IHWA-320 - Case Management:roles & Responsibilities Of Community Health - 3.00 Credits

IHWA-320 - Case Management:roles & Responsibilities Of Community Health - 3.00 Credits
Course Details
This course will focus on casework practice and management for health care workers. This course will address the legacy of physical and sexual abuse in residential schools, including intergenerational impacts. It will also provide students with an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities of community health workers, particularly those working in First Nations communities. Students will learn how to apply theory into practice; they will also look at casework examples and conduct an assignment with a community health worker. Students will learn about the administrative responsibilities of community health workers including developing competencies in office management, scheduling, recording and reporting, clinical and ethical decision-making as well as communicating with colleagues and supervisors. Students will learn the importance of self-care and implementing a personal wellness plan, to prepare them for their own professional careers.
Part of the: CAREER TRAINING (HUMAN SERVICES) Department
Available/Required in the following Programs: Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions Advanced Diploma - IHWA Courses
Course offered: Spring 2025 (January - April)
Prerequisites : ENGL-110 , STAT-203 , and Business writing experience or permission of instructor
Course Outline

Instructors Qualifications:	Relevant Master’s Degree
Office Hours:	1.5 per week
Contact Hours:	45
Student Evaluation Procedure:	Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: describe the function of Intake, Assessment, and Goal Setting as a practice process; demonstrate knowledge of self-care processes; articulate functions of case management, clinical practices and ethical guidelines as they relate to service delivery; identify the role of monitoring, reassessment, supervision and evaluation in the counseling and case management process; administrate various levels of case management and community development activities; demonstrate an understanding of the process of colonization and the impact of Residential school on Aboriginal individuals, families and communities; demonstrate the ability to incorporate practice standards, guidelines into traditional teachings and values; and, demonstrate an understanding of the role of mandates and missions in case management programs.
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