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The Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is a four-week academic program for international undergraduate students. UBC School of Nursing will be offering two packages for the July 13 - August 13, 2019 session, Package A in Seniors’ Health and Home care and Package B in Health Research Methods. Students may choose between learning how to support seniors’ health and wellbeing or experience Canadian health research at its best. Participants will attend highly interactive classes and engage in a variety of social activities while living in residence on UBC’s stunning campus.
STUDY at one of Canada’s top-ranked Nursing Schools and at a world-renowned university
DEVELOP skills essential for success in your future career
LEARN about cutting-edge health research conducted at UBC
EXPERIENCE Canadian society, culture, and education style
EXPLORE beautiful Vancouver and British Columbia
MEET students from Canada and around the world
UBC is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people.
UBC Vancouver Summer Program in Nursing
2019 UBC Vancouver Summer Program
Nursing Package A: Seniors’ Health and Home Care
Introduction to Seniors’ Health
Field excursions to innovative seniors’ care centres and effective mentorship techniques will provide students with an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the most advanced learning in healthy aging and common health concerns among seniors. A broad range of guests will engage with students, including older adults, healthcare providers, and educators. This course provides a window into normal aging processes and introduces students to some of the main health challenges experienced by seniors, including dementia. Best practices for supporting seniors’ health and wellbeing will be discussed, guided by ethical considerations and principles of personhood.
Introduction to Caring for Seniors at Home and in the Community
Students will gain hands-on experience in developing skills to effectively engage with and support seniors in their homes and communities. A wide variety of guests will engage with students, including seniors, family caregivers, and health and social service providers. Students will engage with seniors to consider practical tips to create supportive home environments. This course provides an overview of the key components of supporting the health and well-being of seniors in their home environment. Students will be introduced to issues associated with aging in place, including environmental, policy, and systemic factors.
The content covered in NURS Package A is similar to foundational pillar courses in MHLP Seniors Care as a whole (NURS 542, NURS 585S), however, this course does not translate exactly into the content covered for either course due to condensed format.
July 13 to August 13, 2019Date:
$5,250 CAD• Tuition for two courses• Course materials• Medical insurance• City tour• Group airport transfer• Social ativities (optional trips may
require additional fees)• Shared accommodation on UBC
campus• Orientation and farewell events
Friday, March 29, 2019Program Fee:
Registration Deadline:
Eligibility:
International undergraduate students studying health research or related sciences (typically in their first 2-3 years of study). Participants must be proficient in English, and have a strong academic background. Minors are accepted if they will be 18 years of age at time of beginning of each session.
To apply to the program, students must contact their home university’s international office.
For general questions about the VSP:Marg Toronchuck Program Coordinator UBC Vancouver Summer Program Email: [email protected]
Ellen Siu Manager, Operations & Finance UBC VSP Nursing Email: [email protected]
Application:
Contacts:
Main VSP Page
Nursing VSP Page
Nursing Package B: Health Research Methods
Introduction to Research Methods in the Health Sciences
Highly relevant for anyone planning to do a research project in their undergraduate program, has plans for graduate studies or is seeking employment as a research assistant. Students in the health or social sciences will benefit from learning about the diverse methods and strategies used in research. Students enrolled in the course will have the opportunity to learn through simulated practice how to conduct surveys and qualitative interviews in face-to-face situations. We will also cover how to obtain consent for research participation. Students will learn introductory skills in data analysis methods and how to generate reports of their findings. This course introduces quantitative and qualitative designs that health researchers use to tackle problems relevant for health promotion.
Introduction to Visual Methods in Health Research
Engaging speakers, visits to multi-media and research facilities and effective mentorship techniques will provide students with an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the most advanced learning in visual methods health research. A wide variety of health researchers specializing in arts based, photographic, video and social media will participate in the course and provide examples of research conducted at UBC and other academic institutions. This course provides a window into how visual methods can be used in health research. Visual research methodologies, research process, ethical considerations and practical tips for conducting high-yield, evidence-driven visual research with patients and/or health care providers will all be presented and discussed.
The content covered in NURS Package B is similar to coursework intended to support health & social science students to advance their knowledge and practice of research in health sciences (NURS 506, NURS 548, NURS 549, NURS 552) however, this course does not translate exactly into the content covered for any of the courses due to condensed format.
2019 Nursing Course Packages
Dr. Suzanne Campbell Associate Professor UBC VSP Nursing Email: [email protected]
For questions about the VSP in Nursing:
