This clinical experience provides learners with the opportunity to integrate theory from Level One and Two courses into practice. Learners will work with aging clients and/or those with chronic illness in residential care settings. Medication administration, nursing care, organization, comprehensive health assessment, wound care and leadership are emphasized in this course.
Prerequisites
NURS 2001, NURS 2002, NURS 2003, NURS 2004, NURS 2005, NURS 2006.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Legislation specific to the older adult
- Leadership
- Professional communication
- Communication with the older adult with cognitive challenges
- Inter-professional approach to practice
- Comprehensive assessment of the older adult
- Medication administration
- Chronic wound care
- Self-reflective approach to practice
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40211 |
March 30, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60052 |
July 26, 2027 to August 23, 2027 |
Practicum | Off Site | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.