About this Program
The School of Nursing’s non-credit micro-credential programming in primary care nursing builds on knowledge, skills, and abilities learned in undergraduate nursing education and aims to prepare learners to practice in primary health care clinics such as physicians’ offices and community primary care centers. This two-course micro-credential program will prepare nurses to become leaders in health promotion, prevention, and screening within primary care settings. Learners will develop advanced competencies in designing and implementing health promotion strategies, conducting essential screening programs, and providing evidence-based preventive care that enhances the wellbeing of individuals and communities. This micro-credential emphasizes practical skills in health education and protective interventions, enabling nurses to make meaningful impacts on population health outcomes. This micro-credential is part of a series of stackable micro-credentials for primary care nurses. For more information on these micro-credentials, please click here.
Outcomes
By the end of this program, for clients seen commonly in primary health care settings across the lifespan, learners will be able to:
- Understand the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness across the lifespan
- Implement concepts of preventative and proactive healthcare into assessments, interventions and care planning to optimize clients’ healthcare and psychosocial outcomes.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines for disease prevention (e.g. immunization, lifestyle modification, harm reduction) and screening (e.g. cancer screenings, infectious disease surveillance, mental health and substance use)
- Collaborate with an interprofessional team to promote proactive and preventative healthcare approaches
Additional Details
Who This Program is For
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in good standing in one of the Canadian Provinces.
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses currently practicing in a primary care setting, and wanting to further develop their skills to practice to a fuller scope.
- Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses wanting to seek employment in a primary care setting.
- Students in good standing in year four of a nursing baccalaureate program in one of the Canadian Provinces interested in primary care nursing.
How This Program is Delivered
Delivery Mode:
Blended
Structure:
This 70-hour micro-credential program comprises two courses. The first course, Health Promotion, Prevention & Screening, focuses on knowledge and skills acquisition. The second course, Health Promotion, Prevention & Screening Primary Care Preceptorship, is an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained.
- You must successfully complete Health Promotion, Prevention & Screening Fundamentals prior to starting Health Promotion, Prevention & Screening Primary Care Preceptorship.
- Successful completion of both courses will result in a Letter of Proficiency.
To be successful, you will need:
- An email account.
- A computer, laptop or tablet that has the latest version of one of the following web browsers installed: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. UBCO’s Canvas learning management system will not work with Internet Explorer. To verify your device’s browser is compatible with UBCO’s Canvas learning management system, please visit the Canvas supported browser page.
- A reliable internet connection.
- The technology to watch videos, listen to audio and read or download PDF files.
- A webcam and a microphone.
- Zoom
Program Instructors
Shannon Moore (RN(c), BScN)
Primary Care Registered Nurse and UBC Okanagan School of Nursing Adjunct Professor who is passionate about advancing the role and scope of primary care nurses. Over a two-decade nursing career, Shannon has worked in Alberta, BC, and the NWT doing a little bit of everything, including primary, acute and critical care, emergency, pediatrics, psychiatry, sexual health and teaching a variety of certification courses and precepting.
Emma Johnson (MSN, RN(C))
Practice Lead with Vancouver Coastal Health supporting primary care and public health, who is passionate about delivering equitable, culturally safe health care in the community. Emma has worked across BC in a range of clinical roles, including primary care, sexual health, harm reduction, and public health, as well as serving as a nurse educator at the BCCDC on the Harm Reduction and STI/HIV teams.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, learners are awarded a UBC Okanagan Letter of Proficiency (a non-credit credential).
The credential is provided in paper format. Learners will also receive a verifiable digital badge (which has descriptive metadata about the learning achievement) for sharing through digital channels.