Sheridan Course Outlines

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Healthcare
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210517_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course invites healthcare and community service practitioners to develop their understanding of Indigenous worldviews and improve health outcomes through developing skills in cultural competence. Students evaluate existing healthcare services and decision-making processes in Canada, with respect to the experience of Indigenous peoples. Through discussions, case studies, and journal reflections, students apply their knowledge to health system change and learn to respond to the needs of Indigenous peoples in responsible and culturally safe ways.

Program Context

Healthcare	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is an independent course related to the care , needs, and considerations for indigenous populations

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	At the end of the course, students will have acquired skills in cultural competence to address the major challenges and issues confronting Indigenous communities in Canada regarding health status, health determinants, and health care.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Contrast the Indigenous worldview and Western worldview with respect to health and wellness.
Discuss the historical and socio-political context which shapes the lives of Indigenous people in Canada today.
Apply the social determinants of health as fundamental guides to the health status of Indigenous populations.
Analyze provincial on-going health care issues in Indigenous communities, regarding recognizing and prioritizing the rights of Canada¿s Indigenous peoples to achieve health equity.
Contrast health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.
Identify and apply the strategies to support culturally competent care in clinical practice.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Reflective Journal Entry 1	20.0%
	Reflective Journal Entry 2	20.0%
	Peer Discussion Board	25.0%
	Major Research Paper	35.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL

The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.

1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.

2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not.  An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
Interpersonal Skills - Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Other	Required Resources and Learning Materials will be posted on SLATE

Applicable student group(s): Healthcare and community service practitioners
Course Details:

Module 1: Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Holistic health (body, mind, spirit and heart).

Traditional knowledge and practices.

Brief historical overview of Pre-contact and European Contact.

Module 2: Social Determinants of Health

Education and Literacy

Employment and Income

Environment and Health

Access to Health Services

Application/Case Study: Neskantaga First Nation Boil Water Advisory

(Reflective Journal Entry 20%)

Module 3: Indigenous Health and the Canadian Health Care System

Mental Health

Women’s and Children’s Health

Diet and Nutrition

Application/Case Study: Sandy Lake Health & Diabetes Project

(Reflective Journal Entry 20%)

Module 4: Gaps in Health Outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples

Historic and ongoing health disparities faced by Indigenous populations.

The Indian Act of 1867

Jordan’s Principle

Application/Case Study: Pictou Landing First Nation

(Peer Discussion Board 25%)

Module 5: Culturally Responsive Care

3 Models of Intercultural Care.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.

Application/Case Study: Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Miichim program.

(Major Research Paper 35%)

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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