Program Learning Outcomes and Curriculum

Program Structure

The Curriculum for this program has been carefully mapped between the first and second semester to assist in your learning. Semester one is for building a foundational base upon which you will add to it in your second semester through scaffolding. Scaffolding is a term that means your learning is supported  – one step, one course, and one semester at a time! 

Benefits of the Program

Your program has several key components that include:

·       Program vocational learning outcomes

·       Essential Employability Skills outcomes2

·       General Education (GNED) or Liberal Studies course(s)3

·       English communication (COMM) courses4

Footnote:
1. Essential Employability Skills Outcomes are not included in Degree programs

2. General Education/Liberal Studies courses may not be included in Graduate Certificate programs

3. English communication courses may not be included in Graduate Certificate programs

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program vocational learning outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

The program vocational learning outcomes for this program are

  1. Examine the fundamental biological, chemical and physical concepts and processes and their application to health sciences. 
  2. Discuss the Canadian Health Care System and the role of the various professions within that system.
  3. Communicate competently at the level required for post-secondary studies, showing flexibility and clarity of thought and expression.
  4. Critically read and analyze academic texts using effective reading and note-taking strategies.
  5. Evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen and a health care worker in society.
  6. Develop and apply personal development strategies to ensure academic success in post-secondary studies.

Essential Employability Skills Outcomes

Essential Employable Skills (EES) are skills that, regardless of a student’s program or discipline, are critical for success in the workplace, in day-to-day living, and for lifelong learning. Each course in the program addresses two to four EES outcomes.  As a graduate of this program, you will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

 

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