Course details
This course is intended for nurses and a wide range of other health care professionals who want to increase their knowledge about viral hepatitis in order to improve prevention and care services. Course topics will include: (1) The epidemiology and prevention of Hepatitis A, B and C. (2) Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the normal and abnormal liver. (3) Client assessment: health history and physical exam. (4) Treatment and management of viral hepatitis. (5) Hepatitis B and C as chronic illnesses. (6) Social stigma and the management of viral hepatitis. (7) Harm reduction and special populations. (8) The impact of education level and health literacy on viral hepatitis prevention, care and treatment.
Prerequisite(s)
- Basic health services knowledge.
Credits
2.0
Cost
$599.67
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of NSOH 7700 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 78426
Duration
Wed Jan 04 - Fri Feb 24 (8 weeks)
- 8 weeks
- CRN 78426
- $599.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Feb 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Cost
$599.67
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This is an online course. Course is eight weeks in length. Course materials are online.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
As licensed health care practitioners, all learners will practice in accordance with professional standards of practice throughout the course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain why viral hepatitis is a significant health risk.
- Describe prevention and harm reduction initiatives in viral hepatitis.
- Describe the care, management and treatment for those infected with, and affected by, viral hepatitis.
- List the benefits of integrated hepatitis prevention and care at an individual and community level.
Effective as of Fall 2019
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