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
$587.85 - $599.68 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2022
Below is one offering of NSOH 7700 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.
CRN 60579
Duration
Mon Apr 04 - Fri May 27 (8 weeks)
- 8 weeks
- CRN 60579
- $587.85
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 - May 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Sandra Mitchell
Course outline
Cost
$587.85
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. Please note: the Advanced Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing program is closed.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of NSOH 7700 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 38016
Duration
Tue Sep 06 - Fri Oct 28 (8 weeks)
- 8 weeks
- CRN 38016
- $599.68
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 - Oct 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Sandra Mitchell
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$599.68
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.
-
Course is eight weeks in length. Delivery is online. Please note the Advanced Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing program has closed as of the Fall 2019 term.
Status
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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