This course provides participants with opportunities to develop an understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Epidemiology, at risk groups and target populations are a focus of this course. Students are encouraged to develop a critical perspective of existing prevention programs. Attention is paid to merent aspects of the nurse s role in relation to prevention with individuals, families and groups in a variety of settings. Students develop an understanding of community resources and examine client transitions from institutional to community care.
Learners have the opportunity to develop an understanding of community as context and resource.
Process It is the faculty s intent to provide the participants with a variety of learning experiences in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Through discussion, debate, case studies and critical reflection, participants have opportunities to understand prevention and develop a critical perspective of primary health care, health promotion and prevention.