Our Health Care Services Pathway is for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to the medical, wellness, or human services fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Each course listed below is worth one credit. Students complete at least 3 of these courses in a semester (earning a total of three credits), but are most welcome to complete more if they wish.
Introductory
HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
Students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation and community services. Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: none
HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System
Students explore the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, gain an understanding of conditions of the musculoskeletal system and achieve an appreciation for the benefits of practising a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual, family, peers and community.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
HCS1080: Cardiovascular System
Students acquire the attitude, knowledge and skills for the promotion and maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system. Students study the pathology of cardiovascular conditions, and gain an appreciation for practising a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual, family, peers and community.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
Intermediate
CCS2040: Integrative Health
Students examine the foundations, applications, costs, issues and future of integrative health. Students analyze complementary and alternative therapies and their role in health care, palliative care, preventative health care, and personal health and wellness.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
Advanced
HCS3050: Reproduction & Readiness for Parenting
Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for achieving and maintaining reproductive health. Students study basic genetic principles related to reproduction as well as pathologies related to the reproductive system. Students examine the benefits and challenges associated with parenthood and factors to assess readiness for parenting. Students gain an appreciation for practising a healthy lifestyle as
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
HCS3060: Pregnancy, Birth & Infant Care
Students acquire the attitude, knowledge and skills necessary for achieving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy and parenting a healthy child in the first year of life. Students focus on the impact of pregnancy on the physical, mental and social well-being of the mother and newborn. Students examine the events of labour and delivery and the importance
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
CCS3030: Aging
Students examine principles of care related to aging and gain an appreciation for the contributions seniors can make to the health and wellness of other individuals and communities. Students develop the attitude, knowledge and skills related to the care of older adults.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
HCS3150: Advances in Medical Technology
Students research current technologies in medical diagnosis and treatment and examine biomedical ethics surrounding current and emerging technologies.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None