HLTH 305 Fundamentals of Health Policy Units: 3.00
An overview of the fundamentals of health policy with an emphasis on the Canadian context. Topics to be discussed include history of the Canadian public health care system; the Canada Health Act; the political and economic environment of the Canadian health care system; issue and challenges in Canadian health policy; and comparative perspectives.
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and HLTH 101/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss theories and processes of policy and policy change.
- Explain ideological influences on health policy.
- Describe the history and current structure of the Canadian health care system.
- Contrast the Canadian health care system with health care systems in other countries.
- Analyze current debates about reforms to the Canadian health care system.