HLSC 3820U – Public Health I

Public health is a holistic and evidence-informed discipline that seeks to promote, maintain and/or restore the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities or entire populations over the lifespan through primary health care initiatives and interventions. This course provides an overview of the primary health care approach in Canada and introduces students to current public health theory, practice mandates and challenges facing public health in Canada. An overview of the 36 core competencies deemed essential as outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC, 2007) will be highlighted. Additionally, the role of health care professionals and public health workers in achieving the major goal of primary health care in Canada to build community capacity with the objective of achieving sustainable health and well-being through primary health care initiatives will be critically examined.

This course has multiple sections and delivery modes; please check MyOntarioTech for further details.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1811U or HLSC 1812U
Experiential learning: Yes