- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Illustrates the connections between the physical features of the built environment and the incidence of acute and chronic diseases. The physical features include neighbourhood design, transportation networks, natural environments, food systems, and housing. You will study the relationship that health professionals have with local governments and their ability to affect changes to land uses and land use policies through the planning process. The goal of this working relationship is to encourage planning in areas that support a healthy built environment. BCIT issues a statement of completion to participants who achieve a minimum final grade of 70%.
Prerequisite(s)
- Post-secondary education in environmental health, public health, or related discipline.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$836.80 - $853.08 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe planning principles and the legislative requirements of a local government mandate.
- Outline areas for a health professional to become involved with a local government.
- Describe Public Health’s role in maintaining and improving the health status of populations.
- Outline the current vision, goals, and strategies within the BC Public Health system.
- Interpret community level data that impacts health.
- Explain the factors that influence health, social determinants of health, and health inequities.
- Describe behavior change and influencing policy change to create healthy public policy.
- Explain the five components of a healthy community: neighbourhood design, transportation networks, natural environments, food systems, housing.
- Evaluate how the five components link to health outcomes and health impacts.
- Identify areas where health professionals can play a role in shaping healthier communities.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of ENVH 4901 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 43518
Dates
Start any time
- 26 weeks
- CRN 43518
- Domestic fees $853.08
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Pamela Moore
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is an online course that requires no course materials to be purchased. You have 26 weeks from the day you register to complete it at your own pace. There is no instructor or schedule. This course takes a 36-hour study commitment: 6 assignments.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of ENVH 4901 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 84165
Dates
Start any time
- 26 weeks
- CRN 84165
- Domestic fees $836.80
Status
Not Available
Registration for this course opens at term start.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is an online course that requires no course materials to be purchased. You have 26 weeks from the day you register to complete it at your own pace. This course requires a 36-hour study commitment to complete the 6 required assignments.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.