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Course Description

The course introduces participants to the organization and operation of the health systems of Canada. The initial section focuses on the client as the consumer of health services. Discussion is focused on the historical concepts of the provider-client relationships; integrated client-centered care. Also examined are major institutional and community components and the interrelationships; role of governments and the health professions in shaping the current system; funding; planning for healthcare; the impact of access to services with the shift from the institutionally-based illness model with curative technology to a wellness model stressing client rights, community development and health promotion in a climate of the learning organization with quality improvement initiatives.

Notes

Online course sections are primarily asynchronous, except for the one-hour weekly live online sessions. In addition to the live sessions, you will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email to complement your independent learning. Note: There will be deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.

Further details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.

Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.

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Course Sections
Class Number
5730
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Type
LEC
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Sep 11, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
13.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5731
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Type
LEC
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Sep 10, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
13.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
6004
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5728
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1277
Type
LEC
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information