Primary Health Care, Faculty of Medicine

PRHC: Primary Health Care


  1. PRHC 501 (3) Foundations in Primary Health Care I

    Policy, leadership, team-work, dynamics of team based care and impact of environment on team functioning. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  2. PRHC 503 (3) Foundations in Primary Health Care II

    Leadership in a collaborative team-based primary healthcare environment, ethical issues and resolution skills, equity-oriented processes, cultures of the various professions within a team-based collaboration. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: PRHC 501.

  3. PRHC 505 (3) Integrating the Principles of Collaborative, Team-Based Primary Health Care into Practice

    Specific contexts include rural and remote environments, indigenous healthcare, mental health and addictions, maternity, sexual health and reproduction, ageing, population health and health promotion. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PRHC 501, PRHC 503.

  4. PRHC 507 (1.5) Primary Health Care in Rural and Remote Communities

    In depth exploration of issues in rural and remote communities such as unique health challenges, delivery models, and innovative strategies to transform rural health. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PRHC 501, PRHC 503, PRHC 505.

  5. PRHC 509 (1.5) Special Topics in Primary Health Care

    In-depth application of foundational skills to specific problems. Introduces a toolbox of resources and a framework for responding to complex issues. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

    Prerequisite: All of PRHC 501, PRHC 503, PRHC 505.


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