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GERON 245Canadian Health Systems

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Gerontology
Cross-listed
HLTH 245

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines Canadian health systems by considering organizational principles, health resources, service utilization, health care planning, and health promotion strategies. There is a focus on societal and political issues which affect the health of the society through the delivery system.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 08128580 / 10Online or by arrangement
LEC 70111020 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

50% liked it67% easy80% useful

From 6 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This course was very dry but the prof was really fun and engaging. It is hard taking it as a Rec student because a lot of the material is building off of previous health classes, which most Rec students probably haven't taken. It is important to go to class and take lots of notes.

    Dec 2016 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Great class, awesome discussions.

    Dec 2015 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Decent class, not a ton of work required outside of class since the lectures were fairly similar to the textbook reading. One assignment all term that was interesting and helpful. Definitely a relevant and interesting course for anyone hoping to pursue a career in the health care field.

    Dec 2015 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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