Credits:
3
Students will evaluate the Canadian healthcare system(s) from the federal, provincial and local municipal perspectives. They will also consider the health care system within the social, political, economic, and historical contexts. This course will explore various health care providers, professional associations and practice settings. There will be a focus on the health care system within Ontario from the viewpoint of issues, policies, and healthcare reform. Students will explore a variety of health information systems with the accompanying benefits and challenges in health organizations.