Provides opportunities for learners to explore theories, concepts, and frameworks for the management of and provision of client/patient-centred care within an inter-professional context. Learners will explore healthcare professionals' roles in the provision of patient/client learning experiences to enhance their capacity for health and self-care. Information technology and informatics for the education of patients and the enhancement of patient care will also be explored. Theories of case management will be applied to patient/client situations of necessary resources to support disease management and enhancement of patient/client engagement in management of their own health situations. Leadership in the provision of holistic care will be addressed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.
Provides opportunities for learners to explore theories, concepts, and frameworks for the management of and provision of client/patient-centred care within an inter-professional context. Learners will explore healthcare professionals' roles in the provision of patient/client learning experiences to enhance their capacity for health and self-care. Information technology and informatics for the education of patients and the enhancement of patient care will also be explored. Theories of case management will be applied to patient/client situations of necessary resources to support disease management and enhancement of patient/client engagement in management of their own health situations. Leadership in the provision of holistic care will be addressed. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames.