determinants of health will support the Practical Nurse to provide culturally appropriate and holistic care.

Corequisites: APNP130 Professional Communication A, APNP131 Professional Practice A, APNP133 Variations In Health A, APNP134 Pharmacology A, APNP135 Integrated Nursing Practice A

Restrictions: Must be in the Access to Practical Nursing program (APN2)

Lecture Hours: 30